Research in social & administrative pharmacy : RSAP
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Res Social Adm Pharm · Jul 2014
Review Meta AnalysisPharmacist services provided in general practice clinics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Integration of pharmacists into primary care general practice clinics has the potential to improve interdisciplinary teamwork and patient care; however this practice is not widespread. ⋯ Pharmacists co-located in general practice clinics delivered a range of interventions, with favorable results in various areas of chronic disease management and quality use of medicines.
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Res Social Adm Pharm · Jul 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyPharmacist consultations in general practice clinics: the Pharmacists in Practice Study (PIPS).
Medication-related problems (MRPs) are a concern in primary care settings. Pharmacists based in the community or community pharmacies are able to identify, resolve and prevent MRPs; however, the lack of a formal partnership with physicians and poor access to patients' medical records are limitations. In Australia, delivery of pharmacist services within general practice clinics is rare. ⋯ Consultations undertaken by pharmacists located within primary health care clinics were effective in identifying and resolving MRPs. The consultations were well received by patients and were associated with improvements in medication adherence.
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Res Social Adm Pharm · Jul 2014
Multicenter StudyCan a redesign of emergency pharmacist roles improve medication management? A prospective study in three Australian hospitals.
Emergency departments (EDs) face increasing service demands and the imposition of treatment targets which has led to continual process redesign and changes in staff skill mix and functions. ⋯ Support exists for ED pharmacists to expand their medication-related roles. ED pharmacists can safely prepare medication charts in a timely fashion and their therapeutic suggestions within a 'consultative' framework are more beneficial than written advice. However, issues relating to resourcing, hours of service, service focus, statutory restrictions and training support for extended roles require resolution.