Pharmacist-led biometric screenings: A retrospective chart review in a community pharmacy.
Res Social Adm Pharm
; 20(2): 145-148, 2024 Feb.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37935608
BACKGROUND: Biometric screenings have gained popularity in employer-based wellness programs and are increasingly offered at community pharmacies. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyze biometric screening data collected at a community pharmacy in North Alabama to examine the prevalence of risk factors and the role of pharmacist-led screenings in identifying at-risk individuals and facilitating referrals to primary care providers. METHODS: A retrospective chart review was conducted using biometric screening data collected between 2020 and 2021. Descriptive statistics were calculated to analyze the data. RESULTS: A total of 801 patients were included in the analysis. The mean age was 45.4 years, and 56.2 % were female. The mean systolic blood pressure was 132 mmHg, and the mean diastolic blood pressure was 84 mmHg. Mean total cholesterol was 174 mg/dL, and the mean blood glucose was 109 mg/dL. Mean BMI was 35.1 kg/m2. Among the screened patients, 22.5 % were referred to a primary care provider due to an elevated level of at least one of the measured variables, with BMI being the most common reason for referral. CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable insights into the prevalence of risk factors in a population undergoing pharmacist-led biometric screenings in a community pharmacy. The findings emphasize the important role of pharmacists in identifying at-risk individuals and facilitating appropriate referrals to primary care. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term impact of these referrals and explore the feasibility of similar programs in diverse healthcare settings.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Farmácias
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Serviços Comunitários de Farmácia
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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Res Social Adm Pharm
Assunto da revista:
FARMACIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos