Community pharmacy type 2 diabetes risk assessment: Demographics and risk results

Twigg, Michael J.; Wright, David J.; Thornley, Tracey; Haynes, Lisa

Abstract

Objectives To determine the demographics and risk results of patients accessing a community pharmacy diabetes risk assessment service. Method Participating patients underwent an assessment using a validated questionnaire to determine their 10-year risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Patients were given appropriate lifestyle advice or referred to their general practitioner if necessary. Key findings In total, 21302 risk assessments were performed. Nearly one-third (29%) of 3427 risk assessments analysed yielded a result of moderate or high chance of developing the condition. Conclusions Community pharmacies can identify a significant number of patients at risk of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years. Further follow-up work needs to be done to determine the cost-effectiveness of such a service and the consequences of receiving a risk assessment.

Citation

Twigg, M. J., Wright, D. J., Thornley, T., & Haynes, L. (2015). Community pharmacy type 2 diabetes risk assessment: Demographics and risk results. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 23(1), 80-82. https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpp.12139

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jun 23, 2014
• Publication Date: Feb 1, 2015
• Deposit Date: Jan 14, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: Jan 18, 2023
• Journal: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice
• Print ISSN: 0961-7671
• Electronic ISSN: 2042-7174
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 23
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 80-82
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ijpp.12139
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/15939873
• Publisher URL: https://academic.oup.com/ijpp/article/23/1/80/6101812