Communicating medication changes to community pharmacy post-discharge: the good, the bad, and the improvements.

abstract：BACKGROUND:In end-of-life care, symptoms of discomfort are mainly managed by drug therapy, the guidelines for which are mainly based on expert opinions. A few papers have inventoried drug prescriptions in palliative care settings, but none has reported the frequency of use in combination with doses and route of adminis...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Masman AD,van Dijk M,Tibboel D,Baar FP,Mathôt RA

更新日期：2015-10-01 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：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：:Background Atopic dermatitis affects 10-20% of the children worldwide. Unfortunately not all patients who receive treatment have optimal treatment outcomes. Objective To assess the view of parents and pharmacy staff in order to optimize pharmaceutical care for young atopic dermatitis patients. Setting Community pharma...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Koster ES,Philbert D,Wagelaar KR,Galle S,Bouvy ML

更新日期：2019-06-01 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

abstract：:Background Taking regular medication has been shown to have an impact on the daily lives of patients and their families. Objective To explore the medication-related experiences of patients and their families when a child or young person is prescribed regular medication. Setting A specialist U.K. paediatric hospital. M...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Aston J,Wilson KA,Terry DRP

更新日期：2019-02-01 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：:It is widely acknowledged that patients-particularly those late in life-are frequently exposed to the harms of medication. To minimize these harms, several frameworks have been developed by which prescribing can be optimized. In the context of diminishing life expectancy, these frameworks can be used to reduce medicat...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Todd A,Holmes HM

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:BackgroundAccess to drugs with hospital-restricted dispensation, such as those for patients with rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis, is regulated by healthcare policy. These drugs have the greatest cost-effective impact on the healthcare system. This is why a model for Pharmaceutical Care based on follow-up teleconsult...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Martínez-Santana V,Boix-Montañés A,Fernández-Cañabate E,González-Melarde B,Miserachs-Aranda N,Modamio-Charles P,Fernández-Lastra C,Mariño-Hernández E

更新日期：2020-11-23 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：BACKGROUND:Chronotherapy involves altering the timing of medication administration to improve the overall control of a disease and to minimise treatment side-effects, and is an emerging concept in the field of therapeutics. AIM:The aim of this review is to conduct an in-depth analysis of the recent literature in order...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Kaur G,Phillips C,Wong K,Saini B

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This commentary identifies studies that have compared commercially available DI databases, and discusses improvements in study methodology that might better guide clinicians in selecting resources for their practice setting. We also provide suggestions for future direction of research in this area with an eye towards ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Hoody DW,Beckett CF,Zielenski C,Moore GD

更新日期：2011-08-01 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:Generic uptake will increasingly be promoted by governments in the face of increasing healthcare costs and global economic uncertainties. OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this study was to investigate attitudes towards generic substitution among community pharmacists, with a focus on the perception of the efficacy,...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Drozdowska A,Hermanowski T

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Patient centred communication can improve pharmaceutical care, but is not well described for pharmacists. Aim of the review To provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the concept of patient centred communication for the pharmacy practice. Method A scoping review and thematic analysis was undertak...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Wolters M,van Hulten R,Blom L,Bouvy ML

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recommendations on drug dose adjustment in patients with renal impairment may vary between the references. It is often unknown which approach the dosing schemes were based on and what drug exposure is likely to be achieved. OBJECTIVE:To develop a simple method to evaluate recommended dosing schemes for pati...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Czock D,Spitaletta M,Keller F

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Medication adherence is a multifaceted issue that is influenced by various factors. One factor may be the concurrent use of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. The use of OTC medicine has been reported as common amongst elderly patients. Objective To determine if a correlation exists between the use of OTC me...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Olesen C,Harbig P,Barat I,Damsgaard EM

更新日期：2013-10-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a risk factor for stroke in older people. Oral anticoagulants can reduce stroke risk but they are commonly under prescribed in the elderly, often due to concerns regarding the risk of bleeding. Prescribing in aged care residents may also be further complicated by associated geria...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Bernaitis N,Bowden M,La Caze A

