Herb–Drug Interactions: A Holistic Decision Support System in Healthcare

Martins, Ana Maria; Maia, Eva; Praça, Isabel

doi:10.1109/healthcom54947.2022.9982729

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“…Given the abundance of information available on potential HDIs, it has become clear that it is crucial to create such a system that enables healthcare professionals to stay informed. To address this need, and triggered by the results obtained in this research, an original and hybrid CDSS will be proposed in a future study to identify HDIs by applying AI techniques to identify new possible interactions [ 55 ]. In addition to the standard rule engine, the system will leverage the capabilities of ML models to enhance its performance.…”

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“…This system will serve as a critical tool to assist pharmacists in converting large volumes of clinical data into useful knowledge that can be readily available for consultation and action. It will help increase awareness about possible interactions, aid in making informed treatment decisions, and mitigate any potential adverse drug reactions (ADRs) [ 55 ].…”

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Knowledge and Beliefs about Herb/Supplement Consumption and Herb/Supplement–Drug Interactions among the General Population, including Healthcare Professionals and Pharmacists: A Systematic Review and Guidelines for a Smart Decision System

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The increased consumption of a variety of herbs/supplements has been raising serious health concerns. Owing to an inadequate understanding of herb/supplement–drug interactions, the simultaneous consumption of these products may result in deleterious effects and, in extreme cases, even fatal outcomes. This systematic review is aimed at understanding the knowledge and beliefs about the consumption of herbs/supplements and herb/drug–supplement interactions (HDIs). The study follows the PRISMA guidelines. Four online databases (Web of Science; PubMed; Cochrane; and EBSCOhost) were searched, and a total of 44 studies were included, encompassing 16,929 participants. Herb and supplement consumption is explained mostly by the reported benefits across multiple conditions and ease of use. Regarding HDIs, most people take both herbs/supplements and prescription drugs simultaneously. Only a small percentage of participants have knowledge about their interaction effects, and many reported adverse interactions or side effects. Nevertheless, the main reason for stopping the prescribed drug intake is the perceived lack of its effect, and not due to interactions. Therefore, it is important to increase the knowledge about supplement use so that further strategies can be elaborated to better detect or be alert for whenever a potentially dangerous reaction and/or interaction may occur. This paper raises awareness regarding the need for developing a decision support system and ends with some considerations about the development of a technological solution capable of detecting HDIs and, thereby, aiding in the improvement of pharmacy services.

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Knowledge and Beliefs about Herb/Supplement Consumption and Herb/Supplement–Drug Interactions among the General Population, including Healthcare Professionals and Pharmacists: A Systematic Review and Guidelines for a Smart Decision System

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“…Other examples of possible new services emerge due to the growth in polypharmacy (i.e., the simultaneous use of different medications) combined with the use of a variety of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) in the modern era, such as herbs or foods, which can result in potentially negative interactions between the consumed substances. Despite the potentially negative effects of different interactions, there is still a lack of studies about these interactions [ 16 , 17 ]. A frequent public misconception is that these CAM are completely safe and, because of that, they can be used in tandem with prescription drugs [ 18 , 19 , 20 ].…”

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The Pharmacy of the Future: Pharmacy Professionals’ Perceptions and Contributions Regarding New Services in Community Pharmacies

Dores,

Peixoto,

Carvalho

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The use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has revolutionized the provision of health services, often referred to as eHealth, benefiting community pharmacies that can offer new services in innovative formats, namely through telepharmacy. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of pharmacy professionals (i.e., pharmacists and pharmacy technicians) on the provision of new services. The study consisted of administering an online questionnaire to pharmacy professionals nationwide. The questionnaire was developed by the research team, based on focus group methodology, from which an inductive analysis led to the categories that made up the dimensions of the survey. Participants were 95 pharmacy professionals with a mean age of 33.69 years old (SD = 10.75). Almost 79% were women. The results show overall receptivity to the development of new services in community pharmacies. Suggestions for the development of the new services, conditions necessary for their implementation, potential obstacles, and strategies to promote adherence to the new services, among others, are identified. The knowledge thus acquired will help community pharmacies to develop innovative solutions in counselling, pharmacotherapy monitoring, and pharmacovigilance, for example, of herb/dietary supplement–drug adverse reactions and interactions. Based on this information, new services can become more accessible, namely through the use of ICTs.

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“…The advent of knowledge graphs has unlocked remarkable possibilities in optimizing data management, integration, querying, and scalability, enabling a seamless and effortless experience [1][2][3][4].…”

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Cost-effective Digital Prescription using Pharmaceutical Knowledge Graph

Rathore,

Bharara,

Tiwari

2023

AJRCoS

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In the current era of the advancing medical domain and the ever-evolving use of technology in fields of pharmaceutical research, remote monitoring, and decision support systems in healthcare, prescription management has transformed from handwritten prescriptions to digital ones. This transition however does not imply that these prescriptions are comprehensive and provide optimized treatment outcomes. These digital prescriptions still reflect the formerly used handwritten prescriptions. Thus, recipients face the daunting challenge of making cost-effective, holistic, informed, and personalized decisions without compromising the legitimacy and authenticity of the original prescription, all due to a lack of readily available alternative medicine options. This problem can be addressed by utilizing the knowledge graph that we built, which contains carefully curated medical information collected from reliable and diverse sources, ensuring the authenticity and relevance of the information. Delving into the intricate interconnections among diverse medical entities and their properties, the medical knowledge graph presents an invaluable solution, empowering the generation of smart digital prescriptions in a fast and precise manner. Specifically, this study focuses on the transformative potential of digital prescriptions, elucidating their role in streamlining healthcare processes and enhancing communication between healthcare providers and patients. By leveraging the insights derived from our medical knowledge graph, we aim to contribute to the advancement of digital prescription systems, fostering more effective, personalized, and technology-driven healthcare solutions.

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Herb–Drug Interactions: A Holistic Decision Support System in Healthcare

Cited by 7 publications

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Knowledge and Beliefs about Herb/Supplement Consumption and Herb/Supplement–Drug Interactions among the General Population, including Healthcare Professionals and Pharmacists: A Systematic Review and Guidelines for a Smart Decision System

Knowledge and Beliefs about Herb/Supplement Consumption and Herb/Supplement–Drug Interactions among the General Population, including Healthcare Professionals and Pharmacists: A Systematic Review and Guidelines for a Smart Decision System

The Pharmacy of the Future: Pharmacy Professionals’ Perceptions and Contributions Regarding New Services in Community Pharmacies

Cost-effective Digital Prescription using Pharmaceutical Knowledge Graph

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