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Medication adherence

Community Health Workers’ and Pharmacists’ Perspectives of a CHW-Pharmacist Collaboration Model to Support Medication Adherence

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This study explored whether community health workers and pharmacists could work together to help patients take their medicines correctly. Most participants believed this teamwork could improve care, especially because community health workers help build trust with patients. However, they also pointed out challenges like unclear roles, limited training, and the need for better … [Read more...] about Community Health Workers’ and Pharmacists’ Perspectives of a CHW-Pharmacist Collaboration Model to Support Medication Adherence

Enhancing medication adherence in marginalized and minoritized communities: A brief training approach for pharmacy technicians and community health workers

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This study evaluated a training program designed to improve medication adherence by pharmacy technicians and community health workers (CHWs). The program included online video lectures and an in-person session, focusing on skills to enhance adherence. After the training, both pharmacy technicians and CHWs showed significant improvements in their knowledge and confidence in … [Read more...] about Enhancing medication adherence in marginalized and minoritized communities: A brief training approach for pharmacy technicians and community health workers

The impact of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers on medication adherence a systematic review

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This review examined how pharmacists and community health workers (CHWs) work together to improve medication adherence. Eight studies, mostly from the U.S., were analyzed, involving 1,577 participants. The interventions included medication therapy management, reconciliation, and education, with CHWs providing patient support and pharmacists handling clinical care. While some … [Read more...] about The impact of interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and community health workers on medication adherence a systematic review

Pharmacists and community health workers improve medication-related process outcomes among Cambodian Americans with depression and risk for diabetes

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This article used data from DREAM, a randomized control trial, to compare medication adherence, medication barriers, and health beliefs among Cambodian Americans. The DREAM trial, or the Diabetes Risk Reduction through Eat, Walk, Sleep and Medication Management, aimed to reduce risk of developing type II diabetes among Cambodian Americans with depression. Three treatment groups … [Read more...] about Pharmacists and community health workers improve medication-related process outcomes among Cambodian Americans with depression and risk for diabetes