Impact of clinical pharmacists on adherence to stress ulcer prophylaxis protocol in critically ill Egyptian patients: a
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ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE
Impact of clinical pharmacists on adherence to stress ulcer prophylaxis protocol in critically ill Egyptian patients: a comparative study Naglaa Samir Bazan1,2 · Samar Farghali Farid3 · Darrin Lloyd Baines4
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Abstract Background Standardized protocols can aid in appropriate prescribing of stress ulcer prophylaxis (SUP) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study aimed to evaluate the impact of providing a physician’s education (PhyEd) versus a PhyEd + Clinical Pharmacist (PhyEd + CPh) approach on adherence to a SUP protocol and possible cost saving in the ICU. Methods This was a quasi-experimental study. An evidence-based SUP protocol was developed by a clinical pharmacy team at an Egyptian ICU. Physicians were provided with educational sessions, information regarding the protocol, and latest SUP guidelines over a 1-month period. All adult patients admitted to one of the two ICU floors during the 6-month study period were eligible for inclusion. Patients admitted with an indication for acid suppressive therapy and those who stayed in the ICU for
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