47th ESCP symposium on clinical pharmacy Personalised pharmacy care. 24-26 October 2018, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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: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 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 Inappropriate use of antibiotic treatment for pharyngitis by community pharmacists is prevalent in developing countries. Little is known about how the pharmacists identify patients with bacterial pharyngitis. Objective To ascertain the appropriateness of diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis among Thai com...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Saengcharoen W,Jaisawang P,Udomcharoensab P,Buathong K,Lerkiatbundit S

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Drug use in pregnancy is often reason of concern for mothers and their physicians. However, only few studies investigated predictors of drug use in pregnancy. OBJECTIVES:To examine maternal characteristics as predictors of medication use in the 6 months before pregnancy and during the first 6 months of preg...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Odalovic M,Vezmar Kovacevic S,Nordeng H,Ilic K,Sabo A,Tasic L

更新日期：2013-06-01 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: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: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：: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:Patients with advanced cancers are at high risk for bone metastases, which accelerate bone resorption and skeletal complications. Therefore, bisphosphonates, which are strong inhibitors of bone resorption, are widely used to prevent pathological fractures, pain and tumour-induced hypercalcaemia. Intravenous ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Attivi D,Kosmalski G,Zeghmouli C,Gibaud S

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE (DESCRIPTION):We report the case of a 38-year-old woman treated with lamotrigine who experienced multi-organ dysfunction. The patient received the drug at the dose of 100 mg per day. One week later, the treatment was suspended because of an extensive body rash. Twenty-four hours later, the patient appeared drowsy ...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Provenzani A,Labbozzetta M,Notarbartolo M,Poma P,Polidori P,Vizzini G,D'Alessandro N

更新日期：2015-10-01 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 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 Despite the importance placed on the concept of the multidisciplinary team in relation to intermediate care (IC), little is known about community pharmacists' (CPs) involvement. Objective To determine CPs' awareness of and involvement with IC services, perceptions of the transfer of patients' medication inf...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Millar A,Hughes C,Devlin M,Ryan C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Best practice guidelines recommend regular evaluation of antipsychotics in managing behaviours for dementia patients with a view to de-prescribing, given its significant mortality and adverse outcomes (Reus et al. in Am J Psychiatry 173(5):543-546, 2016, Deprescribing Guidelines and Algorithms in https://de...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Gao RL,Lim KS,Luthra AS

更新日期：2020-09-10 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: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 Due to recent EU warnings and restrictions on the combined use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS)-acting agents, and the seriousness of the associated harm, we analyzed the prescription of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) as dual therapy o...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Farcas A,Leucuta D,Bucsa C,Mogosan C,Dumitrascu D

更新日期：2016-12-01 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 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:Drug safety has major implications for patients' lives. However, this concept is still considered new to some healthcare professionals. OBJECTIVE:This study aims to investigate the knowledge and awareness of Saudi healthcare professionals to pharmacovigilance (PV). Setting Governmental and private hospitals...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Alshammari TM,Alamri KK,Ghawa YA,Alohali NF,Abualkol SA,Aljadhey HS

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Linezolid represents an important advance in the treatment of methicillinresistant staphylococci. Its effectiveness should be preserved by appropriate uses. The aims of this survey were to describe the use of linezolid in clinical practice and to assess its overall safety. METHODS:This retrospective observat...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Aubin G,Lebland C,Corvec S,Thomaré P,Potel G,Caillon J,Navas D

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

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:Evidence suggests that consumers potentially put themselves at risk when purchasing medicines on-line. Whilst logos provided by regulators may provide some level of reassurance there may be other indicators which could be used by consumers to identify those websites which may be safely used. OBJECTIVES:Iden...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Alwon BM,Solomon G,Hussain F,Wright DJ

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Non-adherence to immunosuppressive medications following renal transplantation is a risk factor for rejection and graft loss. Despite the dire consequences, adherence lapses, both unintentional and intentional, are common and poorly understood. Objective The present study sets to compare the rates and deter...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Griva K,Neo HLM,Vathsala A

更新日期：2018-10-01 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 Tyrosine kinase inhibitors have been demonstrated to improve the survival of patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia. However, medication adherence is vital for patients on chronic treatment. Objective The objective of the current study was to evaluate response to treatment, adherence by patients to tyrosin...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Lee PM,Chang CT,Yusoff ZM

更新日期：2020-06-11 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 Cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity still occurs despite the intensive hydration approach adapted to prevent its occurrence. Objective Evaluation of the effect of acetazolamide (ACTZ) on minimizing cisplatin-induced nephrotoxicity compared to mannitol when added to hydration regimen. Setting Nasser Institute C...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： El Hamamsy M,Kamal N,Bazan NS,El Haddad M

更新日期：2018-12-01 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