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Impact of a community pharmacist-led medication review on medicines use in patients on polypharmacy - a prospective randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2016
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.
Blozik, Eva, Hersberger, Kurt E., Messerli, Markus, Vriends, Noortje   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

The Evolving Role and Impact of Integrating Pharmacists into Primary Care Teams: Experience from Ontario, Canada

Pharmacy, 2020
The movement to integrate pharmacists into primary care team-based settings is growing in countries such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Manmeet Khaira, A. Mathers, Nichelle Benny Gerard, L. Dolovich   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Evaluation of NHS Direct ‘‘referral’’ to community pharmacists [PDF]

, 2003
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate a pilot scheme of referrals from a nurse-led telephone helpline (NHS Direct) to community pharmacists. METHODS: A multi-method approach, including analysis of routine data from NHS Direct, postal surveys of NHS Direct ...
Knowles, E., Munro, J.F., Nicholl, J., O'Cathain, A.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Improving Access to Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidelines in 4 African Countries: Development and Pilot Implementation of an App and Cross-Sectional Assessment of Attitudes and Behaviour Survey of Healthcare Workers and Patients

Antibiotics, 2020
Smartphone apps have proven to be an effective and acceptable resource for accessing information on antimicrobial prescribing. The purpose of the study is to highlight the development and implementation of a smartphone/mobile app (app) for antimicrobial ...
Omotayo Olaoye, Chloe Tuck, Wei Ping Khor, Roisin McMenamin, Luke Hudson, Mike Northall, Edwin Panford-Quainoo, Derrick Mawuena Asima, Diane Ashiru-Oredope   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Māori, pharmacists, and medicines adherence – A mixed methods study exploring indigenous experiences of taking medicines ‘as prescribed’ and mechanisms of support

Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 2022
Background: Medicines are the most common medical intervention and medicines adherence is associated with improved clinical outcomes. Understanding drivers and experiences of medicines adherence is important for optimising medicines use.
Joanna Hikaka, Nora Parore, Robert Haua, Anneka Anderson, Mariana Hudson, Brendon McIntosh, Kevin Pewhairangi, Rachel Brown   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Utilizing Antimicrobial Use Data for Intervention Design: Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices in African Health Facilities, across Eight Countries

International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Introduction: Commonwealth Partnerships for Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS) programme, funded by the UK Department of Health and Social Care's Fleming Fund and managed by the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) and the Tropical Health and ...
Ms Maxencia Nabiryo, Dr Helena Rosado, Mrs Frances Garraghan, Dr Ayesha Iqbal, Mrs Chiko Savieli, Mrs Claire Brandish, Mrs Victoria Rutter   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Weaving the health and pharmaceutical care agenda through the themes of the commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGM), London 2018

Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 2018
The biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this year is based around four key themes: prosperity, fairness, sustainability and security.
Victoria Rutter, Amy Hai Yan Chan, Chloe Tuck, Lina Bader, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar, Ian Bates   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluation of Point-of-Care Testing in Pharmacy to Inform Policy Writing by the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists

Pharmacy, 2022
Pharmacy practice continues to advance, allowing professionals to contribute further to patient care and the healthcare system. Pharmacists are authorized to perform point-of-care testing (POCT) in seven out of ten Canadian provinces.
Lauren Hutchings, Anastasia Shiamptanis
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of pharmacists on outcomes for patients with psychiatric or neurologic disorders

Mental Health Clinician, 2020
Introduction Psychiatric and neurologic illnesses are highly prevalent and are often suboptimally treated. A 2015 review highlighted the value of psychiatric pharmacists in improving medication-related outcomes.
Amy B. Werremeyer, Jolene R. Bostwick, C. Cobb, Tera D Moore, Susie H Park, Cristofer Price, J. McKee   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Application of the Hub-and-Spoke Model in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes: A Scoping Review

BioMed
Background: The hub-and-spoke model (HSM) offers a framework for efficient healthcare service delivery. This scoping review seeks to explore the implementation and effectiveness of the HSM in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programmes.
Ayesha Iqbal, Yuhashinee Kumaradev, Gizem Gülpinar, Claire Brandish, Maxencia Nabiryo, Frances Garraghan, Helena Rosado, Victoria Rutter   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source