Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-1017
ISSN: 2161-1017
Epidemiology Department, Collage of Public Health and Medical Sciences, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia
Research Article
Drug Therapy Problems and Determinants among Ambulatory Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: Pharmacists’ Intervention in South-East Ethiopia
Author(s): Ayele M Argaw*, Tsegaye T Hiwet and Bodena B Derse
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major public health problem which affects the large number of people worldwide. Diabetes mellitus patients are at high risk of experiencing drug therapy problems due to different factors. Involvement of pharmacists in the management of diabetes mellitus has been shown to reduce the incidence of drug therapy problems.
Objectives: To assess the prevalence of drug therapy problems, pharmacists’ intervention and determinants of drug therapy problems in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
Methods: Facility based prospective cross sectional study was conducted among ambulatory type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Madda Walabu University Goba Referral Hospital from April 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 22. Descriptive statistic.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-1017.19.8.303