Pharmacy Technicians and Point of Care Testing.
J Pharm Technol
; 31(4): 143-148, 2015 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
As the practice of pharmacy continues to advance and involve nondispensing pharmacy services, point-of-care testing (POCT) has continued to demonstrate its usefulness as a tool and service in pharmacy. Of particular significance is the ability of POCT to assist clinical practice related to diabetes, cholesterol management, and anticoagulation. POCT can allow for certain laboratory results to be obtained within seconds to minutes, which can help direct care. Many components of POCT programs can involve pharmacy technicians to help enhance practice efficiency. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of POCT devices commonly used in nondispensing pharmacy services and to describe the roles that pharmacy technicians may have in the POCT process. Data Sources PubMed (1946-2014) was reviewed for relevant literature using terms such as "pharmacy technician" and "point of care testing." Additionally, manufacturer information/websites of POCT products were reviewed for approval information and instructions for use. Study Selection and Data Extraction Articles describing POCT completed in a pharmacy setting and/or roles of pharmacy technicians and related support staff in the POCT process were considered for inclusion. DataSynthesis:
Several types of POCT devices for different uses common to the practice of pharmacy are reviewed. Additionally, strategies for collaboration between pharmacy technicians and pharmacists in the execution of a POCT program are described.Conclusion:
Pharmacy technicians are well suited to participate in portions of the POCT process, and the involvement of pharmacy technicians may improve POCT efficiency.
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J Pharm Technol
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2015
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Estados Unidos