Smart Meds: Using Pharmacists to Address Health Literacy Disparities Among Medically- and Socially-Vulnerable Populations

J Health Care Poor Underserved. 2023;34(3):1149-1156.

Abstract

Patients in historically underserved communities are most vulnerable to uncontrolled chronic conditions and report a lack of health knowledge to manage them. This report aims to describe the development of SMART MEDS, a pharmacy-led program implemented to address health literacy disparities among medically and socially vulnerable patients.

MeSH terms

  • Health Literacy*
  • Humans
  • Pharmaceutical Services*
  • Pharmacists
  • Vulnerable Populations