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View article: “I Felt Empowered”: Patient-Reported Experience with a Pilot National Community Pharmacy-Based Urinary Tract Infection Service
“I Felt Empowered”: Patient-Reported Experience with a Pilot National Community Pharmacy-Based Urinary Tract Infection Service Open
Background: In June 2024, urinary tract infections (UTIs) were added to the list of conditions that could be treated by community pharmacists providing the national Common Ailments Service in Wales. The aim of this study was to describe pa…
View article: <em>“I Felt Empowered”</em>:<em> </em>Patient-Reported Experience with a Pilot National Community Pharmacy-Based Urinary Tract Infection Service
<em>“I Felt Empowered”</em>:<em> </em>Patient-Reported Experience with a Pilot National Community Pharmacy-Based Urinary Tract Infection Service Open
In June 2024, urinary tract infections (UTIs) were added to the list of conditions that could be treated by community pharmacists providing the national Common Ailments Service in Wales. The aim of this study was to describe patient-report…
View article: Oral Antibacterial Drug Prescribing in Primary Care Out-of-Hours Services: A Scoping Review
Oral Antibacterial Drug Prescribing in Primary Care Out-of-Hours Services: A Scoping Review Open
Background/Objectives: The rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a critical threat to global health. Primary care plays a significant role in this crisis, with oral antibacterial drugs among the most prescribed medication…
View article: Exploring facilitators and barriers to scope of practice expansion with Pharmacist independent prescribers in North Wales: a qualitative study
Exploring facilitators and barriers to scope of practice expansion with Pharmacist independent prescribers in North Wales: a qualitative study Open
Introduction Independent non-medical prescribing allows qualified nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to prescribe within their competence, which is initially narrow in scope. Previous research identified that this compe…
View article: The revised patient attitudes to deprescribing (rPATD) questionnaire: an investigation using a large anonymized database
The revised patient attitudes to deprescribing (rPATD) questionnaire: an investigation using a large anonymized database Open
Objectives Stopping or “deprescribing” one or more of a patient’s medications is a growing focus for clinical practice and health service research. A deprescribing questionnaire survey, the revised Patient’s Attitudes Towards Deprescribing…
View article: When pharmacy and theater collide: How diversity can develop inclusive communication skills
When pharmacy and theater collide: How diversity can develop inclusive communication skills Open
Of the 241 students who attended a session in 2021, 70 (29%) provided feedback. Feedback was positive, with 99% of respondents finding the session useful. Students spoke about how they found the sessions supportive and enlightening, helpin…
View article: Oral antibacterial drug prescribing in primary care out-of-hours services in Wales: a secondary analysis study
Oral antibacterial drug prescribing in primary care out-of-hours services in Wales: a secondary analysis study Open
Introduction Antibacterial drug consumption is posing significant threats and contributing to antimicrobial resistance.[1] Individuals are frequently exposed to antibacterials, either with intentional use or unintentionally through environ…
View article: 448 Prescribing of oral antibacterial drugs in primary care out-of-hours services: a scoping review
448 Prescribing of oral antibacterial drugs in primary care out-of-hours services: a scoping review Open
Introduction The rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which causes a serious threat to both human health and the global economy, is primarily linked to the overuse and misuse of antibacterial drugs. The AMR crisis is significant…
View article: Community Pharmacists’ Views on the Early Stages of Implementation of a National Pilot Independent Prescribing Service in Wales: A Qualitative Study
Community Pharmacists’ Views on the Early Stages of Implementation of a National Pilot Independent Prescribing Service in Wales: A Qualitative Study Open
This study builds on the body of evidence on enhanced patient experience with prescribing services in the community, reinforcing that IPPs have a key role in rebalancing management of common conditions from GP surgeries to community pharma…
View article: Opinions of stakeholders about integrating pharmacists into Community Mental Health Teams
Opinions of stakeholders about integrating pharmacists into Community Mental Health Teams Open
Introduction Pharmacists are routinely involved in optimising medicines for mental health patients during inpatient admissions through attending ward rounds and providing a clinical pharmacy service. (1) Despite literature demonstrating th…
View article: Views of independent prescribing pharmacists on the community pharmacy pilot independent prescribing service: a qualitative study
Views of independent prescribing pharmacists on the community pharmacy pilot independent prescribing service: a qualitative study Open
Introduction Independent Prescribing Pharmacists (IPPs) can prescribe autonomously within their scope of practice. Their role is increasing within the community setting (1). The Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee has a vision to have at least …
View article: Medicines prescribed by non-medical independent prescribers in primary care in Wales: a 10-year longitudinal study April 2011–March 2021
Medicines prescribed by non-medical independent prescribers in primary care in Wales: a 10-year longitudinal study April 2011–March 2021 Open
Objectives The therapeutic classes of medicines prescribed by non-medical independent prescribers (NMIPs) working in primary care in Wales has not been studied in detail. The aim of this study was to conduct a 10-year longitudinal analysis…
View article: Peer marking of OSCEs within a UK pharmacy undergraduate programme - student views
Peer marking of OSCEs within a UK pharmacy undergraduate programme - student views Open
Objective: Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) assess competencies in undergraduate pharmacy students. Students in senior years marked those in the year below during a formative OSCE. Method: The study explored the views of …
View article: Exploring the independent prescribing role of the community pharmacists in Wales
Exploring the independent prescribing role of the community pharmacists in Wales Open
