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Identifying at-risk patients through community pharmacy-based hypertension and stroke prevention screening projects
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|August 16, 2013
Summary
Community pharmacists effectively identified patients with high blood pressure and stroke risk through screenings. These initiatives highlight pharmacists' crucial role in early detection and referral for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular health
- Public health
- Community pharmacy practice
Background:
- Elevated blood pressure and stroke risk are significant public health concerns.
- Community pharmacies offer accessible points for health screenings.
- Pharmacists can play a vital role in identifying at-risk individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of community pharmacists in identifying and referring patients with elevated blood pressure.
- To evaluate the success of community pharmacists in identifying patients with increased stroke risk.
- To demonstrate the value of community pharmacy-based screening programs.
Main Methods:
- Free blood pressure screenings were offered to all pharmacy patrons.
- Patients with elevated readings ( 140/90 mm Hg) were referred to their primary care providers.
- The American Heart Association stroke risk assessment protocol was used for stroke risk screenings.
Main Results:
- Out of 351 patients screened for hypertension, 62% had readings above 140/90 mm Hg.
- Of 121 patients referred for elevated blood pressure, 36% experienced a change in their medical regimen.
- Among 50 patients screened for stroke risk, 70% were categorized as having mild, moderate, or high risk.
Conclusions:
- Community pharmacists are well-positioned to conduct screenings for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease risk.
- Ongoing screening programs in community pharmacies facilitate early detection and referral.
- Pharmacist-led interventions can improve patient outcomes by connecting them with necessary medical evaluations.
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