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Renal abnormalities are often seen in sickle cell disease (SCD). OBJECTIVE:To investigate the role of hydroxycarbamide as a protective agent in sickle cell nephropathy. SETTING:Patients with SCD followed at a Hematology outpatients clinic. METHODS:Prospective study with 26 SCD patients. Renal function eva...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Silva Junior GB,Vieira AP,Couto Bem AX,Alves MP,Meneses GC,Martins AM,Araújo SM,Libório AV,Daher EF

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Practice-based networks can serve as effective mechanisms for the development of the profession of pharmacists, on the one hand by supporting student internships and on the other hand by collection of research data and implementation of research outcomes among public health practice settings. This paper presents the c...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Koster ES,Blom L,Philbert D,Rump W,Bouvy ML

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Population-based studies investigating indications for antidepressant prescribing mostly rely on diagnoses from general practitioners. However, diagnostic codes might be incomplete and drugs may be prescribed 'off-label' for indications not investigated in clinical trials. Objective We aimed to study indica...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Aarts N,Noordam R,Hofman A,Tiemeier H,Stricker BH,Visser LE

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Pharmacists are increasingly involved in patient care. This new role in a complex healthcare system with demanding patients may lead to moral dilemmas. There has been little research into pharmacy ethics, and existing data are limited by their retrospective nature and small sample sizes. A thematic overview...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Kruijtbosch M,Göttgens-Jansen W,Floor-Schreudering A,van Leeuwen E,Bouvy ML

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Modern antiviral treatments have high cure rates against the hepatitis C virus however, the high cost associated with branded medicines and diagnostic tests, have resulted in poor access for many low-income patients residing in low-and-middle-income countries. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the role...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Ali S,Ur-Rehman T,Ali M,Haque S,Rasheed F,Lougher E,Nawaz MS,Paudyal V

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The drug-related problem classification system of the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) is well established and continuously updated. A translated version of the drug-related problem classification system can facilitate research and implementation of clinical pharmacy services in the corresponding c...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Schindler E,Richling I,Rose O

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Zoledronic acid (ZA) is an intravenous bisphosphonate approved for the prevention and treatment of cancer skeletal-related events. OBJECTIVE:Our aim was to analyze the prescription patterns of ZA in the cancer outpatient clinic. METHOD:We performed a retrospective chart review of all patients who received ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Anglada-Martínez H,do Pazo-Oubiña F,Molas-Ferrer G,Estefanell-Tejero A,Riu-Viladoms G,Ribas-Sala J,Creus-Baró N

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Implementation of clinical medication reviews in daily practice is scarcely evaluated. The Opti-Med intervention applied a structured approach with external expert teams (pharmacist and physician) to conduct medication reviews. The intervention was effective with respect to resolving drug related problems, ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Willeboordse F,Schellevis FG,Meulendijk MC,Hugtenburg JG,Elders PJM

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Drug related problems (DRPs) are frequent and cause suffering for patients and substantial costs for society. Multi-dose drug dispensing (MDDD) is a service by which patients receive their medication packed in bags with one unit for each dose occasion. The clinical decision support system (CDSS) electronic ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Tora H,Bo H,Bodil L,Göran P,Birgit E

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The combined post-operative use of diuretics and/or renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors may increase the risk of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) associated renal failure because of a drug-drug interaction. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the sh...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Nygård P,Jansman FG,Kruik-Kollöffel WJ,Barnaart AF,Brouwers JR

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bridging the gap between hospital and primary care is important as transition from one healthcare setting to another increases the risk on drug-related problems and consequent readmissions. To reduce those risks, pharmacist interventions during and after hospitalization have been frequently studied, albeit with variab...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Ensing HT,Koster ES,Stuijt CC,van Dooren AA,Bouvy ML

更新日期：2015-06-01 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