The role of healthcare professionals and telehealth in comprehensive medication management

Background _ Telehealth has emerged as a primary approach for providing allied health professional services on a global scale. However, many professionals lack adequate training to ensure the delivery of telehealth services of exceptional quality. Aim of Work – The purpose of this evaluation is to determine the necessary skills and abilities that allied health professionals need in order to provide telehealth services effectively. Techniques. Methods – This scoping study used the Population Concept Context framework and conducted searches in the following databases: MEDLINE, PsychInfo, CINAHL, Cochrane, Web of Science, EMBASE, PEDro, and WHO. Results – The competencies were associated with two specific areas: (1) the execution of telehealth consultations and (2) the administration of telehealth consultation services. The initial domain encompassed the subsequent areas of expertise: clinical reasoning, communication, proficient utilization of technology, patient-focused care, evaluation and intervention knowledge/behavior/skills, privacy, security, and patient safety, professionalism, and establishing the technical infrastructure. The second category included the competence topics of digital infrastructure, informing practice, and management. While the significance of telehealth competences has been highlighted by research, they have not yet been integrated into educational settings. 33.3% of the publications originated from the field of psychology

Integrating preventive cardiology in primary care: The role of nurses, pharmacists, health records, and emergency services

Background: Chronic metabolic and cardiovascular multi-comorbidities are increasing, with cardiovascular disease being the main cause of morbidity and mortality in type 2 diabetes patients. Traditional healthcare systems often lack a "main" specialist coordinating treatment, leading to fragmented care and higher costs. Advances in cardiometabolic pharmacology have blurred lines between specialties, emphasizing the need for a distinct cardiometabolic specialty. This interdisciplinary approach aims to optimize treatment, improve outcomes, and reduce medical expenditure. Aim of Work: The significant prevalence of cardiovascular disease and the concurrent obesity epidemic is exerting an exceptional pressure on the healthcare system. Under the present fragmented care paradigm, patients with cardiometabolic illness get only partial care from several experts, resulting in inadequate therapy, increased expenses, and worse results. Methods: A thorough and methodical search was conducted across several databases, including PubMed (including MEDLINE), CINAHL, EMBASE, and the Cochrane database for systematic reviews. Reference lists of included papers were also examined for relevant research. Results: There is an urgent need for a new treatment paradigm that involves establishing a separate specialty focused on cardiometabolic conditions, together with a dedicated outpatient clinic that provides complete care for these conditions.&nbsp

Legal and ethical considerations in medical records management within emergency cardiology: Roles of nursing, pharmacy, and compliance with healthcare regulations

Background _ Telemedicine is a promising healthcare solution, particularly in underserved areas. It is cost-effective and accessible in both developed and developing countries. However, it faces challenges such as misdiagnosis, inconsistent legal regulations, and potential liability. The cost of telemedicine services is similar to in-person encounters, and pay equality is not guaranteed. Ethical and legal obstacles must be considered when implementing telemedicine programs, such as obtaining informed consent and understanding privacy risks. Aim of Work – Our aim was to emphasize the present state and identify the remaining requirements for implementing ethical and legal norms in telemedicine. Discrepancies have arisen among existing laws, lawmakers, service providers, various medical services, and, most significantly, the patient's connection with their data and the use of that data. Methods – The study conducted a comprehensive search of English literature published between 2010 and 2018 on PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The search utilized specific keywords such as "Telemedicine," "Ethics," "Malpractice," "Telemedicine and Ethics," "Telemedicine and Informed consent," and "Telemedicine and Malpractice." Various types of articles, including research articles, review articles, and qualitative studies, were examined and analyzed. The abstracts were assessed based on the selection criteria, using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale criteria.&nbsp

Enhancing interprofessional collaboration in medication management: The roles of nurses, pharmacists, health records, emergency services, and cardiology

Background _ Although there is ample data supporting the positive impact of nurse-pharmacist cooperation on clinical health outcomes and cost-effectiveness in increasing drug safety among adults in acute care settings, there is a lack of research in community settings. Aim of Work – The objective is to consolidate information and examine the nurse's role in medication management during transitional care. Methods – A comprehensive systematic review was done. A systematic search was conducted in electronic databases comprising PubMed (including Medline), Web of Knowledge, Scopus, and Cinahl, covering the period from January 2010 to April 2021. covered in this study were original qualitative and quantitative research papers published in English that specifically examined the nurse's involvement in managing medications during transitional care. This covered situations when patients moved between short-term, long-term, and community healthcare settings.  Results – Through the search method, 10 papers were retrieved. These studies were published in English between the years 2014 and 2021. Their primary emphasis was on the nurse's involvement in managing patients' medications throughout transitional care in different healthcare settings. The review results were presented narratively using three categories devised by the authors, due to differences in the objectives and approaches of the chosen research

Interprofessional collaboration in emergency departments: The importance of teamwork among nurses, pharmacists, medical records, and physicians

Background: Interprofessional cooperation (IPC) is becoming more often used but is done in various ways in primary care. Aim of Work – The goal of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Interprofessional Collaboration (IPC) in primary care settings. Methods: A meta-analysis was conducted to provide a comprehensive evaluation of many systematic reviews. We conducted a comprehensive search across nine databases and used a rigorous double selection and data extraction approach. The patient-related outcomes were classified and the results were recorded as either improvement (+), deterioration (–), mixed results (?), or no change (0). Results: Overall, the use of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in primary care was advantageous for patients, while the specific benefits varied depending on the kind of IPC used. While evaluations examining the use of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in primary care, which has a broad range of applications, indicated improved care procedures and increased patient satisfaction, different forms of IPC yielded varied findings in terms of clinical outcomes, healthcare utilization, and patient-reported outcomes. Furthermore, evaluations that specifically examined treatments derived from established and well-defined frameworks, such as collaborative care, often indicated a greater number of advantages.