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Pharmaceutical care for visually impaired patients: a qualitative study of community pharmacists' needs and professional experience
ConclusionThis qualitative study has highlighted a lack of knowledge and skills among community pharmacists regarding visual impairment. One possible solution could be to develop recommendations and tools to improve the care of these patients. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 26, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness analysis of PD-1 inhibitors as second-line therapy for advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in China: an economic evaluation based on network meta-analysis
ConclusionFrom the Chinese healthcare system, under the WTP of $38,253.48/QALY, tislelizumab is a cost-effective treatment option for the second-line treatment of advanced or metastatic ESCC. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 26, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Antipsychotic prescribing and drug-related readmissions in multimorbid older inpatients: a post-hoc analysis of the OPERAM population
ConclusionIn this European multimorbid polymedicated older inpatients, antipsychotics were infrequently prescribed, most often at low dosage. Besides neuro-psychiatric symptoms, risk factors for inhospital antipsychotic prescribing were lower functional status and polymedication. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 17, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

A cohort study comparing pharmacist activities during participation in general medical ward rounds: telehealth versus in-person during the COVID-19 pandemic
ConclusionPharmacist involvement in medical ward rounds via telehealth enabled the ongoing provision of advanced clinical pharmacy services to inpatients in isolation rooms during the COVID-19 pandemic. This approach resulted in a greater number of pharmacy activities during telehealth ward rounds compared to standard in-person attendance. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 17, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

A cross-sectional survey of viral hepatitis education within pharmacy curricula in the United States
ConclusionSurvey results demonstrate variability in hepatitis education across United States pharmacy curricula. Data offer stakeholders in hepatitis elimination efforts knowledge about the viral hepatitis education provided to Doctor of Pharmacy students. Future directions include consideration of implementation of minimum hepatitis education standards to further support work toward national hepatitis elimination. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 14, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Intervention for a correct medication list and medication use in older adults: a non-randomised feasibility study among inpatients and residents during care transitions
ConclusionBased on this study, conducting the two RCTs separately may increase the inclusion rate. Data collection was feasible. Both interventions were feasible in many aspects but need to be optimised in upcoming RCTs. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 10, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Writing a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal: Guidance from the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy
AbstractPublishing in reputable peer-reviewed journals is an integral step of the clinical pharmacy research process, allowing for knowledge transfer and advancement in clinical pharmacy practice. Writing a manuscript for publication in a journal requires several careful considerations to ensure that research findings are communicated to the satisfaction of editors and reviewers, and effectively to the readers. This commentary provides a summary of the main points to consider, outlining how to: (1) select a suitable journal, (2) tailor the manuscript for the journal readership, (3) organise the content of the manuscript ...
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 8, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Whole blood thiamine, intravenous thiamine supplementation and delirium occurrence in the intensive care unit: retrospective cohort analyses
ConclusionNo relationship was detected between whole blood thiamine and delirium occurrence on admission, at 24 and 48 h. It remains unclear whether routine intravenous thiamine supplementation during intensive care admission impacts delirium occurrence. Further prospective randomised clinical trials are needed. (Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy)
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - February 8, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research