Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Agne Valinciute-Jankauskiene, Loreta Kubiliene
Summary: The study explored challenges faced by general practitioners and community pharmacists in reporting adverse drug reactions in Lithuania, highlighting the importance of collaboration between physicians and pharmacists, and the need for improving medication management and enhancing the efficiency of pharmacovigilance system.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kenneth Lee, Lisa Kouladjian O'Donnell, Amanda J. Cross, Deborah Hawthorne, Amy Theresa Page
Summary: Comprehensive medicines reviews aim to reduce medicines-related harm, and in Australia, consultant pharmacists provide Home Medicines Review (HMR) services to community-dwelling consumers. This study found that consultant pharmacists collect a variety of information, including medication lists, hospitalization details, specialist letters, and community pharmacy history. The written HMR reports by consultant pharmacists were reported to be consumer-centric.
ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS
(2023)
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
Health Care Sciences & Services
Janet M. Y. Cheung, Zoe Menczel Schrire, Melissa Aji, Matthew Rahimi, Helena Salomon, Iliana Doggett, Nicholas Glozier, Delwyn J. Bartlett, Keith Wong, Ronald R. Grunstein, Christopher J. Gordon
Summary: This study examined the attitudes and beliefs of primary care health providers in Australia towards digital health interventions (DHIs) for sleep and their implementation in practice. The results showed that while DHIs have the potential to improve care, there are still issues that need to be addressed, such as training, care pathways, and financial models.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Giovanni E. Ferreira, Joshua Zadro, Caitlin Jones, Julie Ayre, Christine Lin, Bethan Richards, Christopher Needs, Christina Abdel Shaheed, Andrew Mclachlan, Richard O. Day, Christopher Maher
Summary: This study aims to investigate the factors influencing GPs' decision to prescribe pain medicines for low back pain. The results show that GPs more commonly prescribe opioid analgesics and their decision-making is largely based on previous experiences and the patient's pathoanatomical diagnosis.
Article
Primary Health Care
Eoin Hurley, Elaine Walsh, Tony Foley, Clara H. Heinrich, Stephen Byrne, Kieran Dalton
Summary: This study found that general practitioners generally have positive perceptions towards integrating pharmacists into general practices, especially in terms of patient outcomes, cost savings, and improving access to care. However, concerns were raised regarding funding, workload impact, and training needs for pharmacists in this setting.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Obi Peter Adigwe
Summary: This study examines the role of pharmacists in preventing and controlling counterfeit pharmaceutical products in Nigeria. The findings highlight the importance of pharmacists in providing education to patients on identifying counterfeit medicines and ensuring that drugs are purchased from credible sources. It also suggests the need for strategic reforms in policy intervention and strengthening the healthcare system.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marie H. Gedde, Bettina S. Husebo, Janne Mannseth, Mala Naik, Geir Selbaek, Maarja Vislapuu, Line Iden Berge
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a multicomponent intervention in Norway on the use of psychotropic drugs and behavioral and psychological symptoms in home-dwelling people with dementia, as well as the improvement in communication between patients and general practitioners. The results showed that medication reviews had a positive effect on enhancing patient-GP communication, but did not significantly affect drug use and BPSD.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Songtao Cai, Xianghui Huang, Connie Van, Wanchao Li, Ming Yan, Yiting Lu, Haixin Li, Zhiling Deng, Panpan Lu, Zhijie Xu
Summary: This study investigated Chinese doctors' attitudes towards and frequency of collaboration with pharmacists. The results showed that most doctors agreed that they shared common goals and objectives with pharmacists when caring for patients, and pharmacists were open to working with them on patients' medication management. However, half of the doctors did not change or seldom changed the patient's medication on the pharmacist's advice.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Robert Moecker, Marina Weissenborn, Anja Klingenberg, Lucas Wirbka, Andreas Fuchs, Christiane Eickhoff, Uta Mueller, Martin Schulz, Petra Kaufmann-Kolle, Walter E. Haefeli, Hanna M. Seidling
Summary: This study aimed to understand how general practitioners (GPs) and community pharmacists (CPs) share tasks in interprofessional medication management programs (MMP). The results showed that most tasks were performed jointly by GPs and CPs, but there were differences in some tasks. The study suggests that the expertise of both GPs and CPs is needed to effectively implement MMP.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Sajal K. Saha, Karin Thursky, David C. M. Kong, Danielle Mazza
