Table 1. Responses to a Questionnaire on Implementation of Current Pharmacy Practices, Feasibility of Implementing Future Actions, and Perceived Importance to Patient Outcomes, Pharmacy Leadership Symposium, Los Angeles County, 2015a .
| Pharmacy Practice | Answered “Fully” or “Partially” Implemented (%) | Answered “Very” or “Somewhat” Feasible to Implement (%) | Answered “Very” or “Somewhat” Important in Improving Patient Outcomes (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanisms to perform or obtain assessments of patient's health status (eg, in-person assessments in private or semi-private settings) | 10 of 21 (47.6) | 12 of 15 (80.0) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Comprehensive medication therapy reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems, including adverse drug events | 13 of 21 (61.9) | 13 of 16 (81.3) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Systems to provide patients with personal medication records that catalog prescription and nonprescription medications, herbal products, and other dietary supplements to assist in medication therapy self-management | 11 of 21 (52.4) | 13 of 16 (81.3) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Verbal education and training designed to enhance patient understanding and track progress in self-management | 10 of 20 (50.0) | 15 of 17 (88.2) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Mechanisms to provide information, support services, and other resources designed to enhance patient adherence to therapeutic regimens | 11 of 21 (52.4) | 14 of 16 (87.5) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Systems to monitor and evaluate the patient’s response to therapy, including safety and effectiveness | 11 of 20 (55.0) | 16 of 16 (100.0) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Consulting services and interventions to address medication-related problems, including referral to a physician or other health care professional when necessary | 13 of 21 (61.9) | 13 of 15 (86.7) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Systems to document care delivered and communicate essential information to the patient’s primary care providers | 12 of 21 (57.1) | 12 of 15 (80.0) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
| Coordination and integration of medication therapy management services within the broader health care management services being provided to the patient | 12 of 21 (57.1) | 14 of 16 (87.5) | 19 of 19 (100.0) |
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Twenty-six of 56 symposium attendees completed the 17-item survey. Not all respondents answered all questions; denominators indicate the number of participants who answered the question.