Drug Therapy Problems and the Role of Clinical Pharmacist in Surgery Ward: Prospective Observational and Interventional Study.
Gosaye Mekonnen TeferaAmeha Zewudie ZelekeYitagesu Mamo JimaTsegaye Melaku KebedePublished in: Drug, healthcare and patient safety (2020)
This study identified a high prevalence of DTP which was independently predicted by the presence of poly-pharmacy and >20 days of hospital stay. The rate of intervention provided and acceptance from the physician was high, which is one indicator that the role of clinical pharmacists in the identification and resolution of DTP was paramount in the surgery ward and should be implemented as a must not as optional.