Evaluation of NHS Health Checks provided by community pharmacies.

摘要: Background Community pharmacy is a potentially useful, easily accessed provider of NHS Health Checks. Little published work has reported outcomes or sought views Check attenders. This evaluation assessed findings Checks plus subsequent attendance after referral to general practices and obtained client views. Methods Mixed methods including: data abstraction from practice records, questionnaire all attenders interviews with sample respondents. Results Data 190 Checks, performed in four pharmacies, showed that the majority (58%) were female, 53% white, 80% aged under 55. Seventy five per cent had at least one modifiable cardiovascular risk factor, 8% disease score ?20%, 30% referred their for further tests/consultation, but only half these attended. Lifestyle advice was offered 74% support changing lifestyle accepted by 20%. Survey respondents (66) unrepresentative fewer factors. Many indicated making changes on positive, particularly reflecting accessibility. Conclusions Pharmacy reach people factors, identify those requiring investigation refer appropriately. Greater emphasis encouragement are required act referrals if maximize benefits.