Summary: This study aims to implement antimicrobial stewardship programs through interprofessional collaboration between GPs and CPs. Using various research methods, the study generated secondary and primary evidence, and designed a prototype GPPAS model using a Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety framework. The GPPAS model serves as a global guide for optimizing antimicrobial use in primary care through improved collaboration between GPs and CPs.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Joanna E. Harnett, Shane P. Desselle, Marcilia Baticy Fernandes, Dongning Yao, Darko Modun, Souheil Hallit, Mariam Dabbous, Mohd Shahezwan Abd Wahab, Afonso Miguel Cavaco, Maria Magalhaes, Erwin Martinez Faller, Jennifer M. Flores, Jacklyn Risia D. San Gabriel, Noordin Othman, Puree Anantachoti, Tatta Sriboonruang, Wanna Sriviriyanupap, Faris Alnezary, Yaser Alahmadi, Saad Bakur Fallatah, Haifa Abdulrahman Fadil, Carolina Oi Lam Ung
Summary: This cross-cultural study examined the professional responsibilities and actions of pharmacists related to traditional and complementary medicine (T & CM) products. The study found that most pharmacists agreed that T & CM product use was common in their community, but lacked adequate training to support consumer needs. Pharmacists believed they should be able to inform consumers about potential risks, provide accurate scientific information, and communicate with other healthcare professionals to support safe T & CM product use.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Economics
Jamie O'Halloran, Anne Sophie Oxholm, Line Bjornskov Pedersen, Dorte Gyrd-Hansen
Summary: Research suggests that Danish GPs do not commonly manipulate their travel fees for home visits, as the rise in fees did not significantly lead to an increase in upcoding.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Anneleen Robberechts, Celine De Petter, Lindsey Van Loon, Silas Rydant, Stephane Steurbaut, Guido De Meyer, Hans De Loof
Summary: A qualitative study was conducted in community pharmacies in Flanders to examine the implementation barriers and facilitators of medication review provided by Belgian community pharmacists in collaboration with general practitioners. Both pharmacists and general practitioners showed enthusiasm for medication reviews, highlighting the need for adequate reimbursement and additional training for sustainable implementation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Hilde Rakvaag, Reidun Lisbet Skeide Kjome, Gunn Elisabeth Soreide
Summary: In this study, positioning theory was used to explore power dynamics between Norwegian general practitioners and community pharmacists. The findings suggest that medical dominance still poses challenges in an egalitarian Norwegian setting, but alternative storylines of collaboration between pharmacists and GPs were also identified.
JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Rebecca L. Angus, H. Laetitia Hattingh, Kelly A. Weir
Summary: This study examines the collaboration between healthcare professionals and university students on research projects. The findings suggest that such collaborations can contribute to improvements in healthcare performance and research capacity within health services, while also providing personal benefits for the healthcare professionals involved.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Mechaiel Farag, Kreshnik Hoti, Jeff Hughes, Leanne Chalmers
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate whether clinical pharmacist involvement in a Mental Health Hospital-in-the-Home service improved medication safety key performance indicators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
My Linh Nguyen, Bruce Sunderland, Stephen Lim, Laetitia Hattingh, Leanne Chalmers
Summary: This study aimed to explore the factors contributing to non-evidence based antipsychotic polypharmacy practice and to identify strategies for addressing these factors. Results indicated that system-related issues and patient-related issues were key factors perpetuating polypharmacy practice, leading to a disconnect between clinicians' knowledge and their practices. The study suggested strategies such as developing medication management plans and educating patients to bridge communication gaps and manage medication expectations.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mechaiel Farag, Kreshnik Hoti, Jeff Hughes, Leanne Chalmers
Summary: This paper describes the first MH-HiTH MDT in Western Australia and the role of a clinical pharmacist within the service. The integration of a pharmacist into a non-traditional practice setting represents a cultural change in the pharmacy profession. The major advantage of embedding a clinical pharmacist within an MH-HiTH MDT is the inclusion of a comprehensive medication management service.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Aaron Noble, Rachael Raleigh, Amy Page, H. Laetitia Hattingh
Summary: A unique approach was used to integrate pharmacy students into a multicentre research project aimed at predicting medication related harm post-discharge. Through a training framework, students were able to actively participate in the research and develop various skills.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Janet K. Sluggett, Gillian E. Caughey, Tracy Air, Max Moldovan, Catherine Lang, Grant Martin, Stephen R. Carter, Shane Jackson, Andrew C. Stafford, Steve L. Wesselingh, Maria C. Inacio
