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View article: Incidence of aspirin resistance in high‐risk patients following elective total hip and knee arthroplasty
Incidence of aspirin resistance in high‐risk patients following elective total hip and knee arthroplasty Open
Aspirin resistance (AR) is linked to increased morbidity and mortality after cardiovascular and neurovascular procedures but has not been investigated after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). To investigate the…
View article: Pharmacist-Led Transition of Care Services in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Scoping Review
Pharmacist-Led Transition of Care Services in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Scoping Review Open
Introduction: Transition of care (ToC) is a critical time that requires effective management, especially for patients with cardiovascular disease, who have complex health needs. Pharmacists can play an integral role in improving medication…
View article: Clinician experience of being interprofessional: an interpretive phenomenological analysis
Clinician experience of being interprofessional: an interpretive phenomenological analysis Open
Clinicians are increasingly required to work and learn interprofessionally, yet few studies explore the nature of being interprofessional. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of clinicians who identify as interpro…
View article: Prevalence of risk factors for venous thromboembolism and aspirin resistance in Australian patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty
Prevalence of risk factors for venous thromboembolism and aspirin resistance in Australian patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty Open
Introduction Aspirin is used for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA). However, its efficacy is unclear in patients with multiple VTE risk factors and at risk of aspirin resistance (AR). …
View article: Prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip and knee arthroplasties in Australian hospitals: what are we using?
Prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip and knee arthroplasties in Australian hospitals: what are we using? Open
Background Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, with total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at the highest risk. Safe and appropriate thromboprophylaxis is essentia…
View article: Unplanned Rehospitalisation due to Medication Harm following an Acute Myocardial Infarction
Unplanned Rehospitalisation due to Medication Harm following an Acute Myocardial Infarction Open
Introduction: The contribution of medication harm to rehospitalisation and adverse patient outcomes after an acute myocardial infarction (AMI) needs exploration. Rehospitalisation is costly to both patients and the healthcare facility. Fol…
View article: The impact of hospital-based post-discharge pharmacist medication review on patient clinical outcomes: A systematic review
The impact of hospital-based post-discharge pharmacist medication review on patient clinical outcomes: A systematic review Open
A post-discharge clinic pharmacist may improve patient clinical outcomes such as hospital readmission and representation rates. Future research needs to provide a clearer description of the clinical pharmacist activities provided in both a…
View article: A collaborative pharmacist prescribing model for patients with chronic disease(s) attending Australian general practices: Patient and general practitioner perceptions
A collaborative pharmacist prescribing model for patients with chronic disease(s) attending Australian general practices: Patient and general practitioner perceptions Open
The GP-pharmacist collaborative model was viewed favourably by patients and GPs, with some GPs articulating the value in the pharmacist's increased responsibility as they implemented some recommendations to manage DRPs.
View article: Prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip and knee arthroplasties in Australian hospitals: A call for concord
Prevention of venous thromboembolism after total hip and knee arthroplasties in Australian hospitals: A call for concord Open
Purpose: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a leading cause of preventable morbidity and mortality, with total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at the highest risk. Safe and appropriate thromboprophylaxis is essential.…
View article: Behavioural outcomes of interprofessional education within clinical settings for health professional students: A systematic literature review
Behavioural outcomes of interprofessional education within clinical settings for health professional students: A systematic literature review Open
Interprofessional education facilitates collaborative practice, which promotes high-quality patient care and patient safety. Interprofessional education (IPE) experiences within clinical settings provide an opportunity for the development …
View article: Effectiveness of post-hospital discharge pharmacist care on clinical outcomes.
