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View article: Comparison of patients’ acceptance of cuff-based vs wearable 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring devices: A multi-method study
Comparison of patients’ acceptance of cuff-based vs wearable 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring devices: A multi-method study Open
Introduction Recent hypertension guidelines recommend ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) for accurate diagnosis and monitoring. However, patients’ experiences with cuff and wearable ABPM devices in primary care remain unclear. Thi…
View article: Which antimicrobial stewardship interventions do pharmacy students resonate with the most?
Which antimicrobial stewardship interventions do pharmacy students resonate with the most? Open
Objectives Pharmacists play a pivotal role in safeguarding antimicrobial use and optimising antimicrobial stewardship. The aim of the study was to assess the antimicrobial stewardship knowledge of undergraduate pharmacy students and to map…
View article: Use of Linguistic Communication Strategies (Hedges and Intensifiers) in Simulated Pharmacy Education Shared Decision-Making
Use of Linguistic Communication Strategies (Hedges and Intensifiers) in Simulated Pharmacy Education Shared Decision-Making Open
Overall, pharmacy students tend to hedge when making recommendations. Students who were marked highly by examiners showed differences in the number of hedges between the 2 interlocutors, whereas students who were marked as poor communicato…
View article: Provision of on-call pharmacist services across public hospitals: a retrospective observational study
Provision of on-call pharmacist services across public hospitals: a retrospective observational study Open
Objectives To quantify and describe the types of enquiries received by on-call hospital pharmacists across public metropolitan and regional hospitals. Methods A retrospective analysis of data entered by on-call pharmacists between January/…
View article: Exploring an Introduction to Electronic Medical Record–Based Assessment of Medication Orders Among Novice Student Pharmacists
Exploring an Introduction to Electronic Medical Record–Based Assessment of Medication Orders Among Novice Student Pharmacists Open
While students' perceived confidence in medication verification increased overall, the study highlighted a potential need for educators to prepare students for clinical documentation and discussions by encouraging them to log interventions…
View article: Scaffolding for Problem Solving Using Goldilocks Help in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations
Scaffolding for Problem Solving Using Goldilocks Help in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations Open
This study provides evidence that student pharmacists' natural problem-solving process, as described in post-OSCE reflections, follows through the 5 Goldilocks Help steps during OSCEs. Low performing students struggled with step 2 (Analyze…
View article: The impact of generative AI on health professional education: A systematic review in the context of student learning
The impact of generative AI on health professional education: A systematic review in the context of student learning Open
Background Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is increasingly integrated into health professions education (HPE), offering new opportunities for student learning. However, current research lacks a comprehensive understanding of how…
View article: Development and validation of a questionnaire assessing pharmacists' knowledge and practice towards antimicrobial stewardship in oncology care
Development and validation of a questionnaire assessing pharmacists' knowledge and practice towards antimicrobial stewardship in oncology care Open
Background Cancer patients who receive immunosuppressive therapy are vulnerable to infections due to their compromised immune systems. Therefore, research in promoting the prudent use of antibiotics in this population is essential to optim…
View article: Implementation of a proposed algorithm to assess and de-label false penicillin allergy labels in the community
Implementation of a proposed algorithm to assess and de-label false penicillin allergy labels in the community Open
The proposed algorithm was able to support the de-labelleling of false penicillin allergies. Future research could implement the use of the algorithm in other primary care settings and ascertain the long-term retention of the initiation of…
View article: How do interruptions and distractions affect pharmacy practice? A scoping review of their impact and interventions in dispensing
How do interruptions and distractions affect pharmacy practice? A scoping review of their impact and interventions in dispensing Open
There are both limited reported interventions in the pharmacy workplace, and a lack of educational initiatives at the university setting, to mitigate the impact of interruptions and distractions. These findings highlight the need to establ…
View article: The impact of resilience on academic performance with a focus on mature learners
The impact of resilience on academic performance with a focus on mature learners Open
Background Resilience is an essential psychological trait that empowers individuals to adapt and thrive in the face of challenges. Although it is acknowledged that health professionals need to possess high levels of resilience, there has b…
View article: Using Politeness Theory to Deconstruct How Preregistrant Pharmacists Approach Disagreement in the Workplace
Using Politeness Theory to Deconstruct How Preregistrant Pharmacists Approach Disagreement in the Workplace Open
This study shows that preregistrant pharmacists are aware of the principles of face-work. While the study only reflects what participants believe they would do, not their actual ability in professional disputes, it supports current researc…
View article: Exploring awareness of planetary health and antibiotic disposal advice across Australian Pharmacies: A mystery shopping expedition
Exploring awareness of planetary health and antibiotic disposal advice across Australian Pharmacies: A mystery shopping expedition Open
Background information: Inappropriate disposal of unused antimicrobials can push the environment out of balance, and increase the likelihood of antimicrobial-resistant organisms to grow. We aimed to investigate the recommendations for the …
View article: Using Kane’s Validity Framework to Compare an Integrated and Single-Skill Objective Structured Clinical Examination
Using Kane’s Validity Framework to Compare an Integrated and Single-Skill Objective Structured Clinical Examination Open
Students completing the integrated OSCE (with oral and written components) had fewer patient profile and medication omission errors than students who completed the oral-only OSCE. Considering Kane's validity framework, there was a stronger…
View article: Expanding Kane's argument‐based validity framework: What can validation practices in language assessment offer health professions education?
