Pharmacist-Driven Strategies for Hypertension Management in Los Angeles: A Community and Stakeholder Needs Assessment, 2014–2015

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• Journal Article:
  Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)
• Personal Author:
  Barragan, Noel C. ; DeFosset, Amelia R. ; Torres, Jennifer ; Kuo, Tony
• Description:
  In 2014, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health received federal funding to improve the prevention and control of hypertension in the population through team-based health care delivery models, such as pharmacist-led medication therapy management. To inform this work, the department conducted a 3-part needs assessment consisting of 1) a targeted context scan of regional policies and efforts, 2) a key stakeholder survey, and 3) a public opinion internet-panel survey of Los Angeles residents. Results suggest that political will and professional readiness exists for expansion of pharmacist-led medication management strategies in Los Angeles. However, several infrastructure and economic barriers, such as a lack of sufficient payment or reimbursement mechanisms for these services, impede progress. The department is using assessment results to address barriers and shape efforts in scaling up pharmacist-led programming in Los Angeles.
• Subjects:
  Adult Community Participation Community Pharmacy Services Female Health Policy Humans Hypertension Legislation, Pharmacy Male Middle Aged Pharmacists Special Topic

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• Source:
  Prev Chronic Dis. 14.
• DOI:
  http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd14.160423
• ISSN:
  1545-1151
• Pubmed ID:
  28682744
• Pubmed Central ID:
  PMC5510301
• Document Type:
  Journal Article
• Funding:
  U58 DP005509/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS/United States
• Place as Subject:
  Los Angeles, CA
• Location:
  North America
• Volume:
  14
• Collection(s):
  Preventing Chronic Disease
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