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Digital transformation of the healthcare critical care industry: Telepharmacy in intensive care unit settings—advancing the knowledge base

  • Hamad Medical Corporation
  • Qatar University
  • Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapterpeer-review

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the practice of telepharmacy in intensive care settings. It starts with a summary of pharmacy activities that have been reported in the literature under critical care telepharmacy (CCTP). The chapter then moves on to explore the various descriptions of CCTP and the types of communication methods used in CCTP. The potential outcomes of CCTP are then summarized, and the role of CCTP during pandemics is highlighted. Perspectives of healthcare providers on CCTP and physicians' acceptance of pharmacy recommendations provided through CCTP are discussed. In addition, this chapter offers guidance on the factors necessary for the successful implementation and sustainability of CCTP and suggested indicators for the evaluation of CCTP services. Finally, future directions in CCTP practice and research are explored.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationArtificial Intelligence, Big Data, Blockchain and 5G for the Digital Transformation of the Healthcare Industry
Subtitle of host publicationa Movement Toward more Resilient and Inclusive Societies
PublisherElsevier
Pages69-85
Number of pages17
ISBN (Electronic)9780443215988
ISBN (Print)9780443215995
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Critical care
  • ICU
  • Pharmacy
  • Tele-ICU
  • Telemedicine
  • Telepharmacy

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