COPD Management in Community Pharmacy Results in Improved Inhaler Use, Immunization Rate, COPD Action Plan Ownership, COPD Knowledge, and Reductions in Exacerbation Rates.
Mariam FathimaZeeta BawaBernadette MitchellJuliet M FosterCarol L ArmourBandana SainiPublished in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2021)
In this pilot study, the specialized pharmacy-based COPD care model delivered by "consultant" pharmacists in community pharmacies provided significant health benefits for patients. Further research is needed to assess the model's effectiveness in a larger population as well as when measured against standard care.
Keyphrases
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- healthcare
- lung function
- palliative care
- mental health
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- randomized controlled trial
- public health
- chronic kidney disease
- quality improvement
- pain management
- prognostic factors
- cystic fibrosis
- peritoneal dialysis
- air pollution
- primary care
- health information
- patient reported outcomes
- social media
- chronic pain
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- human health