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This study aims to identify and rank factors that influence the implementation of point-of-care diagnostic services in South African community pharmacies.

August 8, 2026Open Access

Stakeholders’ perspectives on pharmacy-based point-of-care diagnostic services in South Africa: a nominal group technique

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

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Nominal group technique identifies key facilitators and barriers to point-of-care services in South Africa, suggesting policy priorities.

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This study aims to identify and rank factors that influence the implementation of point-of-care diagnostic services in South African community pharmacies.
Conducted a nominal group technique workshop with eight stakeholders including pharmacists and diagnostics specialists.
Generated and ranked ideas on a seven-point Likert scale and analyzed quantitative rankings descriptively.
Conducted thematic analysis on qualitative data.
Key facilitators included accessibility and convenience (94%), professional training (88%), and stakeholder engagement (78%).
Major barriers consisted of training gaps (94%), infrastructure constraints (88%), and affordability challenges (80%).
Recommended priorities included establishing policy frameworks, enhancing pharmacist education, and fostering collaboration.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a76db2df12abadc7981633e https://doi.org/10.14749/33173012

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Stakeholders’ perspectives on pharmacy-based point-of-care diagnostic services in South Africa: a nominal group technique

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