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International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Published in: International Journal of Mental Health Systems 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Research

A theory-informed approach to mental health care capacity building for pharmacists

Authors: Andrea L Murphy, David M Gardner, Stan P Kutcher, Ruth Martin-Misener

Published in: International Journal of Mental Health Systems | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Pharmacists are knowledgeable, accessible health care professionals who can provide services that improve outcomes in mental health care. Various challenges and opportunities can exist in pharmacy practice to hinder or support pharmacists’ efforts. We used a theory-informed approach to development and implementation of a capacity-building program to enhance pharmacists’ roles in mental health care.

Methods

Theories and frameworks including the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research, the Theoretical Domains Framework, and the Behaviour Change Wheel were used to inform the conceptualization, development, and implementation of a capacity-building program to enhance pharmacists’ roles in mental health care.

Results

The More Than Meds program was developed and implemented through an iterative process. The main program components included: an education and training day; use of a train-the-trainer approach from partnerships with pharmacists and people with lived experience of mental illness; development of a community of practice through email communications, a website, and a newsletter; and use of educational outreach delivered by pharmacists. Theories and frameworks used throughout the program’s development and implementation facilitated a means to conceptualize the component parts of the program as well as its overall presence as a whole from inception through evolution in implementation. Using theoretical foundations for the program enabled critical consideration and understanding of issues related to trialability and adaptability of the program.

Conclusions

Theory was essential to the underlying development and implementation of a capacity-building program for enhancing services by pharmacists for people with lived experience of mental illness. Lessons learned from the development and implementation of this program are informing current research and evolution of the program.
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Metadata
Title
A theory-informed approach to mental health care capacity building for pharmacists
Authors
Andrea L Murphy
David M Gardner
Stan P Kutcher
Ruth Martin-Misener
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
International Journal of Mental Health Systems / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-4458
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-4458-8-46

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