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Education on Inhaler Technique by Pharmacists To Improve The Quality of Life of COPD Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Sarah Almira; Vincent Pratama; Muh Ronike Yunus; Anna Rozaliyani; Rani Sauriasari
Jurnal Respirologi Indonesia Vol 43, No 4 (2023)
Publisher : Perhimpunan Dokter Paru Indonesia (PDPI)/The Indonesian Society of Respirology (ISR)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36497/jri.v43i4.479

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Background: This systematic review aimed to analyze the importance of education on using inhalers by pharmacists in improving quality of life, correct inhaler use steps, and medication adherence in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Methods: The databases used to search for articles in this systematic review include Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Pubmed. The papers submitted were published between 2009 and 2022, with the most recent search being conducted in December 2022. This review included a randomized controlled trial evaluating education on inhaler use techniques by pharmacists to improve COPD patients' quality of life in inpatient and outpatient settings. This systematic review follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) writing guidelines.Results: This systematic review used six articles from five different countries. The articles involved share similar characteristics so that analysis can be carried out. The total number of research subjects included was 913 subjects. Most studies show an increase in the quality of life among COPD patients who are given education on how to use inhalers by pharmacists using print or digital media. Measurements using the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) showed a decrease in scores at the 6-month and 12-month periods (-0.75 [95% CI (-1.46 - (-.005)]. Furthermore, two articles reported that education on the technique of using inhalers by pharmacists can also increase the accuracy of using inhalers, and three articles reported increasing medication adherence.Conclusion: Interventions such as education on using inhalers by pharmacists in inpatient and outpatient settings can improve the quality of life of COPD patients, the accuracy of the steps in using inhalers, and medication adherence.
Digital transformation in pharmacist-led services: Optimizing chronic patient management in Indonesia's primary health care facilities Meliasi Nora Pratamarta; Rani Sauriasari; Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika; Lisa Aditama; Asrul Ismail
Nursing and Health Sciences Journal (NHSJ) Vol. 6 No. 2 (2026): June 2026
Publisher : KHD-Production

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.53713/nhsj.v6i2.689

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Primary healthcare facilities in Indonesia face persistent challenges in managing type 2 diabetes and hypertension, largely due to suboptimal medication adherence and limited telepharmacy integration. This mixed-methods quasi-experimental study evaluated a multicomponent telepharmacy intervention across ten community health centers in Depok. Using stratified random sampling, 424 chronic patients were assigned to intervention or control groups. Grounded in the Health Belief Model and Technology Acceptance Model, the intervention combined the “FarmasiKronis Depok” application with twelve virtual pharmacist consultations. Outcomes were assessed using MMAS-8, SF-36, and eHEALS. Quantitative data were analyzed via ANCOVA and multivariate regression, supplemented by thematic analysis of 45 semi-structured interviews. The intervention significantly improved medication adherence (+2.1 points; d = 1.52; p < 0.001) and quality of life (+19.2 points; d = 1.42; p < 0.001) compared with controls. Regression identified intervention exposure (β = 1.42) and digital health literacy (β = 0.12) as primary predictors. Qualitative themes highlighted digital accessibility (71%), academic institutional support (62%), and persistent digital literacy barriers (40%). Notably, university-educated participants achieved an 85% high-adherence rate. Pharmacist-led digital transformation substantially optimizes chronic disease management in primary care. Strategic integration with national health platforms, standardized telepharmacy reimbursement, and expanded digital competency training offer scalable pathways to reduce hospital readmissions by 28% and enhance health system sustainability