Schmitz, Dylan M.Fleissner, DanTran, Amy2019-06-102019-06-102017-06https://hdl.handle.net/11299/203518Treatment of tuberculosis poses unique clinical challenges that make successful completion of treat- ment traditionally low compared with other infectious diseases. Specifically, patient adherence to the long medication regimen is crucial for the success of treatment. Are pharmacists, the medications experts, being optimized with their clinical knowledge to assist in the management of tuberculosis treatment and does their impact provide a benefit to the patient? In order to determine the pharmacists impact on adherence to therapy for tuberculosis treatment, a systematic literature review utilizing OVID Medline was conducted. A search term criteria was formulated then used to generate literature pertaining to the clinical question. The initial search resulted in 21 hits, which were subsequently screened using the predetermined exclusion and inclusion criteria. Of the 21 initial results 17 were excluded from the review. The included studies demonstrated positive impact pharmacists had on the adherence and completion of prescribed tuberculosis medications. This trend presents an opportunity for pharmacists to provide clinical services that utilize their strength and ensure positive therapeutic outcomes for patients. Al- though the findings are encouraging, the included studies have drawbacks that while addressed, present the direction for future study.enArticle