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Exploring the impact of pharmacist-supported medication reviews in dementia care: experiences of general practitioners and nurses
BackgroundDementia is a major global public health challenge, and with the growing elderly population, its prevalence is expected to increase in the...
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A mixed methods analysis of the medication review intervention centered around the use of the ‘Systematic Tool to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing’ Assistant (STRIPA) in Swiss primary care practices
BackgroundElectronic clinical decision support systems (eCDSS), such as the ‘Systematic Tool to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing’ Assistant (STRIPA),...
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Randomized comparison of the effects of tailored text messaging versus pillbox organizers on medication adherence of heart failure patients
BackgroundHeart failure (HF) is a major public health issue worldwide, affecting approximately 64.3 million people in 2017. Non-adherence to...
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Medication errors in neonatal intensive care units: a multicenter qualitative study in the Palestinian practice
BackgroundNeonatal intensive care units are high-risk settings where medication errors can occur and cause harm to this fragile segment of patients....
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Prevalence and associated factors of self-medication in worldwide pregnant women: systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundSelf-medication during pregnancy is of great interest. The use of drugs during pregnancy requires a careful reflection on the benefits to...
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Exploring the Role of Guidelines in Contributing to Medication Errors: A Descriptive Analysis of National Patient Safety Incident Data
IntroductionClinical guidelines can contribute to medication errors but there is no overall understanding of how and where these occur.
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Managing Migraine: Medication Overuse Headache and Treatment with Eptinezumab
Medication overuse headache (MOH) places both a physical and emotional burden on patients. MOH may occur as a consequence of a negative spiral of...
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Evaluation of the design and structure of electronic medication labels to improve patient health knowledge and safety: a systematic review
IntroductionPatient misunderstanding of instructions on medication labels is a common cause of medication errors and can result in ineffective...
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Determine the impact of a structured pharmacist-led medication review - a controlled intervention study to optimise medication safety for residents in long-term care facilities
BackgroundMedication reviews contribute to protecting long-term care (LTC) residents from drug related problems (DRPs). However, few controlled...
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Prescription auditing and assessment of medication adherence patterns in patients with diabetic foot ulcer
BackgroundDiabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a serious infectious disease, which can be managed very well through proper medication, but if left untreated...
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Education and medication use later in life and the role of intelligence
We investigate the association between education and disease-specific medications in old age, prescribed by medical doctors, accounting for...
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Collaborative medication management for older adults after hospital discharge: a qualitative descriptive study
BackgroundSafe medication management for older adults after hospital discharge requires a well-coordinated, interprofessional, patient-centered...
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Factors Associated with Long-term Medication Adherence in Patients Who Participated in a Short-term Group Psychoeducation Program for Bipolar Disorder
Improving adherence to medication and quality of life is a challenge in treating bipolar disorder. Therefore, psychoeducation plays an important...
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Examining daily stimulant medication use and sleep in adolescents with ADHD
Research has been inconclusive as to whether stimulant treatment causes or exacerbates sleep problems in adolescents with ADHD. This study examined...
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Management of potentially inappropriate medication use among older adult’s patients in primary care settings: description of an interventional prospective non-randomized study
BackgroundThe management of inappropriate medication use in older patients suffering from multimorbidity and polymedication is a major healthcare...
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Identifying the data elements and functionalities of clinical decision support systems to administer medication for neonates and pediatrics: a systematic literature review
BackgroundPatient safety is a central healthcare policy worldwide. Adverse drug events (ADE) are among the main threats to patient safety. Children...
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Endocannabinoid system alterations in schizophrenia: association with cannabis use and antipsychotic medication
Determining peripheral modulation of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) may be important for differentiating individuals with schizophrenia. Such...
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Patient medication management, understanding and adherence during the transition from hospital to outpatient care - a qualitative longitudinal study in polymorbid patients with type 2 diabetes
BackgroundContinuity of care is under great pressure during the transition from hospital to outpatient care. Medication changes during...
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Changes and trends in medication-assisted treatment in Israel
BackgroundAs opioid prescription in Israel is increasing, there is a growing need for monitoring opioid use disorder and providing opioid agonist...
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The Effect of Mindfulness-based Psychoeducation on Negative Automatic Thoughts and Medication Adherence in Individuals with Cannabis Use Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of mindfulness-based psychoeducation on negative automatic thoughts and medication adherence in...
