Atencion primaria
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Meta Analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness and adverse events of gabapentin and pregabalin for sciatica pain.
This SR aims to assess the effectiveness of pregabalin and gabapentin on pain and disability caused by acute sciatica and the adverse events associated with their clinical use. ⋯ This SR provides clear evidence for lack of effectiveness of pregabalin and gabapentin for sciatica pain management. In view of this, its routine clinical use cannot be supported.
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Interdisciplinary collaboration between health professionals is essential to improve health outcomes. The competences of pharmacists make them professionals capable of contributing to the comprehensive management of pharmacotherapy in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. ⋯ In many cases, it involves regular patient follow-up and needs an evaluation of the interventions performed, requiring the establishment of an appropriate interprofessional collaboration framework. This article discusses the issues to be addressed to face the change of model towards a care-based pharmacy.