Practice of Clinical Pharmacists in the Drug Therapy of Orthopedics Ward / 中国药师

ABSTRACT

Objective:To analyze the role of clinical pharmacists played in the drug consultation and advice in orthopedic ward in order to discuss the work mode and the effects of clinical pharmacists in orthopedic ward and improve the service quality of clinical pharmacy. Methods:The work records related to the drug treatment of clinical pharmacists were collected during January 2013 and December 2015. The aspects of service objects, involving drugs, issue categories and the results of feedback were summarized and analyzed.Results:The study summarized 504 work records of clinical pharmacists participating in the drug treatment in orthopedic ward. The rational use of antimicrobial drugs,analgesics and anticoagulants was the key work for clinical pharmacists. Frequently asked questions were drug selection, dosage, treatment plan, drug information, precautions and contraindications, pharmacological effects,adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. The advices of clinical pharmacists were accepted by orthopedists regularly, and the drug treatment regimes were improved with the help of clinical pharmacists. Conclusion:Clinical pharmacists participating in clinical practice can improve rational pharmacotherapy, and also contribute to the cultivation and improvement of self-quality of clinical pharmacist.