A survey of pharmacists' perception of the work environment and patient safety in community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

C. Ljungberg Persson; A. Nordén Hägg; B. Södergård

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A survey of pharmacists' perception of the work environment and patient safety in community pharmacies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 18, 2023

Ljungberg Persson C, Nordén Hägg A, Södergård B. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2023;12:100327.

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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.

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