Analysis of the role of pharmacist in providing consultations in care of patients at risk of overweight or obesity in the pharmacy
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study was evaluation of the role of pharmacists in care of patients with overweight or obesity. Methods: Data was retrospectively analysed from individual consultations realized in the Hospital pharmacy IKEM from June 2006 to December 2009 and then assessed by frequency analysis and chi-squared test (p < 0.05).
Results: 41 patients participated in consultations in the term of survey (32 women, median 54 years, 32 patients with BMI }= 28), from which 12 patients more than once. There were identified 44 drug related problems; the most frequent were non-adherence, dosage problems and drug interactions.
In therapy of 56 % patients were revealed 44 medications unsuitable for metabolic syndrome. Conclusion: Pharmaceutical care provided in form of individual consultations demonstrates pharmacist as a feasible member of the team of health care providers who intervene in patients with overweight and obesity.