Outcomes of a novel pharmacy screening intervention to address the burden of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in an Arabic-speaking country.

Hamzah Tareq AlzubaidiSanah HasanWard SaidawiKevin Mc NamaraSubhash ChandirInes Krass

Published in: Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association (2021)

Community pharmacists detected and referred individuals at risk for diabetes or CVD, although participant follow-up with their physician could be improved. Pharmacy screening is feasible and will potentially improve outcomes.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
randomized controlled trial
primary care
healthcare
emergency department
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
cardiovascular events
weight loss
psychometric properties