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Spirometry: tool for pharmacy practitioners to expand direct patient care services
Michael J Cawley1, Jean Moon, Jennifer Reinhold
1Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences, 600 South 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495, USA. m.cawley@usciences.edu
Summary
Pharmacy practitioners can expand direct patient care by integrating spirometry testing into pulmonary services. This enhances patient care and pharmacist scope of practice, requiring training and physician support.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary medicine
- Pharmacy practice
- Diagnostic testing
Background:
- Pharmacists play a key role in managing pulmonary patients.
- Current gaps exist in pharmacist involvement with spirometry.
- Spirometry is a valuable tool for respiratory patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce pharmacy practitioners to spirometry testing.
- To provide strategies for integrating spirometry into pharmacy services.
- To highlight the value-added potential of spirometry in direct patient care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of spirometry resources.
- Searches conducted using Ovid, PubMed, and Google Scholar.
- Analysis of existing pharmacy roles in pulmonary care.
Main Results:
- Pharmacists are well-positioned to perform spirometry for pulmonary patients.
- Integration of spirometry expands the breadth and depth of pharmacy services.
- Lack of training and perceived scope limitations may hinder pharmacist adoption.
Conclusions:
- Spirometry testing is an accessible tool for enhancing direct patient care pharmacy services.
- Physician support, pharmacist training, and reimbursement understanding are crucial for successful implementation.
- Further research is needed to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led spirometry on patient outcomes.
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