The Evolving Frontier of Digital Health: Opportunities for Pharmacists on the Horizon

Martin, Allison L.; Brummond, Philip; Vlasimsky, Tara; Steffenhagen, Aaron; Langley, James; Glowczewski, Jason; Boyd, Angela R.; Engels, Melanie J.; Hermann, Staci; Skaff, Angela

doi:10.1177/0018578717738221

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“…Digital technologies and platforms such as help lines through the phone, websites or social media that have recognized expertise may be available for consultation or follow-up. Other telehealth services outside the traditional pharmacy visit could include patient consultations using video conferencing, teleconferencing and/or chat rooms, as well as remote patient monitoring of vital signs, point-of-care testing and other results [ 50 ]. When utilizing digital health tools, pharmacists can interpret patients’ vital signs, continue patient care at home, perform medication reconciliation and inspire patients to be more productive and consistent with their health care.…”

Section: The Real Impact Of Pharmacists In a Crisis: The Covid-19 Panmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For all these reasons, pharmacists must adapt quickly, train themselves and interact with patients using innovative new technologies. Empowering pharmacists to become leaders of digital health solutions within and beyond their practice settings is becoming a necessity during these pandemic times [ 50 ].…”

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The role of community pharmacists in increasing access and use of self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: examples from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Somalia

Jarrar¹,

Ali

Omar³

2021

Health Res Policy Sys

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Background Self-care interventions offer a solution to support the achievement of three goals of the World Health Organization (WHO): to improve universal health coverage, reach people in humanitarian situations, and improve health and well-being. In light of implementing WHO consolidated guidelines on self-care interventions to strengthen sexual and reproductive health (SRH) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists from four different EMR countries discussed the current SRH situation, inequality gaps, barriers to SRH service access and the pharmacist’s crucial role as a first-line responder to patients before, during and after COVID-19. Case presentation Self-care interventions for SRH allow health care providers to serve a greater number of patients, improve progress toward universal health coverage, and reach people in humanitarian crises. In fact, these interventions can be significantly enhanced by utilizing community pharmacists as first-line health care providers. This review highlights the important role of community pharmacists in promoting self-care interventions and empowering individuals, families and communities. As a result, well-informed individuals will be authoritative in their health decisions. Exploring self-care interventions in the EMR was done through reviewing selected SRH services delivery through community pharmacists before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Somalia. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacists were found to be excluded from both governmental and nongovernmental SRH programmes. During the pandemic, community pharmacists managed to support patients with self-care interventions, whether voluntarily or through their pharmacy associations. This highlights the need for the health care decision-makers to involve and support community pharmacists in influencing policies and promoting self-care interventions. Conclusion Self-care interventions can increase individuals’ choice and autonomy over SRH. Supporting community pharmacists will definitely strengthen SRH in the EMR and may help make the health system more efficient and more targeted.

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Section: The Real Impact Of Pharmacists In a Crisis: The Covid-19 Panmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: The Real Impact Of Pharmacists In a Crisis: The Covid-19 Panmentioning

confidence: 99%

The role of community pharmacists in increasing access and use of self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: examples from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Somalia

Jarrar¹,

Ali

Omar³

2021

Health Res Policy Sys

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“…This process would culminate with a follow-up appointment or videoconference with the patient, and other relevant providers, to discuss the results and make any necessary changes to the care plan. 6 A new model of independent pharmacy practice would combine the idea of digital health coaching, the model proposed by Martin et al, and collaborative practice agreements to provide expanded clinical services. This model that leverages digital health tools would encompass all facets of equipping patients to live a healthy lifestyle.…”

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“…Digital health tools – including mobile phone applications (apps), wearable fitness trackers/monitors, and other medical devices that allow patients to track their health independently – could help address this information deficit. 6 These tools produce a wealth of patient health data that is rarely utilized by providers. Leveraging these tools to access patient-generated information could grant pharmacists unprecedented levels of insight, thereby better equipping them to make informed recommendations and deliver optimal care.…”

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“…Diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), hypertension, asthma, and congestive heart failure (CHF) are among the most frequently studied. 6 , 11 These conditions are ideal for digital health solutions because they involve regular tracking or monitoring of parameters such as blood glucose or heart rate. 12 Not only does this in align with present clinical offerings, independents also have the advantage of greater agility than their big-box counterparts when implementing major changes.…”

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Updating the Model: The Case for Independent Pharmacy to Embrace Digital Health

Cornell

Clauson

Cain³

2019

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Objectives: To advocate for independent pharmacy to embrace digital health as a means to improve patient outcomes and compete more strongly in an increasingly competitive business environment. Summary: Independent pharmacies are positioned to be at the forefront of adopting digital health tools for a variety of reasons. They often can make changes to their business model faster than a major retail chain, are often in rural locations where few other providers are located, and are already starting to offer the types of clinical services that can be greatly aided by digital health. This commentary presents the case for a change in the current model of pharmacy practice to one which embraces digital health. The role of the pharmacist would grow beyond exclusively medication management to incorporate tools such as wearable health trackers and mobile phone applications. By utilizing digital health, the pharmacist can obtain a greater amount of patient health data via an asynchronous electronic uploading process, and then use that data to further improve their ability to offer clinical services. Conclusion: Digital health is a powerful tool that should be embraced by independent pharmacy. By leveraging digital health, pharmacies can improve both accessibility and quality of care, thus providing a competitive advantage in the retail marketplace. Article Type: Commentary

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Patient-Pharmacist Interactions in Chronic Care: A Qualitative Study and Implications for Design

Vasconcelos,

Silva,

Moutinho

et al. 2024

Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering

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The Evolving Frontier of Digital Health: Opportunities for Pharmacists on the Horizon

Cited by 15 publications

References 6 publications

The role of community pharmacists in increasing access and use of self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: examples from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Somalia

The role of community pharmacists in increasing access and use of self-care interventions for sexual and reproductive health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: examples from Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and Somalia

Updating the Model: The Case for Independent Pharmacy to Embrace Digital Health

Patient-Pharmacist Interactions in Chronic Care: A Qualitative Study and Implications for Design

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