PSPA BLOK V - 01 Assessment Kefarmasian

Summary

In this video, Bayu Putra, a pharmacist, explains the process of pharmaceutical assessment, which is essential for identifying and addressing medication-related issues in patients. He covers various key aspects such as data collection, subjective and objective information, and the importance of collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The video introduces the SOAP method of assessment and discusses different types of drug-related problems (DRPs), including medication errors and inadequate treatment. Bayu also emphasizes the role of pharmacists in monitoring drug effectiveness and side effects, ensuring proper patient care through thorough evaluation and documentation.

Takeaways

• 😀 Assessment in pharmacy practice helps identify and solve medication-related problems.
• 😀 The process includes visiting patients alongside other healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses.
• 😀 Information collected during these visits is documented in the patient's medical record.
• 😀 The primary functions of pharmaceutical assessment include identifying actual and potential medication-related problems, solving these problems, and preventing future issues.
• 😀 Legal basis for pharmaceutical assessments is found in the Indonesian Ministry of Health Regulation No. 72 of 2016.
• 😀 Pharmacists assess patient data, including subjective (patient-reported) and objective (healthcare provider-reported) data.
• 😀 Subjective data includes patient complaints, medical history, and family or social history, while objective data includes vital signs and lab results.
• 😀 The assessment process involves making conclusions based on gathered data and identifying drug-related problems (DRPs).
• 😀 DRPs can be actual (current problems) or potential (future problems) and may include issues like inappropriate drug choices or missed doses.
• 😀 The plan stage follows assessment, where solutions are proposed and monitoring of drug effectiveness and side effects is established.
• 😀 After completing the assessment, pharmacists must sign off on the patient's monitoring form as part of documentation.

Q & A

What is pharmaceutical assessment (assessment kefarmasian)?

Pharmaceutical assessment is an activity in pharmacy practice aimed at gathering information related to patient treatment, typically done through visits involving collaboration with other healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses. The results are documented in the patient's medical record, which aids in future pharmacy practices.

What are the main functions of pharmaceutical assessment?

The main functions of pharmaceutical assessment are to identify actual and potential medication-related problems, resolve these issues, prevent new medication problems from arising, and provide a foundation for implementation through counseling and education.

What legal framework supports the practice of pharmaceutical assessment?

The practice of pharmaceutical assessment is supported by the Indonesian Ministry of Health Regulation No. 72/2016, which sets standards for pharmacy services in hospitals, particularly in Article 3, point F, which highlights assessment as a key activity in clinical pharmacy services.

What is the process flow of a pharmacy visit (visite)?

The pharmacy visit process begins with preparation by the pharmacist, followed by reviewing the patient's medical records. If the information is complete, the pharmacist performs an assessment. If the data is incomplete, the pharmacist must cross-check and gather the necessary information, which includes both subjective and objective data.

What is the difference between subjective and objective data in pharmaceutical assessments?

Subjective data is obtained directly from the patient or their family and cannot always be independently verified. It includes information like the patient's complaints, symptoms, medical history, and family background. Objective data, on the other hand, comes from healthcare professionals like doctors and nurses, including vital signs, lab test results, and clinical diagnoses.

What is the role of 'assessment' in pharmaceutical evaluation?

In pharmaceutical assessment, 'assessment' refers to analyzing the gathered data to form conclusions about the patient's medication-related issues. The results are documented as Drug-Related Problems (DRP), which are classified as actual or potential problems that need attention.

What are the types of drug-related problems (DRPs)?

Drug-related problems (DRPs) are classified into two main categories: actual and potential problems. Examples include inappropriate drug indications, incorrect drug selection, inadequate dosing, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and the patient's failure to receive the prescribed medication.

What is the 'plan' in a pharmaceutical assessment?

The 'plan' in pharmaceutical assessment refers to the follow-up actions based on the identified DRPs. It generally includes proposed solutions to the problems and monitoring strategies, such as monitoring the effectiveness of the medication and checking for side effects.

What are the key aspects of monitoring during pharmaceutical assessment?

Monitoring during pharmaceutical assessment focuses on two main aspects: monitoring the effectiveness of the medication and monitoring potential side effects. Pharmacists need to be aware of the patient's clinical condition, vital signs, and laboratory parameters to ensure safe and effective medication use.

How should a pharmacist document the results of a pharmaceutical assessment?

Pharmacists document the results of their assessment in the patient's medical record in the form of a DRP. After completing the assessment, the pharmacist is required to sign or initial the monitoring sheet to validate the process.