Significant Published Articles in 2022 for Pharmacy Nutrition Support Practice

Area of Science:

• Pharmacology
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Nutritional Science

Background:

• Staying current with the latest research is crucial for pharmacists in nutrition support therapy.
• The rapid expansion of scientific literature necessitates curated reviews to identify practice-relevant studies.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and summarize the most important articles published in 2022 for pharmacists involved in nutrition support therapy.
• To provide a resource that helps practitioners stay abreast of critical developments in the field.

Main Methods:

• A panel of eight clinical pharmacists specializing in nutrition support therapy reviewed articles from 2022.
• Articles were selected based on a consensus where at least five participants deemed them important for practice.
• Guideline and consensus papers relevant to nutrition support pharmacy were also included.

Main Results:

• A total of 162 articles were initially identified.
• Eight primary literature articles were voted as highly important by the panel.
• Ten additional guideline, position, recommendation, or consensus papers were identified and included.

Conclusions:

• Pharmacists engaged in nutrition support therapy should familiarize themselves with the identified key literature.
• The summarized articles and guidelines offer critical insights for current and future practice in nutrition support pharmacy.