Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Rachel J. Finkelstein

Publications

• Research Article
  Summative Evaluation of Physician-Pharmacist Collaboration Management
  Author(s): Rachel J. Finkelstein, Natalie D. Blaine, Christopher P. Parker, Mark W. Vander Weg and Barry L. CarterRachel J. Finkelstein, Natalie D. Blaine, Christopher P. Parker, Mark W. Vander Weg and Barry L. Carter
  
  Background: Studies have shown physician-pharmacist collaboration can improve outcomes and management of chronic disease states; however, there is limited knowledge of the barriers to implementing these models. Objective: To evaluate the perceived effectiveness of and barriers to physician-pharmacist collaborative management (PPCM) in diverse primary care medical offices. Methods: Prospective cluster-randomized mixed methods trial in 32 primary care offices. Each medical office was randomized to a 9 or 24 month hypertension intervention or a 9 month asthma intervention with usual care hypertension management. A post study summative evaluation of physician and pharmacists was conducted to identify obstacles and suggest facilitators for implementation of PPCM in primary care offices. .. Read More»
  

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