IMPORTANCE OF ROLE OF PHARMACIST MEDIATED ADHERENCE IN HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS A BRIEF OVERVIEW
Journal Title: International Journal of Research and Development in Pharmacy & Life Sciences (IJRDPL) - Year 2012, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the incidence of which it is possible to reduce by prophylactic treatment with antihypertensive drugs. Adherence to long-term therapies for chronic diseases in developed countries averages only 50%. In developing countries the rate is even lower, probably reflecting inequalities of access to appropriate health care facilities, supervised by qualified health care professionals. In clinical practice, however, only a minority of patients reach target blood pressure levels. The resulting gap between actual and potential health gains has been attributed to the fact that many patients do not take prescribed treatment as recommended. Pharmacists can play important roles in helping their patients with high blood pressure manage their condition. Serving as a partner and coach, pharmacists can provide medication therapy management services, educate patients about Hypertension. Further Pharmacists, physicians and other healthcare professionals should regard patients as partners in all decisions on treatments involving medication.
Authors and Affiliations
S. S. Biradar| JJT University, Jhunjhunu, Rajashekhar Kapatae| M R Medical College, Gulbarga (Karnataka), Srinivas Reddy| Department of Community Medicine M R Medical College, Gulbarga (Karnataka), S. A. Raju| HKES College of Pharmacy, Gulbarga (Karnataka)
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