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Pharmacist-led screening for mental illness: A systematic review
Kevin Ou1, Duha N Gide2, Sarira El-Den2
1Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy : RSAP
|June 12, 2024
Summary
Pharmacists screen for mental illnesses, with community pharmacies most common. Current evidence is insufficient to prove improved outcomes, necessitating further research on pharmacist-led mental health screening effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health
- Pharmacology
- Public Health
Background:
- Early identification and treatment of mental illnesses are crucial for patient outcomes.
- Pharmacists can play a significant role in mental healthcare by providing screening services.
Approach:
- A systematic review searched multiple databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, APA PsycInfo) up to March 2023.
- Data was collected on mental illness, setting, population, screening tools, outcomes, and follow-up/referral systems.
Key Points:
- 26 studies were identified, primarily focusing on depressive and substance use disorders.
- Most studies (87.8%) were in community pharmacies, with 46.1% focusing on depression.
- Various follow-up and referral methods were reported, including verbal, written, and electronic health record communications.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists screen for diverse mental illnesses across various settings, utilizing different referral pathways.
- Current evidence is insufficient to demonstrate improved early detection, treatment, or patient outcomes.
- Further large, well-designed studies are needed to validate the impact of pharmacist-led mental illness screening and optimize follow-up strategies.
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