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The unmet need for pharmacists as important members of the emergency department team in resource-limited settings : a case of Nepal
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Shrestha, Sunil, Danekhu, Krisha, Thapa, Santosh, Khanal, Saval and Shankar, P. Ravi (2019) The unmet need for pharmacists as important members of the emergency department team in resource-limited settings : a case of Nepal. Journal of Pharmacy Technology, 35 (5). pp. 219-224. doi:10.1177/8755122519850118 ISSN 8755-1225.
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/8755122519850118
Abstract
Background: The role of pharmacists in many developed countries has evolved from the traditional practice of dispensing medicines to contributing directly or indirectly to improve patient health outcomes. They are providing hospital services and patient care including services in the emergency department (ED). However, there is limited evidence for pharmacist involvement in the ED from resource-limited countries such as Nepal. Objective: The aim of this study is to discuss the role of pharmacists and highlight the unmet need of pharmacists in ED in Nepal. Methods: A narrative review of existing literature was conducted. Results: The status of ED services in Nepalese hospitals is not yet at a desirable level, and there is limited information about the role of pharmacists in EDs. Evidence obtained from developed nations on the role of pharmacists in EDs suggests that they help in improving patient outcomes by minimizing medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and enhance patient care. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for pharmacists in EDs in resource-limited settings. There is limited evidence of pharmacists’ role in EDs from Nepal. Therefore, this study suggests a need for further studies on the possible contribution of pharmacists to ED services in Nepal.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||||
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| Subjects: | R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine | ||||||
| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Behavioural Science Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School |
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| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Pharmacy Technology | ||||||
| Publisher: | Sage Publications Ltd. | ||||||
| ISSN: | 8755-1225 | ||||||
| Official Date: | 1 October 2019 | ||||||
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| Volume: | 35 | ||||||
| Number: | 5 | ||||||
| Page Range: | pp. 219-224 | ||||||
| DOI: | 10.1177/8755122519850118 | ||||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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