Volume 13, Issue 3

Jul-Sep 2015 · pp. 1–9 · 8 articles

Volume: 13
Issue: 3
Published: Jul-Sep 2015
Pages: 1–9
Articles: 8
Sections: 2
ISSN: e-ISSN: 1886-3655 - p-ISSN: 1885-642X
Journal: PP

Review Original Research

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Review

Review
What's next after metformin? focus on sulphonylurea: add-on or combination therapy
Phei Ching Lim, Chee Ping Chong
pp. 1–7 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.606 · Published Jul-Sep 2015
Introduction: The pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) mainly focused on insulin resistance and insulin deficiency over the past decades. Currently, the pathophysiologies expanded to ominous octet and guidelines wer…

Original Research

Article
Factors affecting medication adherence in Lebanese patients with chronic diseases
Amal AL-HAJJE, Sanaa AWADA, Samar RACHIDI, Salam ZEIN, Wafa BAWAB, Zeinab EL-HAJJ, Mayssam BOU ZEID, Mohammad YASSINE, Pascale SALAMEH
pp. 1–9 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.590 · Published Jul-Sep 2015
Background: Non-adherence to prescribed medications represents an obstacle toward achieving treatment goals. This problem is more pronounced in patients with chronic illness. Objective: To identify the extent of adherenc…
Article
Defining and implementing a model for pharmacy resident research projects
Travis B. Dick, Krystal L. Moorman, Elyse A. MacDonald, Alissa A. Raines, Kathryn D. Mathews Cox
pp. 562 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.562 · Published Apr-Jun 2015
Objective: To describe a standard approach to provide a support structure for pharmacy resident research that emphasizes self-identification of a residency research project. Methods: A subcommittee of the residency advis…
Article
Challenges in the management of chronic noncommunicable diseases by Indonesian community pharmacists
Hanni P. Puspitasari, Parisa Aslani, Ines Krass
pp. 578 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.578 · Published Jul-Sep 2015
Objectives: We explored factors influencing Indonesian primary care pharmacists' practice in chronic noncommunicable disease management and proposed a model illustrating relationships among factors. Methods: We conducted…
Article
Implementing simulated learning modules to improve students’ pharmacy practice skills and professionalism
Jasmina Fejzic, Michelle Barker
pp. 583 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.583 · Published Jul-Sep 2015
Background: Effective communication enables healthcare professionals and students to practise their disciplines in a professional and competent manner. Simulated-based education (SBE) has been increasingly used to improv…
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Factors influencing pharmacy students' attitudes towards pharmacy practice research and strategies for promoting research interest in pharmacy practice
Vicky S. Kritikos, Bandana Saini, Stephen Carter, Rebekah J. Moles, Ines Krass
pp. 587 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.587 · Published Jul-Sep 2015
Objectives: To (1) investigate the relationships between students' characteristics and their (a) perceptions of research in general and (b) attitudes towards pharmacy practice research; (2) identify strategies that could…
Article
Development, test-retest reliability and validity of the Pharmacy Value-Added Services Questionnaire (PVASQ)
Christine L. H. Tan, Mohamed Azmi Ahmad Hassali, Fahad Saleem, Asrul Akmal Shafie, Hisham Aljadhey, Vincent B. Y. Gan
pp. 598 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.598 · Published Jul-Sep 2015
Objective: (i) To develop the Pharmacy Value-Added Services Questionnaire (PVASQ) using emerging themes generated from interviews. (ii) To establish reliability and validity of questionnaire instrument. Methods: Using an…
Article
Indication of acid suppression therapy and predictors for the prophylactic use of proton-pump inhibitors vs. histamine-2 receptor antagonists in a Malaysian tertiary hospital
Ai Ling Oh, Andrew Gerald Hua Kiong Tan, Hui Sieng Phan, Basil Choong Lin Lee, Nafisah Jumaat, Soo Piing Chew, Siok Hui Wong, Shee Hui Ting, Theebaa Subramaniam
pp. 633 · DOI: 10.18549/PharmPract.2015.03.633 · Published Jul-Sep 2015
Background: Proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists (H2RA) are common acid suppressants used in gastrointestinal disorders. The trend of usage in Malaysia has changed from predominantly H2RA to …