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View article: Professionalism, professional identity and community pharmacy culture: The context of substance dependency through the lens of student and early career pharmacists
Professionalism, professional identity and community pharmacy culture: The context of substance dependency through the lens of student and early career pharmacists Open
Aims This study aimed to explore the reflections of student and newly qualified pharmacists (NQPs) surrounding community pharmacy culture around substance dependency. This study explored professionalism and professional identity formation,…
View article: REVAMP (Reducing Experimentation of Vaping AMong secondary school Students): Protocol for an Intervention Development Study
REVAMP (Reducing Experimentation of Vaping AMong secondary school Students): Protocol for an Intervention Development Study Open
Background Electronic cigarettes (‘vapes’) and other nicotine products such as oral pouches are increasingly used by adolescents. Consumption of these products by young people creates the potential for nicotine addiction and future use of …
View article: A protocol for the evaluation of the PneumoWave biosensor in supported accommodation settings: A study on feasibility and acceptability (RESCU-2)
A protocol for the evaluation of the PneumoWave biosensor in supported accommodation settings: A study on feasibility and acceptability (RESCU-2) Open
Background People who overdose on opioids when they are alone or unmonitored are at heightened risk of death as other people do not know they should provide an emergency response. Wearable technology provides an opportunity to continuously…
View article: Still dealing with paracetamol overdoses: epidemiology and quality of data collected in the Scottish health system from 2010 to 2023
Still dealing with paracetamol overdoses: epidemiology and quality of data collected in the Scottish health system from 2010 to 2023 Open
Despite the legislation implemented in the UK in 1998 on paracetamol pack restriction, overdoses remain high. In this work, data on Accident and Emergency (A&E) (2020–2023) attendances for paracetamol overdoses collected via Freedom of Inf…
View article: Management and Outcomes of Infected Arterial Pseudoaneurysms Secondary to Groin Injecting Drug Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Management and Outcomes of Infected Arterial Pseudoaneurysms Secondary to Groin Injecting Drug Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Open
Surgical strategies should be individualised for patients presenting with infected arterial pseudoaneurysms secondary to groin injecting drug use, with demonstrable safety of ligation and debridement alone balanced against the re-intervent…
View article: Factors contributing to paracetamol overdoses (intentional and accidental) amongst adult and paediatric populations in the United Kingdom: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Factors contributing to paracetamol overdoses (intentional and accidental) amongst adult and paediatric populations in the United Kingdom: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Paracetamol, the most used analgesic medicine in the world, is considered a safe treatment, but when overdosed, it can be fatal. Evidence suggests that despite sales legislations, paracetamol overdose still accounts for around…
View article: Alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists: a protocol for a narrative systematic review
Alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists: a protocol for a narrative systematic review Open
Introduction Episodes of alienation and/or anomie in pharmacists have been reported in historical accounts since the 19th century. Alienation and anomie are distinct types of psychological or social ills where people are problematically se…
View article: Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C in Ethiopia: First National Study Based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C in Ethiopia: First National Study Based on the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey Open
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is hypothesised to be a public health problem in Ethiopia, and systematic review evidence suggested 1%–3% seroprevalence. We aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of HCV overall and across regions of Ethiopia. We est…
View article: Cost‐Effectiveness of Treating Hepatitis C in Clients on Opioid Agonist Therapy in Community Pharmacies Compared to Primary Healthcare in Australia
Cost‐Effectiveness of Treating Hepatitis C in Clients on Opioid Agonist Therapy in Community Pharmacies Compared to Primary Healthcare in Australia Open
Meeting the World Health Organisation 2030 target of treating 80% of people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Australia requires accessible testing and treatment services for at‐risk populations. Previous clinical trials, including those in …
View article: An analysis of prescribing data in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder for adolescents and adults in Scotland
An analysis of prescribing data in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder for adolescents and adults in Scotland Open
Background Medication, combined with environmental and psychosocial support, can mitigate adverse outcomes in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). There is a need for research into regional and national prescription volumes and…
View article: REPAIRS Delphi: A UK and Ireland Consensus Statement on the Management of Infected Arterial Pseudoaneurysms Secondary to Groin Injecting Drug Use
REPAIRS Delphi: A UK and Ireland Consensus Statement on the Management of Infected Arterial Pseudoaneurysms Secondary to Groin Injecting Drug Use Open
This comprehensive consensus statement provides a strong insight into the standard of care for these patients.
View article: Viral hepatitis testing and treatment in community pharmacies: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Viral hepatitis testing and treatment in community pharmacies: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: Implementation of point-of-care HbA1C instruments into community pharmacies: Initial development of a pathway for robust community testing
Implementation of point-of-care HbA1C instruments into community pharmacies: Initial development of a pathway for robust community testing Open
Background Point-of-care (POC) analysers in community settings can provide opportunistic and regular HbA1c monitoring. Community pharmacies in NHS Scotland are utilised by populations at greatest risk of type two diabetes (T2D). This study…
View article: Point-of-Care testing of HbA1c levels in community settings for people with established diabetes or people at risk of developing diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Point-of-Care testing of HbA1c levels in community settings for people with established diabetes or people at risk of developing diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The available published data supports the proposed use of POC devices in a community setting, with positive effects on diabetic care with limited evidence that patients can achieve better glycaemic control.
View article: Management of the infected arterial pseudoaneurysm secondary to groin injecting drug use and outcomes: a systematic review protocol
Management of the infected arterial pseudoaneurysm secondary to groin injecting drug use and outcomes: a systematic review protocol Open
Introduction People who inject drugs are at risk of a range of injecting-related infections and injuries, which can threaten life and limb. In parallel to escalating rates of drug-related deaths seen in Scotland and the UK, there has also …
View article: Point-of-care testing of HbA1c levels in community settings for people with established diabetes or people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
Point-of-care testing of HbA1c levels in community settings for people with established diabetes or people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol Open
Introduction Diabetes mellitus has increased in prevalence worldwide and is causing an increasing burden on health services. The best patient outcomes occur with early diagnosis to prevent health complications. Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c)…
View article: Cost-effectiveness of pharmacy-led versus conventionally delivered antiviral treatment for hepatitis C in patients receiving opioid substitution therapy: An economic evaluation alongside a pragmatic cluster randomised trial
Cost-effectiveness of pharmacy-led versus conventionally delivered antiviral treatment for hepatitis C in patients receiving opioid substitution therapy: An economic evaluation alongside a pragmatic cluster randomised trial Open
Trial funding provided by the Scottish Government, Gilead Sciences, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
View article: I-COPTIC: Implementation of community pharmacy-based testing for hepatitis C: Delphi consensus protocol
I-COPTIC: Implementation of community pharmacy-based testing for hepatitis C: Delphi consensus protocol Open
Objective The World Health Organisation aims to eliminate Hepatitis C (HCV) by 2030. To achieve this, targeted testing needs to be widely available. Studies have demonstrated that community pharmacies can deliver effective targeted testing…
View article: Transformation of identity in substance use as a pathway to recovery and the potential of treatment for hepatitis C: a systematic review
Transformation of identity in substance use as a pathway to recovery and the potential of treatment for hepatitis C: a systematic review Open
Background and aim People who inject drugs are at high risk of contracting hepatitis C (HCV). The introduction of direct acting antiviral (DAA) drugs to treat HCV has the potential to transform care; however, uptake of DAAs has been slower…