Effectiveness of post-hospital discharge pharmacist care on clinical outcomes. Open
BACKGROUND: Clinic pharmacists have been shown to identify and resolve medication related problems post-discharge, however, the impact on patient clinical outcomes is unclear. AIMS: To identify hospital-based post-discharge pharmacist clin…
View article: The transformation of a student-led health clinic in rural Australia from a face-to-face service to a telehealth model: Evaluation of student and client experiences during a COVID 19 driven transition
The transformation of a student-led health clinic in rural Australia from a face-to-face service to a telehealth model: Evaluation of student and client experiences during a COVID 19 driven transition Open
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the rapid transition of many face-to-face health services to alternate modes of service delivery. The objective of this study was to explore the benefits, challenges and perceived qualit…
View article: Pharmacists implementing collaborative pharmaceutical care plans in patients with chronic disease: a prospective cohort feasibility study
Pharmacists implementing collaborative pharmaceutical care plans in patients with chronic disease: a prospective cohort feasibility study Open
Background: Pharmacists working in general practices provide medication reviews with suggestions to general practitioners to implement their recommendations to optimise medications. The next step is a model where the pharmacist takes on re…
View article: Patient‐oriented medication education intervention has long‐term benefits for people with decompensated cirrhosis
Patient‐oriented medication education intervention has long‐term benefits for people with decompensated cirrhosis Open
Patient barriers to self-management in cirrhosis are complex.[1] Although several studies have demonstrated improved knowledge or self-care behaviors following education,[1] long-term outcome data are lacking. We previously reported that a…
View article: Retrospective study of the prevalence and characteristics of adverse drug events in adults who present to an Australian emergency department
Retrospective study of the prevalence and characteristics of adverse drug events in adults who present to an Australian emergency department Open
Objective To determine the burden, on the ED, of harm from unintentional adverse drug events (ADEs) in the community. Methods A retrospective, observational study of 936 randomly selected presentations to a level 6 ED at a principal referr…
View article: Medication Discrepancies and Regimen Complexity in Decompensated Cirrhosis: Implications for Medication Safety
Medication Discrepancies and Regimen Complexity in Decompensated Cirrhosis: Implications for Medication Safety Open
Discrepancies between the medicines consumed by patients and those documented in the medical record can affect medication safety. We aimed to characterize medication discrepancies and medication regimen complexity over time in a cohort of …
View article: Reducing Medical Admissions and Presentations Into Hospital through Optimising Medicines (REMAIN HOME): a stepped wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial
Reducing Medical Admissions and Presentations Into Hospital through Optimising Medicines (REMAIN HOME): a stepped wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial Open
Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12616001627448 (prospective).
View article: Patient harm from cardiovascular medications
Patient harm from cardiovascular medications Open
Background Medication harm can lead to hospital admission, prolonged hospital stay and poor patient outcomes. Reducing medication harm is a priority for healthcare organisations worldwide. Recent Australian studies demonstrate cardiovascul…
View article: Development and validation of the Adverse Inpatient Medication Event model (AIME)
Development and validation of the Adverse Inpatient Medication Event model (AIME) Open
Aims Medication harm has negative clinical and economic consequences, contributing to hospitalisation, morbidity and mortality. The incidence ranges from 4 to 14%, of which up to 50% of events may be preventable. A predictive model for ide…
View article: Effectiveness of patient‐oriented education and medication management intervention in people with decompensated cirrhosis
Effectiveness of patient‐oriented education and medication management intervention in people with decompensated cirrhosis Open
People with chronic disease often have poor comprehension of their disease and medications, which can negatively affect health outcomes. In a randomised‐controlled trial, we found that patients with decompensated cirrhosis who received a p…
View article: Pharmacy students’ self-reported attitudes, beliefs and behaviours about communicating with patients, measured over time
Pharmacy students’ self-reported attitudes, beliefs and behaviours about communicating with patients, measured over time Open
Background: Pharmacy students receive training to effectively communicate with patients about their medications. Objectives: A theory-based approach (Communication Accommodation Theory [CAT]) was used to investigate the impact of communica…
View article: Piloting the Describing and Evaluating community Pharmacy practice to Improve patients' Care and Treatment tool
Piloting the Describing and Evaluating community Pharmacy practice to Improve patients' Care and Treatment tool Open
Objective To pilot the Describing and Evaluating community Pharmacy practice to Improve patients' Care and Treatment (DEPICT) tool to determine its utility in collecting data about Australian community pharmacist activities and patient-rel…
View article: Assessing Communication Behaviours of Hospital Pharmacists: How Well Do the Perspectives of Pharmacists, Patients, and an Independent Observer Align?
Assessing Communication Behaviours of Hospital Pharmacists: How Well Do the Perspectives of Pharmacists, Patients, and an Independent Observer Align? Open
Pharmacists need effective communication skills to provide high-quality patient care. To date, little has been published about hospital pharmacists’ communication behaviours, most is atheoretical, and has not studied patients and pharmacis…
View article: Developing Preliminary Steps in a Pharmacist Communication – Patient Outcome Pathway
Developing Preliminary Steps in a Pharmacist Communication – Patient Outcome Pathway Open
Background: Nonadherence to medication therapy has been associated with poor health outcomes and increased health care costs. The literature describes pharmacists as key health care professionals in identifying and addressing nonadherence …
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We thank Weersink and colleagues for their interest in our study and reference to available practical guidance to support medication safety in cirrhosis.1 Their recommendations are a valuable resource to assist prescribers and may reduce h…
View article: Characterizing the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of immunosuppressant medicines and patient outcomes in elderly renal transplant patients
Characterizing the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of immunosuppressant medicines and patient outcomes in elderly renal transplant patients Open
This review examines what is currently known about the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of commonly prescribed immunosuppressant medicines, tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mycophenolate and prednisolone, in elderly renal transplant recipien…