Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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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.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Nov 2007
Evaluation of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in bisphosphonate therapy.
To assess the calcium and vitamin D intake of osteoporosis patients on bisphosphonate therapy. ⋯ Patients do not recognize the need to supplement calcium at the recommended dosage of at least 1,200 mg/day or 1,500 mg/day for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis along with vitamin D 400 IU for osteoporosis treatment while on bisphosphonate therapy.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2007
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyConstructs underlying community pharmacy dispensing functions relative to Florida pharmacy technicians.
To assess pharmacist and pharmacy technician opinions on functions community pharmacy technicians should perform. ⋯ Generally, pharmacists and technicians agreed on basic functions involving prescription and claims processing; however, technicians, as compared with pharmacists, supported a more expanded patient care role for themselves.