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ArticleExploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy2024

Clinical pharmacist interventions in an intensive care unit reduces ICU mortality at a tertiary hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Hawra Ali Hussain Alsayed, Fatemeh Saheb Sharif-Askari, Narjes Saheb Sharif-Askari, Rabih Halwani

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Article in Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Hawra Ali Hussain AlsayedDepartment of Pharmacy, Rashid Hospital, Dubai Academic Health Corporation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Fatemeh Saheb Sharif-AskariResearch Institute for Medical and Health Science, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Narjes Saheb Sharif-AskariResearch Institute for Medical and Health Science, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Rabih HalwaniResearch Institute for Medical and Health Science, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
University of Sharjah · AERashid Hospital · AE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) are prevalent in critical care settings and can be life-threatening. Involving clinical pharmacists (CP) within the critical care team is recommended to optimize therapy and improve patient survival. Objective: To classify DRPs identified by a CP in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and to assess the impact of CP interventions accepted by physicians on the length of ICU stay and in-hospital survival. Methods: This study was conducted prospectively at the Medical ICU of Rashid Hospital, a tertiary hospital in Dubai, over a 16-month period from September 2021 to December 2022. The study included patients admitted to ICU during the study period. CP interventions were documented, and DRPs were classified using the modified Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe V.9.1. Results: During the study period, 1004 interventions were recommended for 200 patients. The majority of these interventions, 92% ( Conclusion: The study emphasizes the critical role of CP in the ICU, addressing DRPs, and enhancing overall patient care. Furthermore, it highlights the potential impact of pharmacist interventions in improving patient survival outcomes. This underscores the importance of implementing CP services in ICUs across the UAE.

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Clinical pharmacistCritical careDrug-related problemsInterventionUnited Arab Emirates

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