Abstract
Background
Pharmacist-led telehealth services have resulted in improvements in several disease states, including diabetes and conditions requiring anticoagulation. Pharmacists who used telehealth methods to follow up with their patient have noticed an increase in medication adherence.
Methods
Using PubMed and EBSCO secondary databases, inclusion criteria were any peer-reviewed study design such as randomized controlled trials, literature reviews, systematic reviews, and cohort studies published within the last 10 years. Search terms included pharmacist, telemedicine, telehealth, cardiovascular disease, and medication adherence.
Results
Seventeen articles were reviewed. Most pharmacist interventions for patients with hypertension involving telemedicine, E-Health, or remote monitoring were performed in the outpatient setting. The primary target of most studies consisted of improving medication adherence.
Conclusion
Pharmacist services play an integral role in maintaining medication adherence among the hypertensive population. Telehealth is an effective method of communication with patients to ensure their health is maintained, minimizing barriers of access to care.
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