Exploring views of pharmacists on antibacterial prescribing: a Maltese perspective
ConclusionPharmacists in Malta are in agreement with prescribing selected antibiotics for minor ailments. A collaborative approach between medical practitioners and pharmacists should be evaluated as a possible national structure towards achieving better antibiotic prescribing whilst giving patient access to the use of antibacterials as necessary. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 12, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Maresca Attard Pizzuto, Liberato Camilleri, Lilian M. Azzopardi, Anthony Serracino ‐Inglott Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Expectations in the workplace: a qualitative study among Australian and South African academic pharmacists
ConclusionsLevel of motivation, degree of satisfaction and adversity impacted perceived performance of academic pharmacists. Addressing factors that contribute to adversity, and modifying workplace factors to improve satisfaction, may lead to enhanced motivation and perceived performance among academic pharmacists; ultimately, this may have a positive influence on this sector of the pharmacy workforce. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 7, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ther ése Kairuz, Damir Krehula, Ilse Truter Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue S1, Page 1-2, February 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

Author Index
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue S1, Page 32-32, February 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Author Index Source Type: research

Poster Abstracts
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue S1, Page 6-31, February 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Poster Abstracts Source Type: research

Oral Abstracts
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue S1, Page 4-5, February 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Oral Abstracts Source Type: research

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Science and Research Summit 2019
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue S1, Page 3-3, February 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Foreword Source Type: research

Pharmacist educational interventions for cancer pain management: a systematic review and meta ‐analysis
AbstractObjectivesEducational interventions by pharmacists for patients with cancer pain aim to improve pain management, but little is known about the different components of interventions and their effectiveness. Our aim was to assess the benefit of pharmacist delivered educational interventions for patients with cancer pain. A systematic review and meta ‐analysis of experimental trials testing pharmacist delivered educational interventions for cancer pain was carried out to identify the components of interventions and effectiveness at improving pain‐related outcomes for patients with cancer. A literature review was c...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 1, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Zoe Edwards, Lucy Ziegler, Cheryl Craigs, Alison Blenkinsopp, Michael I. Bennett Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Competence, competition and collaboration: Perceived challenges among Swedish community pharmacists engaging in pharmaceutical services provision and research
ConclusionThe current operative conditions in Swedish community pharmacies were perceived by pharmacists as hampering cognitive pharmaceutical services provision and research. Additional resources, improved communication skills and research competence, and increased collaboration with other healthcare and across pharmacy chains are necessary changes. A stronger patient ‐centred perspective among all stakeholders is required. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - February 1, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pia Frisk, Clary Holtendal, Pia Bastholm ‐Rahmner, Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Pharmacist educational interventions for cancer pain management: a systematic review and meta ‐analysis
AbstractObjectivesEducational interventions by pharmacists for patients with cancer pain aim to improve pain management, but little is known about the different components of interventions and their effectiveness. Our aim was to assess the benefit of pharmacist delivered educational interventions for patients with cancer pain. A systematic review and meta ‐analysis of experimental trials testing pharmacist delivered educational interventions for cancer pain was carried out to identify the components of interventions and effectiveness at improving pain‐related outcomes for patients with cancer. A literature review was c...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 31, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Zoe Edwards, Lucy Ziegler, Cheryl Craigs, Alison Blenkinsopp, Michael I. Bennett Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Competence, competition and collaboration: Perceived challenges among Swedish community pharmacists engaging in pharmaceutical services provision and research
ConclusionThe current operative conditions in Swedish community pharmacies were perceived by pharmacists as hampering cognitive pharmaceutical services provision and research. Additional resources, improved communication skills and research competence, and increased collaboration with other healthcare and across pharmacy chains are necessary changes. A stronger patient ‐centred perspective among all stakeholders is required. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 31, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pia Frisk, Clary Holtendal, Pia Bastholm ‐Rahmner, Sofia Kälvemark Sporrong Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A systematic review exploring characteristics of lifestyle modification interventions in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes for delivery in community pharmacy
AbstractObjectivesThe aim of this systematic review was to examine the characteristics of effective lifestyle modification interventions designed for patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in order to determine elements that have the potential to be delivered in the community pharmacy setting.Key findingsSeven studies, comprising three each of the interventions diet and structured education and one of supported exercise, were identified. Interventions were conducted in hospital diabetes clinics and clinics situated in both urban and rural areas. Interventions were delivered face to face by highly ski...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 30, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Thando Katangwe, Debi Bhattacharya, Michael J Twigg Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Issue Information
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 1, Page i-iv, February 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 30, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

What comes next?
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Volume 27, Issue 1, Page 1-2, February 2019. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 30, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Christine Bond Tags: Editorial Source Type: research