A systematic review investigating the role and impact of pharmacist interventions in cardiac rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a predominant cause of mortality. Pharmacists play an important role in secondary prevention of CVD, however, their role in cardiac rehabilitation is under-reported and services are under-utilised.

Aim

To explore the role of pharmacists in cardiac rehabilitation, the impact of their interventions on patient outcomes, and prospects of future role development.

Method

Databases searched were PubMed, Embase, Medline, Cochrane Library, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), and PsycINFO from January 2006 to October 2021. Randomised and non-randomised controlled trials were selected if they assessed the role of pharmacists in cardiac rehabilitation. Cochrane risk of bias tool, Joanna Briggs Institute (JB

SUBMITTER: Ahmed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10147760 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature