Drug-related problems reported by patients with rheumatic diseases: an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Drug-related problems can negatively influence treatment outcome and well-being for patients with rheumatic diseases. Thus, it is important to support patients in preventing or resolving drug-related problems as quickly as possible. To effectively develop interventions for this purpose, knowledge on the frequency and character of drug-related problems is needed. Therefore, this study aims to quantify and characterize drug-related problems reported by patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases along their treatment process.

Methods

A prospective observational study was conducted in a Dutch outpatient pharmacy. Adult patients with rheumatic diseases that were prescribed medication by a rheumatologist were questioned about experienced DRPs by telephone 4 times in

SUBMITTER: Haegens LL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10111673 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature