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View article: The positive impact of a multidisciplinary preoperative diabetes clinic on improving glycaemic management in adults undergoing elective noncardiac surgery
The positive impact of a multidisciplinary preoperative diabetes clinic on improving glycaemic management in adults undergoing elective noncardiac surgery Open
Aims To investigate the impact of a multidisciplinary preoperative diabetes clinic on glycaemic and clinical outcomes in adults undergoing elective noncardiac surgery. Methods Seventy‐nine adults scheduled for elective noncardiac surgery w…
View article: Impact of preoperative haemoglobin A<sub>1c</sub> levels on postoperative outcomes in adults undergoing major noncardiac surgery: A systematic review
Impact of preoperative haemoglobin A<sub>1c</sub> levels on postoperative outcomes in adults undergoing major noncardiac surgery: A systematic review Open
Aims Diabetes is known to increase morbidity and mortality after major surgery. However, literature is conflicting on whether elevated preoperative haemoglobin A 1c (HbA 1c ) levels are associated with worse outcomes following major noncar…
View article: Measuring the impact of pharmaceutical care bundle delivery on patient outcomes: an observational study
Measuring the impact of pharmaceutical care bundle delivery on patient outcomes: an observational study Open
A complete PCB was delivered to 26.9% of patients and was associated with a significantly lower rate of unplanned readmission within 30 days.
View article: Defining quality indicators, pharmaceutical care bundles and outcomes of clinical pharmacy service delivery using a Delphi consensus approach
Defining quality indicators, pharmaceutical care bundles and outcomes of clinical pharmacy service delivery using a Delphi consensus approach Open
Consensus has been reached on one pharmaceutical care bundle and sixteen outcomes to monitor clinical pharmacy service delivery. The next step is to measure the extent of pharmaceutical care bundle delivery and the link to patient outcomes.
View article: Resilience and empathy in pharmacy interns: Insights from a three-year cohort study
Resilience and empathy in pharmacy interns: Insights from a three-year cohort study Open
View article: Defining quality indicators, pharmaceutical care bundles and outcomes of clinical pharmacy service delivery using a Delphi consensus approach
Defining quality indicators, pharmaceutical care bundles and outcomes of clinical pharmacy service delivery using a Delphi consensus approach Open
Background Clinical pharmacists perform patient-centred activities to optimise medicines use and prevent harm. Clinical pharmacy quality indicators (CPQI) are often non-uniform and measure individual activities and are not linked to outcom…
View article: Relationships between growth indicators, liver and kidney function markers, and blood concentrations of essential and potentially toxic elements in environmentally exposed young children
Relationships between growth indicators, liver and kidney function markers, and blood concentrations of essential and potentially toxic elements in environmentally exposed young children Open
Environmental exposure to multiple metals and metalloids is widespread, leading to a global concern relating to the adverse health effects of mixed-metals exposure, especially in young children living around industrial areas. This study ai…
View article: A randomised trial of topical polaprezinc to prevent oral mucositis in patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ToPaZ Study)
A randomised trial of topical polaprezinc to prevent oral mucositis in patients undergoing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (ToPaZ Study) Open
Purpose Oral mucositis (OM) is a common complication in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Polaprezinc, an anti-ulcer drug, has been shown to be effective to prevent OM in several studies when administered topically and syste…
View article: The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Managed Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Service for Vancomycin—A Pilot Study
The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Managed Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) Service for Vancomycin—A Pilot Study Open
Background: In recent years, pharmacists in Australia have been able to expand their scope to include the provision of a range of services. Although evidence has demonstrated the benefits of pharmacist-managed TDM services, recent studies …
View article: Pharmacist-Managed Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Programs within Australian Hospital and Health Services—A National Survey of Current Practice
Pharmacist-Managed Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Programs within Australian Hospital and Health Services—A National Survey of Current Practice Open
Pharmacist-managed therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services have demonstrated positive outcomes in the literature, including reduced duration of therapy and decreased incidence of the adverse effects of drug therapy. Although the evidenc…
View article: The incidence of severe oral mucositis in patients undergoing different conditioning regimens in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation
