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View article: Medication-related burden variation across chronic conditions: a population-based cross-sectional survey
Medication-related burden variation across chronic conditions: a population-based cross-sectional survey Open
MRB is rather common among people with chronic conditions, the prevalence varying according to the conditions. MRB was associated with diabetes, heart disease, and rheumatic disease. Identifying chronic conditions that increase the likelih…
View article: Collaborative medication reviews in community pharmacies—Drug‐related problems and the process of communicating them with physicians: A retrospective validation study
Collaborative medication reviews in community pharmacies—Drug‐related problems and the process of communicating them with physicians: A retrospective validation study Open
Background and Aims Cooperation between practicing community pharmacists (PPs) and primary care physicians has traditionally been limited, with scarce communication on therapeutic issues. The aim of this study was to assess how PPs communi…
View article: Understanding medication-related burden from patient perspectives: a qualitative study testing the applicability of the conceptual model among chronically ill outpatients in Finland
Understanding medication-related burden from patient perspectives: a qualitative study testing the applicability of the conceptual model among chronically ill outpatients in Finland Open
Objectives Disease self-management and medication therapy can cause burden to patients that can influence adherence. The conceptual model ‘patients’ lived experience with medicine’ (PLEM) brings new insights into medication-related burden …
View article: Medication risk checklist for older adults (LOTTA) – development and validation of a self-assessment tool
Medication risk checklist for older adults (LOTTA) – development and validation of a self-assessment tool Open
A wide range of potential medication risks related to the medication use process can be identified by patient self-assessment. Screening tools such as LOTTA can enhance early detection of potential medication risks and risk communication b…
View article: Self‐assessed medication risk factors as part of comprehensive health screening in home‐dwelling older adults
Self‐assessed medication risk factors as part of comprehensive health screening in home‐dwelling older adults Open
Background Poor medication management may negatively impact the health and functional capacity of older adults. This cross‐sectional study aimed to identify medication‐related risk factors in home‐dwelling residents using a validated self‐…
View article: Policy and vision for community pharmacies in Finland: A roadmap towards enhanced integration and reduced costs
Policy and vision for community pharmacies in Finland: A roadmap towards enhanced integration and reduced costs Open
Finland’s community pharmacy system provides an example of a privately-owned regulated system being proactively developed by the profession and its stakeholders. Community pharmacists have a legal duty to promote safe and rational medicine…
View article: Comparison of drug-related problem risk assessment tools for older adults: a systematic review
Comparison of drug-related problem risk assessment tools for older adults: a systematic review Open
Purpose This study aims to systematically review studies describing screening tools that assess the risk for drug-related problems (DRPs) in older adults (≥ 60 years). The focus of the review is to compare DRP risks listed in different too…
View article: Enhanced coordination of care to reduce medication risks in older home care clients in primary care: a randomized controlled trial
Enhanced coordination of care to reduce medication risks in older home care clients in primary care: a randomized controlled trial Open
Background As populations are aging, a growing number of home care clients are frail and use multiple, complex medications. Combined with the lack of coordination of care this may pose uncontrolled polypharmacy and potential patient safety…
View article: Can Practical Nurses Identify Older Home Care Clients at Risk of Drug-Related Problems–Geriatricians’ Appraisal of Their Risk Screenings: A Pilot Study
Can Practical Nurses Identify Older Home Care Clients at Risk of Drug-Related Problems–Geriatricians’ Appraisal of Their Risk Screenings: A Pilot Study Open
Background: Home care (HC) clients are increasingly older, have many chronic diseases, and use multiple medicines and thus are at high risk for drug-related problems (DRPs). Objective: Establish the sensitivity of practical nurse (PN) admi…
View article: Development and Validation of a Drug-Related Problem Risk Assessment Tool for Use by Practical Nurses Working with Community-Dwelling Aged
Development and Validation of a Drug-Related Problem Risk Assessment Tool for Use by Practical Nurses Working with Community-Dwelling Aged Open
Development and Validation of a Drug-Related Problem Risk Assessment Tool for Use by Practical Nurses Working With Community-Dwelling Aged \n\nThe demand for long-term home health care services for the aged (≥65 years) is growing. Practica…