A combined nurse-pharmacist managed pain clinic: joint venture of public and private sectors.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Europe, parenteral nutrition is often used after radical cystectomy to avoid postoperative malnourishment. To the best of our knowledge, however, there is a paucity of data to conclude on the best modality for delivering nutritional support to this patient group. OBJECTIVE:The parenteral nutrition policy...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Declercq P,De Win G,Van der Aa F,Beels E,Van der Linden L,Van Poppel H,Willems L,Spriet I

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background In the Netherlands, a nationwide Medication Record System based on pharmacy dispensing data is used to obtain information about patients' actual medication use. However, it is not clear to what extent the information of the Nationwide Medication Record System corresponds to the medication information obtain...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Uitvlugt EB,van den Bemt BJF,Chung WL,Dik J,van den Bemt PMLA,Karapinar-Çarkit F

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Studies in international literature have shown that Community Pharmacists can make considerable impact in controlling cardiovascular disease risk factors, especially hypertension. In Nigeria, there are no studies on the knowledge of CVD risk factors by Community Pharmacists and their practice of primary pre...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Amadi CE,Lawal FO,Mbakwem AC,Ajuluchukwu JN,Oke DA

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Little is known about the extent of drug-related problems (DRPs) in community-dwelling older adult patients with chronic diseases in mainland China. Setting A medication therapy review service at a community health center in Chongqing, China. Objective To identify and categorize DRPs along with pharmacists'...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Yang J,Meng L,Liu Y,Lv L,Sun S,Long R,Shan X,Song J,Qiu F

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Gram negative pathogens are increasingly resistant to commonly used first line antibiotics and colistin is in most cases the only medicine available. There is very limited information available comparing the effectiveness and costs of low versus high dose colistin with studies showing efficacy with both dos...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Cara AKS,Zaidi STR,Suleman F

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Communication between hospital and community pharmacists when a patient is discharged from hospital can improve the accuracy of medication reconciliation, thus preventing unintentional changes and ensuring continuity of supply. It allows problems to be resolved before a patient requires a further supply of m...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Urban R,Paloumpi E,Rana N,Morgan J

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Standard of care therapy (SOCT) for the treatment of methicillin susceptible staphylococcal aureus (MSSA) infections requires multiple daily infusions. Despite questionable efficacy due to high protein binding, ceftriaxone (CTX) is frequently used for treatment of MSSA at Hines VA Hospital. OBJECTIVE:The ob...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Patel UC,McKissic EL,Kasper D,Lentino JR,Pachucki CT,Lee T,Lopansri BK

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Smoking cessation represents one of the best means of preventing smoking-related complications. In recent years, a majority of hospitals have implemented smoke-free policies, making support for smoker patients a necessary and indispensable task. The clinical pharmacist is well-positioned to provide this kind...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Dobrinas M,Blanc AL,Rouiller F,Christen G,Coronado M,Tagan D,Schäli C

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pharmacovigilance is an essential part of the post-marketing surveillance of new biologicals. It not only requires a substantial investment of the marketing authorization holder but also of the clinical field to provide accurate safety information. Hence, does pharmacovigilance delivers value for money? This important...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Claus B

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:For patients accessing specialist palliative care day services, medication is prescribed routinely to manage acute symptoms, treat long-term conditions or prevent adverse events associated with these conditions. As such, the pharmacotherapeutic burden for these patients is high and polypharmacy is common. Co...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Todd A,Nazar H,Pearson H,Andrew L,Baker L,Husband A

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The challenges of under-reporting of adverse drug reactions have been identified as a major setback for the pharmacovigilance system worldwide. Direct reporting by health care consumers has been adopted in some developed and developing countries with a positive impact in improving pharmacovigilance activiti...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Adedeji-Adenola H,Nlooto M

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Pharmacist-physician collaboration can lead to many positive outcomes. However, collaboration between healthcare providers is complex and rarely performed optimally. Objectives To study physician-pharmacist collaboration in hospital settings, from the physician's point of view. Setting Eight regional non-te...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Béchet C,Pichon R,Giordan A,Bonnabry P

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Applying the WHO definition of pharmacovigilance, the International Society of Pharmacovigilance, (ISoP) is concerned with all aspects of medicine safety. The safety of patients exposed to medicines depends on a wide variety of factors, where the understanding of each factor is associated with its own professional com...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Olsson S,Harrison-Woolrych M

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The inclusion of pharmacist in health care system is essential to ensure optimal patient care. However, with the passage of time, pharmacist's role has transcended from dispensing, compounding and counting of pills, to more sophisticated clinical duties. Objective To evaluate doctors' experience, perception...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Khan N,McGarry K,Naqvi AA,Holden K

