Correlation between the use of 'over-the-counter' medicines and adherence in elderly patients on multiple medications.

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 The management of multiple long-term medicines of patients with chronic diseases creates a burden for patients. However, limited research is performed on its impact on patients' daily lives. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the impact of cardiovascular medication on different daily life aspect...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： van der Laan DM,Elders PJM,Boons CCLM,Nijpels G,Krska J,Hugtenburg JG

更新日期：2018-04-01 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:The aim of this study was to assess the situation regarding spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting in the Czech Republic during a 5-year period (2005-2009). SETTING:Descriptive study was conducted using the data from the Czech State Institute for Drug Control pharmacovigilance database. METHODS:The dat...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Kopečná E,Deščíková V,Vlček J,Mladá J

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Medication errors are a potential major threat to patient's health, and allergic reactions occurring in patients with known allergies are an important preventable form of adverse drug event. The use of penicillin antibiotics in patients who are allergic to penicillin, in particular, is a major concern. AIM:...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Wilcock M,Harding G,Moore L,Nicholls I,Powell N,Stratton J

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：: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:With increasing deregulation of prescription-only medicines and drive for self-care, pharmacists have greater scope to manage more conditions. This brings added responsibility to be competent healthcare professionals who deliver high quality evidence-based patient care. OBJECTIVE:This study sought to establ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Hanna LA,Hughes CM

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient satisfaction is an important determinant of the feasibility and sustainability of community pharmacy screening services. However, few studies have evaluated this, with no such study performed for a chronic kidney disease risk assessment service. OBJECTIVE:The aim was to determine patient satisfactio...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Gheewala PA,Peterson GM,Zaidi STR,Jose MD,Castelino RL

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unsafe storage of unused medications at home leads to an increased risk of toxicity, accidental childhood poisoning or risk for suicide, whereas an improper disposal of unwanted/expired medications from household raises concern about environmental pollution. OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study was to characteriz...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Gracia-Vásquez SL,Ramírez-Lara E,Camacho-Mora IA,Cantú-Cárdenas LG,Gracia-Vásquez YA,Esquivel-Ferriño PC,Ramírez-Cabrera MA,Gonzalez-Barranco P

更新日期：2015-02-01 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 Pharmacists' involvement in patient care has improved the quality of care and reduced medication errors. However, this has required a lot of work that could not have been accomplished without documentation of interventions. Several means of documenting errors have been proposed in the literature but without...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Chamoun NR,Zeenny R,Mansour H

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used pharmaceutical agents worldwide. NSAIDs are considered nephrotoxic and should therefore be used with caution or be avoided completely in high risk patients, such as chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. Objective This study aim...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Meuwesen WP,du Plessis JM,Burger JR,Lubbe MS,Cockeran M

更新日期：2016-08-01 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

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：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 Patients' potential misconceptions and concerns about using opioids are among the primary causes of patient-related barriers that may lead to failure in pain management. These barriers can be eliminated through educational interventions, thus achieving better pain management. Objective The aim of this study...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Savas M,Bayraktar-Ekincioglu A,Celebi N

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE:We report a 32-year old relapse case of Visceral leishmaniasis, treated with Paromomycin who belonged from a endemic zone of Bihar state, India. After confirmation, he was treated with Amphotericin B, followed by Liposomal Amphotericin B in full course and even in higher dose. But after each therapy, the patient e...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Kumar N,Sinha PK,Pandey K,Verma N,Lal CS,Ranjan A,Verma RB,Das P

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Medication discrepancies often occur at transition of care such as hospital admission and discharge. Obtaining a complete and accurate medication history on admission is essential as further treatment is based on it. Objective The goal of this study was to reduce the proportion of patients with at least one...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Huber T,Brinkmann F,Lim S,Schröder C,Stekhoven DJ,Marti WR,Egger RR

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE DESCRIPTION:Hyperkalemia can cause altered cardiac electrical conduction resulting in death. We describe a case of a 23-year old pregnant patient who presented with severe epigastric pain and vomiting. She was severely pre- eclamptic and received initial treatment with intravenous labetalol and decision was taken ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Thomas B,Abdul Rouf PV,El Kassem W,Al Hail M,Stewart D,Tharannum A,Ahmed A,Al Saadi M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bleeding complications have been frequently reported in East Asian patients on warfarin with a target international normalized ratio (INR) of 2.0-3.0. OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to identify the optimal therapeutic range of the INR in Korean patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Setting Card...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Chung JE,Choi YR,Seong JM,La HO,Gwak HS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The survival rate of prostate cancer is relatively higher than other cancers, therefore, the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) becomes a critical issue for the patients. There are limited quality of life data evaluating the difference between androgen deprivation therapy and non-androgen deprivation th...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Huang YT,Li CC,Chou YH,Ke HL,Chen CY

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Possessing correct therapeutic information on oral contraceptives is an important prerequisite for the provision of sound advice to women who are using these products. OBJECTIVES:This study examines Egyptian pharmacists' knowledge of pharmacotherapeutic aspects of oral contraceptives as well as interest in ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Amin ME

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pharmacist-led care services within the hospital pharmacy setting have a significant impact on efficient drug management processes. The work of pharmacists is directly associated with the provision of drugs and medical supplies along with additional clinical, administrative, organizational and educational du...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Pawłowska I,Pawłowski L,Kocić I,Krzyżaniak N

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY:To audit patients' allergy documentation in a large rural hospital an to make recommendations about accurate drug allergies in hospital settings. SETTING:A 257 bed large hospital and fully integrated health service in Australia, providing a range of services including; medicine, surgery, aged ca...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Khalil H,Leversha A,Khalil V

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Community pharmacy is undergoing a transition, shifting focus from traditional roles to the provision of cognitive pharmaceutical services. However, traditional activities performed by community pharmacists reduce the amount of available time for implementing and providing such services. Therefore, hamperin...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： van de Pol J,Koster E,Hövels A,Bouvy M

更新日期：2019-08-01 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 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：: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 Community pharmacists' role in the primary health care, patient-centered services, beyond traditional dispensing services is well established in the developed world. However, this role is not fully established in low-middle-income countries including Pakistan. Objective To explore community pharmacists' per...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Hashmi F,Hassali MA,Saleem F,Saeed H,Islam M,Malik UR,Atif N,Babar ZU

更新日期：2021-01-07 00:00:00