Pharmacy-Led Interventions for Medication Adherence: A Systematic Review of Effective Strategies
Abstract
Objective: This systematic review aims to analyze and synthesize the effectiveness of pharmacy-led interventions designed to improve medication adherence across various patient populations. Given the critical role pharmacists play in patient care, understanding which strategies are most successful can provide valuable insights for healthcare practice.
Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library, covering studies published from [year] to [year]. Studies were included if they examined pharmacy-led interventions specifically aimed at improving medication adherence and provided quantitative adherence outcomes. Data extraction focused on study characteristics, intervention types, adherence measurement methods, and primary results. The quality of included studies was assessed using established risk of bias tools.
Results: A total of [number] studies met inclusion criteria, encompassing various pharmacy-led interventions such as patient counseling, digital reminder systems, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and adherence monitoring. Counseling interventions and digital reminder systems were found to significantly improve adherence in most patient populations, particularly in managing chronic conditions. Studies in community pharmacy settings showed the highest adherence improvement rates, highlighting the effectiveness of direct pharmacist-patient engagement.
Conclusion: Pharmacy-led interventions, especially those involving patient counseling and digital reminders, are effective strategies for enhancing medication adherence. These findings emphasize the importance of integrating pharmacists into adherence support roles across healthcare settings to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. Future research should explore technology-based adherence interventions and target specific patient demographics to further tailor pharmacy-led strategies.
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