Improving Patient Adherence to Antibiotics Through Pharmacist Communication
Author Information
Author(s): Pires Carla, Al-Hasan Majdi N.
Primary Institution: CBIOS-Universidade Lusófona Research Center for Biosciences and Health Technologies
Hypothesis
Can pharmacist communication-based interventions improve patient adherence to antibiotics?
Conclusion
More intense and structured pharmacist interventions can improve patient adherence to antibiotics.
Supporting Evidence
- Twenty-one trials were selected, showing better patient adherence for the intervention than the control group.
- Statistically significant differences were found in two-thirds of the trials.
- Educational leaflets and structured counseling were among the most effective interventions.
Takeaway
Pharmacists can help people take their antibiotics correctly by talking to them and giving them helpful information.
Methodology
A systematic review of controlled trials evaluating pharmacist communication-based interventions.
Potential Biases
Potential quality issues and risk of bias due to lack of randomization reporting.
Limitations
Heterogeneity in study designs and methodologies limited the ability to conduct a meta-analysis.
Participant Demographics
Participants included patients from community and hospital pharmacies taking antibiotics.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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