Impact of a community pharmacist-led medication review on medicines use in patients on polypharmacy - a prospective randomised controlled trial [PDF]
In 2010 the 'Polymedication Check' (PMC), a pharmacist-led medication review, was newly introduced to be delivered independently from the prescriber and reimbursed by the Swiss health insurances.
Vriends, Noortje +11 more
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Extending adjuvant endocrine therapy for 10 years: a mixed-methods analysis of women’s decision making in an online breast cancer forum [PDF]
An additional 5 years of treatment with adjuvant hormonal therapy, to complete 10 years of medication, is recommended to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
Moon, Zoe +14 more
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Metacognitive Therapy in Treatment-Resistant Psychosis:A Multiple-Baseline Study [PDF]
Background: More effective psychological treatments for psychosis are required. Case series data and pilot trials suggest metacognitive therapy (MCT) is a promising treatment for anxiety and depression.
Wardle, Melissa +8 more
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Development of an Active Follow-up Process in a Stand-alone Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Clinic [PDF]
Without following-up with patients, one cannot determine the outcomes of interventions made with patients. To ensure follow-up was occurring in a stand-alone MTM clinic, a process for active follow-up and an easy-to-use way to trigger and document follow-
Keri D. Hager, Pharm.D., BCPS
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Acute Heart Failure and Its Management [PDF]
The prevalence of heart failure (HF) is rapidly increasing throughout the world, and is closely associated with serious morbidity and mortality. In particular, acute HF is one of the main causes of hospitalization and mortality, especially in elderly ...
Seonghoon Choi
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An insight into light as a chronobiological therapy in affective disorders [PDF]
The field of chronobiology has vastly expanded over the past few decades, bringing together research from the fields of circadian rhythms and sleep. The importance of the environmental day–night cycle on our health is becoming increasingly evident as we ...
Lall, Gurprit S. +10 more
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Redefining Medication Management in Dialysis: A Kidney Pharmacy Quality Pyramid
Patients with end-stage renal disease treated with dialysis are often prescribed complex medication regimens, placing them at risk for drug-drug interactions and other medication-related problems. Particularly in the context of a broader interest in more
John Wigneswaran +6 more
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Using the Drug Burden Index to identify older adults at highest risk for medication-related falls
Background The Drug Burden Index (DBI) was developed to assess patient exposure to medications associated with an increased risk of falling. The objective of this study was to examine the association between the DBI and medication-related fall risk ...
Susan J. Blalock +5 more
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Financial incentives to improve adherence to anti-psychotic maintenance medication in non-adherent patients - a cluster randomised controlled trial (FIAT) [PDF]
Background Various interventions have been tested to achieve adherence to anti-psychotic maintenance medication in non-adherent patients with psychotic disorders, and there is no consistent evidence for the effectiveness of any established ...
Firn, M +40 more
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Objective: To describe successes and barriers with the development and implementation of a community pharmacy medication therapy management-based transition of care program in the managed Medicaid population.
Sarah E. Kelling +5 more
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