A qualitative exploration of pharmacists' roles in centralised vaccination centres during the COVID-19 pandemic
Pharmacists' involvement in CVCs provided opportunities to develop and showcase their professional competencies in MDTs, notwithstanding challenges associated with the role. The findings also emphasise the importance of effective multidisciplinary teamwork and mutual respect among healthcare professionals. A continued focus on interprofessional learning and practice, alongside expansion and recognition of the pharmacists' roles, may enhance preparedness for future public health emergencies.
Authors
- James W. Barlow (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1663-4580)
- Theo Ryan
- Joan Peppard
- Niamh Dillon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7127-0740)
- Michelle Flood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8284-1780)
- J C Bennett
- David K. Gaffney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5752-1611)
- Frank Moriarty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9838-3625)
- Muriel Pate
- Aoife Clabby
Institutions
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
- Midland Regional Hospital at Tullamore (IE)
- Health Service Executive (IE)
- St. Stephen's University (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy
- Published
- 2025-10-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2025.100668
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00