Pharm World Sci
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
Description of pharmacist interventions during physician-pharmacist co-management of hypertension.
The aim of this study is to describe recommendations made by clinical pharmacists when co-managing hypertension with physicians. ⋯ Pharmacist recommendations for alterations in drug therapy generally occurred early in the course of the study and were largely to intensify therapy through higher dosages or additional medications. Pharmacist-physician co-management of BP is effective at reducing BP and improving BP control rates.
-
Mild analgesics such as paracetamol and ibuprofen are amongst the most commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. However, little is known about what beliefs people hold about them. The present paper examines: (a) the patterns of mild analgesic usage in a sample of university students, (b) their beliefs about the associated risks and the necessity of taking mild analgesics, and (c) the association between beliefs about analgesics and self-reports of their use. ⋯ These results indicate the need for caution in current moves to encourage self-medication. If people are unaware of the risks of drugs such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, then they may only contact health professionals after they experience adverse effects.
-
To evaluate the outcome of free influenza vaccination for healthcare workers in Taiwan. ⋯ Free influenza vaccination may cause reductions in incidence, absenteeism, and costs associated with ILI in healthcare workers in Taiwan.