Abstract

ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PHARMACISTS IN PATIENT COUNSELLING IN IMPROVING KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION PATIENTS

Mohammed Salman*, Bhanu Prakash Nallaballi, Abdul Kabeer, Bavaji Hemachandra, Mohammed Khadeer, Zubiya Shafiq, Ayesha Firdous and Rehana Nikhat

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Abstract

Counselling the patients plays an important role in this study. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of pharmacist-led patient counseling on the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of patients with diabetes and hypertension. At the first visit, participants' KAP was assessed using a structured questionnaire, followed by pharmacist-led counseling sessions. The counseling sessions focused on medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and self-monitoring of blood glucose and blood pressure levels. At the second visit, participants' KAP was reassessed using the same structured questionnaire. The results demonstrated a significant improvement in KAP scores among patients following the pharmacist-led patient counseling. The study highlights the crucial role of pharmacist-led patient counseling in enhancing knowledge, attitude, and practice among diabetes and hypertension patients, ultimately contributing to improved disease management and clinical outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of incorporating pharmacists into multidisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and support.

Keywords: At the second visit, participants' KAP was reassessed using the same structured questionnaire.