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- Title
Telepharmacy: A Systematic Review of Field Application, Benefits, Limitations, and Applicability During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Authors
Dat, Truong Van; Tu, Vo Linh; Quan, Nguyen Khoi; Minh, Nguyen Hong; Trung, Tran Dinh; Le, Tran Nhat; Phuc-Vinh, Dang; Trinh, Dieu-Thuong Thi; Pham Dinh, Luyen; Nguyen-Thi, Hai-Yen; Huy, Nguyen Tien
- Abstract
Introduction: Telepharmacy is widely known as the delivery of pharmacy care offered by registered pharmacists and pharmacies using telecommunication technologies to patients at a distance. We conducted a systematic review of the reported usages, benefits, and limitations of telepharmacy models worldwide to further clarify the pros and cons of a telepharmacy model. Methods: A total of 39 relevant articles was included after searching for articles with a fixed term on four databases, including PubMed, Virtual Health Library (VHL), Global Health Library (GHL), and Google Scholar, as of April 2021. Results: Our review suggested that telepharmacy has played an essential role in addressing pharmacist shortages and helping patients both safely and effectively administer medications in underserved areas. During the COVID-19 pandemic, remote dispensing and counseling are effective measures to avoid infection. Conclusion: Telepharmacy could potentially replace or complement pharmaceutical-related activities, facilitating future innovation in the health care industry.
- Subjects
COVID-19 pandemic; SPECIALTY pharmacies; DRUGSTORES; HEALTH care industry; DIGITAL libraries; PHARMACISTS
- Publication
Telemedicine & e-Health, 2023, Vol 29, Issue 2, p209
- ISSN
1530-5627
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1089/tmj.2021.0575