This review examined how pharmacists and community health workers (CHWs) work together to improve medication adherence. Eight studies, mostly from the U.S., were analyzed, involving 1,577 participants. The interventions included medication therapy management, reconciliation, and education, with CHWs providing patient support and pharmacists handling clinical care. While some … [Read more...] about The impact of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers on medication adherence a systematic review
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Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review
This review explored how community health workers (CHWs) and pharmacists collaborate to improve patient care. CHWs collected patient information, helped with self-management, translated information, and ensured follow-ups, while pharmacists focused on medication and patient education. They worked together in various ways, from sharing information to delivering services as a … [Read more...] about Interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers: a scoping review
Blood pressure reduction interventions is most effectively led by community health care workers and pharmacists.
This study published in Circulation found that blood pressure (BP) interventions are most effective when led by pharmacists and community health workers. Researchers reviewed 100 trials involving over 90,000 people with high blood pressure. Pharmacist-led interventions reduced systolic BP by 7.3 mm Hg and diastolic BP by 3.9 mm Hg. Community health workers also showed strong … [Read more...] about Blood pressure reduction interventions is most effectively led by community health care workers and pharmacists.
Pharmacists and community health workers improve medication-related process outcomes among Cambodian Americans with depression and risk for diabetes
This article used data from DREAM, a randomized control trial, to compare medication adherence, medication barriers, and health beliefs among Cambodian Americans. The DREAM trial, or the Diabetes Risk Reduction through Eat, Walk, Sleep and Medication Management, aimed to reduce risk of developing type II diabetes among Cambodian Americans with depression. Three treatment groups … [Read more...] about Pharmacists and community health workers improve medication-related process outcomes among Cambodian Americans with depression and risk for diabetes
