Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Turkish Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, cilt.9, sa.2, ss.231-240, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)
Community pharmacists are one of the closest health care professional who can provide information to the diabetic patients about their disease and treatment. The purpose of this study is to investigate and evaluate the role of community pharmacists on the life style changes of diabetic patients in Turkey. Questionnaires addressing issues which were important for their diseases and lifestyles were given to diabetic patients who visited the pharmacy of the researcher in Safranbolu (district of Kastamonu province). Patients were informed about the quality of lifestyle changes by the pharmacist, and then questionnaire forms were re-given. It was observed that 64% of the patients who participated in the first questionnaire were on a diet. After consultation with the pharmacist and having the necessary information, it was determined that 76 % of patients took up a diet. Results of the study suggest that pharmacists have a positive effect on life style changes of diabetic patients. Therefore community pharmacists should take a more active role in managing the life quality of patients who have chronic diseases such as diabetes.