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Page 1 of 10 Global Impact of Pharmacist Intervention on Patient Care and Cost - A Descriptive Study at a Trinidad Hospital.
Feroza Sircar-Ramsewak, Pharm. D,1 | Sherryl Baliramsingh, B.Sc. Pharm.,2 | Vaneeta Seepersad, B.Sc. Pharm.,2 | Shakti Sasenarine-Persad, Pharm. D.1
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Key words: Pharmacist, intervention, drug related problems, clinical significance, patient care and health costs. Abstract Background: Medication management intervention is a primary function of pharmacists. Pharmacist intervention on potential drug-related problems can result in improved patient care and decrease health cost. Purpose: To analyze the frequency, the clinical significance and the costs of the interventions.
Method: A retrospective study was conducted at a hospital pharmacy in Trinidad. On year of documented data was collected on an approved form. Data analysis was performed using SPSS. The study used descriptive statistics.
Results: Pharmacists had screened 47 382 prescriptions. The intervention rate was 5.2%. Approximately 31% could have resulted in negative patient outcomes. The intervention, in relation to published studies can result in cost savings.
Conclusion: Internationally pharmacist interventions on drug-related problems could have a positive impact on patient care and health costs. |
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