Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2008
Multicenter StudyThe Asheville Project: clinical and economic outcomes of a community-based long-term medication therapy management program for hypertension and dyslipidemia.
Assess clinical and economic outcomes of a community-based, long-term medication therapy management (MTM) program for hypertension (HTN)/dyslipidemia. ⋯ Patients with HTN and/or dyslipidemia receiving education and long-term MTM services achieved significant clinical improvements that were sustained for as long as 6 years, a significant increase in the use of CV medications, and a decrease in CV events and related medical costs.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2008
Impact of pharmacist interventions on seeking of medical care by migraineurs.
To determine the impact of a pharmacist-led educational intervention on the seeking of medical care from physicians by patients with migraine and identify barriers to migraine care and lapsing from this care. ⋯ This study identified barriers associated with migraineur physician consultation behavior and reasons for lapses in care. The role of pharmacists in encouraging migraineur physician consultation should be further examined.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2008
Pharmacy patronage: identifying key factors in the decision making process using the determinant attribute approach.
To use the determinant attribute approach, a research method commonly used in marketing to identify the wants of various consumer groups, to evaluate consumer pharmacy choice when having a prescription order filled in different pharmacy settings. ⋯ Most consumers do not perceive pharmacies as merely prescription-distribution centers that vary only by convenience. Prescriptions are not just another economic good. Pharmacy personnel influence pharmacy selection; therefore, optimal staff selection and training is likely the greatest asset and most important investment for ensuring pharmacy success.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jan 2008
Texas pharmacists' opinions about and plans for provision of medication therapy management services.
To determine pharmacist awareness of medication therapy management (MTM), confidence in and intentions to provide MTM, related training needs, and barriers to MTM provision; and to assess pharmacist and practice site characteristics that are related to confidence in providing MTM. ⋯ Pharmacist intentions to provide MTM indicate that they are eager to expand their roles as patient care providers. Pharmacist confidence in providing MTR, creating a PMR, and performing the intervention and referral suggest that pharmacists already have many of the skills necessary to provide MTM; however, more education about creating action plans and using documentation systems may help pharmacists become successful MTM providers.