Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department

<p><strong>Objective:</strong> To determine the perception and evaluation of the Emergency pharmacist by the medical and nursing staff at the Emergency department.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A multicenter study based on a survey sent to the Spanish S...

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Main Authors: Ángeles García-Martín, Charbel Maroun-Eid, Ainara Campino-Villegas, Belén Oliva-Manuel, Alicia Herrero-Ambrosiol, Manuel Quintana-Díaz
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Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
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Online Access:http://www.aulamedica.es/fh/pdf/10687.pdf
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author Ángeles García-Martín
Charbel Maroun-Eid
Ainara Campino-Villegas
Belén Oliva-Manuel
Alicia Herrero-Ambrosiol
Manuel Quintana-Díaz
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Charbel Maroun-Eid
Ainara Campino-Villegas
Belén Oliva-Manuel
Alicia Herrero-Ambrosiol
Manuel Quintana-Díaz
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description <p><strong>Objective:</strong> To determine the perception and evaluation of the Emergency pharmacist by the medical and nursing staff at the Emergency department.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A multicenter study based on a survey sent to the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacists (SEFH) for Emergency pharmacists (EPh) to distribute among the Emergency staff. Descriptive statistics were used, with a 95% confidence interval.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> 102 (12%) questionnaires were completed by 73 Emergency Physicians (71.6%) and 29 Emergency Nurses (28.4%), out of 835 surveys sent. The most common pharmaceutical activities, and perceived as more relevant for patient safety, were: consultation solution, prescription validation, and medication reconciliation. 63% of respondents supported the prospective review of high-risk medications, while 89% believed that the Pharmacist improves the quality of care. EPh are considered useful for training healthcare staff and patients, and 77% of respondents considered them as an integral member of the team. They would resort more to Pharmacists if they were present at the hospital department.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The results show the acceptance of Hospital Pharmacists in the Emergency Department; their functions are known and valued. They are considered an integral member of the team, who will provide safety and improve patient care. Medication reconciliation and prescription validation are highlighted because of their relevance in terms of safety. Further studies are needed to assess health outcomes and their economic impact.</p><p> </p>
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spelling doaj-art-21c3885ffe8b462bb65b70c4ecec5d3c2025-01-02T16:48:24ZengElsevierFarmacia Hospitalaria1130-63432171-86952017-05-0141335737010.7399/fh.2017.41.3.10687Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency departmentÁngeles García-Martín0Charbel Maroun-Eid1Ainara Campino-Villegas2Belén Oliva-Manuel3Alicia Herrero-Ambrosiol4Manuel Quintana-Díaz5Pharmacy Department at the Hospital Universitario La Paz, IdiPaz®, Madrid, RedFastER Group of the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacy (SEFH).Emergency Department at the Hospital Universitario La Paz, IdiPaz®, Madrid.Pharmacy Department, Hospital Universitario Cruces, Barakaldo- Bizkaia, RedFastER Group (SEFH).Nacional Centre for Cardiovascular Research Carlos III (CNIC), MadridPharmacy Department at the Hospital Universitario La Paz, MadridEmergency Department at the Hospital Universitario La Paz, IdiPaz®, Madrid<p><strong>Objective:</strong> To determine the perception and evaluation of the Emergency pharmacist by the medical and nursing staff at the Emergency department.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A multicenter study based on a survey sent to the Spanish Society of Hospital Pharmacists (SEFH) for Emergency pharmacists (EPh) to distribute among the Emergency staff. Descriptive statistics were used, with a 95% confidence interval.</p><p><strong>Results:</strong> 102 (12%) questionnaires were completed by 73 Emergency Physicians (71.6%) and 29 Emergency Nurses (28.4%), out of 835 surveys sent. The most common pharmaceutical activities, and perceived as more relevant for patient safety, were: consultation solution, prescription validation, and medication reconciliation. 63% of respondents supported the prospective review of high-risk medications, while 89% believed that the Pharmacist improves the quality of care. EPh are considered useful for training healthcare staff and patients, and 77% of respondents considered them as an integral member of the team. They would resort more to Pharmacists if they were present at the hospital department.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> The results show the acceptance of Hospital Pharmacists in the Emergency Department; their functions are known and valued. They are considered an integral member of the team, who will provide safety and improve patient care. Medication reconciliation and prescription validation are highlighted because of their relevance in terms of safety. Further studies are needed to assess health outcomes and their economic impact.</p><p> </p>http://www.aulamedica.es/fh/pdf/10687.pdfClinical pharmacist; Emergency care; Survey; Multidisciplinary team; Patient safety
spellingShingle Ángeles García-Martín
Charbel Maroun-Eid
Ainara Campino-Villegas
Belén Oliva-Manuel
Alicia Herrero-Ambrosiol
Manuel Quintana-Díaz
Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department
Farmacia Hospitalaria
Clinical pharmacist
; Emergency care; Survey
; Multidisciplinary team
; Patient safety
title Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department
title_full Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department
title_fullStr Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department
title_full_unstemmed Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department
title_short Perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department
title_sort perception survey on the value of the hospital pharmacist at the emergency department
topic Clinical pharmacist
; Emergency care; Survey
; Multidisciplinary team
; Patient safety
url http://www.aulamedica.es/fh/pdf/10687.pdf
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