미국의 노인전문약사 제도에 대한 체계적 고찰: 인증, 교육 및 성과

Abstract

Background: As elderly population has been increasing, pharmacists need to possess special knowledge andskills to provide enhanced pharmaceutical care for senior patients. Purpose: This study aims to systematically review on(1) the certified geriatric pharmacists (CGP) system, (2) the curriculum related to geriatric pharmacy education, and (3) theCGP’s performance in terms of clinical, economic and humanistic outcomes in the U.S. Method: The information relatedto CGP system and curriculum was obtained through the official websites of ‘American Society of Consultant Pharmacists’,‘Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy’ and the selected pharmacy school samples. Articles about on the outcomesof pharmacist-provided cognitive services including Medication Therapy Management were searched through PubMed. Results: To gain the CGP credential, pharmacists need 2-year experience as pharmacist in advance and take the CGP examination. This certification must be renewed every 5 year. Most pharmacy schools provide geriatric-related curriculum throughdidactic or pharmacy practice classes for pharmacy students and certificate or dual degree in gerontology are given on completion. Most previous outcomes research reported that pharmacists have played a role in yielding favorable results regardingclinical, economic and