Role of a unified preventive environment with the partici pation of pharmacy organizations in the fight against chronic non-communicable diseases

Abstract

Relevance. Preserving and strengthening the health of the population is the most important task of the healthcare system, including pharmacy organizations. Therefore, it is important to unite the efforts of medical and pharmaceutical specialists to form a unified preventive environment in the region. This will make it possible to rationally distribute the resources of healthcare organizations in the fight against chronic non-communicable diseases and increase citizens’ satisfaction with accessible preventive care.Methodology. To achieve the goal and solve the assigned problems, content analysis, comparative and logical analysis, and observation and graphic methods were used. The objectives of this study were to obtain regulatory documentation data, the main strategies and recommendations of the World Health Organization in the field of protecting public health, the infrastructure of pharmacy organizations, and consumer opinion.Results. The study highlighted the main aspects of preventive activities, which are the actions of pharmaceutical specialists toward preserving public and individual health. The current state of preventive work of pharmacies in the Yaroslavl region has been studied, and the most common preventive services have been identified. The need for the formation of a unified preventive environment in the region with the participation of pharmacies is substantiated as one of the ways to improve the professional activities of pharmaceutical specialists in the prevention of chronic non-infectious diseases. A model of a unified preventive environment for the regional healthcare system was developed, indicating the general and specialized functions of the organizations. An assessment of the effectiveness of the implementation of preventive services in the activities of pharmacy organizations was conducted.Conclusion. An analysis of the current state of preventive activities of pharmacy chains indicates the potential of a pharmacy organization to implement a wider range of preventive services. Combining the efforts of healthcare professionals through the formation of a unified preventive environment with the participation of pharmacy organizations can provide a significant impetus in the fight against chronic non-communicable diseases.