FIP Practice Transformation Programme on NCDs

The FIP Practice Transformation Programme on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) aims to provide tools and strategic support to FIP member organisations to develop and implement pharmacy services that can have a sustained positive impact in the prevention, screening, management, and treatment optimisation of NCDs for improved patient outcomes and health systems efficiency and sustainability. An overview of the programme can be found in a short video available in English, Spanish and French.

While the project will have a particular focus on low-and-middle-income countries, it will encourage implementation by countries of all income levels, since the goals of optimising NCDs management and reducing the burden of these diseases is a global imperative.

With this event for FIP member organisations only, FIP leadership (including the FIP President, CEO and other officers) and HQ team members will describe how the programme will work, what resources are available and how FIP may support its member organisations in implementing the programme at country level.

Member organisations will learn about:

1. The programme aims, mission and vision;
2. The programme description, including the five disease areas, pharmacist interventions in these different areas, and the domains of transformation where FIP may offer support to member organisations;
3. The programme approach and process;
4. The programme principles and scope;
5. The programme deliverables so far.

The World Health Organization estimate that 17.9 million people die from cardiovascular diseases each year, representing 32% of all global deaths. Pharmacists have a role to play in the prevention, care and management of cardiovascular diseases and their complications. FIP has developed a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of cardiovascular diseases-related services. This handbook — which will be launched at this event — also identifies the knowledge and skills that pharmacists require for the provision of such services, thus offering guidance to academic institutions and CPD providers. This handbook is part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally, according to the World Health Organization. Prevention and early screening are crucial elements of interprofessional strategies to reduce the burden, morbidity and mortality associated with cancer, as are medication management for optimal outcomes, and patient support. Pharmacists have a key role to play in all these areas. At this digital event, FIP will be publishing a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of cancer-related services. In addition, the handbook will be accompanied by the knowledge and skills (K&S) reference guide in cancer which identifies the K&S that pharmacists require for the provision of such services, thus offering guidance to pharmacists, academic institutions and CPD providers. Both publications will be launched at this event, and they are part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are common chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) that affect millions of people worldwide. Pharmacists have a role to play in the prevention, care and management of CRD. FIP will be publishing a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of CRD-related services. This will be accompanied by a reference guide which identifies the knowledge and skills that pharmacists require for the provision of such services. Both publications will be launched at this event, and they are part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.

The importance of good mental health and wellbeing has gained attention over the last decade due to an increased burden of disability and loss of quality of life associated with mental health conditions. Pharmacists have a significant role in the support and management of persons with mental health illnesses and in reducing the commonly associated stigma. FIP has developed a new handbook to support pharmacists and their organisations in providing a range of mental health-related services. In addition, the handbook will be accompanied by the knowledge and skills (K&S) reference guide in mental health which identifies the K&S that pharmacists require for the provision of such services, thus offering guidance to pharmacists, academic institutions and CPD providers. Both publications will be launched at this event and they are part of the FIP Practice Transformation Programme on Non-Communicable Diseases.

Attendees will learn about:

1. The role of pharmacists in the prevention, identification, care and management of mental health illnesses;
2. Challenges and opportunities for pharmacists in addressing mental health illnesses;
3. The knowledge and skills pharmacists need to acquire to support their role in mental health.

Moderator:
– Inês Nunes da Cunha, FIP Practice Development and Transformation Projects Manager, Portugal

Panelsits:
– Claire O’Reilly, Senior Lecturer School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Australia
– Sarira El-Den, Senior Lecturer The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy, Australia
– Jiahui (Jeff) Dong, PharmD Candidate The University of North Carolina, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, United States
– Dalia Bajis, FIP Lead for provision and partnerships, Australia

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