Assessing patients’ knowledge and skills after pharmaceutical consultations in interventional cardiology: A competency framework-based approach | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Assessing patients’ knowledge and skills after pharmaceutical consultations in interventional cardiology: A competency framework-based approach
Puntos clave
Patients enhance skills for managing medical devices effectively at home after consultations, supporting autonomy.
Key evidence shows significant improvements in patients' knowledge and skills following pharmaceutical consultations.
The approach involves a competency framework, evaluating how consultations influence patient understanding and capability.
This underscores the importance of pharmaceutical interventions in empowering patients for safe self-management of medical devices.
Resumen
Pharmaceutical consultations may support patients to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and autonomous management of their medical devices after returning home.