Naslov
Integrating natural health products in primary health care: A pharmacy perspective

Autori
Brajković, Andrea

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Abstract book of Founding and Annual Conference of Pan-Balkan Alliance of Natural Products and Drug Discovery Associations / - , 2019, 38-38

Skup
"Belt and Road" International Symposium of Science and Technology Innovation

Mjesto i datum
Šangaj, Kina, 27.09.2019. - 27.09.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Pozvano predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
medication management, pharmaceutical care, natural health products

Sažetak
As new approaches are needed to provide safe and effective pharmacotherapy to patients with polypharmacy, using prescription and over-the-counter medications, in January 2018 Comprehensive Medication Management (CMM) services were introduced as a pilot project in the Health Centre Zagreb – Centre (Croatia). Aim of this research was to describe the drug therapy problems (DTP) and the factors associated with their occurrence. A prospective, observational study was conducted with patients followed-up for 14 months. Identified DTPs were classified according to the Pharmacotherapy Workup method proposed by Cipolle et al [1]. Overall, 86 patients were included in the study. At least one DTP was identified in 81 (96.2%) patients, of which 30.2% had 4 or more DTPs. The most prevalent DTPs were “Needs additional therapy” (26.1%) and “Dosage too low” (24.5%). Polymedicated patients and patients with type 2 diabetes (p = 0.011) were more likely to have higher number of DTPs. In seven patients (8.1%) DTP was associated with herbal drugs and dietary supplements. The results indicate an important role of a pharmacist in ensuring the appropriate use of natural health products.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Farmacija

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