Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0419
ISSN: 2376-0419
Jamie L McConaha
Duquesne University Mylan School of Pharmacy,
Tanzania
Research Article
Evaluation of Student Pharmacist and Pharmacist Impact on Disease State Management and Patient Satisfaction in Adult Patients with Asthma
Author(s): Jamie L McConaha, Brooke M. Jackson and Sean T. LasotaJamie L McConaha, Brooke M. Jackson and Sean T. Lasota
Objective: To measure the success of student pharmacist intervention, with pharmacist oversight, on improvement in asthma disease state control and patient satisfaction in an adult population with asthma.Design: Prospective study.Setting: Regional chain community pharmacy, independent chain pharmacy, and a university campus located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Patients: Data was collected from all asthmatic patients aged 18-65 presenting with one or more inhaled medications within the study dates at five study locations.Interventions: Asthma severity and control were assessed for each patient enrolled in the study through the use of spirometry screenings, inhaler technique checklists, the Asthma Control Test (ACT), and patient satisfaction questionnaires.Main Outco.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2376-0419.1000106