Summary: This study investigated the weekly trends in medication use before and after Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) in Australian residential aged care facilities (RACFs). The results showed that the use of statins and proton pump inhibitors decreased after RMMR compared to those without RMMR. Decreased use of calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines/zopiclone, and antidepressants were observed in the 3-6 and 6-12 months after RACF entry following RMMR provision. Negligible changes in antipsychotic use were observed in the 6-12 months after RACF entry following RMMR. No changes in the use of opioids, ACE inhibitors/sartans, beta blockers, loop diuretics, oral anticoagulants, or medicines for osteoporosis, diabetes or the cognitive symptoms of dementia were observed post-RMMR.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Hend Almutairi, Andrew Stafford, Christopher Etherton-Beer, Leon Flicker
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effect of Medication Management Consultancy (MMC) on the quality of life (QoL) of aged care facility residents with dementia in Western Australia, as well as the association between psychotropic medications and QoL. The results showed that MMC was associated with improvements in QoL, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and staff distress, as well as reductions in the use of antipsychotics and antidepressants.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Agnes Lorraine Leung, Vincent Li, Laetitia Devilliers, Laetitia Hattingh
Summary: Background flow diverters (FDs) are used for managing unruptured intracranial aneurysms. Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is essential to prevent thromboembolic events during and after the procedure. However, there is limited consensus on the choice and dosing of antiplatelets for neuroendovascular treatment of aneurysms.
INTERVENTIONAL NEURORADIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kreshnik Hoti, Mustafa Atee, Paola Chivers, Ipsit Vahia, Jeffrey Hughes
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between vocalisations and pain in people with dementia during pain assessments in clinical practice. The results showed that vocalisation scores increased with increasing pain intensity. Higher pain scores were more likely with the presence of sighing and screaming. This study provides evidence regarding the diagnostic value of vocalisations in clinical practice.
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Oyungerel Byambasuren, Laetitia Hattingh, Mark Jones, Mila Obuccina, Louise Craig, Justin Clark, Tammy Hoffmann, Paul Glasziou, Magnolia Cardona
Summary: Quality use of anti-hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering medications is critical, but there is wide practice variation and lack of adherence to guidelines for both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Overuse of medications and procedures was reported in some studies, while underuse was found in others, indicating the need for further investigation and intervention to improve adherence to guidelines.
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mark James Weaver, Desmond Mok, Ian Hughes, H. Laetitia Hattingh
Summary: The Emergency Cardiology Coordinator (ECC) role was implemented in a hospital in Australia to streamline and expedite assessment of patients with suspected cardiac problems in the Emergency Department. Evaluation of the ECC role showed a decrease in the time interval from triage to cardiology consult (TTCC), indicating its effectiveness.
HEART LUNG AND CIRCULATION
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jeffery David Hughes, Paola Chivers, Kreshnik Hoti
Summary: PainChek Infant, a mobile health-based pain assessment tool, shows high feasibility and accuracy in assessing and monitoring pain in infants. It provides a reliable and convenient solution for evaluating infant pain, which is critical for effective management.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
H. Laetitia Hattingh, Catherine Edmunds, Brigid M. Gillespie
Summary: This study investigated the experiences and perspectives of hospital clinicians regarding medication management and safety issues for COVID-19 patients transferred to virtual models of care. The findings highlighted the lack of clarity in roles and responsibilities between hospital and primary care clinicians, communication challenges for remote pharmacists, and the need for proactive management of medication safety risks. Despite these concerns, clinicians generally supported the virtual models and highlighted the importance of addressing patient safety issues in the development of future services.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL POLICY AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
H. Laetitia Hattingh, Catherine Edmunds, Saberina Buksh, Sean Cronin, Brigid M. Gillespie
Summary: This study evaluated the medication management of COVID-19 patients transferred to virtual models of care. Pharmacists reviewed and provided discharge medication lists for patients, but gaps in medication management during the transfer were highlighted. Patient survey data showed overall positive experiences of medication management and support.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Noelia Vallez, Jesus Ruiz-Santaquiteria, Oscar Deniz, Jeff Hughes, Scott Robertson, Kreshnik Hoti, Gloria Bueno
Summary: The identification of pain expression by facial analysis is challenging. This study proposes using CNNs pre-trained on pain detection models to combine different AUs for pain recognition. The method shows variability in AU detection.
IMAGE ANALYSIS AND PROCESSING, ICIAP 2022 WORKSHOPS, PT I
(2022)