Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Leanne Teoh, Matthew Hopcraft, Michael McCullough, Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis, Ruby Biezen
Summary: This pilot study aimed to assess prescriptions by general medical practitioners (GPs) for dental presentations in Australia. The results showed that only 23.6% of the prescriptions were considered appropriate according to the Australian national dental guidelines. This indicates a need to better understand the drivers for antibiotic prescription and provide resources for GPs to manage dental presentations. The results will inform targeted interventions to address educational gaps and barriers to accessing dental treatment, thereby improving antibiotic prescribing.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Aleksandra J. Borek, Katherine Maitland, Monsey McLeod, Anne Campbell, Benedict Hayhoe, Christopher C. Butler, Liz Morrell, Laurence S. J. Roope, Alison Holmes, Ann Sarah Walker, Sarah Tonkin-Crine
Summary: The study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had impacted antibiotic prescribing and antimicrobial stewardship in general practice in England, leading to lower thresholds for prescribing antibiotics and changes in consultation methods. Participants reported decreased engagement with AMS due to COVID-19-related urgent priorities. Re-engagement with AMS is needed to identify opportunities for future management of infections and AMS.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
M. M. Fedotova, V. P. Chigrina, A. V. Shirinskaya, S. V. Fedosenko, O. S. Fedorova
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health threat, and the misuse of antibiotics is the main contributing factor. This study aims to explore antibiotic prescribing practices and perceptions of AMR among healthcare practitioners (HCPs) in the Russian Federation.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Anna Machowska, Gaetano Marrone, Peter Saliba-Gustafsson, Michael A. Borg, Erika A. Saliba-Gustafsson, Cecilia Stalsby Lundborg
Summary: The social marketing intervention in Malta led to modest improvements in general practitioners' antibiotic prescribing, with a significant decrease in antibiotic prescriptions for the common cold, otitis media, and sinusitis. However, there was a slight increase in antibiotic prescriptions for pharyngitis.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Angel Orion Salgado-Peralvo, Naresh Kewalramani, Juan Francisco Pena-Cardelles, Maria Victoria Mateos-Moreno, Loreto Monsalve-Guil, Alvaro Jimenez-Guerra, Ivan Ortiz-Garcia, Eugenio Velasco-Ortega
Summary: Professionals in oral implantology frequently prescribe preventive antibiotics in both healthy and at-risk patients; amoxicillin is the most commonly used antibiotic, while clindamycin is the most commonly used antibiotic in patients with allergies; antibiotics are often used by professionals in oral implantology both preoperatively and postoperatively.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Tamara Y. Milder, Sophie L. Stocker, Melissa Baysari, Richard O. Day, Jerry R. Greenfield
Summary: Through interviews with GPs and Endocrinologists in diverse areas of New South Wales, Australia, it was found that some GPs under-appreciated the cardio-renal benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors and preferred Endocrinologists to initiate therapy. GPs expressed a desire for education from Endocrinologists on this topic, while Endocrinologists indicated that interactive sessions were most useful to GPs.
DIABETES RESEARCH AND CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Joost C. L. den Boer, Brigitte A. F. M. van Dam, Wil J. M. van der Sanden, Josef J. M. Bruers
Summary: This study aimed to describe a classification of collaboration between general dental practitioners and dental hygienists in oral health care practices in the Netherlands. The results highlighted leadership style and goals for collaboration as the most important factors influencing collaboration. Leadership style varied from very directive to very supportive, and seemed to be connected to the allocation of responsibilities. Goals for collaboration varied from predominantly patient-related to mostly practice-related.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Shahida Mohd-Said, Nur Adila Mohd-Norwir, Ahmad Najmi Ariffin, Huey Shiuan Teo, Nik Madihah Nik-Azis, Haslina Rani, Haslinda Ramli, Juzaily Husain, Tuti Ningseh Mohd-Dom, Afendi Hamat
Summary: This study aimed to design a comprehensive and user-friendly tool for screening patients' periodontal health and evaluate its acceptance among users. The developed module showed promising acceptance for application in both community and private dental clinics.
Article
Psychiatry
Barbara Almeida, Ana Samouco, Filipe Grilo, Sonia Pimenta, Ana Maria Moreira
Summary: The study found that general practitioners in Portugal exhibit higher levels of overall stigma towards people diagnosed with a mental disorder compared to psychiatrists, and score higher in dimensions of dangerousness, parental incompetence, diagnostic overshadowing, and responsibility. Several sociodemographic variables, including age, gender, having a friend with a mental disorder, professional category, agreement that Psychiatry diverges from core medicine, and physician's interest in mental health topics, were also associated with stigma.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Laura Dominguez-Dominguez, Alfonso Lopez-Marrufo-Medina, Daniel Cabanillas-Balsera, Maria Carmen Jimenez-Sanchez, Victoria Areal-Quecuty, Jose Lopez-Lopez, Juan. J. Segura-Egea, Jenifer Martin-Gonzalez
Summary: The study aimed to analyze antibiotics prescription habits of Spanish general dental practitioners in the management of endodontic infections. The results showed some inappropriate practices, such as a high proportion of using amoxicillin as the first choice antibiotic and prescribing antibiotics in non-recommended situations. Improvement of antibiotic prescription guidelines for general dentists is necessary.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Angela Salomon, Jody Boffa, Sizulu Moyo, Jeremiah Chikovore, Giorgia Sulis, Benjamin Daniels, Ada Kwan, Tsatsawani Mkhombo, Sarah Wu, Madhukar Pai, Amrita Daftary
Summary: There are concerns about inappropriate antimicrobial use, private healthcare costs, and TB diagnostic delay in the prescribing practices among private general practitioners for individuals with TB-like symptoms in South Africa.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Elyssa Xiang Ying Yap, Pei Yuan Chan, Victoria Soo Hoon Yu, Jeen-Nee Lui
Summary: This study compared the differences in diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of cracked teeth among GDPs, prosthodontists, and endodontists, finding significant variations in these aspects. The results also showed that GDPs refer cracked teeth to specialists mainly due to challenges in diagnosis and treatment.
JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Cecilie E. Brandborg, Halfdan T. Skjerning, Rasmus O. Nielsen
Summary: Danish GPs have varying viewpoints on the advantages and disadvantages of applying social prescribing to promote physical activity. The benefits include social aspects, non-medical approaches to a healthier lifestyle, and the ability to guide patients to local community activities.
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Hager Ali Saleh, Michael A. Borg, Cecilia Stalsby Lundborg, Erika A. Saliba-Gustafsson
Summary: This study aimed to gain a better understanding of the antibiotic prescribing-use-dispensation dynamic in Malta from the perspective of GPs, pharmacists, and parents. The results showed that while there was generally high awareness of antibiotic overuse and ABR among the interviewees, issues such as antibiotic demand, non-compliance, and over-the-counter dispensing still existed. However, the interviewees believed that the public is more accepting of alternative strategies, such as delayed antibiotic prescription. Both GPs and pharmacists were enthusiastic about their roles as patient educators in raising knowledge and awareness in this context. Overall, there is room for improvement in antibiotic use in Malta.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
C. C. Currie, S. J. Stone, P. Brocklehurst, G. Slade, J. Durham, M. S. Pearce
Summary: The study reveals that one-third of the population in the UK seeks dental care only when experiencing acute dental pain or problems. Analysis of visit codes to general medical practices in Wales shows that dental attendance was low before 1987 but increased sharply after 2006, coinciding with changes in National Health Service policies. Repeat attenders were more likely to reside in urban or deprived areas.
JOURNAL OF DENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Josef Maly, Martin Dosedel, Jan Vosatka, Katerina Mala-Ladova, Ales Antonin Kubena, Iva Brabcova, Hana Hajduchova, Sylva Bartlova, Valerie Tothova, Jiri Vlcek
JOURNAL OF APPLIED BIOMEDICINE
(2019)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Josef Maly, Martin Dosedel, Ales Antonin Kubena, Katerina Mala-Ladova, Jan Vosatka, Iva Brabcova, Hana Hajduchova, Sylva Bartlova, Valerie Tothova, Jiri Vlcek
JOURNAL OF EVALUATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE
(2020)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Martina Marikova, Zuzana Ocovska, Vladimir Nerad, Ales Antonin Kubena, Vladimir Blaha, Jiri Vlcek
Summary: This study aimed to investigate hospital admissions related to ADEs in geriatric patients, revealing a prevalence rate of 11.75% with antithrombotic agents and diuretics being the most common medications involved. Electrolyte disturbances and gastrointestinal haemorrhages and ulcerations were frequently observed ADEs. Out of the identified ADE-related admissions, 53.5% were considered potentially preventable.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Karel Hloch, Martin Dosedel, Jurjen Duintjer Tebbens, Lenka Zaloudkova, Helena Medkova, Jiri Vlcek, Tomas Soukup, Petr Pavek
Summary: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who discontinue methotrexate treatment are at a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular diseases and all-cause mortality, highlighting the importance of stricter cardiovascular disease control in cases of methotrexate discontinuation.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Tereza Hendrychova, Michal Svoboda, Josef Maly, Jiri Vlcek, Eva Zimcikova, Tomas Dvorak, Jaromir Zatloukal, Eva Volakova, Marek Plutinsky, Kristian Brat, Patrice Popelkova, Michal Kopecky, Barbora Novotna, Vladimir Koblizek
Summary: This study investigated adherence to chronic inhaled medication in COPD patients and found differences in factors associated with overall adherence and adherence to the application technique. The study highlights the importance of considering adherence as separate constructs with potential overlap.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zuzana Ocovska, Martina Marikova, Jaromir Koci, Jiri Vlcek
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, preventability, and medication classes involved in drug-related hospital admissions (DRAs). The findings showed that DRAs are a significant cause of hospital admissions, with both prescribing and patient-related issues contributing to preventability. The most common medication classes associated with DRAs included antithrombotic agents, diuretics, and drugs used in diabetes. It is essential to balance the benefits and risks of medications in managing DRAs.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zuzana Ocovska, Martina Marikova, Jiri Vlcek
Summary: A study found that drug combinations potentially causing clinically significant DDIs are common among older patients admitted to the hospital, with medication affecting potassium concentrations being the most prevalent. Manifest DDIs were present in 4.3% of older patients admitted to the hospital, highlighting the importance of considering concomitant medications, doses, laboratory values, and comorbidities when using a computerized decision support system to alert potentially clinically significant DDIs in older patients.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
M. Marikova, Z. Ocovska, J. Vlcek
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Z. Ocovska, M. Marikova, J. Vlcek
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
O. Tesar, M. Dosedel, K. Mala-Ladova, J. Vlcek, J. Maly
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Economics
Z. Ocovska, M. Marikova, K. Kukralova, J. Vlcek
Meeting Abstract
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zuzana Ocovska, Martina Marikova, Katerina Kukralova, Jiri Vlcek
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zuzana Ocovska, Martina Marikova, Katerina Kukralova, Jiri Vlcek
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zuzana Ocovska, Martina Marikova, Jiri Vlcek
PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY AND DRUG SAFETY
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
M. Dosedel, J. Maly, A. Kubena, K. Mala-Ladova, H. Hajduchova, S. Bartlova, J. Vlcek
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2020)
