L’Accompagnement Pharmaceutique dans Le Parcours du Patient Diabétique de Type 2

Abstract

Complications of diabetes are numerous and can have serious consequences, including death. However, all these complications are preventable with adequate management, it has become necessary for those patients to be assisted by a healthcare professional. As the pharmacist is often the closest, he holds a crucial position in the accompaniment of diabetic patients. This accompaniment includes an educational approach to treatment management, complications, and respect for hygiene and dietary rules to improve the health and quality of life of those patients. Our aim in this study is to evaluate the pharmaceutical accompaniment of type II diabetic patients. Our study is a descriptive survey conducted in the city of Setif. We interviewed 161 patients and 91 pharmacists using two separate questionnaires. Regarding the patients surveyed, 80% of them have a higher-than-average body mass index (overweight and obesity). Although the majority of patients did not develop complications related to diabetes, they still need advice. We found that negligence was a frequent cause of non-compliance with hygiene and dietary rules, even though most of the surveyed patients (55.28%) were aware of the complications related to diabetes. Regarding the pharmacists surveyed, more than half of them (51.65%) affirmed their participation in the screening of type 2 diabetes. In addition, 79.12% of the surveyed pharmacists recommend for diabetic patients to have their biological parameters regularly measured. Finally, 91.21% of pharmacists believe that diabetic patients trust pharmacists and seek information in pharmacy offices. In conclusion, the pharmacist is well positioned to intervene in teaching specific drug administration techniques and self-monitoring of the disease and its treatments. The accompaniment of diabetic patients should, therefore, be a priority for the community pharmacist, who can provide valuable and beneficial assistance to diabetic patients