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Defining and identifying concepts of medication literacy: An international perspective
Multiple concepts to define health literacy in the context of medication use exist, such as medication literacy, pharmacotherapy literacy, pharmacy health literacy; however, no studies have looked at consensus among experts internationally. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - November 7, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Annie Pouliot, R égis Vaillancourt, Danielle Stacey, Philippe Suter Source Type: research

How often are medications charted for pro re nata (PRN) use administered to residents of aged care services?
Little is known about the contribution of ‘pro re nata’ (PRN) medications to overall medication burden in residential aged care services (RACS). (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - November 7, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Jacquelina Stasinopoulos, J. Simon Bell, Taliesin E. Ryan-Atwood, Edwin C.K. Tan, Jenni Ilom äki, Tina Cooper, Leonie Robson, Janet K. Sluggett Source Type: research

Pharmacy practice in Pakistan: The Catch-22 continues
The transition of pharmacy education in recent years resulted in the emergence of a new academic domain that focused on building professional roles of pharmacists.1 Specialized subjects such as clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical marketing& management and community& dispensing pharmacy etc were grouped together under a single umbrella termed as the Pharmacy Practice. Inline to the international requirements, the Department of Pharmacy Practice in Pakistan was formally introduced in 2014.2 However, it was perceived that the new domain will be intruded by the traditional and dominant sectors of pharmaceutical education because...
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - November 7, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Furqan K. Hashmi, Fahad Saleem Source Type: research

Medication management by informal caregivers – Under-recognized and under-supported
Two recent studies published in Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy highlight the vital but under-recognized role of informal caregivers in performing medication management activities for older people.1,2 Medication management is one of the most common and complex medical tasks performed by informal caregivers.1 Look and Stone conducted four focus groups with 29 caregivers and identified a range of direct and indirect medication management activities provided by caregivers.1 Noureldin and Plake analyzed data from the United States National Health and Aging Trends Study and the National Study of Caregiving, and f...
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - November 2, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Janet K. Sluggett, Jacquelina Stasinopoulos, J Simon Bell Source Type: research

A comprehensive systematic review of pharmacy perspectives on interprofessional education and collaborative practice
Pharmacists are key professionals in the collaborative working process and are integral members of the healthcare team. However, there is paucity of information regarding their perspectives towards interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - November 1, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Alla El-Awaisi, Sundari Joseph, Maguy Saffouh El Hajj, Lesley Diack Source Type: research

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Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - November 1, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: research

Impact of clinical pharmacist services delivered via telemedicine in the outpatient or ambulatory care setting: A systematic review
Utilization of telemedicine allows pharmacists to extend the reach of clinical interventions, connecting them with patients and providers, but the overall impact of these services is under-studied. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - October 28, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Joshua D. Niznik, Harvey He, Sandra L. Kane-Gill Source Type: research

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Community Pharmacy: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment by Paul Rutter1 has been launched this year in its fourth edition building on the strengths and success of the previous three editions first published in 2004. This book is primarily aimed at pharmacy undergraduates and practicing community pharmacists in the United Kingdom (UK), but has wide appeal beyond these borders given its focus on therapeutics and patient management rather than country specific proprietary focus. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - October 28, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Matthew Boyd Tags: Book Review Source Type: research

Adherence to the evidence-based heart failure drug treatment: Are there sex-specific differences among new users?
The evidence-based heart failure (HF) drug treatment is made of a β-blocker and an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or an angiotensin II receptor blocker, or hydralazine + isosorbide dinitrate. Little is known about sex-based difference in adherence to the evidence-based HF drug treatment. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - October 25, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: J.F. Kayibanda, C. Girouard, J.-P. Gr égoire, E. Demers, J. Moisan Source Type: research

Structured pharmacist-led intervention programme to improve medication adherence in COPD patients: A randomized controlled study
COPD is characterised by a progressive airflow limitation in the lungs. However, adherence to therapy improves management of symptoms and delays disease progression. Therefore, patients' knowledge and awareness about the disease are important. Hence, pharmacist-led educational interventions could achieve this and improve medication adherence. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - October 25, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Suhaj Abdulsalim, Mazhuvancherry Kesavan Unnikrishnan, Mohan K. Manu, Alian A. Alrasheedy, Brian Godman, Donald E. Morisky Source Type: research

Structured pharmacist-led intervention programme to improve medication adherence in COPD patients: A randomized controlled study
COPD, a progressive, partly reversible condition with airflow limitation particularly warrants the inclusion of pharmacists in the healthcare team. Extreme physician scarcity severely limits the implementation of quality healthcare in India. Pharmacist-led educational intervention achieves smoking cessation and improves medication adherence. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - October 25, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Suhaj Abdulsalim, Mazhuvancherry Kesavan Unnikrishnan, Manu K. Mohan, Alian A. Alrasheedy, Brian Godman, Donald E. Morisky Source Type: research

Identification of the relationship between barriers and facilitators of pharmacist prescribing and self-reported prescribing activity using the theoretical domains framework
The scope of pharmacist practice has expanded in many jurisdictions, including Nova Scotia, Canada, to include prescribing of medications. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - October 23, 2017 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Jennifer E. Isenor, Laura V. Minard, Samuel A. Stewart, Janet A. Curran, Heidi Deal, Glenn Rodrigues, Ingrid S. Sketris Source Type: research