Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 2009
Multicenter StudyDiabetes Ten City Challenge: final economic and clinical results.
To assess the economic and clinical outcomes for the Diabetes Ten City Challenge (DTCC), a multisite community pharmacy health management program for patients with diabetes. ⋯ DTCC successfully implemented an employer-funded, collaborative health management program using community-based pharmacist coaching, evidenced-based diabetes care guidelines, and self-management strategies. Positive clinical and economic outcomes were identified for 573 patients who participated in the program for at least 1 year, compared with baseline data.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · May 2009
Multicenter StudyPerceptions of patients on Medicare Part D medication therapy management services.
To determine patients' perceptions and expectations about medication therapy management (MTM) services pertaining to the core elements of an MTM service in the community pharmacy setting, and to develop educational strategies and outreach programs aimed at increasing patients' knowledge of MTM services and the expanded role of pharmacists in the community pharmacy setting. ⋯ Patients have very limited knowledge of the core elements of an MTM service in the community pharmacy setting. Patients reported that pharmacist provision of MTM services was important, but they were concerned about privacy and pharmacists' time. Patients are also supportive of and believe that MTM services can improve communication and relationship with their pharmacist and improve medication use. Patients appear to prefer receiving brochures and talking to pharmacists to learn more about MTM services. This survey identified a key opportunity for pharmacists to inform patients about MTM services.