Clinical pharmacy services in critical care: results of an observational study comparing ward-based with remote pharmacy services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pharmacists are essential team members in critical care and contribute to the safety of pharmacotherapy for this vulnerable group of patients, but little is known about remote pharmacy services in intensive care units (ICU).

Aim

We compared the acceptance of pharmacist interventions (PI) in ICU patients working remotely with ward-based service. We evaluated both pharmacy services, including further information on PI, including reasons, actions and impact.

Method

Over 5 months, a prospective single-centre observational study divided into two sequential phases (remote and ward-based) was performed on two ICU wards at a university hospital. After a structured medication review, PI identified were addressed to healthcare professionals. For documentation, the na

SUBMITTER: Hilgarth H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10366025 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature