Impact of Telepharmacy on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BACKGROUND: Pharmacists play a vital role in optimizing therapy and supporting glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Telepharmacy extends these services remotely. However, previous meta-analyses often combined telepharmacy with other interventions, limiting the clarity of their conclusions. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of telepharmacy on glycemic control in patients with T2D. METHODS: statistic. The certainty of the evidence was evaluated using the GRADE approach. PROSPERO (CRD420251105397). RESULTS: 0%). All trials were rated as having "some concerns" in RoB. The certainty of the evidence was rated as low due to RoB and imprecision. CONCLUSIONS: Telepharmacy significantly improved glycemic control in patients with T2D. It may be considered a supportive strategy to enhance access to care and promote patient self-management, particularly among individuals facing barriers to health care access.
Authors
- Kansak Boonpattharatthiti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7804-524X)
- Teerapon Dhippayom (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6222-6476)
- Garin Ruenin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-4902-7767)
- Patipan Arsa
Institutions
- Burapha University (TH)
- University of Utah (US)
- Naresuan University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Telemedicine Journal and e-Health
- Published
- 2026-04-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/15305627261443195
- Primary Topic
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00