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Published on: August 16, 2021
Clinical pharmacy services for tuberculosis management: a systematic review.
D Iskandar1,2, F D A Suryanegara1,3, J F M van Boven4,5,6
1Unit of Global Health, Department of Health Sciences, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands.
Clinical pharmacy services may improve tuberculosis outcomes by focusing on adherence and safety. However, more randomized controlled trials are needed to confirm these effects and improve evidence consistency.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health challenge.
- Effective management of TB requires comprehensive patient care strategies.
- The role of clinical pharmacy services in TB management is not fully elucidated.
Conclusions:
- Clinical pharmacy services show potential to improve TB outcomes, including medication adherence and treatment success.
- Current evidence is limited and inconsistent due to a lack of high-quality randomized controlled trials.
- Further research using standardized outcome classifications is recommended to strengthen the evidence base.
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