Effect of a Pharmacist-Led Program on Improving Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus from Northern Cyprus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Korcegez, Eylem; SANCAR, MESUT; Demirkan, Kutay

doi:10.18553/jmcp.2017.23.5.573

Effect of a Pharmacist-Led Program on Improving Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus from Northern Cyprus: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Korcegez E. I., SANCAR M., Demirkan K.

JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE & SPECIALTY PHARMACY, vol.23, no.5, pp.573-582, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 23 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.18553/jmcp.2017.23.5.573
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MANAGED CARE & SPECIALTY PHARMACY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.573-582
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The management of type 2 diabetes mellitus is complex, requiring continuous medical care by health care professionals and considerable self-care efforts by patients. Pharmacist-led care programs have been shown to help patients with diabetes succeed in achieving treatment goals and improving outcomes. Pharmacist-led care is a new health care concept in Northern Cyprus.