Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Ziyad S. Almalki, Ahmed Mohammed Alshehri, Latifah Abdullah Alturki, Rawan Abdullah Altamimi, Ahmed Abdulrahman Albassam, Maaly Salem Alqurashi, Feras Ahmed Saleh Al-Omaim, Nehad Ahmed
Summary: This study evaluated patient safety culture in community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia, finding that participants generally had positive perceptions of patient safety. While teamwork received high ratings among participants, areas for improvement were identified in staffing, work pressure, and pace.
POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Pathology
Michael Klepser, Renee R. Koski
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of the current status of CLIA-waived rapid point-of-care infectious pathogen testing in community pharmacies. Experts suggest that understanding the available CLIA-waived rapid POCTs and their key characteristics is essential for choosing the most suitable tests for individual pharmacies. Choices will be influenced by pharmacy workflow patterns, local populations and insurances, as well as state regulations regarding pharmacist scope of practice. As nucleic acid amplification tests advance, the business case and implementation framework for using molecular tests in community pharmacies will become clearer.
EXPERT REVIEW OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Madeline M. Joseph, Prashant Mahajan, Sally K. Snow, Brandon C. Ku, Mohsen Saidinejad
Summary: This article is a revised policy statement on patient safety in the emergency care setting, jointly issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Emergency Physicians, and the Emergency Nurses Association. It highlights the unique safety issues in caring for pediatric patients in the emergency department and provides recommendations and best practices to ensure safe care for children.
Article
Pediatrics
Madeline M. Joseph, Prashant Mahajan, Sally K. Snow, Brandon C. Ku, Mohsen Saidinejad
Summary: Patient safety is crucial for high-quality healthcare, especially in pediatric care. There are various risks in pediatric care, and it is important for emergency departments to practice patient safety principles, support a culture of safety, and adopt best practices to improve children's safety.
Review
Clinical Neurology
Joachim Fladt, Johanna M. Ospel, Nishita Singh, Jeffrey L. Saver, Marc Fisher, Mayank Goyal
Summary: In recent decades, with continuous technological advances and the availability of novel therapies, there has been a growing interest in shifting advanced acute care from hospitals to the prehospital setting. However, there are challenges related to conducting clinical trials, ambulance design and costs. Utilizing new technologies and customized software applications can help overcome these challenges and establish efficient, targeted care strategies in the prehospital setting.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah M. Khayyat, Zachariah Nazar, Hamde Nazar
Summary: This study provides a detailed insight into the implementation process and fidelity of a transfer of care intervention from hospital to community pharmacy, highlighting barriers and facilitators that can impact similar interventions in the future.
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
Infectious Diseases
Catherine V. Hayes, Sejal Parekh, Donna M. Lecky, Jill Loader, Carry Triggs-Hodge, Diane Ashiru-Oredope
Summary: Since 2020, England's Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) has implemented measures to increase antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) activities in community pharmacies. The use of an AMS e-Learning module, Antibiotic Guardian pledge, and AMS Action plan were required in 2020/21, while the 2021/22 criteria included the use of the TARGET Antibiotic Checklist. This study examines the implementation of these initiatives and identifies barriers faced by community pharmacies. The findings suggest that a significant number of pharmacies exceeded the requirements, with pharmacy teams conducting various checks and interventions to ensure appropriate antibiotic use.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Kristiina Sepp, Afonso Miguel Cavaco, Ain Raal, Daisy Volmer
Summary: The study found slow implementation of CPSQG in Estonian community pharmacies, but guidelines-based evaluation enabled a detailed overview of pharmacy activities and services provided. In order to develop community pharmacy services more efficiently, the use of implementation science principles, continuous introduction of CPSQG to pharmacists, and more active involvement of the state could be considered in the future.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Jonathan M. Larson, Melissa M. Miller, Sarah K. McGill, Ashley E. Ormond, Jessica Provines, Rachel A. Petts
Summary: This study examines providers' perceptions of integrated care prior to the merger of a university's student health center and counseling services. Providers believe that interdisciplinary team can improve the coordination, access, and quality of care for students. However, they also express concerns about anticipated challenges such as differences in training and care protocols, and potential loss of autonomy. This qualitative study provides insights for the implementation of integrated care in a university setting.
JOURNAL OF AMERICAN COLLEGE HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Samantha Breaux, Francis Arthur Derek Desrosiers, Mauricio Neira, Sunita Sinha, Corey Nislow
Summary: This study demonstrated that pharmacists are competent providers of pharmacogenomic services, with changes in drug therapy based on PGx tests resulting in inconsequential changes in annual drug therapy cost. The potential reduction in adverse drug responses and optimization of drug selection and dosing comes at a minimal cost to the health care system.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Iris Cohn, Roozbeh Manshaei, Eriskay Liston, John B. A. Okello, Reem Khan, Meredith R. Curtis, Abby J. Krupski, Rebekah K. Jobling, Kelsey Kalbfleisch, Tara A. Paton, Miriam S. Reuter, Robin Z. Hayeems, Ruud H. J. Verstegen, Aaron Goldman, Raymond H. Kim, Shinya Ito
Summary: This study assessed the implementation outcomes of a PGx testing program in a pediatric setting, indicating that a majority of children required nonstandard treatment regimens for potential drug therapies based on their pharmacogenetic profiles.
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Madeeha Malik, Azhar Hussain, Usman Aslam, Ayisha Hashmi, Mojtaba Vaismoradi, Khezar Hayat, Shazia Jamshed
Summary: Counseling provided by community pharmacists in Pakistan has a positive impact on improving knowledge and medication adherence among patients with both hypertension and diabetes, as well as controlling blood glucose and blood pressure levels.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
David Bright, Marcia Worley, Brianne L. Porter
Summary: Through semi-structured face-to-face interviews with adults over 18 years of age, it was found that patient perceptions of PGx testing in the community pharmacy setting centered around four themes: trust, experience, risk/benefit, and clarity. These themes may impact patients' willingness to undergo PGx testing.
RESEARCH IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Educational
Evan Rooney, Ayanna A. Johnson, Sarah Klein, Niki Jurbergs, Anne Duvall, R. Elyse Heidelberg, Brian S. Potter, Jennifer Harman, Emily K. Browne, Anna M. Jones, Rachel T. Webster
Summary: Globally, 400,000 youth are diagnosed with pediatric cancer annually, which can adversely impact their education experience. Efforts to enhance collaboration between healthcare settings and schools are crucial for school reintegration. This article highlights the standards for psychosocial care of children with cancer and their families and emphasizes the importance of interagency collaboration to support student-centered education for pediatric cancer patients.
