The relationship between patients' knowledge of diabetes therapeutic goals and self-management behaviour, including adherence.

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 direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) offer several advantages over warfarin in the management atrial fibrillation, including the provision of fixed dosing without a requirement for regular monitoring. Recently however the subject of DOAC monitoring has been probed after several post-hoc analyses demonstra...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Mourad AP,Aslani P,D'Souza M,Brieger D

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：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：: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: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：: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: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 The leukotriene receptor antagonist montelukast has been shown to rejuvenate aged brains in rats; however, data on humans are still scarce. Objective To investigate if montelukast may alleviate degenerative neurological changes using a register data. Setting Norwegian registry data analyses. Method The pres...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Grinde B,Schirmer H,Eggen AE,Aigner L,Engdahl B

更新日期：2020-10-09 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 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: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：OBJECTIVES:Diabetes mellitus is a chronic progressive disease characterized by numerous health complications. Medication adherence is an important determinant of therapeutic outcome. Few studies on medication adherence have been published from the Arab countries. Therefore, the objective of this pilot study was to asse...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Jamous RM,Sweileh WM,Abu-Taha AS,Sawalha AF,Zyoud SH,Morisky DE

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Medication reconciliation (MedRec) at discharge is a cumbersome but necessary process to reduce the risk of medication errors at transitions of care. The main barriers to implementing such a process are the large number of professionals involved and a lack of collaboration among caregivers. Objective This s...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Monfort AS,Curatolo N,Begue T,Rieutord A,Roy S

更新日期：2016-08-01 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 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: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：BACKGROUND:In Qatar, home diagnostic tests are available over the counter in community pharmacies. While possibly beneficial, these tests have the potential for harm if they are used in the absence of pharmacist counseling. OBJECTIVES:To determine the public views, level of awareness and use of home diagnostic tests a...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： El Hajj MS,El-Ajez RH,Al-Ismail MS,Sawaftah DM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The variability in the clinical response to clopidogrel treatment has been attributed to genetic factors, but the specific genes and other risk factors remain unclear. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the incidence of high on-treatment platelet reactivity in coronary heart disease patients following clopidogrel the...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Zou X,Deng XL,Wang YM,Li JH,Liu L,Huang X,Liu L,Cao J,Fan L

更新日期：2020-02-01 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：: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：:Medications are perceived as health risk factors, because they might cause damage if used improperly. In this context, an adequate assessment of medication use history should be encouraged, especially in transitions of care to avoid unintended medication discrepancies (UMDs). In a case-controlled study, we investigate...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Silvestre CC,Santos LMC,de Oliveira-Filho AD,de Lyra DP Jr

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background The treatment of heart failure patients is very complex and includes lifestyle modification as well as different pharmacological therapies. Polypharmacy is very common in such patients and they are at increased risk of potential drug-drug interactions and associated effects such as poor adherence, complianc...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Georgiev KD,Hvarchanova N,Georgieva M,Kanazirev B

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) present with severe and life-threatening illnesses. Most of them suffer from various comorbidities. They usually receive complex pharmacotherapy with large number of medicines which increase the risk of drug-drug interactions (DDIs). Objective The present repor...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Ismail M,Khan F,Noor S,Haider I,Haq IU,Ali Z,Shah Z,Hassam M

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Off-label prescribing is prevalent in healthcare. There is a lack of understanding of pharmacists' attitudes toward the practice of off-label prescribing, especially those that are prescribed for other indications than approved ones (termed as indication-based off-label prescribing). Objective Explore hospi...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Basak R,McCaffrey DJ 3rd

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ethnic diversity is increasingly encountered in the HIV-infected population in North America, and it is unknown if beliefs surrounding illness and treatment vary among different ethnic groups. OBJECTIVE:Our objectives were to determine whether self-reported adherence, illness perceptions and treatment belie...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Gunther M,Foisy M,Houston S,Guirguis L,Hughes C

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Sequential antimicrobial therapy is an important part of antimicrobial stewardship and intends to improve the timeliness of switch to oral antimicrobials. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the introduction of guidelines and criteria for switching to oral antimicrobials. SETTING:The study was...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Dunn K,O'Reilly A,Silke B,Rogers T,Bergin C

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Allergic rhinitis represents a public health problem that is significantly prevalent in the global population and has been associated with asthma, a strong desire to sleep and a low quality of life. Objective This study aims to evaluate the prevalence, symptoms, control strategies and treatment, as well as ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Guedes H,Morgado M,Rodrigues M,Cruz A,Fonseca C,Costa E,Araujo ARTS

更新日期：2020-09-20 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 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