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View article: TMS is needed in Public Mental Health Services
TMS is needed in Public Mental Health Services Open
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is essential for the comprehensive treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Around Australia, it is widely available in private practice, but in few Public Mental Health Services. TMS is a revol…
Implementation of pharmacist recommendations following medication reviews in aged care Open
Background Residential medication management reviews (RMMRs) are a government-funded program in Australia, designed to optimise medication use and enhance safety in aged care residents through reviews conducted by credentialed pharmacists.…
View article: The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) program in Australia: a qualitative study to examine key considerations for successful implementation in residential aged care homes
The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) program in Australia: a qualitative study to examine key considerations for successful implementation in residential aged care homes Open
Introduction The Aged Care Onsite Pharmacist (ACOP) program was recently launched in Australia to enable pharmacists to deliver clinical governance, clinical pharmacy and education services on the ground in residential aged care homes (RAC…
View article: Quality indicators for safe and effective use of medications in long‐term care settings: A systematic review
Quality indicators for safe and effective use of medications in long‐term care settings: A systematic review Open
People accessing aged care services are increasingly older and often experience multimorbidity and polypharmacy, which puts them at risk of medication‐related harm. Quality indicators (QIs) can assist with monitoring, benchmarking and info…
View article: Open letter to the Medical Services Advisory Committee regarding TMS Item Number regulations
Open letter to the Medical Services Advisory Committee regarding TMS Item Number regulations Open
Objective To present the perspective of professionals working in the field of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) regarding the regulations which impact the availability of government subsidisation via Australian Medicare Benefits Sche…
Ten-Year Trend in the Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing of Renally-Dependent Medicines in Australian General Practice Patients with Dementia Open
Background: There is limited published evidence on the prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing of medicines in relation to kidney function in older Australians, particularly those with dementia. Objectives: To examine the preva…
Educators’ and Academic Leaders’ Insights on Incorporating Computer-Based Simulation in Pharmacy Education: A Global Qualitative Study Open
This study identifies key barriers and facilitators to the integration of CBS in pharmacy practice education and underscores the transformative potential of AI in overcoming these challenges. AI was identified as a promising tool for autom…
Persistence with anti-dementia medications: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background Suboptimal persistence with anti-dementia drugs (ADDs) in patients with dementia is associated with poorer clinical outcomes, including accelerated disease progression, cognitive decline and increased healthcare utilisation. Thi…
Optimal Implementation of Antimicrobial Stewardship in General Practice: Protocol for a feasibility study Open
Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide problem caused by the inappropriate use of antibiotics. In Australia, antibiotics are frequently prescribed in general practice (primary care) settings for acute respiratory infections (A…
Awareness of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Cancer and Their Carers: Protocol for Systematic Review Open
Background There is an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) for people living with cancer. However, the awareness of VTE in this population or their carers appears to be low. This lack of awareness may lead to poor outcomes, such…
Factors Influencing Community Pharmacists’ Participation in Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Qualitative Inquiry Open
Very few studies, all employing surveys, have investigated the perceptions of community pharmacists regarding antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). A qualitative inquiry exploring factors affecting community pharmacists’ participation in AMS ma…
Comparative effects of angiotensin II stimulating and inhibiting antihypertensives on dementia risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Studies comparing the effects of Angiotensin II (Ang-II) stimulating and inhibiting antihypertensive medications (AHMs) on dementia risk have reported inconsistent findings. Based on the PRISMA guidelines, this study was performed to pool …
Community pharmacists’ views towards implementing a patient self-administered screening tool designed to identify risk of medication-related problems Open
Objective There is limited information regarding community pharmacists’ perspectives on implementing a self-administered screening tool for identifying patients at risk of medication-related problems. This study assessed Australian pharmac…
Factors Influencing Community Pharmacists’ Participation in Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Qualitative Inquiry Open
Very few studies, all employing surveys, have investigated the perceptions of community pharmacists regarding antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). A qualitative inquiry exploring factors affecting community pharmacists’ participation in AMS ma…
