Written by PTB Reports, 2023, 9, 1, 28-33.
DOI: 10.5530/PTB.2023.9.5
Published: November 2023
Type: Review Article
Authors: Nouf Musleh Alassadi, Asma Mohammed Alzahrani, Haifa Shabeeb Almutairi, Tahani Mohammed Alotaibi, Mona Yousef Lubbad, Nouf Abdurazaq Alhaza, Raghad Maluoh Alanazi, and Yousef Ahmed Alomi
Author(s) affiliations:
Nouf Musleh Alassadi, Ph.D., Drug Information Specialist, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Asma Mohammed Alzahrani, Bsc. Pharm, Quality Coordinator, Pharmaceutical Care Department, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Haifa Shabeeb Almutairi, Bsc. Pharm, Medication Safety Officer, Pharmaceutical Care Department, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tahani Mohammed Alotaibi, Bsc. Pharm, Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor, Pharmaceutical Care Department, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Mona Yousef Lubbad, Bsc. Pharm, Counseling Clinic, Pharmaceutical Care Department, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nouf Abdurazaq Alhaza, Training, Research and Media Supervisor, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Raghad Maluoh Alanazi, Medical Secretary, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Yousef Ahmed Alomi*, BSc. Pharm, MSc. Clin Pharm, BCPS, BCNSP, DiBA, CDE, Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist, TPN Clinical Pharmacist, Freelancer Business Planner, Content Editor, and Data Analyst, 100, Riyadh 11392, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
Objectives: The virtual pediatric medication counseling clinics were created to align with Saudi Vision 2030. This topic aims to declare the virtual pediatric medicine education clinic services as a new initiative in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: This new project is driven by local and international virtual pharmaceutical care services. It was formulated from guidelines of pharmacy projects, the international business model, and management institution guidelines for the new project. Project management professionals draft this initiative, consisting of several stages, from the initial until planning phases, execution, monitoring, and control stages. Results: Virtual pediatric medicine counseling clinics consist of medication history reviews, medication reconciliation, patient education, medication safety, research and development, and patient satisfaction. Furthermore, the risk management model description ensures the project’s continuation. Besides, the monitoring and control of the services were declared. Finally, the analysis investigates the transition to the operation project through the closing project stage. Conclusion: Virtual pediatric medication counseling clinics are a new initiative in the general strategic plan with Saudi Vision 2030. Virtual pediatric medicine education clinic requires a clear vision, policy and procedures, and long-term patient service satisfaction. Virtual pediatric medication counseling clinics may be essential in developing an appropriate pharmacy professional plan focusing on patient care to achieve targeted therapeutic management, prevent drug-related problems, and avoid unnecessary costs.