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July 17, 2026Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and PracticeOpen Access

Australian pharmacist immunisers in vaccine conversations with patients: a qualitative study to explore communication support needs

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KBK. T. BolsewiczMSM. S. SteffensLCL. S. Cox

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Overview

Qualitative study investigates communication support needs for Australian pharmacists to improve vaccine uptake.

Key Points

  • To explore the communication support needs of Australian pharmacist immunisers for effective vaccine conversations with patients.
  • Qualitative interviews with 22 pharmacist immunisers across various practice settings in Australia.
  • Thematic analysis of interview data to identify key themes and experiences.
  • Focus on challenges and recommendations for improving vaccine communication.
  • Pharmacists reported effective communication but identified gaps in clinical guidance and training.
  • Key needs included scenario-based training, tailored resources for vulnerable populations, and addressing misinformation.
  • Pharmacists noted their valuable role in rural communities but required better tools for vaccine conversations.

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Bolsewicz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a59c63fa58755010b4717f8https://doi.org/10.1080/20523211.2026.2694236
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