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Pharmaceutical care: the PCNE definition 2013.
Samuel S Allemann1, J W Foppe van Mil, Lea Botermann
1Pharmaceutical Care Research Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056, Basel, Switzerland.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
|April 22, 2014
Summary
Pharmaceutical Care (PhC) was redefined in 2013 by the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) to clarify its scope. The new definition emphasizes pharmacists optimizing medication use and improving patient health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Existing definitions of Pharmaceutical Care (PhC) lacked clarity 23 years after the initial definition by Hepler and Strand.
- The Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) identified a need to redefine PhC for contemporary practice in 2013.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review existing definitions of Pharmaceutical Care.
- To describe the process of developing a redefined definition of Pharmaceutical Care.
Main Methods:
- Conducted a MEDLINE literature search (1964-2013) using keywords related to Pharmaceutical Care and its definitions.
- Developed a standardized syntax to paraphrase and compare 19 identified definitions of PhC.
- Organized a moderated discussion with PCNE members and external experts to reach a consensus.
Main Results:
- Identified 19 unique definitions of Pharmaceutical Care through literature and hand searches.
- Paraphrased definitions using a standardized syntax focusing on provider, recipient, subject, outcome, and activities.
- Achieved consensus on a new definition: "Pharmaceutical Care is the pharmacist's contribution to the care of individuals in order to optimize medicines use and improve health outcomes".
Conclusions:
- A standardized syntax effectively facilitated the comparison of Pharmaceutical Care definitions.
- Experts reached a consensus on a contemporary definition of Pharmaceutical Care applicable across diverse settings and regions.
- The redefined Pharmaceutical Care definition aims to be relevant for current practice and globally applicable.
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