Role of doctor of pharmacy services in identifying and addressing patient care-related problems

Mrunmayi Kakde, Abhishekh Bhondve

Santa Gadge Baba Amaravati University, Amaravati, Maharashtra India

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Mrunmayi Kakde, Abhishekh Bhondve. Role of Doctor of Pharmacy Services in Identifying and Addressing Patient Care-Related Problems. International journal of therapeutic innovation, September- October 2023, V 1 - I 2, Pages - 0045 – 0048. Doi: https://doi.org/ 10.55522/ijti.V1I2.0013

ABSTRACT

In the realm of healthcare, patient safety and quality of care remain paramount objectives. Medication-related issues can significantly impact patient outcomes, necessitating vigilant strategies for identification and resolution. This review article explores few studies that emphasize the crucial role of Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) services in addressing various problems in clinical settings. Patient safety and effective medication management are crucial in healthcare. Medication errors and suboptimal prescribing can lead to adverse events, compromised outcomes, and increased costs. Integration of Pharm.D services is gaining prominence due to their specialized training in pharmaceutical care, medication therapy management, and patient education. Proper medication management and adherence significantly impact patient outcomes and healthcare costs. However, medication non-adherence poses substantial challenges, contributing to treatment failures, disease progression, and increased hospitalizations. Pharm.D professionals play a pivotal role in addressing these issues. Their expertise includes medication education, personalized reviews, and tailored adherence strategies. Engaging patients enhances understanding and adherence to medication. Their proactive approach mitigates medication-related risks. The interventions provided by Pharm.D professionals improve medication adherence and patient outcomes. Studies demonstrate the implementation of Pharm.D services in identifying drug-related problems and integrating clinical pharmacy services. In diabetes management, clinical pharmacists optimize drug therapy and patient education. Vigilance among pharmacists is crucial for addressing food-drug interactions to ensure patient safety. Deployment of Pharm.D expertise in evaluating the knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) towards self-tests for PCOD, cervical, and breast cancer among women. This initiative seeks to cultivate awareness through sophisticated patient counselling services within the obstetrics and gynaecology department, aimed at mitigating breast and cervical cancer vulnerabilities and enhancing knowledge in this domain.

Keywords:

Patient safety, Medication management, Doctor of Pharmacy, Clinical pharmacists, KAP assessment.