Pharmacy Practice
Volume 6, Issue 4
Oct-Dec 2008 · pp. 171–223 · 8 articles
- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 4
- Published
- Oct-Dec 2008
- Pages
- 171–223
- Articles
- 8
- Sections
- 2
- ISSN
- e-ISSN: 1886-3655 - p-ISSN: 1885-642X
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In this issue
International Series: Adherence
- Article
Adherence to treatment: what is done in Sweden? Practice, education and research
Björn Södergård
pp. 171–177 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
Objective: The objective of this review was to identify the practice, education and research of pharmacists in Sweden in regard to adherence to treatment. Methods: Medline was searched up to the end of February 2008. In …
Original Research
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Knowledge and sources of information about medicines among adolescents in Malta
Rita Darmanin Ellul, Maria Cordina, Anton Buhagiar, Anthony Fenech, Janet Mifsud
pp. 178–186 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
Objective: To investigate knowledge of medicines and sources of information about medicines among adolescents in Malta. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire was used to survey knowledge of medicines and information…
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The PharmWatch programme: challenges to engaging the community pharmacists in Jamaica
Maxine Gossell-Williams, Sarafadeen A. Adebayo
pp. 187–190 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
In February 2006, there was a renewed effort to encourage reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in Jamaica. It involved renaming the process the “PharmWatch” programme and revising the reporting form. Objectives: Th…
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Ability of medical students to calculate drug doses in children after their paediatric attachment
Kazeem A. Oshikoya, Idowu O. Senbanjo, Ayo Soipe
pp. 191–196 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
Objectives: To determine adequacy of knowledge and skills of drug dose calculations in children acquired by medical students during their clinical attachment in paediatrics. Methods: Fifty two 5th year medical students o…
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The impact of ethnicity and gender on agreement of severe allergy history between inpatient and outpatient electronic medical records
Kurt Reinhart, Teresa Corbo, Edward Ewen, C. Michael White
pp. 197–200 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
Objective: To evaluate the rate of allergy documentation during inpatient admissions and determine if discrepancies exist between ethnicities and English proficiency, genders, and by medication classes. Methods: Patients…
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The effect of patient satisfaction with pharmacist consultation on medication adherence: an instrumental variable approach
Ning Yan Gu, Yunwei Gai, Joel W. Hay
pp. 201–210 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
There are limited studies on quantifying the impact of patient satisfaction with pharmacist consultation on patient medication adherence. Objectives: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of patient satis…
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Health promotion at Swedish pharmacies – views of the staff
Ingeborg Björkman, Nina Viberg, Linda Rydberg, Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg
pp. 211–218 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
Objective: This study aims at exploring the attitudes of Swedish pharmacy personnel on their role as public health promoters and to look at the opportunities and obstacles they identify in the efforts to widen the pharma…
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Evaluating the impact of a pre-rotation workshop on student preparation for clinical advanced pharmacy practice experiences
Melissa S. Medina, Jennifer E. Stark, Kimi S. Vesta, Staci M. Lockhart
pp. 219–223 · DOI: · Published Oct-Dec 2008
Objectives: This pilot study was designed to evaluate the impact of a pre-rotation workshop (PRW) on pharmacy students’ clinical skills and preparation for clinical Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) involving…