Effects of caring for Diabetic Patients Using Insulin Injections by Remote pharmacy service model in the Diabetes Clinic, Ban Thaen Hospital, Chaiyaphum Province

Abstract

     This research was the objective to study the results of telepharmacy services in diabetic patients who use insulin injections in the diabetes clinic, outpatient department. Ban Thaen Hospital on treatment results, knowledge, and cooperation in using insulin injections, both pen types and use insulin syringes and search for problems from drug use using a research model It is action research ( Action Research). sample group For this study were patients with type 2 diabetes who used both types of insulin injections . Insulin syringe and pen form who received treatment in diabetes clinic Outpatient Department, Ban Thaen Hospital From June 2023 to October 2023 Quantity : 35 _ people by selecting a sample Be specific, have a history of not coming to an appointment or missing an appointment for 2 or more visits , and have other qualifications according to the sample selection criteria. Started providing long-distance pharmacy services ( Tele-pharmacy ) From 20 July 2023 to 2 October 2023 Data were collected using questionnaires and history recording forms, treatment results, and patient drug use problems. Statistical data analysis including frequency, percentage, arithmetic mean.
     Results of this research It was found that telepharmacy services in patients using insulin injections There were better results in treatment, with a decrease in the mean fasting plasma glucose ( FPG) level. Helps increase knowledge about diseases and medicines Treat diabetes , increase cooperation in taking medicine among diabetic patients. It also helps pharmacists find, prevent, and resolve problems with patients' medication use. This means that patients do not have to come to the hospital before their appointment, including patients, relatives, or caregivers. and medical personnel There is a level of satisfaction. “ The most ” in service