Remote pharmaceutical care for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

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:Older patients, due to polypharmacy, co-morbidities and often multiple prescribing doctors are particularly susceptible to medication history errors, leading to adverse drug events, patient harm and increased costs. Medication reconciliation at the point of admission to hospital can reduce medication discrep...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Cullinan S,O'Mahony D,Byrne S

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Responsible self-medication is an integral part of the health system that consists of community pharmacists counseling patients on treating minor illness using non-prescription medications. Systems for properly managing information can assist disease identification and clinical decision-making. OBJECTIVE:To...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： da Rocha CE,Lessa FA,Venceslau DO,Sakuraba CS,Barros IM,de Lyra DP Jr

更新日期：2016-02-01 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:Research conducted in Jordan has shown that suboptimal use of medications by outpatients along with the suboptimal role played by community pharmacists is currently a big dilemma highlighting the need for the Home Medication Review (HMR) service in the country. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the prevalence and type...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Basheti IA,Qunaibi EA,Bulatova NR,Samara S,AbuRuz S

更新日期：2013-02-01 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：:This article reviews the implications of off-label (OL) and unlicensed (UL) medicine use with respect to the legal duty to inform patients and the liability for failure to provide the patient with adequate information on benefits and risks. Informed consent is a legal prerequisite to any medical treatment and requires...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Aagaard L,Kristensen K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Dose banding (DB) is a strategy to rationalise antineoplastic production at Hospital Pharmacy Aseptic Compounding Units (ACUs) and to reduce patient's waiting time. DB allows for optimizing workflows and workloads, facilitating adoption of new technologies, and increasing safety, quality and efficiency of t...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Albert-Marí A,Valero-García S,Fornés-Ferrer V,Poveda-Andrés JL

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：: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：: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:The prevalence of diabetes in Jordan is among the highest in the world, making it a particularly alarming health problem there. It has been indicated that poor adherence to the prescribed therapy lead to poor glycemic control and enhance the development of diabetes complications and unnecessary hospitalizati...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Jarab AS,Almrayat R,Alqudah S,Thehairat E,Mukattash TL,Khdour M,Pinto S

更新日期：2014-08-01 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: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 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：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 The efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulants is well established in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, data on their use in the oldest old patients (≥ 85 years), who have the highest risk of bleeding, is scarce. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety of direct oral anti...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Šinigoj P,Vene N,Košmelj K,Mavri A

更新日期：2020-04-01 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：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 Oral anticoagulation therapy has proven beneficial impact on the prevention of thromboembolic events. However, the use of antocoagulatns also increases the risk of bleeds. To maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of the treatment, guidance on appropriate use of oral anticoagulants is essential. An in...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Damen NL,Van den Bemt BJF,Hersberger KE,Papastergiou J,Alves da Costa F,Rydant S,Wartenberg NS,Lobban T,Arnet I,Antoniou S,International Pharmacists for Anticoagulation Care Taskforce (iPACT).

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The previous Thai version of the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (8-item MMAS) showed poor sensitivity and unacceptable internal consistency reliability. OBJECTIVES:To develop and test the psychometric properties of a new medication taking behavior measure for Thai patients (MTB-Thai) including pr...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Sakthong P,Sonsa-Ardjit N,Sukarnjanaset P,Munpan W,Suksanga P

更新日期：2016-04-01 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 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 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 Half of Americans experience mental illness during their lifetime. Significant opportunity exists for community pharmacists to deliver services to these patients; however, personal and practice-related barriers may prevent full engagement. Objective To assess the demographics, practice characteristics, serv...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Giannetti V,Caley CF,Kamal KM,Covvey JR,McKee J,Wells BG,Najarian DM,Dunn TJ,Vadagam P

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background Although TNF inhibitors are well established in ankylosing spondylitis treatment, the majority of studies on TNF inhibitors safety have been performed in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Meanwhile, it seems that TNF inhibitors in ankylosing spondylitis may present a better safety profile than we thought. Obje...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Wroński J,Fiedor P,Głuszko P

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Background Potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) are often found in high proportion among the elderly population. The STOPP criteria have been suggested to detect more PIMs in European elderly than the Beers criteria. Objective This study aimed to determine the prevalence of PIMs and potential prescri...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： da Costa FA,Periquito C,Carneiro MC,Oliveira P,Fernandes AI,Cavaco-Silva P

更新日期：2016-10-01 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

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:Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) represent a major health care problem. OBJECTIVE:To identify the most common ADRs, drugs implicated in ADRs, and to assess their causality, severity, preventability and risk factors predisposing to reported ADRs in Jordan. SETTING:Al-Karak teaching hospital, southern of Jordan...

journal_title：International journal of clinical pharmacy

authors： Alsbou M,Alzubiedi S,Alzobi H,Samhadanah NA,Alsaraireh Y,Alrawashdeh O,Aqel A,Al-Salem K

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00