The effect of a pharmacist consultation on pregnant women's quality of life with a special focus on nausea and vomiting: an intervention study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal wellbeing and quality of life (QOL) are increasingly being recognized as important for healthy pregnancies. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of a pharmacist consultation on pregnant women's QOL focusing on nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), and patient satisfaction.

Methods

For this intervention study in 14 community pharmacies, women in early pregnancy were recruited and assigned to a pharmacist consultation (intervention) or standard care (control). The consultation aimed to address each woman's concerns regarding medications and pregnancy-related ailments. Data were collected through online questionnaires at baseline (Q1) and during the second trimester (Q2). The intervention group completed an additional satisfaction questionna

SUBMITTER: Truong MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7727235 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature