Impact of clinical pharmacist-led diabetes management clinic on health outcomes at an academic hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A prospective cohort study

• DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2020.11.002
• Publication Date: 2020-11-11T21:32:49Z
• Authors: Bashayr Alsuwayni; Abdulaziz Alhossan
• Keywords: Outpatient clinic

Diabetes prevalence is estimated to reach 20.6% by 2030. Studies have illustrated main reasons for uncontrolled patients and concluded: low level of awareness, limited access healthcare providers, lack cooperation between different disciplines. The role pharmacists has been proven improve patient-related outcomes, including an improvement in HgA1C readings 0.54% 1.6%.This study was conducted evaluate diabetes-related health outcomes a pharmacist-led diabetes clinic terms HgbA1C level, guideline-recommended routine screenings, medication adherence, biomarkers other comorbidities.A prospective cohort from August 2017 until July 2018 at academic hospital. providing the service half-day per week. included all adult diabetic referred had -at least- three 3-month apart follow-up visits with no exclusions. baseline assessments receiving care performed using blood pressure, lipid thyroid panel, eye foot examinations, preventive measures, adherence. results were compared thereafter. A descriptive analysis used report differences intervals. Main outcome measure: (a) Reduction HgbA1c levels, (b) intervention made clinical outpatient setting.The thirty-five patients. mean ± SD age 56 10 years old. At baseline, 9.5% 1.3%. ≥10% 13 Albuminuria never previously assessed 14 Twenty percent incorrect dose statin therapy. By end study, significantly improved be 8.3% 1.4% (p = 0.0004). Nine achieved their goal <7%. All albuminuria, managed accordingly. Thirty-two eligible receive therapy, prescribed appropriate doses. Additionally, peripheral neuropathy cohort, seven received recommended vaccinations.Involving management can provide valuable services, help adhere therapeutic plans, assist physicians achieve better treatment outcomes.