The incidence of severe oral mucositis in patients undergoing different conditioning regimens in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation Open
Purpose Oral mucositis is a common complication during haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This study aimed to assess the incidence of severe mucositis in patients undergoing different HSCT regimens. Methods This single-centre…
View article: The Incidence of Severe Oral Mucositis and Taste Disturbance in Patients Undergoing Different Conditioning Regimens in Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
The Incidence of Severe Oral Mucositis and Taste Disturbance in Patients Undergoing Different Conditioning Regimens in Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Open
Purpose Oral mucositis and taste disturbance are common complications during haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). This study aimed to review the incidence of severe mucositis and taste disturbance in patients undergoing differe…
View article: Students’ proposed self-management strategies in response to written cases depicting situations of adversity
Students’ proposed self-management strategies in response to written cases depicting situations of adversity Open
Introduction: Pharmacy students are facing academic and non-academic pressures that require emotional regulation. This study explored students’ possible self-management strategies when encountering situations known to deplete resilience. M…
View article: Medication Utilisation Program, Quality Improvement and Research Pharmacist—Implementation Strategies and Preliminary Findings
Medication Utilisation Program, Quality Improvement and Research Pharmacist—Implementation Strategies and Preliminary Findings Open
Judicious use of medicines that considers evidence-based practice, together with cost-effectiveness, is a priority for all health care organisations. We describe an initiative to lead a Medication Utilisation Program, incorporating medicat…
View article: Developing a Global Community of Practice for Pharmacy Workforce Resilience—Meet GRiT
Developing a Global Community of Practice for Pharmacy Workforce Resilience—Meet GRiT Open
Workforce resilience in pharmacy is required to ensure the practice, education, and administrative systems remain viable and sustainable over time and when facing challenges. Whether it is addressing burnout of pharmacists or students, or …
View article: Developing Grit, Motivation, and Resilience: To Give Up on Giving In
Developing Grit, Motivation, and Resilience: To Give Up on Giving In Open
Developing grit, motivation, and resilience within the pharmacy workforce has become a topic of increasing interest, heightened by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Even prior to the global pandemic, the health care field has been associated w…
View article: Exploring How Postmillennial Pharmacy Students Balance Life Priorities and Avoid Situations Known to Deplete Resilience
Exploring How Postmillennial Pharmacy Students Balance Life Priorities and Avoid Situations Known to Deplete Resilience Open
Objective. Students are facing increasing academic pressures that can contribute to poor wellbeing. Evidence to inform the development of better student support services is weak. This study aimed to explore Bachelor of Pharmacy stud…
View article: Medication Administration Evaluation and Feedback Tool: Simulation Reliability Testing
Medication Administration Evaluation and Feedback Tool: Simulation Reliability Testing Open
Background:\nIncorrect medication administration risks errors and patient harm. The aim of this study was to test the reliability of the newly developed medication administration evaluation and feedback tool.\n\nMethods:\nAn observational,…
View article: Psychotropic medication use during pregnancy
Psychotropic medication use during pregnancy Open
Globally, mental health‐related issues are a growing concern. Pregnant women with mental health‐related illnesses present a unique challenge to health professionals. During pregnancy, the decision to withhold, modify or continue psychotrop…
View article: Medication administration evaluation tool design: An expert panel review
Medication administration evaluation tool design: An expert panel review Open
View article: The emerging role of the women's and newborns' pharmacist
The emerging role of the women's and newborns' pharmacist Open
For as long as I can remember I have always had an interest and passion in women's and newborns' health, but over recent years I have seen opportunities for pharmacists to become even more involved in this specialist field – and I would li…
View article: Qualification Testing versus Quantitative Reliability Testing of PV – Gaining Confidence in a Rapidly Changing Technology
Qualification Testing versus Quantitative Reliability Testing of PV – Gaining Confidence in a Rapidly Changing Technology Open
Continued growth of PV system deployment would be enhanced by quantitative, low-uncertainty predictions of the degradation and failure rates of PV modules and systems. The intended product lifetime (decades) far exceeds the product develop…
View article: Innovative online instructional practices
Innovative online instructional practices Open
The landscape of higher education is changing by the increased offering of distance education courses in addition to traditional, face-to-face courses at many colleges both in the United States and around the world. The purpose of the stud…