Introduction Since 2019, the role of independent pharmacist prescribers (IPPs) in primary care has extended to community pharmacies in Wales [1]. This was in response to a Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee report in 2019 that outlined a plan …
View article: Prescribing trends over time by non-medical independent prescribers in primary care settings across Wales (2011–2018): a secondary database analysis
Prescribing trends over time by non-medical independent prescribers in primary care settings across Wales (2011–2018): a secondary database analysis Open
Introduction As of 2015, as part of the implementation of the Welsh Government primary care plan and primary care clusters, the Welsh Government has encouraged non-medical healthcare professionals working in primary care to train as indepe…
View article: Understanding the impact of a new pharmacy sore throat test and treat service on patient experience: A survey study
Understanding the impact of a new pharmacy sore throat test and treat service on patient experience: A survey study Open
View article: Theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers: an acceptability and feasibility experimental study using mixed methods
Theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers: an acceptability and feasibility experimental study using mixed methods Open
Objectives To assess the acceptability and feasibility of using a theory-based electronic learning intervention designed to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers for patients presenting …
View article: Understanding the impact of a new Pharmacy Sore throat Test and Treat service on patient experience: A quantitative study
Understanding the impact of a new Pharmacy Sore throat Test and Treat service on patient experience: A quantitative study Open
Background : A pilot of the first NHS funded Sore Throat Test and Treat (STTT) service in the United Kingdom began in selected community pharmacies in Wales in November 2018. The aim of this research was to explore whether a pharmacist del…
View article: <p>Community Pharmacist Views On The Early Stages Of Implementation Of A Pathfinder Sore Throat Test And Treat Service In Wales: An Exploratory Study</p>
Community Pharmacist Views On The Early Stages Of Implementation Of A Pathfinder Sore Throat Test And Treat Service In Wales: An Exploratory Study Open
The pathfinder STTT service has been well received by pharmacists who recognised the service's role in providing patient education and contributing to principles of antimicrobial stewardship and described factors that would empower them to…
View article: A 5-year evaluation of the emergency contraception enhanced community pharmacy service provided in Wales
A 5-year evaluation of the emergency contraception enhanced community pharmacy service provided in Wales Open
Background Access to emergency contraception (EC) has been a core component of attempts to address high teenage pregnancy rates in Wales. A national service was commissioned in 2011, allowing supply of EC free of charge from community phar…
View article: Theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurses and pharmacists: intervention development and feasibility study protocol
Theory-based electronic learning intervention to support appropriate antibiotic prescribing by nurses and pharmacists: intervention development and feasibility study protocol Open
Introduction Nurse and pharmacist independent prescribers manage patients with respiratory tract infections and are responsible for around 8% of all primary care antibiotic prescriptions. A range of factors influence the prescribing behavi…
View article: Corrigendum to “Development of consensus-based national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education” [J Hosp Infect 100 (2018) 245–256]
Corrigendum to “Development of consensus-based national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education” [J Hosp Infect 100 (2018) 245–256] Open
View article: A novel behaviour change learning activity for pharmacy undergraduate students
A novel behaviour change learning activity for pharmacy undergraduate students Open
Objectives: To engage students in a ‘behaviour change’ learning activity, applying health psychology theory to pharmacy practice in order to help students appreciate the challenges of behaviour change. Methods: Year 2 pharmacy students sel…
View article: Classic e-Delphi survey to provide national consensus and establish priorities with regards to the factors that promote the implementation and continued development of non-medical prescribing within health services in Wales
Classic e-Delphi survey to provide national consensus and establish priorities with regards to the factors that promote the implementation and continued development of non-medical prescribing within health services in Wales Open
Objective To provide national consensus and establish priorities with regards to the factors that promote the implementation and continued development of non-medical prescribing within health services. Design Classic e-Delphi survey. Setti…
View article: Development of consensus-based national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education
Development of consensus-based national antimicrobial stewardship competencies for UK undergraduate healthcare professional education Open
View article: Antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections: a mixed-methods study of patient experiences of non-medical prescriber management
Antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections: a mixed-methods study of patient experiences of non-medical prescriber management Open
Objective To (1) explore patients' expectations and experiences of nurse and pharmacist non-medical prescriber-led management of respiratory tract infections (RTIs), (2) examine whether patient expectations for antibiotics affect the likel…
View article: Exposing Pharmacy Students to Challenges Surrounding Care of Young Children via a Novel Role-Emerging Placement
Exposing Pharmacy Students to Challenges Surrounding Care of Young Children via a Novel Role-Emerging Placement Open
Embedding opportunities for undergraduate pharmacy students to move between academic and practiceenvironments is key to transform their perception of patient care and to facilitate learning of the skills required forthe changing profession…
View article: An exploratory study of the patient experience of pharmacist supplementary prescribing in a secondary care mental health setting
An exploratory study of the patient experience of pharmacist supplementary prescribing in a secondary care mental health setting Open
This exploratory study showed that patients had positive views of being managed by a supplementary prescriber. However, it should be noted that the number of participants was small. It is therefore important that further, more wide ranging…