Expanding Kane's argument‐based validity framework: What can validation practices in language assessment offer health professions education? Open
Context One central consideration in health professions education (HPE) is to ensure we are making sound and justifiable decisions based on the assessment instruments we use on health professionals. To achieve this goal, HPE assessment res…
View article: Implementing a community-based antimicrobial stewardship intervention in Malaysia
Implementing a community-based antimicrobial stewardship intervention in Malaysia Open
Background In Malaysia, the unregulated use of antibiotics and lack of awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among pharmacists pose significant challenges. Implementing community-based Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) initiatives i…
View article: Opportunities and Barriers to Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship by Community Pharmacists
Opportunities and Barriers to Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship by Community Pharmacists Open
Community Pharmacists (CPs) are easily accessible and can advocate for the appropriate use of antibiotics in children. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 47 CPs and 46 parents/caregivers. Both groups expressed challenges to int…
View article: Comparing the experiences of community and hospital pharmacy learners completing a pre-registrant research training program
Comparing the experiences of community and hospital pharmacy learners completing a pre-registrant research training program Open
Programs seeking to adopt a similar model may wish to pay particular attention to supporting community pharmacy learners in providing a pre-selection of project ideas, offering training to workplace supervisors, ensuring enough academic su…
View article: Recognizing the opportunity to directly de-label no-risk penicillin allergies in community pharmacy: a mystery shopper experience
Recognizing the opportunity to directly de-label no-risk penicillin allergies in community pharmacy: a mystery shopper experience Open
Objectives Incorrect labelling of a penicillin allergy can lead to unnecessary use of broad-spectrum, less effective, more harmful, or more costly antibiotics. Community pharmacists are well positioned to educate the public on penicillin a…
View article: The Late Effects of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants in Pediatric Patients: A 25-Year Review
The Late Effects of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplants in Pediatric Patients: A 25-Year Review Open
Context A rare, large, single-center study covering all long-term health outcomes of pediatric allogeneic hemopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) survivors, to provide comprehensive local data and identify gaps and future directions for im…
View article: A pilot study proposing an algorithm for pubertal induction in cerebral palsy
A pilot study proposing an algorithm for pubertal induction in cerebral palsy Open
Objectives To explore delayed puberty in cerebral palsy (CP) and to test the acceptability of an interventional puberty induction algorithm. Methods A two phase cohort study in children and adolescents diagnosed with CP who have delayed pu…
View article: Evaluating knowledge, habits, and beliefs regarding dietary supplements as a protective measure against COVID‐19 in Malaysia and Iraq: A postsecond wave cross‐sectional analysis
Evaluating knowledge, habits, and beliefs regarding dietary supplements as a protective measure against COVID‐19 in Malaysia and Iraq: A postsecond wave cross‐sectional analysis Open
Background and Aims The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic brought to the forefront various public health approaches, including the consumption of dietary supplements (DS) as a protective measure. With misinformation regarding t…
View article: A teamwork OSCE station – Encompassing shared decision making between a doctor, pharmacist and patient
A teamwork OSCE station – Encompassing shared decision making between a doctor, pharmacist and patient Open
A teamwork OSCE station is a valuable assessment for assessing shared decision making skills and more work around prepare students to engage in two-way conversations is needed.
View article: What's been trending with OSCEs in pharmacy education over the last 20 years? A bibliometric review and content analysis
What's been trending with OSCEs in pharmacy education over the last 20 years? A bibliometric review and content analysis Open
There has been a growth in virtual OSCEs, interprofessional OSCEs, and artificial intelligence OSCEs. Communication rubrics and minimizing assessor variability are still trending research areas. There is scope to conduct more research on e…
View article: An accelerated dispensing course for grad entry students - Can we teach dispensing skills over a day?
An accelerated dispensing course for grad entry students - Can we teach dispensing skills over a day? Open
An accelerated dispensing curriculum can be effectively delivered to mature learners with a prior science-related degree as no notable deficiencies were identified when comparing the assessment results of GE students against UG students wh…
View article: Linking assessment to real life practice – comparing work based assessments and objective structured clinical examinations using mystery shopping
Linking assessment to real life practice – comparing work based assessments and objective structured clinical examinations using mystery shopping Open
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and Work Based Assessments (WBAs) are the mainstays of assessing clinical competency in health professions’ education. Underpinned by the extrapolation inference in Kane’s Validity Framewo…