The Evolving Role of Pharmacy: Technology Integration and Patient-Centered Care
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https://doi.org/10.29070/0ysvdx49Keywords:
Pharmacist-led interventions, Patient-centered care, Tele pharmacy, Medication therapy management, Chronic disease management, Antimicrobial stewardship, Digital health, healthcare outcomesAbstract
It is now more common than ever before for pharmacists to be engaged in patient-centered care and the optimization of healthcare systems. This is a significant change from the traditional role of pharmacists, which has been substantially altered. Thanks to technical improvements such as electronic health records (EHRs), telepharmacy, and digital health technologies, pharmacists are now able to engage in a variety of areas, including the administration of medications for treatment, the monitoring of chronic illnesses, the stewardship of antimicrobials, and public health initiatives. According to the most recent studies, interventions led by pharmacists not only enhance clinical outcomes, such as the control of hyperglycemia and blood pressure, but also improve medication safety, adherence, healthcare costs, and access to treatment, particularly for disadvantaged populations. Pharmacists provide major contributions to multidisciplinary healthcare teams in a variety of areas, including treatment planning, patient education, and preventive care. When digital technology and patient contact tools are utilized together, there is a greater likelihood that patients will get tailored therapy and continue with the prescribed course of action. A pharmacy curriculum that is always evolving and places a priority on clinical skills, multidisciplinary cooperation, and patient-centered competencies is necessary in order to adequately prepare pharmacists for the additional tasks that they will be expected to fulfill. The fact that all of these developments have occurred demonstrates how essential pharmacists are to the future of patient-centered care, improved healthcare outcomes, and more efficient operational systems.
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