A literature review of pharmacist's impact on lifestyle modifications among obese, hypertensive patients. Issue 4 (5th October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gonzalez Gonzalez, Yaran K; Yaun, Kristen; Shah, Pooja; Iglesias, George; Hale, Genevieve Marie; Khanfar, Nile M
• Is Part Of: Journal of pharmaceutical health services research. Volume 12:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 594
• Page End: 596
• Publication Date: 2021-10-05
• Subjects: lifestyle modifications -- pharmacist -- intervention -- obesity -- hypertension; Pharmacy -- Research -- Periodicals; Drugs -- Research -- Periodicals; Medical care -- Research -- Periodicals; Public health -- Research -- Periodicals; Pharmaceutical industry -- Periodicals; Health Services Research -- Periodicals; Economics, Pharmaceutical -- Periodicals; 615.1072
• DOI: 10.1093/jphsr/rmab053
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1759-8885

Abstract

Abstract: Objectives: Previous trials have confirmed a positive relationship between obesity and hypertension. The purpose of this article is to identify the impact of pharmacists in lifestyle adherence among obese, hypertensive patients. Methods: A literature search was performed at an academic institution using secondary databases, PubMed/MEDLINE and EBSCOhost. Reviews, observational and experimental reports published in English between 2010 and 2020 were included. Terms searched were pharmacy, pharmacist, lifestyle modifications, adherence, compliance, hypertension, obesity, consultation, intervention . Effect on lifestyle modifications consisted of change in blood pressure values, weight, body mass index, diet/sodium intake and/or exercise. Key findings: Six hundred seventy-five articles were reviewed with 10 meeting inclusion criteria. The role of a pharmacist has a positive impact on compliance in lifestyle adherence with obese, hypertensive patients. Additionally, age, gender marital status, education, monthly income, knowledge level and beliefs of hypertension and co-morbidities all can affect adherence to lifestyle modifications. Conclusions: The pharmacist has a vital role in the management of hypertension and obesity through frequent interactions with patients to increase adherence to lifestyle modifications.