| Penulis/Author |
Dr. apt. Nanang Munif Yasin, S.Si., M.Pharm. (1) ; Prof. Dr. apt. Djoko Wahyono, SU. (2); dr. Bambang Sigit Riyanto, Sp.PD-KP (3); Prof. Dr. Ika Puspita Sari, S.Si., M.Si., Apt. (4) |
| 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 is 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 hospitals in Yogyakarta. The data was collected through questionnaires, medical records, and interviewed with patients and pharmacists. Collecting the data were analysed descriptively. The 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 to knowledge score was intermediate in 54,3% patients, especially in the side effect, TB resistant and 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 85,4 % 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. |
