A systematic review of community pharmacist therapeutic knowledge of dietary supplements

摘要: Background Internationally, the use of dietary supplements has been growing rapidly. Patient support for pharmacist sales nutritional and is also strong. The increase in demand subsequent advice about these products, however, makes it necessary that pharmacists maintain a contemporary knowledge area. Aim review This systematic was conducted to examine current evidence regarding level supplement community their understanding therapeutic effects. Method Electronic databases including Medline, Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Scifinder Cochrane Controlled Trials Register were searched. Studies assessing pharmacies eligible inclusion. All languages study designs considered. Study results analysed scores given out 100 %. Results From 5594 studies identified, nine met inclusion criteria. Each tested with predetermined questions calculating as number answered correctly. These converted percentage score purpose this paper. median across all papers 64 A lack pharmacists’ commonly sold vitamins minerals observed. Conclusions Global appears be poor. Community have an professional responsibility provide accurate health information they do any other therapies patients. Further research which assesses suggested.