Chronic illness input sought
August 5, 2013
RESEARCHERS from the
Griffith Health Institute at Griffith
University are inviting feedback
from pharmacists as part of the
final stage of The Chronic Illness
Project, which is investigating the
support that community pharmacy
can provide in managing patients
with chronic conditions.
The project, which is funded
by the Department of Health
and Ageing as part of the Fifth
Community Pharmacy Agreement
R&D program managed by the
Pharmacy Guild, also aims to
explore the health consumers’
perspective on the burden of
chronic illness.
“As pharmacies are frequently
visited by most people who
have, or are at risk of, a chronic
illness, pharmacies are critical
stakeholders in improving the care
of these consumers,” according
to the project researchers, led by
Professor Amanda Wheeler.
The three year project has
already seen interviews conducted
with consumers and carers, and
in this final stage commentary is
sought from more than 200 health
professionals, with the aim of
developing tools to statistically
measure the burden of chronic
illness “and the potential impact of
selected pharmacy models of care.”
The study covers four geographic
areas: Logan/Beaudesert in Qld; Mt
Isa and the North West Region of
Qld; the NSW Northern Rivers; and
the Greater Perth area in WA.
Pharmacists and community
pharmacy staff from these areas
wishing to take part can register
their interest in undertaking a
phone survey in Oct or Nov this
year by calling 1800 600 687.
More information can be found
on the project website online at
www.chronicillnessproject.com.au.
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