التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Short-Term Surgical Missions: Role of Pharmacist Volunteers. |
| المؤلفون: |
McDonnell, Anne M., Barra, Megan E., Abreu, Luis Alcantara, Thornhill, Thomas S., Katz, Jeffrey N., Ghazinouri, Roya |
| المصدر: |
Journal of Pharmacy Practice; Dec2021, Vol. 34 Issue 6, p838-843, 6p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
OCCUPATIONAL roles, DRUG delivery systems, HOSPITAL medical staff, STRATEGIC planning, HEALTH services administration, RESPONSIBILITY, WORKFLOW, MEDICATION therapy management, PURCHASING, DRUG labeling, MISSIONARIES, HEALTH promotion, PATIENT safety |
| مستخلص: |
Health care professionals often participate in short-term surgical missions in underserved areas of the world. Surgical missions often rely on the use of medications to provide health care to these underserved areas in patients with multiple comorbid conditions. The direct role a pharmacist may have in surgical missions is not well described in the literature; however, numerous opportunities exist for pharmacist involvement to improve patient care and operational processes throughout medication planning and delivery of surgical missions. Pharmacists have specialized knowledge in medication acquisition, preparation, and distribution that result in a unique position to contribute positively to the mission's clinical and operational dynamics. Pharmacists may assist in various activities such as medication ordering, accrual, purchasing and preparing during the surgical mission. Pharmacists may also provide clinical support and offer alternative medications in the setting of drug intolerance or allergies. In 2008, Operation Walk Boston, a short-term surgical mission was established to provide hip and knee joint replacements to patients in the Dominican Republic. Pharmacists and pharmacy residents play a crucial role as members of this surgical mission. Based on our experience, this article aims to describe the evolving role of pharmacists as a member of a surgical mission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
