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Clinical and medication use characteristics of national cohort of elderly dementia patients
Introduction: Dementia in elderly has become a major public health concern. Cholinesterase inhibitors have been approved for treatment of patients with dementia. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: S. Rege, R.R. Aparasu Source Type: research

Impact of a Pharmacy-Led Medication History Program In the Emergency Center of an Academic Hospital
Objective: To evaluate the medication-related errors identified in medication histories completed by pharmacy students and clinical pharmacists, compared to medication histories completed by emergency center providers, for patients admitted through the emergency center at a large, academic hospital within the health system. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: C.C. Adibe, S. Varghese, K. Patel, G. Erowele, K.K. Birtcher, J. Fernandez Source Type: research

Health care resource utilization and economic burden in multiple sclerosis patients
Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory disease of the central nervous system associated with significant physical limitations and neurologic deficits. However, information regarding resource utilization and expenditure among MS patients, specifically after the introduction of oral MS agents is limited. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: J.R. Earla, J.D. Thornton, R.R. Aparasu Source Type: research

Increasing medication adherence in older adults who self-neglect: a safety protocol
Objectives: Older community-dwelling self-neglecters often live with multiple comorbid chronic conditions requiring long-term management with medications. Medication non-adherence in this population is high placing them at increased risk for medication non-adherence related outcomes, including mortality. As part of a federally funded RO1 aiming to increase medication adherence in older community-dwelling self-neglecters, this study describes: 1) risks identified by a research team, associated with simply increasing medication adherence in this population and 2) the comprehensive safety strategy designed to minimize these r...
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: J. Burnett, L.E. Clark, R.J. Flores Source Type: research

Evaluation of a pharmacy-led bedside medication delivery service at a comprehensive cancer center
Introduction: A discharge concierge service, involving delivery of prescriptions to patients ’ bedside before discharge, was added to the existing transitions-of-care (TOC) program at a comprehensive cancer center to improve medication access. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: L.B. Stokes, L. Bertrand, A.C. Colavecchia, R.K. Roux, M. Wanat, R.R. Aparasu Source Type: research

Medication adherence and personal determinants of health among self-neglecting older adults
Objective: Older adults who suffer from self-neglect are a growing population that is at great risk of adverse outcomes. Medication nonadherence is a large component of inadequate healthcare for self-neglecting older adults. While there is acknowledgement of this populations lack of having their healthcare needs met, understanding the reasons contributing to their gap in adequate care is largely unexplored, especially reasons related to personal determinants of health. We hypothesized that low medication adherence would be consistent with a declined health-related skill set and understanding of their health care needs. (So...
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: M.A. Cheng, H.M. Holmes, L.E. Clark, J.L. Burnett Source Type: research

Polysubstance abuse: the overlooked factor of benzodiazepines in opioid overdose in harris county
This study highlights the significant contribution benzodiazepines make to opioid-related overdose fatalities in Harris County, Texas. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: R.C. Lacey, E. Dean, S. Onyeigo, G. Sims, U. Shah Source Type: research

Antiretroviral therapy and virologic response among hiv-infected persons: Role of 100% art adherence, depression, side effects, and drug resistance
Introduction: Adherence to antiretroviral medication is needed to maintain therapeutic drug levels, reduce the risk of drug resistance and ensure virologic suppression. Similarly, medication side effects are considered a significant barrier to high ART adherence. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - June 1, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: O. Mgbere, N. Barahmani, J. Wang, S. Khuwaja, E. Essien Source Type: research

Views of parents regarding human papillomavirus vaccination: A systematic review and meta-ethnographic synthesis of qualitative literature
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common viral infection of the reproductive tract. Three prophylactic HPV vaccines are available for the prevention of HPV-related disease. Despite clinical success, immunisation rates remain sub-optimal. The purpose of this systematic review is to synthesise qualitative literature to achieve an understanding of the drivers and barriers to HPV vaccine acceptability and to determine targets for an intervention to improve vaccine uptake. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 22, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: S. Marshall, A. Fleming, A.C. Moore, L.J. Sahm Source Type: research

An innovative and comprehensive technique to evaluate different measures of medication adherence: The network meta-analysis
Poor medication adherence is associated with adverse health outcomes and higher costs of care. However, inconsistencies in the assessment of adherence are found in the literature. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 19, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Fernanda S. Tonin, Elyssa Wiecek, Andrea Torres-Robles, Roberto Pontarolo, Shalom (Charlie) I. Benrimoj, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos, Victoria Garcia-Cardenas Source Type: research

A fresh and comprehensive mechanism to evaluate different measures of medication adherence: The network meta-analysis
Poor medication adherence is associated with adverse health outcomes and higher costs of care. However, inconsistencies in the assessment of adherence are found in the literature. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 19, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Fernanda S. Tonin, Elyssa Wiecek, Andrea Torres-Robles, Roberto Pontarolo, Shalom (Charlie) I. Benrimoj, Fernando Fernandez-Llimos, Victoria Garcia-Cardenas Source Type: research

The impact of illustrated side effect information on understanding and sustained retention of antiretroviral side effect knowledge
Prompt management of side effects is critical to supporting adherence to antiretroviral (ARV) medication. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 19, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Sara Hope Browne, Kirsty Barford, Thato Ramela, Ros Dowse Source Type: research

Patient counseling materials: The effect of patient health literacy on the comprehension of printed prescription drug information
Counseling patients with written materials relies equally on patients' health literacy to understand their disease and its treatment, and the written materials' effectiveness communicating clearly in accessible and actionable ways. Only about 12% of the US population is adequately health literate. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 17, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: William Stone, Scott von Lutcken, Heather Ashley-Collins, Jim Kirk, Amit Patel, Daria A. Bakina, Karen Tibbals, Lynn Ricker, Jeffrey Adler, John Ewing, Michelle Blechman, Sherry Fox, Will Leopold, Daniel Ryan, Donna Wray, Heather Turkoz Source Type: research

Immediate or deferred adjustment of drug regimens in multidose drug dispensing systems
Multidose drug dispensing (MDD) is used to help patients take their medicines appropriately. Little is known about drug regimen changes within these MDD systems and how they are effectuated by the community pharmacist. Manual immediate adjustments of the MDD system could introduce dispensing errors. MDD guidelines therefore recommend to effectuate drug regimen changes at the start of a new MDD system. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 15, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Bram J. Mertens, Henk-Frans Kwint, Rob J. van Marum, Marcel L. Bouvy Source Type: research

The effect of new biosimilars in rheumatology and gastroenterology specialities on UK healthcare budgets: Results of a budget impact analysis
The approval of new biosimilars of infliximab, etanercept and adalimumab by the European Medicines Agency is expected to produce further cost savings to the healthcare system budget. (Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy)
Source: Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy - May 15, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Mohammed I. Aladul, Raymond W. Fitzpatrick, Stephen R. Chapman Source Type: research