Telepharmacy: A Systematic Review of Field Application, Benefits, Limitations, and Applicability During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Telemed J E Health
; 2022 Jun 27.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2229294
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Telepharmacy is widely known as the delivery of pharmacy care offered by registered pharmacists and pharmacies using telecommunication technologies to patients at a distance. We conducted a systematic review of the reported usages, benefits, and limitations of telepharmacy models worldwide to further clarify the pros and cons of a telepharmacy model.Methods:
A total of 39 relevant articles was included after searching for articles with a fixed term on four databases, including PubMed, Virtual Health Library (VHL), Global Health Library (GHL), and Google Scholar, as of April 2021.Results:
Our review suggested that telepharmacy has played an essential role in addressing pharmacist shortages and helping patients both safely and effectively administer medications in underserved areas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote dispensing and counseling are effective measures to avoid infection.Conclusion:
Telepharmacy could potentially replace or complement pharmaceutical-related activities, facilitating future innovation in the health care industry.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Type of study:
Reviews
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Systematic review/Meta Analysis
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Medical Informatics
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Health Services
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Tmj.2021.0575
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