Applications of artificial intelligence in current pharmacy practice: A scoping review.
Journal:
Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP
PMID:
39730225
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Artificial intelligence (AI), a branch of computer science, has been of growing research interest since its introduction to healthcare disciplines in the 1970s. Research has demonstrated that the application of such technologies has allowed for greater task accuracy and efficiency in medical disciplines such as diagnostics, treatment protocols and clinical decision-making. Application in pharmacy practice is reportedly narrower in scope; with greater emphasis placed on stock management and day-to-day function optimisation than enhancing patient outcomes. Despite this, new studies are underway to explore how AI technologies may be utilised in areas such as pharmacist interventions, medication adherence, and personalised medicine. Objective/s: The aim of this study was to identify current use of AI in measuring performance outcomes in pharmacy practice.