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Review
. 2023 Jul 17;23(1):1364.
doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-16199-1.

Evaluation of pharmaceutical care services in the Middle East Countries: a review of studies of 2013-2020

Hebah Sallom  1   2 , Abdikarim Abdi  3   4 , Abdulsalam M Halboup  5   6 , Bilgen Başgut  7
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Evaluation of pharmaceutical care services in the Middle East Countries: a review of studies of 2013-2020

Hebah Sallom et al. BMC Public Health. .

Abstract

Introduction: Pharmaceutical care services (PCs) have evolved significantly over the last few decades, with a greater focus on patient's safety and proven effectiveness in a wide range of contexts. Many of the evidence supporting this technique comes from the United States, the evaluation and adoption of (PCs) which differ greatly across the globe.

Objective: The goal of this study was to identify and assess the efficacy of pharmaceutical care services in various pharmaceutical aspects throughout seventeen Middle Eastern nations.

Method: The Arkesy and O'Malley technique was used to conduct a scoping review. It was conducted using PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Springer Link, Clinical Trials, and Web of Science etc. The Van Tulder Scale was utilized in randomized trials research, whereas the dawn and black checklists were used in non-randomized trials research. A descriptive and numerical analysis of selected research was done. The scope of eligible PCs, pharmaceutical implementers, study outcomes, and quality were all identified by a thematic review of research.

Results: There were about 431,753 citations found in this study, and 129 publications were found to be eligible for inclusion after analysing more than 271 full-text papers. The study design was varied, with 43 (33.3%) RCTs and 86 (66.7%) n-RCTs. Thirty-three (25.6%) of the studies were published in 2020. Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey were home to the majority of the studies (25.6%, 16.3%, and 11.6%) respectively. Thirty-seven studies (19.7%) were concerned with resolving drug related problems (DRPs), whereas 27 (14.4%) were concerned with increasing quality of life (QOL) and 23 (12.2%) with improving drug adherence. Additionally, the research revealed that the average ratings of the activities provided to patients improved every year.

Conclusion: Studies in the Middle East continue to provide evidence supporting the positive impact of pharmaceutical care services on both hard and soft outcomes measured in most studies. Yet there was rare focus on the value of the implemented services. Thus, rigorous evaluation of the economic impact of implemented pharmaceutical care services in the Middle East and assessment of their sustainability is must.

Keywords: Assessment; Clinical pharmacy services; Middle East; Pharmaceutical Care Services; Pharmacy practice.

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The authors declare that they have no competing interest.

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Flow diagram describes the procedures involved in the search and selection process for Randomized and Non-Randomized controlled studies
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A comparison of people in charge of providing pharmaceutical care services in several Middle Eastern countries
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The feedback of studies regarding the implementation of pharmaceutical care services
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