Impact of medication therapy management on knowledge, attitude and practice among diabetic patients

Abstract

ObjectivesThe objective of the study was to assess the impact of knowledge, attitude and practice on medication therapy management in diabetic patients in South Kerala, India. This study was designed exclusively to identify the pharmacist's role in patient care using the pharmacist-led MTM programme. MethodsA 15 item questionnaire was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice on diabetic patients. KAP questionnaire consists of 7 knowledge questions, 3 attitude questions and 5 practice questions. 104 diabetic patients from general medicine were selected for the study for 6 months duration. The questionnaire was given to the patients before and after providing MTM service to the patients. Key findingsThe study revealed that the knowledge and attitude of diabetic patients were improved after providing MTM service whereas practice was not improved supporting the previous study evidences. ConclusionThe study identified that the pharmacist-led MTM programme has the potential to improve optimal diabetes management by involving the patients as a part of the health care team. The ability of the clinical pharmacist to build trusting relationships with patients and providers is essential for the success of such a programme.