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Patient ‐reported barriers to medication adherence in heart failure in Scotland
ConclusionsThe factors affecting medication adherence in heart failure are multi ‐factorial and are unlikely to be improved by one single‐faceted intervention. Future interventions need to treat patients holistically, build their trust as partners, simplify complex treatment regimens where possible and involve educational and social elements. The skill set and opportunities afforded to pharmacists may be well placed to deliver many of these aspects but this would need tested in the context of the development of complex interventions. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 24, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Paul Forsyth, Janice Richardson, Richard Lowrie Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Simulation in pharmacy education to enhance interprofessional education
ConclusionsStudents recognised the importance, usefulness and need for IPE. SBL has the potential to support a variety of HCPs to facilitate uptake of new roles and working in multidisciplinary teams. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Reem Kayyali, Nicola Harrap, Aiden Albayaty, Vilius Savickas, James Hammell, Francina Hyatt, Karen Elliott, Sally Richardson Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Sources of drug information in neonatal guidelines of low ‐ and middle‐income countries
ConclusionLow ‐ and middle‐income countries with single national neonatal guidelines cite a finite range of DI resources. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 2, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kelsey L. Japs, Cathi Dennehy, Sylvia Stoffella, Jonathan Faldasz, Joshua Bress Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Pharmacy students ’ opinions and experiences working on board the Transnet‐Phelophepa Health Care Trains
ConclusionsPharmacy students felt valued by the community and found it to be a rewarding experience while reporting to apply knowledge and information, improve their communication skills and work as part of a team. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 28, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Deanne M.G. Johnston, Ilse Truter, Yoland L. Irwin, Panjasaram Naidoo, Barbara C. Coetzee, Willem D. Basson Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Changing status in health care: community and hospital pharmacists ’ perceptions of pharmacy practice
ConclusionsPharmacists want to be recognised as medicines experts in health care. They are aware that their status is assessed by the public based on their practice, which is dispensing of medicines, and that the public's image of all pharmacists is that of ‘a typical community pharmacist’ working in a retail shop while having little experience of pharmacists in other healthcare settings. Pharmacists consider that the public does not view them as registered healthcare professionals. They mainly associate being registered professionals with being co ntrolled from afar by their professional regulator, instead of utilisin...
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 28, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Iben L. Altman, Phil J. Mandy, Paul R. Gard Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Pharmacy students ’ opinions and experiences working on board the Transnet‐Phelophepa Health Care Trains
ConclusionsPharmacy students felt valued by the community and found it to be a rewarding experience while reporting to apply knowledge and information, improve their communication skills and work as part of a team. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Deanne M.G. Johnston, Ilse Truter, Yoland L. Irwin, Panjasaram Naidoo, Barbara C. Coetzee, Willem D. Basson Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A study to investigate the impact of a blended learning teaching approach to teach pharmacy law
ConclusionsBlended learning transformed the pharmacy law teaching from didactic to an interactive learning experience. The student feedback was generally mixed, but offered many recommendations to optimize the design and format of the course. Examination performance appeared to be unaffected by the change in teaching style. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 13, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Hamde Nazar, Usmaan Omer, Zachariah Nazar, Andy Husband Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Prescribing trends and revisit rates following a pharmacist ‐driven protocol change for community‐acquired pneumonia in an emergency department
ConclusionsThe current study showed a significant increase in antibiotic prescribing compliance following a pharmacist ‐driven protocol change and education, but no statistical difference in rates of return for macrolide monotherapy versus other regimens. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: David E. Zimmerman, Jordan R. Covvey, Branden D. Nemecek, Anthony J. Guarascio, Laura Wilson, Henry R. Freedy, Mohamed H. Yassin Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Hospital pharmacy technicians practice and perceptions in France and Quebec, Canada
ConclusionsOverall, HTP from France and Quebec shared a satisfaction about their profession. They showed an interest in increased recognition and responsibilities (e.g. training, pharmacist support). (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 11, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Christel Roland, Aur élie Guérin, Pascal Vaconsin, Jean‐François Bussières Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Prescribing trends and revisit rates following a pharmacist ‐driven protocol change for community‐acquired pneumonia in an emergency department
ConclusionsThe current study showed a significant increase in antibiotic prescribing compliance following a pharmacist ‐driven protocol change and education, but no statistical difference in rates of return for macrolide monotherapy versus other regimens. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - December 10, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: David E. Zimmerman, Jordan R. Covvey, Branden D. Nemecek, Anthony J. Guarascio, Laura Wilson, Henry R. Freedy, Mohamed H. Yassin Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research