View article: TMS in major depression: A retrospective naturalistic study including two subjective tools
TMS in major depression: A retrospective naturalistic study including two subjective tools Open
Objective To report the outcomes of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment of patients with acute major depressive disorder (MDD), with particular attention to the performance of the individual assessment tools, including two ne…
‘It’s what we should be doing anyway’: using financial incentives to promote relational continuity in Australian General Practice—a nested case study analysis Open
Background Relational continuity is a fundamental component of primary care. The ‘Quality in General Practice Trial’ (EQuIP-GP), was a 12-month cluster randomized trial, designed to investigate whether financial incentives can improve rela…
The Use of Acetazolamide to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Cancer on High-Dose Methotrexate Treatment: A Retrospective Pilot Analysis Open
Background: High-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) chemotherapy is associated with a significant risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). Acetazolamide is thought to increase methotrexate solubility via urinary alkalinisation, potentially reducing the r…
Nexus of Quality Use of Medicines, Pharmacists’ Activities, and the Emergency Department: A Narrative Review Open
Acute care provided in the hospital’s emergency department (ED) is a key component of the healthcare system that serves as an essential bridge between outpatient and inpatient care. However, due to the emergency-driven nature of presenting…
Exploring global perspectives on the use of computer-based simulation in pharmacy education: a survey of students and educators Open
Background : Increasing student numbers and logistical challenges in pharmacy education limit patient counselling and clinical placement opportunities. Computer-based simulation (CBS) offers scalable, interactive learning but faces integra…
The rate, causes and predictors of ambulance call outs to residential aged care in the Australian Capital Territory: A retrospective observational cohort study Open
Older people in residential aged care are susceptible to acute illness or injury which may necessitate an ambulance call out, assessment/treatment by a paramedic and transfer to a hospital emergency department. Understanding the case mix o…
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Inappropriate Drug Dosing among Older Adults with Dementia or Cognitive Impairment and Renal Impairment: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Potentially inappropriate medication prescribing is prevalent and well studied in older adults. However, limited data are available on inappropriate drug dosing in those with dementia or cognitive impairment and renal impairmen…
External Validation of Risk Scores for Predicting Venous Thromboembolism in Ambulatory Patients with Lung Cancer Open
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the discriminatory capability of the Khorana, PROTECHT, CONKO, and COMPASS-CAT scores in ambulatory patients with lung cancer. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 591 pati…
Exploring barriers to the effective use of computer-based simulation in pharmacy education: a mixed-methods case study Open
Background At the University of Tasmania (UTAS), pharmacy education traditionally relies on placements to provide students with hands-on experience. However, these placements have become increasingly limited due to logistical challenges an…
The effect of pharmacist-led interventions on the appropriateness and clinical outcomes of anticoagulant therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Aim Although pharmacist-led interventions in anticoagulant (AC) therapy are widely accepted, there is a lack of evidence comparing their effectiveness with usual care in terms of AC therapy appropriateness and clinical outcomes. We aimed t…
View article: Improving health system responses when patients are harmed: a protocol for a multistage mixed-methods study
Improving health system responses when patients are harmed: a protocol for a multistage mixed-methods study Open
Introduction At least 10% of hospital admissions in high-income countries, including Australia, are associated with patient safety incidents, which contribute to patient harm (‘adverse events’). When a patient is seriously harmed, an inves…
Predictors of Adverse Drug Reaction-Related Hospitalisations Among People with Dementia: A Retrospective Case-Control Study Open
These predictors could help identify the individuals at the highest risk and enable targeted interventions to be designed.
View article: A Case Series Study of Weekly or Fortnightly Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Major Depressive Disorder
A Case Series Study of Weekly or Fortnightly Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) in Major Depressive Disorder Open
Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is frequently chronic and relapsing. The use of maintenance or continuation transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has received clinical and some research support. Objective: To conduct a case s…
Redesigning Medication Management in the Emergency Department: The Impact of Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting on the Time to Administer Pre-Admission Time-Critical Medicines, Medication Order Completeness, and Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Open
In order to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and promote better medication management, a partnered pharmacist medication charting (PPMC) model was piloted in the emergency department (ED) of an Australian referral hospital. The prim…