scholarly journals PCV122 THE IMPACT OF A CLINICAL PHARMACIST INTERVENTION ON LIPID-LOWERING IN A PRIMARY CARE SETTING

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. A364
Author(s):  
N Triki ◽  
S Shani ◽  
D Rabinovich-Protter ◽  
D Mossinson ◽  
E Kokia ◽  
...  
2021 ◽  
Vol 77 (18) ◽  
pp. 3255
Author(s):  
Sami Ibrahim ◽  
Connor Bracy ◽  
Kimberly Dowdell

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maja Kjaer Rasmussen ◽  
Lene Vestergaard Ravn-Nielsen ◽  
Marie-Louise Duckert ◽  
Mia Lolk Lund ◽  
Jolene Pilegaard Henriksen ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 144-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julie McGarry ◽  
Basharat Hussain ◽  
Kim Watts

Purpose In the UK, the Identification and Referral to Improve Safety (IRIS) initiative has been developed for use within primary care to support women survivors of domestic violence and abuse (DVA). However, while evaluated nationally, less is known regarding impact of implementation at a local level. The purpose of this paper is to explore the effectiveness of IRIS within one locality in the UK. Design/methodology/approach A qualitative study using interviews/focus groups with primary care teams and women who had experienced DVA in one primary care setting in the UK. Interviews with 18 participants from five professional categories including: general practitioners, practice nurses, practice managers, assistant practice managers and practice receptionists. Focus group discussion/interview with seven women who had accessed IRIS. Data were collected between November 2016 and March 2017. Findings Five main themes were identified for professionals: Team role approach to training, Professional confidence, Clear pathway for referral and support, Focussed support, Somewhere to meet that is a “safe haven”. For women the following themes were identified: Longevity of DVA; Lifeline; Face to face talking to someone; Support and understood where I was coming from; A place of safety. Practical implications IRIS played a significant role in helping primary care professionals to respond effectively. For women IRIS was more proactive and holistic than traditional approaches. Originality/value This study was designed to assess the impact that a local level implementation of the national IRIS initiative had on both providers and users of the service simultaneously. The study identifies that a “whole team approach” in the primary care setting is critical to the effectiveness of DVA initiatives.


2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (14) ◽  
pp. 1484-1492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colin J. Orr ◽  
Christina Chauvenet ◽  
Holly Ozgun ◽  
Claudia Pamanes-Duran ◽  
Kori B. Flower

We explored caregivers’ experiences with food insecurity screening in a primary care setting and the impact of resources provided. English- and Spanish-speaking food insecure caregivers of children aged 1 to 5 years were recruited. In-depth individual semistructured interviews were conducted (n = 17) eliciting caregivers’ experiences with food insecurity, clinic screening, and resources provided. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Interviews were double-coded and thematic analysis was used to identify themes and subthemes. All caregivers described multiple and repeat experiences with food insecurity. Food insecurity screening was acceptable, but families were not always connected with resources. Caregivers described WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) as the most commonly used program to address food insecurity and infrequently utilized other food insecurity resources. Screening for food insecurity in primary care was generally well accepted by this sample of food insecure caregivers. Future studies are needed to determine how to improve connecting resources with families most in need.


Author(s):  
Jackin R. Moses ◽  
Neena Priyamalar E. M. ◽  
Shilpa Ravi ◽  
Raveena Pachal Balakrishnan ◽  
Rajganesh Ravichandran ◽  
...  

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common, preventable, and treatable disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation. In 2016, COPD is the third leading cause of death globally and is projected to increase by more than 30% in the next 10 years. The main threat to the prognosis lies in the lack of disease knowledge, poor medication adherence, and health-related quality of life. Clinical Pharmacist is a key profession to improve patient care in COPD management and literature in this regard is very limited. It is important to establish the impact of a clinical pharmacist as an indicator to improve patient outcomes. Hence the aim of this was to assess the Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Intervention in COPD management in a Tertiary care hospital.Methods: The study was conducted as a prospective and interventional. A total of 53 patients were recruited in the study. The study participants were educated by a clinical pharmacist on disease state, medications, and breathing techniques. Patients have a regular follow-up after 6 months during a scheduled visit. Questionnaires were administered to all patients at baseline and 6 months to assess their medication adherence, disease-related knowledge, and HRQoL.Results: Out of 53 study participants, the majority of COPD patients 23 (46.94%) were found to be in the elderly age group of 60-69 years. The majority of the patients were in a severe category of 48.98%. Thereafter intervention assessment of COPD related knowledge showed a 33.45% improvement. The majority of study participants showed high adherence after the intervention of 46.94 %. All aspects of the HRQoL questionnaire showed improvement after intervention. The results were statistically significant.  Conclusions: The Pharmacist-led COPD Intervention showed improvement in the three main aspects of the study. It confirms the need for healthcare systems to recognize the role of clinical pharmacists in both pharmacological therapy and non-pharmacological supportive care.


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