Role of Pharmacist in Improving Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in Hypertensive Pateints in Pakistan

Akhtar, Muhammad Masoom; Waheed, Akbar; Sheikh, D.; Hussain, Azhar

doi:10.12691/ajps-2-5b-5

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“…This finding is also compatible with results from previous studies, which showed significant value and the positive impact of pharmacists on the QoL among older adult patients in rural areas[ 75 ]. Moreover, a study conducted in 2014 recited a statistical improvement in the HRQoL after pharmaceutical care intervention[ 76 ]. A review supports this systematic review was carried on women with breast cancer (BC) in the Middle East countries [ 77 ].…”

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Evaluation of pharmaceutical care services in the Middle East Countries: a review of studies of 2013–2020

et al. 2023

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Introduction Pharmaceutical care services (PCs) have evolved significantly over the last few decades, with a greater focus on patient’s safety and proven effectiveness in a wide range of contexts. Many of the evidence supporting this technique comes from the United States, the evaluation and adoption of (PCs) which differ greatly across the globe. Objective The goal of this study was to identify and assess the efficacy of pharmaceutical care services in various pharmaceutical aspects throughout seventeen Middle Eastern nations. Method The Arkesy and O’Malley technique was used to conduct a scoping review. It was conducted using PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Springer Link, Clinical Trials, and Web of Science etc. The Van Tulder Scale was utilized in randomized trials research, whereas the dawn and black checklists were used in non-randomized trials research. A descriptive and numerical analysis of selected research was done. The scope of eligible PCs, pharmaceutical implementers, study outcomes, and quality were all identified by a thematic review of research. Results There were about 431,753 citations found in this study, and 129 publications were found to be eligible for inclusion after analysing more than 271 full-text papers. The study design was varied, with 43 (33.3%) RCTs and 86 (66.7%) n-RCTs. Thirty-three (25.6%) of the studies were published in 2020. Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey were home to the majority of the studies (25.6%, 16.3%, and 11.6%) respectively. Thirty-seven studies (19.7%) were concerned with resolving drug related problems (DRPs), whereas 27 (14.4%) were concerned with increasing quality of life (QOL) and 23 (12.2%) with improving drug adherence. Additionally, the research revealed that the average ratings of the activities provided to patients improved every year. Conclusion Studies in the Middle East continue to provide evidence supporting the positive impact of pharmaceutical care services on both hard and soft outcomes measured in most studies. Yet there was rare focus on the value of the implemented services. Thus, rigorous evaluation of the economic impact of implemented pharmaceutical care services in the Middle East and assessment of their sustainability is must.

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confidence: 99%