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effects of pharmacotherapy follow-up (PF) on metabolic control and clinical outcomes in type 2 diabetic patients. SETTING:Six community pharmacies (4 intervention and 2 control) in the Curitiba metropolitan region (Brazil). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE:Glycosylated Haemoglobin A1 (HbA1) and fasting ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Correr CJ,Melchiors AC,Fernandez-Llimos F,Pontarolo R

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Controversy about the introduction of a non-dispensing pharmacist in primary care practice hampers implementation. Objective The aim of this study is to systematically map the debate on this new role for pharmacists amongst all stakeholders to uncover and understand the controversy and consensus. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Hazen AC,Wal AW,Sloeserwij VM,Zwart DL,Gier JJ,Wit NJ,Leendertse AJ,Bouvy ML,Bont AA

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Replacement therapy in haemophilia plays an important role in the effective management of this rare bleeding disorder and requires a high level of knowledge and practical skills. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate and to compare the knowledge and skills about the medicines and their management among people with haemophi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Novais T,Duclos A,Varin R,Lopez I,Chamouard V

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Setting Fifteen community pharmacies in the UK. Objective Proof of concept study to test the use of community pharmacies for active case finding of patients with coeliac disease. Methods Customers accessing over-the counter and prescription medicines indicated in the treatment of possible symptoms of coeliac disease o...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Urwin H,Wright D,Twigg M,McGough N

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the prescribing pattern of antihypertensive drugs in outpatients with hypertension in a general hospital in central China and identify whether the pattern of prescribing is appropriate and in accordance with national and international guidelines for pharmacotherapy of hypertension. SETTING:The in...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Cheng H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Adherence to oral antidiabetics plays a pivotal role in controlling diabetes. Healthcare workers evaluate this adherence when visited by patients. Objectives The primary objective of this study was to validate the existing LMAS-14 (Lebanese Medication Adherence Scale) in Lebanese diabetic adults. The second...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Ibrahim L,Ibrahim L,Hallit S,Salameh P,Sacre H,Akel M,Bou Serhal R,Saleh N

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Valproate is a widely prescribed antiepileptic drug for generalized epilepsies, due to the extensive knowledge on its efficacy since it is on the market for many decades. However, a large number of new antiepileptic medicines was introduced into clinical practice and may be better options for treatment, con...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Campos MSA,Ayres LR,Morelo MRS,Carizio FAM,Pereira LRL

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background After radical cystectomy, delayed return of bowel function is relatively common. Although studies investigating on the best modality for delivering nutritional support to this patient group are limited, parenteral nutrition was standard of care in those patients at the urological ward of the University Hosp...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Declercq P,Van der Aa F,De Pourcq L,Spriet I

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In September 2007, the FDA issued an alert recommending that ceftriaxone and calcium-containing solutions should not be administered to any patient within 48 h of each other. Due to the widespread use of ceftriaxone, significant concern was expressed by the greater healthcare community about the warning, whic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Esterly JS,Steadman E,Scheetz MH

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No overview of preventive health activities conducted by pharmacists in South Germany has been available until now. Moreover, little about the needs of the public is known with regard to pharmacy-based preventive services. OBJECTIVES:To gain an overview of the preventive health services and campaigns carrie...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Schmiedel K,Schlager H,Dörje F

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

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更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A range of extended/enhanced pharmacy services (EPS) are increasingly being offered in community pharmacies following a global paradigm shift in professional pharmacy practice from a product-oriented focus to a patient-centered approach. A number of pharmacy/pharmacist characteristics have been reported to i...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Puspitasari HP,Aslani P,Krass I

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There can be a lack of transfer of information between hospitals and community pharmacies following patient discharge, which puts patients at a high risk of suffering drug related problems (DRPs). Community pharmacy plays a vital role in identifying and solving these discharge DRPs and taking action before t...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Braund R,Coulter CV,Bodington AJ,Giles LM,Greig AM,Heaslip LJ,Marshall BJ

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews the implications of off-label (OL) and unlicensed (UL) medicine use with respect to the legal duty to inform patients and the liability for failure to provide the patient with adequate information on benefits and risks. Informed consent is a legal prerequisite to any medical treatment and requires...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Aagaard L,Kristensen K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A major UK Pharmacy chain private Chlamydia screening and treatment service began in October 2006. People pay for a screening kit, send off a urine sample, and are informed of their result directly. Treatment is accessed via the pharmacy chain or the National Health Service. We analysed data from the first 2 ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Anderson C,Thornley T

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The growth of pharmaceutical expenditure and patients' out of pocket has motivated policy makers to encourage patients to substitution of brands medicines with their generic alternatives called generic substitution. OBJECTIVES:As the patients are final decision makers to accept generic substitution, the aim...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Yousefi N,Mehralian G,Peiravian F,NourMohammadi S

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00