Description of a Medical Writing Rotation for a Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Program
Conclusion:
A structured Medical Writing rotation during a pharmacy resident’s training can help develop the skills necessary to promote scholarly activities and foster resident interest in future pursuit of professional medical writing. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 19, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Brown, J. N., Tiemann, K. A., Ostroff, J. L. Tags: Pharmacy Education Source Type: research
Prevalence of Self-Reported Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants in North Carolina Doctor of Pharmacy Students
Conclusion:
The study identified the PharmD student population as high risk of abuse of prescription drug stimulants, which requires further research and attention. Additionally, there was a clear upward trend in the prevalence of NMUPS, and this misuse was associated with other detrimental behaviors. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 19, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Volger, E. J., McLendon, A. N., Fuller, S. H., Herring, C. T. Tags: Pharmacy Education Source Type: research
Nursing Perception of the Impact of Automated Dispensing Cabinets on Patient Safety and Ergonomics in a Teaching Health Care Center
Conclusion:
The nursing staff members were satisfied with the use of ADC and believed it made their work easier, promoted safe patient care, and were perceived to reduce medication incidents/accidents. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 19, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Rochais, E., Atkinson, S., Guilbeault, M., Bussieres, J.-F. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Regulatory Authority Approaches to Deploying Quality Improvement Standards to Community Pharmacies: Insights From the SafetyNET-RX Program
Conclusions:
This research highlights the value of the active provision of formal support when developing standards related to quality improvement. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 19, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Boyle, T. A., Bishop, A. C., Hillier, C., Mahaffey, T., MacKinnon, N. J., Zwicker, B. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Perceptions of a Continuing Professional Development Portfolio Model to Enhance the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
Objective:
To obtain feedback about the potential usefulness of a continuing professional development (CPD) portfolio for enhancing a faculty or practitioner’s scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL).
Method:
A CPD portfolio approach to the SoTL was distributed in advance to registrants of the 2011 Annual AACP Teacher’s Seminar. In an interactive workshop, faculty facilitators described a model for a CPD process applied to the development of an individual’s SoTL. During the workshop, participants were asked to complete the initial sections of the portfolio to develop a personal plan for success in th...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 19, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tofade, T., Abate, M., Fu, Y. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common heterogeneous psychiatric disorder manifesting with obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions are intrusive, recurrent, and persistent unwanted thoughts. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform in response to the obsessions. The heterogeneity of OCD includes themes of obsessions, types of rituals, presence or absence of tics, etiology, genetics, and response to pharmacotherapy. Complications of OCD include interpersonal difficulties, unemployment, substance abuse, criminal justice issues, and physical injuries. Areas o...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 19, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Bokor, G., Anderson, P. D. Tags: Continuing Education Article Source Type: research
The Affordable Care Act on Loyalty Programs for Federal Beneficiaries
Conclusion:
Community pharmacies can now include Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in compliant customer loyalty programs, where allowed by state law. There is a need for research directly on the influence of loyalty programs and nominal incentives on adherence. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Piacentino, J. J., Williams, K. G. Tags: Pharmacy Law Source Type: research
Regulations Guiding the Interstate Shipment of Investigational Product
Conclusion:
Knowledge of state legislative requirements surrounding interstate shipment of investigational product is crucial for IDSs to maintain compliance with all regulations. This document provides an important framework for obtaining and interpreting this information. However, as legislation changes on a regular basis, current legislation should be reviewed prior to the commencement of interstate shipping. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: McIntyre, C. Tags: Pharmacy Law Source Type: research
Effect of Pharmacy Practice Program on Pharmacy Student Learning, Satisfaction, and Efficiency: Assessment of Introductory Pharmacy Practice Course
Conclusion:
Our IPPE program serves as a successful experiential learning for pharmacy students. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Zeitoun, A. A., El Zein, H. L., Zeineddine, M. M. Tags: Pharmacy Education Source Type: research
Characteristics of the Ideal Postgraduate Year 1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Candidate: A Survey of Residency Program Directors
Conclusions:
Strong letters of recommendation and intent along with prior experience with an applicant are highly valued. Although leadership positions and scholarship are not ranked as highly, they may distinguish applicants if the preceding criteria are met. Applicants should strive to build relationships with preceptors and obtain work experience or experiential rotations at potential residency locations. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Gohlke, A. L., Ray, D. B., El-Ibiary, S. Y., Barletta, J. F. Tags: Pharmacy Education Source Type: research
Combination of Inhaled Corticosteroid and Bronchodilator-Induced Delirium in an Elderly Patient With Lung Disease
We describe the occurrence of delirium with the combination of an inhaled glucocorticoid and bronchodilator. An elderly male described confusion and hallucinations within 1 week after initiation of budesonide/formoterol for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The combination inhaler was discontinued with resolution of symptoms. Several weeks later, the patient was hospitalized and restarted on the combination inhaler. The patient was alert and oriented on admission, however, confusion and hallucinations progressed throughout his hospital stay. The combination inhaler was discontinued and his confusion and hallucinations...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Moss, J. M., Kemp, D. W., Brown, J. N. Tags: Adverse Drug Event Source Type: research
Serotonin Syndrome: Is It a Reason to Avoid the Use of Tramadol With Antidepressants?
Conclusions:
Review of the available case reports of tramadol combined with antidepressant drugs in therapeutic doses indicates caution in regard to the potential for SS but does not constitute a contraindication to their use. Tramadol is only contraindicated in combination with MAOIs but not other antidepressants in common use today. These case reports do suggest several factors associated with a greater risk of SS, including increased age, higher dosages, and use of concomitant potent cytochrome P450 2D6 inhibitors. Tramadol can be safely combined with antidepressants; however, monitoring and counseling patients are prud...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Park, S. H., Wackernah, R. C., Stimmel, G. L. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Safety of Varenicline in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Smoking cessation lowers the risk of death substantially in patients with cardiovascular disease. Although varenicline is an effective medication for smoking cessation, its safety in this population has been questioned and evaluated in several studies. In 2 randomized controlled trials of patients with cardiovascular disease, the rates of serious cardiovascular events were up to 2% higher in patients receiving varenicline than placebo, though the differences were not statistically significant. In the first meta-analysis of mostly trials involving patients with a history of cardiovascular disease, varenicline was found to s...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Haber, S. L., Boomershine, V., Raney, E. Tags: Reviews Source Type: research
Improving Medication Safety Through the Use of Metrics
Conclusion:
Institutions should take several actions related to medication safety including defining local metrics; building metrics addressing preventable adverse drug events, medication errors, and technology; and reporting results to a variety of venues in order to design specific interventions to improve local medication use. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Beckett, R. D., Yazdi, M., Hanson, L. J., Thompson, R. W. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
Comparative Analysis of Empiric Antimicrobial Treatments for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Newly Hospitalized Patients
Conclusions:
In the treatment of SSTI, newer agents result in LOS comparable to vancomycin. In patients initiated on vancomycin, therapy change was associated with longer LOS. Coagulopathy was independently associated with increased probability of therapy change. (Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy Practice - January 16, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Yazdani, C., Hanna, N. Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
