Evaluation of a clinical pharmacist team-based telehealth intervention in a rural clinic setting: a pilot study of feasibility, organizational perceptions, and return on investment.

Logan T MurryChristopher P ParkerRachel J FinkelsteinMatthew ArnoldKorey Kennelty

Published in: Pilot and feasibility studies (2020)

Initial results suggest that a pharmacist-led telehealth intervention has potential to decrease A1c levels in patients with diabetes, assist in identification of medication discrepancies, provide a positive return on investment for rural clinics, and potentially increase reimbursement for providers and clinics tasked with managing patients with uncontrolled diabetes.

Keyphrases

primary care
randomized controlled trial
south africa
healthcare
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
palliative care
glycemic control
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
risk assessment
bioinformatics analysis