Role of pharmacists in the context of rare diseases: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Rare diseases are chronic conditions, generally incurable, progressive and disabling, which may result in early death. Access to therapeutic products, both medicines and appropriate medical devices, is essential to prevent the progression of the disease and maintain the patients' quality of life. Pharmacists can be part of health teams, in charge of guiding patients' journey, monitoring pharmacotherapy and identifying risks. This scoping review aims to identify and summarise evidence on the role of pharmacists and its impact in the field of rare diseases.

Methods and analysis

The searches will be conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses reporting guideline for protocols. Three electronic databases will be cons

SUBMITTER: Cunico C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668274 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature