Citation
(2012), "Impact of pharmacist care in the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 17 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2012.24817aaa.011
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Impact of pharmacist care in the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors
Impact of pharmacist care in the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors
Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 17, Issue 1
Santschi, V., Chiolero, A., Burnand, B., Colosimo, A.L. and Paradis, G.,Impact of pharmacist care in the management of cardiovascular disease risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials,Archives of Internal Medicine,2011,Vol. 171 No. 16,pp. 1441-53
This review found that pharmacist-directed care or care delivered in collaboration with doctors or nurses improved management of cardiovascular disease risk factors in outpatients. The authors’ conclusions reflect the evidence presented, but potential publication bias and substantial heterogeneity for most outcomes should be borne in mind when interpreting the conclusions. Generalisability of the findings to UK settings is uncertain.