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Development and evaluation of pharmacist-provided teach-back medication counselling at hospital discharge
BackgroundPharmacists can use teach-back to improve patients’ understanding of medication; however, the evidence of its impact on patient outcomes is...
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The impact of pharmacist-led medication reconciliation and interprofessional ward rounds on drug-related problems at hospital discharge
BackgroundDuring transitions of care, including hospital discharge, patients are at risk of drug-related problems (DRPs).
AimTo investigate the...
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Hospital pharmacist interventions for the management of oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer receiving chemoradiotherapy: a multicenter, prospective cohort study
PurposeOral mucositis is a severe adverse event in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) receiving chemotherapy and radiotherapy that may cause...
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Impact of a clinical pharmacist on medication safety in mental health Hospital-in-the-Home: a retrospective analysis
BackgroundIntegration of clinical pharmacists into multidisciplinary Mental Health Hospital-in-the-Home teams is increasing but little is known...
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Impact of pharmacist-evaluated clinical decision support system alerts on potentially missing or inappropriately prescribed proton pump inhibitors at hospital discharge: a retrospective cross-sectional study
BackgroundProton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the most prescribed drugs. A clinical decision support system (CDSS) could improve their rational...
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Drug-related problems in hospitalized patients with chronic kidney diseases and clinical pharmacist interventions
BackgroundPatients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high risk of drug-related problems (DRPs) because of extensive comorbidities and...
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The impact of pharmacist practice of medication therapy management in ambulatory care: an experience from a comprehensive Chinese hospital
BackgroudWith the reform of medical system in China, Bei**g municipal hospitals explored a new pharmaceutical care model and set up medication...
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Effectiveness of a structured pharmacist-delivered intervention for patients post-acute coronary syndromes on all-cause hospitalizations and cardiac-related hospital readmissions: a prospective quasi-experimental study
BackgroundAcute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Qatar and globally.
AimThe primary objective of the study...
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Cost-Effectiveness of Pharmacist Care in Diabetes Management: A Systematic Review
IntroductionIn recent years, the role of pharmacists has undergone significant transformation to become more patient-centered and involved in...
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What do emergency department pharmacist practitioners know and understand about patient safeguarding? A qualitative study
BackgroundPharmacists with additional clinical skills now work in UK emergency departments. Known as Emergency Department Pharmacist Practitioners,...
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A quantitative study on the impact of a community falls pharmacist role, on medicines optimisation in older people at risk of falls
BackgroundThe World Falls guidance includes medication review as part of its recommended multifactorial risk assessment for those at high risk of...
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary healthcare practitioners regarding pharmacist clinics: a cross-sectional study in Shanghai
BackgroundPharmacist clinics offer professional pharmaceutical services that can improve public health outcomes. However, primary healthcare staff in...
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Cost avoidance of pharmacist-led deprescribing using STOPPFrail for older adults in nursing homes
BackgroundThe Screening Tool of Older Persons Prescriptions in Frail adults with limited life expectancy (STOPPFrail) criteria aim to reduce...
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Clinical pharmacist-led assessment and management of anticholinergic burden and fall risk in geriatric patients
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to examine the risk of fall with the surrogate outcome of the Aachen Falls Prevention Scale and to assess the...
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Clinical pharmacist assessment of drug-related problems among intensive care unit patients in a Turkish university hospital
BackgroundCritically ill patients treated in the intensive care units (ICUs) often suffer from side effects and drug-related problems (DRPs) that can...
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Pharmacists working in residential aged care: a survey of pharmacist interest and perceived preparedness
BackgroundPharmacists involvement in residential aged care facilities has traditionally been limited to that of an external contractor providing...
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Impact of clinical pharmacist discharge prescription review on the appropriateness of antibiotic therapy: a retrospective comparison
BackgroundInappropriate antibiotic prescribing upon hospital discharge has been identified as a significant problem. Despite high rates of antibiotic...
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Impact of Psychiatric Pharmacist-Led Psychopharmacology Didactics for Psychiatry Residents
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to explore the impact of board-certified psychiatric pharmacist (BCPP)-led psychopharmacology lectures to...
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The PROMISING Project: A Pilot Study to Improve Geriatric Care Through a Pharmacist-Led Psychotropic Stewardship Program
Background and objectivePsychotropic medications are frequently prescribed during acute care, even in older patients. They represent a risk for...
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Efficacy of a Bariatric Surgery Clinic-Based Pharmacist
PurposeTo evaluate the impact of a bariatric clinic-based pharmacist on inpatient length of stay, medication errors, and patient experience.
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