id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-298287-larzpygd Bhat, Shubha Impact of Clinical Pharmacists in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic 2020-07-20 .txt text/plain 831 48 36 title: Impact of Clinical Pharmacists in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic To characterize the clinical pharmacists' impact on caring for patients with inflammatory bowel disease during COVID-19. RESULTS: The clinical pharmacist addressed COVID-19 and inflammatory bowel disease treatment concerns with 140 patients, conducted 34 medication education and monitoring visits, reviewed 141 patients' charts and helped rescheduled 18 patients who missed their biologic infusion, transitioned 12 patients to home infusions, and assisted 5 patients with medication access. DISCUSSION: Clinical pharmacists embedded in gastroenterology practices permit for continued optimal patient care during a pandemic. However, the potential for clinical pharmacists to strengthen the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during this pandemic has not been reported. The clinical pharmacist spoke with 140 patients to address COVID-19 and IBD treatment concerns. Maintaining the quality standards of care for inflammatory bowel disease patients during the COVID-19 pandemic ./cache/cord-298287-larzpygd.txt ./txt/cord-298287-larzpygd.txt