Developing and Implementing Pharmacy-Based Asthma Services

Ferro, Lori A.; I, Judy Im; Iverson, Paul S.; Kennedy, Daniel; McCallian, Dennis J.; Parisi, John

doi:10.1016/s1086-5802(16)30380-1

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“…Furthermore, only 25% of participants in each NAC severity classification who were using respiratory medications were on a medication regimen consistent with their disease severity as recommended by the NAC. 10 It has previously been recognised in the US, 22 the UK 7 and Australia 23 -25 that there is widespread under-medication of asthma in the community and our results indicate that there has been no recent improvement in this vital area.…”

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Pharmaceutical Care: Impact on Asthma Medication Use

Simpson¹,

Burton

et al. 2004

Pharmacy Practice and Res

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Background: Asthma has been recognised as a poorly managed disease state in Australia. Rural areas have been identified as being under‐serviced by health professionals. Pharmacists in rural areas are in a prime position to be involved in the provision of multidisciplinary asthma care. Aim: This study investigated the impact of spirometry screening on asthma management by pharmacists in rural areas. Method: A two‐group (intervention: n = 141, control: n = 46) multicentre study design was utilised. The control group was provided with a standard medication review while the intervention group received spirometry testing and a medication review. The study protocol required pharmacists to refer participants to a doctor if required, based on spirometry or medication review results. The researchers assessed asthma severity and adequacy of asthma medication. Results: Spirometry as an intervention attracted participants to the study pharmacies and provided an opportunity for pharmacists to screen and refer a group who may otherwise be overlooked. Medication review identified suboptimal therapy, potentially contraindicated drug combinations and adverse drug reactions. Conclusion: Spirometry adds benefit to the provision of pharmaceutical care for people with asthma. This may have additional significance in rural areas where access to other health services is limited.

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