Clinical and conventional pharmacy services in Polish hospitals: a national survey.

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 Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, autoimmune disease in which treatment has evolved with a variety of therapeutic classes. Biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs have improved therapy; however, the continued long-term use of these drugs with sustained safety and efficacy remains a challenge. Obje...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Gomides APM,de Albuquerque CP,Santos ABV,Bértolo MB,Júnior PL,Giorgi RDN,Radominski SC,Resende Guimarães MFB,Bonfiglioli KR,de Fátima Lobato da Cunha Sauma M,Pereira IA,Brenol CV,da Mota LMH,Pinheiro GDRC

更新日期：2020-10-21 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: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 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：OBJECTIVE:To generate, validate and establish a web-based individualised opioid conversion calculator at the University Hospital Basel and to analyse its value and significance. SETTING:A 700-bed university hospital. METHOD:Published data were screened by a Medline search using the keywords: opioid, rotation, switchi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Plagge H,Ruppen W,Ott N,Fabbro T,Bornand D,Deuster S

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Medication errors are the most common types of medical errors that occur in health care organisations; however, these errors are largely underreported. Objective This study assessed knowledge on medication error reporting, perceived barriers to reporting medication errors, motivations for reporting medicati...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Samsiah A,Othman N,Jamshed S,Hassali MA

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that patient adherence to appropriately prescribed medications is essential for treatment efficacy and positive therapeutic outcomes. It is also understood that patients who are prescribed medications do not necessarily take them as prescribed. Indeed, variation in patients' medication-taking is an ag...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Ahmed R,Aslani P

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The article Knowledge of cardiovascular disease risk factors and practice of primary prevention of cardiovascular disease by Community Pharmacists in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study. ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

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

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both clinical pharmacists and computerized physician order entry systems with clinical decision support (CPOE/CDSS) can reduce drug-related problems (DRPs). However, the contribution of a clinical pharmacist in addition to CPOE/CDSS has not been established in a prospective study. OBJECTIVE:To determine whi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Zaal RJ,Jansen MM,Duisenberg-van Essenberg M,Tijssen CC,Roukema JA,van den Bemt PM

更新日期：2013-10-01 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：BACKGROUND:Improper disposal of medications potentially poses a significant environmental risk and storage of expired and unused medications in households provides an increased risk of accidental childhood poisonings. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study was to investigate the storage and disposal habits of medicatio...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Kusturica MP,Sabo A,Tomic Z,Horvat O,Solak Z

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background In most scenarios, anaesthesiologists titrate opioids to control nociceptive surgical stress based on intraoperative haemodynamic changes. Remifentanil was reported to cause more profound cardiovascular depression than sufentanil. A concern is that this direct cardiovascular depression might counteract the ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Liu YH,Hu XB,Yang XM,Wang YW,Deng M

更新日期：2020-10-01 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 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:Patients at risk of falling are regularly prescribed medicines which increase falls risk. Medication review is a widely advocated risk reduction strategy. OBJECTIVE:The objectives of this descriptive study were to determine the number and types of falls risk medicines suitable for intervention, and to devel...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Browne C,Kingston C,Keane C

更新日期：2014-10-01 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 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  Little is known with regards to the prognostic factors for patients with suspected or diagnosed Heparin-Induced Thromobocytopenia (HIT). The role of patient and therapy characteristics may play a role in predicting the outcome. Aim of the review To investigate the role of patient and therapy characteristic...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Colarossi G,Schnöring H,Trivellas A,Betsch M,Hatam N,Eschweiler J,Tingart M,Migliorini F

更新日期：2020-10-12 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：BACKGROUND:Computerised physician order entry (CPOE) and the integration of a pharmacist in clinical wards have been shown to prevent drug related problems (DRPs). OBJECTIVES:The primary objective was to make an inventory of the DRPs and resident pharmacist on-ward interventions (PIs) identified in a geriatric acute c...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Raimbault-Chupin M,Spiesser-Robelet L,Guir V,Annweiler C,Beauchet O,Clerc MA,Moal F

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Information on the use of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) therapies in clinical practice is a key factor in decision making, as more efficient treatments may involve substantial savings while maintaining the clinical benefits for the patient. OBJECTIVE:To assess the mean annual doses and associated costs of the...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Escudero-Vilaplana V,Ramírez-Herráiz E,Alañón-Plaza E,Trovato-López N,García-Vicuña R,Carreño-Pérez L,Morell-Baladrón A,Sanjurjo-Sáez M

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Hepatic insufficiency can affect patient safety and should therefore be considered during drug therapy. Hospital admission offers an ideal point to screen for patients at risk and to adjust drug therapy accordingly. Objective To assess the number of patients admitted to hospital with clinically elevated liv...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Strobach D,Poppele A,Mannell H,Andraschko M,Schiek S,Bertsche T

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

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：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：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：: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 Misuse of prescription medicines is a global issue potentially resulting in severe consequences including adverse drug reactions, dependence, tolerance, increased healthcare utility and mortality. Objective To assess the public's perspectives of issues relating to medicines misuse. Method A survey of member...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Tobaiqy M,Radwi M,Alhasan AH,Basaeed LF,Stewart D

更新日期：2019-10-01 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