| Abstrak/Abstract |
Tuberculosis (TB) is considered as a major problem in Indonesia. Many
studies have been conducted in past in tuberculosis study, however study focus
on role of pharmacist in TB still limited. The objectives of this study were to
explore and to observe baseline data in TB patients and the role of the
pharmacist in TB management. A prospective, observational study was
conducted in 21 primary health care and 4 hospital in Yogyakarta. The data was
collected through questionnaires, medical records, and interviewed with
patients and pharmacists. Colected data were analyzed descriptively. Analysis
was carried out on 199 patients with inclusion criteria and it was found that
59,8% were male, 40,7% secondary educated, and 46,7% smokers.
Tuberculosis-related knowledge score was intermediate in 54,3% patients,
especially in TB transmission. Out of 199 patients 51,8% patients had an
experience on adverse drug reactions. The most frequent ADR was
gastrointestinal intolerance in 20,1% patients. The clinical outcome of the
treatment included sputum culture conversion in 67,8 % patients, and gained
weight in 78,9 % patients. There were 91,0 % patients had high adherence.
Although the role of the pharmacist has been established in terms of providing
TB medicines and information when dispensing, but it could still be improved
through a comprehensive intervention program that includes training,
education, monitoring, adherence, and collaboration with other TB team. |
