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Drug-related problems: their structure and function.

L M Strand1, P C Morley, R J Cipolle

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.

DICP : the Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|November 1, 1990
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A new categorization of drug-related problems (DRPs) helps pharmacists identify patient issues linked to medications. This framework enhances patient outcomes and clarifies the pharmacist's evolving role in healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • The role of pharmacists is increasingly focused on patient needs and outcomes.
  • A clear understanding and classification of drug-related problems (DRPs) are essential for effective pharmaceutical care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a systematic categorization of drug-related problems (DRPs).
  • To define DRPs as patient diseases or symptoms with a suspected link to drug therapy.
  • To establish a framework for enhancing pharmacist roles and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an eight-category classification system for DRPs.
  • Inclusion of examples for each DRP category.
  • Description of the functional applications of the DRP categorization.

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Main Results:

  • Identified eight distinct categories of DRPs.
  • Demonstrated that adverse drug reactions are only one type of DRP.
  • Provided a structured approach to recognizing and addressing DRPs.

Conclusions:

  • The DRP categorization clarifies the pharmacist's expanding role in patient care.
  • This classification aids in developing standardized pharmacy practices.
  • It promotes a consistent vocabulary for interprofessional healthcare communication.
  • The system supports the goal of improving overall patient outcomes through pharmaceutical interventions.