Patterns in counselling services provided at Saudi Ministry of Health medication counselling clinics – Reasons for referrals and subjects discussed: A cross-sectional study

Salhia, Huda; Mutlaq, Alaa; Alshaiban, Abdulrahman; Alsaleh, Ahmad; Alzahrani, Rasha; Alshennawi, Mohammed

doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2023.05.005

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“…Education also contributes to the success of reducing blood cholesterol levels of patients needed to obtain information such as things that support health, so as to improve the quality of life. The higher one's level of education, the easier it is to receive information, so that the more knowledge one has, while less education will hinder the development of one's attitude towards newly introduced values (Salhia et al, 2023). Education is closely related to the patient's knowledge in receiving information from counseling, which can increase the patient's knowledge.…”

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Nutrition Counseling, Lipid Profile Improvement and Weight Loss in Obese Patients with Dyslipidemia

Salman,

Hadi,

Ntau

et al. 2023

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Obesity with dyslipidemia is a serious problem because it risks various degenerative and metabolic diseases. The prevalence of obesity in Indonesia continues to increase every year, currently in the adult population reaching 21.8%. To prevent the onset of degenerative diseases and metabolic disorders, it is important to control obesity with dyslipidemia through weight loss and lipid profile improvement. This study aims to determine the effect of nutritional counseling in losing weight and improving lipid profiles in obese patients with dyslipidemia. This is a pseudo-experimental study with One group Pre and Post Test Design. The initial stage was the identification of obesity and lipid profile. In 100 respondents identified as obese, total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides were examined. 40 obese respondents with dyslipidemia were determined as samples. The second stage was nutrition counseling intervention. The third stage of evaluation is the re-measurement of body weight and lipid profile. The research result is only 30 respondents participated in the evaluation. Average initial body weight was 75.11 kg and final body weight was 73.14 kg. Average weight loss was 1.97 kg. Average initial cholesterol 233.20 mg/dL and final cholesterol 224.70 mg/dL. Average cholesterol reduction of 8.5 mg/dL. Average initial LDL 152.37 mg/dL and final LDL 139.47 mg/dL. Average decrease in LDL 12.9 mg/dL Average initial triglycerides 161.23 mg/dL and final triglycerides 143.97 mg/dL. The average decrease in triglycerides is 17.26 mg/dL. The statistical test results showed a p-value = 0.000. There is an effect of nutritional counseling on weight loss and improvement of lipid profiles of obese patients with dyslipidemia.

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Nutrition Counseling, Lipid Profile Improvement and Weight Loss in Obese Patients with Dyslipidemia

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Ntau

et al. 2023

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“…Patient counseling has been a well-known service over the past years for adults and pediatrics. 23,24 Various local studies have implicated pediatric medicine errors and need more attention for patient education. [25][26][27][28][29] Furthermore, the coronavirus period pushes all pharmacy leaders to establish a suitable remote area without close contact with patients, like virtually, to educate pediatrics and prevent drug-related problems.…”

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“…Most hospitals had patient education programs for inpatients or during discharge and outpatient pharmacies. 23 Several hospitals started patient counseling through a hybrid system. 34 Most hospitals are concerned about adults, and few healthcare facilities focus on pediatric care, including virtual pediatric coupling clinics.…”

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Virtual Pediatrics Medication Counseling Clinic: A New Initiative Project in Saudi Arabia

Alassadi,

Alzahrani,

Almutairi

et al. 2023

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Objectives:The virtual pediatric medication counseling clinics were created to align with Saudi Vision2030. This topic aims to declare the virtual pediatric medicine education clinic services as a new initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This new project is driven by local and international virtual pharmaceutical care services. It was formulated from guidelines of pharmacy projects, the international business model, , and management institution guidelines for the new project. Project management professionals draft this initiative, consisting of several stages, from the initial until planning phases, execution, monitoring, and control stages. Results: Virtual pediatric medicine counseling clinics consist of medication history reviews, medication reconciliation, patient education, medication safety, research and development, and patient satisfaction. Furthermore, the risk management model description ensures the project's continuation. Besides, the monitoring and control of the services were declared. Finally, the analysis investigates the transition to the operation project through the closing project stage. Conclusion: Virtual pediatric medication counseling clinics are a new initiative in the general strategic plan with Saudi Vision 2030. Virtual pediatric medicine education clinic requires a clear vision, policy and procedures, and long-term patient service satisfaction. Virtual pediatric medication counseling clinics may be essential in developing an appropriate pharmacy professional plan focusing on patient care to achieve targeted therapeutic management, prevent drug-related problems, and avoid unnecessary costs.

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“…The information on those medicines needs to be appropriate through patient counseling skills. [1][2][3][4][5] Patient education is one of the pharmacist's significant responsibilities. [1][2][3][4][5] Patient counseling might reduce drug-related problems and avoid unnecessary economic burdens on the healthcare system.…”

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“…[1][2][3][4][5] Patient education is one of the pharmacist's significant responsibilities. [1][2][3][4][5] Patient counseling might reduce drug-related problems and avoid unnecessary economic burdens on the healthcare system. [6,7] Besides, it improves patient compliance with their medication.…”

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Performances and Activities of Virtual Pediatrics Medication Counselling Clinic in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

Alassadi,

Alzahrani,

Almutairi

et al. 2024

Int. J Pharmacol. Clin. Sci

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Objectives: To explore the activities and performances of a virtual pediatrics medication counseling clinic in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Methods: it was a retrospective analysis of activities and performances of a virtual pediatric medicine counseling clinic operated by the pharmacist at a public pediatric and maternity hospital. The pharmacist documented all the activities, including demographic information of patients visiting the clinic, the reason for the counseling, medication requirements to be counseled, and patient counseling items based on international guidelines. The data analysis was done through SPSS version 20 and Microsoft Excel version 2021; descriptive analysis and logistic regression of factors associated with the reason for counseling. Results: The total number of patients who visited the virtual pediatric medicine clinic through 20 months was 1955, with (97.75) per month. The majority of patients were female in the year 2021, 204 (63.55%) vs. female 900 (61.19%) in 2021, compared to male 117 (36.46%) vs. males in year 2022 628 (38.81%) with non-significant differences (p=0.149). The majority of patients were diagnosed as Diabetic Miletus in both years, 145 (45.17%) vs 884 (54.47%), with statistical significance differences between two 2021 and 2022 (p=0.000). The majority of patients counseled due to high alert medication was 230 (71.65%) in 2021 vs. 1198 (73.32%) in 2022, with non-statistically significant difference between them (p=0.539), and chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma 224 (69.78%) vs. 901 (55.14%) in the year 2021 and 2022 respectively with statistical significance differences between both years (p=0.000). Most medication counseled was Insulin Aspart in both years, 121 (21.72%) vs. 909 (31.92%), insulin Glargine 104 (18.67%) in 2021 vs. 555 (19.49%) in 2022, and Enoxaparin in both years 40 (7.18%) vs. 205 (7.20%). Conclusion: The virtual pediatric medicine counseling clinic served many patients, emphasizing pediatric chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Asthma. Future studies are highly recommended to measure the clinical and economic outcomes and patient satisfaction.

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Patterns in counselling services provided at Saudi Ministry of Health medication counselling clinics – Reasons for referrals and subjects discussed: A cross-sectional study

Cited by 3 publications

References 32 publications

Nutrition Counseling, Lipid Profile Improvement and Weight Loss in Obese Patients with Dyslipidemia

Nutrition Counseling, Lipid Profile Improvement and Weight Loss in Obese Patients with Dyslipidemia

Virtual Pediatrics Medication Counseling Clinic: A New Initiative Project in Saudi Arabia

Performances and Activities of Virtual Pediatrics Medication Counselling Clinic in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

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