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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacy Practice
  • Point-of-Care Testing
  • Healthcare Services

Background:

  • Community and ambulatory care settings are expanding their service offerings.
  • Point-of-care testing (POCT) presents an opportunity for pharmacies to enhance patient care.
  • Integrating new services requires a structured approach for successful implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a stepwise methodology for the development and implementation of POCT patient care services.
  • To equip community and ambulatory pharmacists with practical steps for integrating POCT into their practice.
  • To offer a structured approach with resources for establishing successful POCT services.

Main Methods:

  • A five-step process was detailed: needs assessment, information gathering, program material development, service implementation, and evaluation.
  • The methodology was informed by various resources and practical experiences in pharmaceutical care.
  • Case study examples were used to illustrate each step of the POCT service development.

Main Results:

  • The structured approach facilitates the development of POCT services.
  • Each step of the process is clearly defined with practical guidance.
  • The integration of POCT is shown to be feasible in community and ambulatory pharmacy settings.

Conclusions:

  • Point-of-care testing (POCT) patient care services represent a valuable enhancement to pharmacy offerings.
  • These services yield benefits for patients, healthcare providers, and the pharmacy itself.
  • The presented structured approach provides a roadmap for developing successful POCT services in pharmacies.