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Adherence to oral endocrine therapy in racial/ethnic minority patients with low socioeconomic status before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionOET adherence was significantly reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic in racial/ethnic minority patients with low SES. Patient-centered interventions are necessary to improve OET adherence in these patients. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 28, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Translation and validation of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47) into the Slovenian language
ConclusionThe Slovenian version of HLS-EU-Q47 is a reliable instrument for measuring health literacy. All models of the questionnaire showed reasonable model fit, but none fully satisfied all validity criteria. Respondents differentiated better between the three main health contexts (health care, disease prevention, and health promotion) than the four health information processing competencies (access, understand, appraise, and apply). (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 24, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Pharmacists ’ perspectives and attitudes towards the 2021 down-scheduling of melatonin in Australia using the Theoretical Domains Framework: a mixed-methods study
ConclusionWhile pharmacists welcomed the down-scheduling of melatonin, several challenges were noted, contributing to pharmacist-patient tensions in practice. Findings highlight the need to refine and unify melatonin supply protocols and amend pack sizes to reflect guideline recommendations as well as better educating the public about the risk-benefits of melatonin. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 24, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Translation and validation of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire (HLS-EU-Q47) into the Slovenian language
ConclusionThe Slovenian version of HLS-EU-Q47 is a reliable instrument for measuring health literacy. All models of the questionnaire showed reasonable model fit, but none fully satisfied all validity criteria. Respondents differentiated better between the three main health contexts (health care, disease prevention, and health promotion) than the four health information processing competencies (access, understand, appraise, and apply). (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 24, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Pharmacists ’ perspectives and attitudes towards the 2021 down-scheduling of melatonin in Australia using the Theoretical Domains Framework: a mixed-methods study
ConclusionWhile pharmacists welcomed the down-scheduling of melatonin, several challenges were noted, contributing to pharmacist-patient tensions in practice. Findings highlight the need to refine and unify melatonin supply protocols and amend pack sizes to reflect guideline recommendations as well as better educating the public about the risk-benefits of melatonin. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 24, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Pharmacogenetic testing and counselling in the community pharmacy: mixed-methods study of a new pharmacist-led service
ConclusionFor future PGx testing and counselling, HCPs should consider the patients ’ health literacy in a standardized way and use adequate communication skills to enhance the patient's understanding in PGx and to attenuate potential negative expectations. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 20, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Development and validation of a Medication Adherence Universal Questionnaire: the MAUQ
ConclusionCFA demonstrated that the MAUQ presented a better fit to both models than the MUAH-16, obtaining a robust universal free instrument to assess medicine-taking behaviour and four medicine beliefs components. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 17, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

A response to “Effect of CYP2D6 pharmacogenetic phenotype and phenoconversion on serum concentrations of antidepressants and antipsychotics: a retrospective cohort study”
(Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 15, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Effect of duloxetine on pain and opioid consumption after total knee and hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Conclusion Perioperative duloxetine significantly decreased postoperative pain and opioid consumption with good safety profiles. Further high quality designed and well-controlled randomized trials are warranted. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 9, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Author Correction to: The effectiveness and safety of bevacizumab versus cetuximab in the treatment of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta ‑analysis
(Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - June 9, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research