PHARMACOTHERAPEUTIC PURSUANCE AND REHILIBATION OF THE PATIENTS ADMITTED TO THE INTERNAL MEDICINE SERVICE OF THE KING EDWARD MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
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Pharmacotherapeutic follow-up, Drug-related problems, Dader Methodology, Internal Medicine
Abstract
Pharmacotherapeutic follow-up involves the pharmacist assuming responsibility for patients' medication-related needs, aiming to detect, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes and quality of life. Drug-related problems (DRPs) represent failures in pharmacotherapy, resulting in unmet therapeutic goals or adverse effects. This study applies the Dáder methodology for pharmacotherapeutic follow-up to patients in the Internal Medicine Service of Hospital King Edward Medical University Lahore.
Materials and Methods: The study applies the Dáder methodology for pharmacotherapeutic follow-up to patients in the Internal Medicine Service of Hospital King Edward Medical University Lahore. DRPs were identified, and pharmaceutical interventions were conducted. Acceptance rates of interventions by physicians were recorded.
Results: 85 DRPs (average 2.7 per patient) were identified, leading to 36 pharmaceutical interventions, with a high acceptance rate of 92 Percent by physicians. Among the identified DRPs, 49 percent were related to necessity, 40 Percent to effectiveness, and 11 percent to safety concerns.
Conclusions: The presence of pharmacists in the Internal Medicine Department facilitates the detection of medication-related problems, predominantly concerning necessity and effectiveness. Pharmaceutical interventions are well-received by the medical team, highlighting the importance of pharmacist involvement in optimizing patient care within internal medicine settings.
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Asaad Aljaaed
Dudley Group Foundation Trust, A&E, Kerbala University, College of Medicine Iraq
Muhammad Zulkifal
Primary Care Physician, Department of Primary and Secondary Health, The Aga Khan University - Health Facilities, Pakistan
Andres Ortega Lozada
MD, Avicenna Clinical Research, University of Carabobo, USA
Dr. Hatim Lokhandwala
Clinical Research Coordinator in Avicenna Clinical Research, Department of Medicine, Jinnah Sindh Medical University, United States
Muhab Mohamed Hassan Suliman
Clinical Pharmacology Unit, Department Of Basic Medical Sciences, College Of Medicine, Almaarefa University
Mohamad A. Khedari
Doctor, Md Department of Internal Medicine, USA