A systematic review and meta-analysis of pharmacy education and practice on prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases in ASEAN countries.

ABSTRACT: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in ASEAN countries. However, consolidated evidence regarding the effectiveness of pharmacy practice interventions in ASEAN is still unclear. This study aimed to explore the scope and impact of pharmacy practice in managing NCDs in ASEAN countries. Systematic searches were conducted in 12 databases (PubMed™, Science Direct™, Scopus™, Springer Link™, Web of Science™, Cochrane Library™, and other databases) for studies published between 2001 and 2021. Of the 171 included studies from seven countries, seven focused on pharmacy education and showed improvements in students' knowledge and skills. Meta-analyses were performed on 47 randomized controlled trials using a random-effects models and risk of bias assessment

SUBMITTER: Olson PS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12635406 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature