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Table 5 Pharmacists’ recognition of nutritional support at pharmacy

From: Questionnaire survey investigation of the present status of dietetic consultation at community pharmacies from the perspectives of registered dietitians and pharmacists

Item

P with D

(n = 53)

P without D

(n = 110)

P value

Nutritional and dietary management at pharmacy is necessary.

100.0%

86.4%

0.005

Nutritional and dietary management at pharmacy improves patients’ QOL.

90.6%

85.5%

0.362

Nutritional and dietary management at pharmacy improves the patient’s laboratory test data such as blood pressure or blood glucose.

88.7%

86.4%

0.679

Nutritional and dietary management at pharmacy lead to reducing the number of medications patients use.

75.5%

68.2%

0.339

The number of pharmacies with registered dietitians will increase in the future.

84.9%

80.0%

0.449

  1. P with D: Pharmacist who works at a pharmacy with a registered dietitian/dietitian
  2. P without D: Pharmacist who works at a pharmacy without a registered dietitian/dietitian