scholarly journals Valuation of Patient Satisfaction With Pharmaceutical Care As A Tool For Increasing Quality Management In Community Pharmacy And Patient’s Quality Of Life

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (7) ◽  
pp. A835
Author(s):  
D Minarikova ◽  
I Malovecka ◽  
V Foltan ◽  
J Bielik ◽  
M Psenkova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Quality Management ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care

Implementation of Pharmaceutical Care Services for Patients with Hyperlipidemias by Independent Community Pharmacy Practitioners

1997 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 713-719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle CH Shibley ◽  
Carol B Pugh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Low Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Therapeutic Goals ◽  
Care Services ◽  
A Prospective Study

OBJECTIVE: To implement and evaluate pharmaceutical care services for patients with hyperlipidemias in the community pharmacy setting, to evaluate the results of a pharmaceutical care training process for pharmacists by using an assessment quiz, and to measure patient outcomes resulting from provision of pharmaceutical care to patients with hyperlipidemia. DESIGN: A prospective study was conducted over a 1 -year period. Patients served as their own controls. SETTING: Two independent community pharmacies in Richmond, Virginia. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty-five adult patients with confirmed dyslipidemias completed the study. INTERVENTIONS: Study pharmacists assessed each patient and assisted in setting therapeutic goals; patients also completed a visit with a registered dietitian. Drug therapy recommendations were made to physicians by the pharmacist when appropriate. Follow-up was scheduled with the pharmacist to ensure positive outcomes and reduce adverse effects. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Fasting lipoprotein profiles were measured initially and at 6 and 12 months. The SF-36 survey, the MacKeigan-Larson satisfaction survey, and a patient opinion survey were administered initially and at the conclusion of the study. RESULTS: Total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol values were significantly decreased at 12 months compared with either the baseline or 6-month values (p < 0.02). Significant improvement was found in several domains of the surveys; quality of life, patient satisfaction with pharmacy services, and patient opinions on the role of the pharmacist improved after the intervention. CONCLUSIONS: Pharmaceutical care may positively affect lipid values, quality of life, and patient satisfaction.

scholarly journals Effect of a Multidimensional Pharmaceutical Care Intervention on Inhalation Technique in Patients with Asthma and COPD

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Wanqing Wang ◽  
Tao Xu ◽  
Qiong Qin ◽  
Liyan Miao ◽  
Jian’an Bao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Inhalation Therapy ◽  
Inhalation Technique ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Inhaler Technique ◽  
Copd Patients

Background. Inhalation therapy is the main treatment for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Owing to the poor inhaler technique in using inhalers, we assessed the effect of a multidimensional pharmaceutical care on inhalation technique in patients with asthma and COPD. Materials and Methods. A 3-month controlled parallel-group study was undertaken in asthma and COPD patients using dry powder inhalers (DPIs). Patients in the intervention group received multidimensional pharmaceutical care, including establishment of a special dispensing window, face-to-face demonstration and education, brochure education, videos education, online consultation and education, and follow-up reeducation. Patients in the control group received usual pharmaceutical care. The inhaler technique score, correctness of inhaler usage, beliefs about medicines questionnaire (BMQ) score, asthma control test (ACT), and COPD assessment test (CAT) were measured pre- and postintervention. Quality of life improvement evaluated according to score changes of ACT in asthma and CAT in COPD and patient satisfaction were measured postintervention. Results. 259 patients finished the study with 133 in the intervention group and 126 in the control group. Compared to preintervention and control group postintervention, the inhaler technique score, correctness of inhaler usage, and ACT score significantly increased in the intervention group postintervention, while the BMQ score and CAT score decreased significantly P < 0.05 . Significant improvements in quality of life and patient satisfaction were found P < 0.05 . Conclusion. This study showed the multidimensional pharmaceutical care for asthma and COPD patients were effective in improving inhalation technique. By providing pharmaceutical care, pharmacists might help asthma and COPD patients to acquire better quality of life.

