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Interventions to improve patient pharmaceutical care outcomes
1College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, Des Moines, USA.
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|July 1, 1996
Summary
Pharmacists use communication and critical thinking skills to provide pharmaceutical care, involving patient interviews, problem-solving, and care planning for optimal drug therapy outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Patient Care
Background:
- Pharmaceutical care requires specific communication and cognitive skills.
- Pharmacists have historically used these skills but not explicitly for patient drug therapy evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the essential components of implementing pharmaceutical care.
- To emphasize the role of communication and cognitive skills in patient therapy management.
Main Methods:
- Establishing a therapeutic relationship with patients.
- Conducting patient interviews to collect data.
- Utilizing critical thinking for identifying and resolving drug therapy problems.
- Developing patient care plans and documenting activities.
Main Results:
- Effective pharmaceutical care relies on active listening and empathy.
- Critical thinking is crucial for identifying drug therapy problems.
- Structured care plans and documentation enhance patient management.
Conclusions:
- Pharmacists must integrate communication and cognitive skills for successful pharmaceutical care.
- The process involves building patient relationships, assessing drug therapy, problem-solving, and documenting interventions.