Implications of Pharmacogenomics on Prescriptive Practices in a Rural Health Setting Presentation uri icon

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  • ACCEPTED BUT POSTPONED DUE TO COVID, RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2021
    Abstract
    Background: Pharmacogenomic testing takes into account an individual’s metabolism and clinical response to medications. Test results are then used as a guide for prescriptive practice for providers. The use of pharmacogenomic testing can improve health care delivery and patient outcomes. For this project, the use of pharmacogenomic testing in southeastern North Carolina rural health settings was examined.
    Purpose: The purpose of this project was a quality improvement and program development. Gaps and barriers in the implantation of testing were identified, and a process improvement initiative for providers in rural health settings was implemented.
    Methods or Approach: Analyzed data obtained from the literature review and a research study from the University of North Carolina Wilmington’s research study, examining gaps in the implementation of pharmacogenomics in a rural health setting. Program development was then implemented in rural health setting to address these gaps.
    Key Learnings or Results: Areas identified for program development included topics such as cost containment, polypharmacy, implications of individual metabolism on prescriptive dosing, patient education concerns, and the role of electronic records with prescriptive decision making.
    Conclusion: Educational interventions were implemented to enhance prescriptive decision-making. The goal was to increase the efficacy, decrease costs, and improve patient outcomes through its use. Significance: This project provided program development recommendations to providers in a rural health setting. Future considerations include expanding information to health care providers statewide.

    Learning Objectives: By the end of viewing this poster presentation the learner will have obtained
    An overview of the impact of pharmacogenetic testing on patient care outcomes in rural health. An overview of the financial implications of testing Patient education implications in a rural health setting

Date/time Interval

  • 2020-08-01 - 2020-08-31

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