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SynthesisEuropean journal of public health2024

Pharmacists' involvement in physical activity promotion in community pharmacy: a systematic review.

Ruben Viegas, Ana Barbosa, Romeu Mendes, Filipa Duarte-Ramos, Filipa Alves da Costa

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5 authors.

Ruben ViegasiMED, Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-8518-3277
Ana BarbosaEPIUnit-Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-9623-9002
Romeu MendesEPIUnit-Instituto de Saúde Pública, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-3806-438X
Filipa Duarte-RamosiMED, Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal.
Filipa Alves da CostaiMED, Research Institute for Medicines, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-0562-2514

Funding

Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology SFRH/BD/13164/2022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical activity (PA) promotion in healthcare systems is one of the priority areas highlighted by the World Health Organization, which recognizes that progress has been slow largely due to a lack of awareness and investment while requiring a system-based approach. Community pharmacies are one of the health structures that are more easily accessible to populations, thus constituting an ideal venue for developing health promotion activities. This research aimed to describe PA-enabling interventions developed in community pharmacies by pharmacists.

methodsAn electronic search was performed in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane and reference lists of the different papers until June 2023. Studies were eligible if performed in community pharmacies by pharmacists, focused on interventions aimed at increasing PA levels and if at least one PA-specific outcome was measured at two different time points.

resultsWe identified 7076 publications in the initial search, plus 31 records identified through backward citation tracking from relevant studies. After an initial screening, 236 were selected for full-text analysis. Of the 29 selected papers, 10 presented a low risk of bias for the measurement of PA levels. PA outcomes were generally self-reported outcomes where the change in terms of the percentage of individuals considered active or who increased PA because of the intervention.

conclusionSeveral interventions to improve PA through community pharmacies were found although with a high level of heterogeneity and with only few with a low risk of bias. More targeted research that aims to capture PA levels and support the training of healthcare professionals is needed.

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Community Pharmacy ServicesExerciseHealth PromotionPharmacistsProfessional RoleHumansPharmacies

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