Impact of a Pharmaceutical Care Program in a Community Pharmacy on Patients with Dyslipidemia

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 939-943 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudio P Paulós ◽  
Carin E Akesson Nygren ◽  
Consuelo Celedón ◽  
Carina A Cárcamo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Pharmaceutical Care ◽  
Triglyceride Level ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Care Program ◽  
Blood Cholesterol ◽  
Control Group

BACKGROUND: Inappropriate use of medications is a significant problem in health care today. A possible solution to this problem may be achieved through better control of patients' drug therapy. OBJECTIVE: To design a pharmaceutical care program for dyslipidemic patients within a community pharmacy setting that provides education in the areas of medication compliance and lifestyle modifications, while emphasizing the importance of achieving cholesterol goals to ensure improvement in quality of life. METHODS: Patients at an outpatient pharmacy volunteered to be surveyed for 16 weeks. Although both the intervention and control groups were surveyed, the randomly selected intervention group was interviewed more frequently and more comprehensively. Cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, weight, risk factors, drug-related problems (DRPs), and quality of life were measured via a survey at the onset of the study and continually measured until the study's conclusion. RESULTS: In the intervention group, 26 DRPs were detected, of which 24 were resolved; in the control group, 26 DRPs were detected, of which 5 were resolved. When comparing initial and final blood cholesterol levels in the intervention group, the mean decrease was 27.0 ± 41.1 mg/dL (p = 0.0266); in the control group, the average blood cholesterol level decreased by a mean of 1.4 ± 37.2 mg/dL (p = 0.6624). In the intervention group, the triglyceride level decreased an average of 50.5 ± 80.3 mg/dL (p = 0.0169), while the control group experienced a mean triglyceride level increase of 29.6 ± 118.5 mg/dL (p = 0.1435). As a result of the intervention, the quality of life in the intervention group was improved. CONCLUSIONS: Short-term pharmaceutical care plans developed in a retail pharmacy within the proper setting may contribute to improved blood lipid values, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and patients' quality of life.

72: Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction of Care Among Women with Urinary Incontinence: A Prospective Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 25-26
Author(s):  
Simon Kim ◽  
Rodney L. Dunn ◽  
Edward J. McGuire ◽  
John O.L. DeLancey ◽  
John T. Wei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
A Prospective Study

Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction after Breast Reconstruction: Free TRAM vs. Expansion/Implant

2006 ◽  
Vol 22 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laszlo Kovacs ◽  
Nikolaos Papadopulos ◽  
Mrkus Kloeppel ◽  
Katja Schwenzer ◽  
H Seitz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Breast Reconstruction

scholarly journals A high degree of knee flexion after TKA promotes the ability to perform high-flexion activities and patient satisfaction in Asian population

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyuk-Soo Han ◽  
Jong Seop Kim ◽  
Bora Lee ◽  
Sungho Won ◽  
Myung Chul Lee
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Data ◽  
Knee Flexion ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Flexion Angle ◽  
Knee Flexion Angle ◽  
High Flexion ◽  
Standing Up

Abstract Background This study investigated whether achieving a higher degree of knee flexion after TKA promoted the ability to perform high-flexion activities, as well as patient satisfaction and quality of life. Methods Clinical data on 912 consecutive primary TKA cases involving a single high-flexion posterior stabilized fixed-bearing prosthesis were retrospectively analyzed. Demographic and clinical data were collected, including knee flexion angle, the ability to perform high-flexion activities, and patient satisfaction and quality of life. Results Of the cases, 619 (68%) achieved > 130° of knee flexion after TKA (high flexion group). Knee flexion angle and clinical scores showed significant annual changes, with the maximum improvement seen at 5 years and slight deterioration observed at 10 years postoperatively. In the high flexion group, more than 50% of the patients could not kneel or squat, and 35% could not stand up from on the floor. Multivariate analysis revealed that > 130° of knee flexion, the ability to perform high-flexion activities (sitting cross-legged and standing up from the floor), male gender, and bilateral TKA were significantly associated with patient satisfaction after TKA, while the ability to perform high-flexion activities (sitting cross-legged and standing up from the floor), male gender, and bilateral TKA were significantly associated with patient quality of life after TKA. Conclusions High knee flexion angle (> 130°) after TKA increased the ease of high-flexion activities and patient satisfaction. The ease of high-flexion activities also increased quality of life after TKA in our Asian patients, who frequently engage in these activities in daily life.

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