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Clinical interventions of community pharmacies for diarrhea management: Evidences from developing countries

Mohammed Kanan1★, Arwa Alqhatani2, Wajan Khalid2, Salwa Alzuhairy3, Sara Almohammadi4, Majed Alsubaie5, Raneem Baaqeel6, Faisal Alshammari7, Kholoud Alshammari8, Haifa S. Albalawi9, Abeer M. Albalawi9, Zainab A. Alrashid10, Maha Aloudah11, Abdullah Alzayed12, Nawaf M. Alotaibi13★ Corresponding author

  1. 1Department of Clinical Pharmacy, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, 12211, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  2. 2Department of Clinical Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, 62527, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  3. 3Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Qassim University, Qassim, 51911, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  4. 4Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Unaizah College, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  5. 5Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Northern Area Armed Forces Hospital, Hafar Albatin, 10018, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  6. 6Department of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, 24221, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  7. 7Department of Pharmaceutical Care, Northern Area Armed Forces Hospital, Hafar Albatin, 10018, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  8. 8Department of Optometry, Northern Area Armed Forces Hospital, Hafar Albatin, 10018, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  9. 9Department of Pharmaceutical Care, King Khalid Hospital, Tabuk, 47717, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  10. 10Department of Biochemistry, Qatif Central Hospital, Qatif, 44315, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  11. 11Department of Pharmacy, University of Taif, Taif, 26522, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  12. 12Department of Medicine, Eradah Complex and Mental Health Hospital, Al-Baha, 65511, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  13. 13Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Northern Border University, Rafha, 73213, Saudi Arabia.

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Mohammed Kanan

Department of Clinical Pharmacy, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, 12211, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

kanan101@outlook.com

Received: 30-08-2023; Accepted: 25-10-2023.

Volume 22, Issue 2 · pp. 2962 · PUBLISHED 14 May 2024 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2024.2.2962

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ABSTRACT

Diarrhea is a significant health concern in developing countries, particularly among children under the age of five. Community pharmacies (CPs) play a vital role in managing diarrhea by providing guidance and referrals. This study, conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, aimed to assess the impact of CPs on diarrhea management. The research involved comprehensive database searches, with a specific focus on studies conducted in resource-limited settings. The analysis highlighted the active involvement of community pharmacists in collecting patient information and offering counseling, showcasing their commitment to delivering comprehensive care. While CPs hold a significant position in diarrhea management and extend beyond medication dispensing, the study identified crucial gaps. Notably, the absence of standardized protocols for diarrhea management led to inconsistent practices among pharmacists. Furthermore, economic assessments pertaining to CPs intervention were notably lacking. The study underscores the urgent need for further research to evaluate both the clinical and economic outcomes of CPs involvement in diarrhea management. Additionally, the establishment of standardized protocols is emphasized to ensure consistent and impactful care delivery within the community pharmacy setting. In conclusion, CPs hold immense potential in addressing diarrhea in developing countries, but the study underscores the necessity of systematic approaches to fully harness their benefits and optimize care delivery.

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    Kanan, M., Alqhatani, A., Khalid, W., Alzuhairy, S., Almohammadi, S., Alsubaie, M., Baaqeel, R., Alshammari, F., Alshammari, K., Albalawi, H. S., Albalawi, A. M., Alrashid, Z. A., Aloudah, M., Alzayed, A., & Alotaibi, N. M. (2024). Clinical interventions of community pharmacies for diarrhea management: Evidences from developing countries. Pharmacy Practice, 22(2), 2962. https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2024.2.2962