A survey of pharmacists' perception of the work environment and patient safety in community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ljungberg Persson C, Nordén Hägg A, Södergård B. A survey of pharmacists' perception of the work environment and patient safety in community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2023;12:100327. doi:10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100327.
Increases in clinician workload can increase the risk of medical errors. This survey of Swedish community pharmacists found that while perceived workload increased and work environment decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was no perceived impact on patient safety. Findings underscore the importance of effective communication between management and frontline healthcare workers during crises.