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COVID-19 vaccinations in German pharmacies: A survey on patient and provider satisfaction.

Olaf Rose, Susanne Erzkamp, Wiebke Schöbel, Marcia Grajeda, Juliane Köberlein-Neu

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Article in Vaccine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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8 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Olaf Roseimpac2t Research, Maximilianstr. 31-33, 48147 Münster, Germany; Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida, 1225 Center Drive HPNP Bldg, Gainesville, FL 32610-0486, USA. Electronic address: rose@elefantenapo.de.
Susanne Erzkampimpac2t Research, Maximilianstr. 31-33, 48147 Münster, Germany.
Wiebke Schöbelimpac2t Research, Maximilianstr. 31-33, 48147 Münster, Germany.
Marcia Grajedaimpac2t Research, Maximilianstr. 31-33, 48147 Münster, Germany.
Juliane Köberlein-NeuCenter for Health Economics and Health Services Research, Schumpeter School of Business and Economics, University of Wuppertal, Rainer-Gruenter-Str. 21 Gebäude FN (1. OG), 42119 Wuppertal, Germany.
University of Münster · DEAmerican Association of Colleges of Pharmacy · USUniversity of Wuppertal · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19 vaccinations applied in pharmacies can facilitate accessibility and potentially increase the vaccination rate but remain controversial in many countries. This study aimed to explore the patients' motivation to receive their COVID-19 vaccination in a pharmacy and examine patient and provider satisfaction with this novel service.

methodsThe study was designed as an explorative cross-sectional multicenter in-house quantitative survey and was conducted during the first weeks of COVID-19 vaccinations in German pharmacies from February to April 2022. The survey consisted of a paper-based questionnaire with scaling questions, multiple choice questions and open questions. Patients were recruited consecutively before their vaccination and completed the survey directly after the service. Vaccinating pharmacists were also invited to answer a questionnaire on their experiences, motivation and expectations.

resultsA total of 427 questionnaires out of 11 pharmacies were be included. The overall patient satisfaction with vaccinations in pharmacies was rated with the highest remarks by 91.5% of the participants, another 7.8% were fairly satisfied. Patient satisfaction with scheduling, waiting time, information, hygiene, vaccination technique and a feeling of safety was very high (96.5-97.9%). Patients' motivation on COVID-19 vaccination was to prevent severe COVID-19 symptoms (88.9%) and to protect others (72.3%). Easy accessibility, low barriers and proximity were other reasons for utilizing this service, mentioned by 61.8% of the patients. Pharmacists were highly motivated and found the task meaningful but experienced considerable personnel shortage. General practitioners rather expressed relief on their workload.

conclusionsData of this study strongly supports to include pharmacies as additional providers of COVID-19 vaccinations. Patients stated marked satisfaction with this setting and expressed a feeling of safety and trust. Whereas most patients may have utilized the service for convenience, easy accessibility and low barriers were appreciated and can potentially contribute to higher vaccination rates.

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Community Pharmacy ServicesCOVID-19PharmaciesCOVID-19 VaccinesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansPatient SatisfactionPersonal SatisfactionPharmacistsSurveys and QuestionnairesVaccinationCOVID-19 VaccinesClinical pharmacy serviceCOVID-19Patient satisfactionPharmacistQuestionnaireVaccination

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PMID35918204
PMCPMC9329147
OpenAlexW4288078089

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