Article ; Online: Clinical pharmacist interventions in an intensive care unit reduces ICU mortality at a tertiary hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy
2024 Volume 14, Page(s) 100431
Abstract: Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) are prevalent in critical care settings and can be life-threatening. Involving clinical pharmacists (CP) within the critical care team is recommended to optimize therapy and improve patient survival.: Objective! ...
Abstract | Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) are prevalent in critical care settings and can be life-threatening. Involving clinical pharmacists (CP) within the critical care team is recommended to optimize therapy and improve patient survival. Objective: To classify DRPs identified by a CP in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and to assess the impact of CP interventions accepted by physicians on the length of ICU stay and in-hospital survival. Methods: This study was conducted prospectively at the Medical ICU of Rashid Hospital, a tertiary hospital in Dubai, over a 16-month period from September 2021 to December 2022. The study included patients admitted to ICU during the study period. CP interventions were documented, and DRPs were classified using the modified Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe V.9.1. Results: During the study period, 1004 interventions were recommended for 200 patients. The majority of these interventions, 92% ( Conclusion: The study emphasizes the critical role of CP in the ICU, addressing DRPs, and enhancing overall patient care. Furthermore, it highlights the potential impact of pharmacist interventions in improving patient survival outcomes. This underscores the importance of implementing CP services in ICUs across the UAE. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-03-09 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ISSN | 2667-2766 |
ISSN (online) | 2667-2766 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.rcsop.2024.100431 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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