Abstract One year since the emergence of COVID-19 pandemic, rapid response measures have been implemented internationally to mitigate spread virus. Following and successful pre-clinical human trials, several vaccines authorised for use across Europe through European Medicines Agency national regulatory authorities. Clinical trials shown promising results including important reductions in disease severity, hospitalisation mortality. In order maximise public health benefit available vaccines,...

Aim Pharmacotherapy might be improved if future pharmacists and physicians receive a joint educational programme in pharmacology pharmacotherapeutics. This study investigated whether there are differences the pharmacotherapy knowledge skills of pharmacy medical students after their undergraduate training. Differences could serve as starting point from which to develop interdisciplinary programmes for better prescribing. Methods In cross‐sectional design, advanced were assessed, using...

Data on medication-related hospital admissions suggest that there is an opportunity for improved pharmaceutical care. Hence, concerns about a driver to extend and integrate the role of community pharmacists in general practice.The aim this paper give systematic description 1) what integrating non-dispensing pharmacist (NDP) practice entails 2) how integrated care model expected contribute patients' medication therapy management.Based ethnographic data collected by NDPs practices Netherlands,...

Abstract Publishing in reputable peer-reviewed journals is an integral step of the clinical pharmacy research process, allowing for knowledge transfer and advancement practice. Writing a manuscript publication journal requires several careful considerations to ensure that findings are communicated satisfaction editors reviewers, effectively readers. This commentary provides summary main points consider, outlining how to: (1) select suitable journal, (2) tailor readership, (3) organise...

Aims To evaluate the effect of non‐dispensing pharmacists (NDPs) integrated in general practice on medication‐related hospitalisations, drug burden index and costs patients at high risk medication problems (being 65 years or older using 5 more chronic medications). Methods This was a multicentre, nonrandomised, controlled intervention study with pre–post comparison (2013 vs June 2014 to May 2015) 25 practices Netherlands, comparing NDP‐led care (intervention) 2 current pharmaceutical models...

Purpose To unravel boundary crossing as it relates to professional identity formation in pharmacists transitioning from a community pharmacy working nondispensing clinical general practice, with the aim of optimizing their education. Method This was multiple-case study, including two-stage interviews, peer feedback, and individual reflection, that collected data 2014–2016 eight practice Netherlands. These acted—without workplace role model—as pharmaceutical care providers practices during...

In the Netherlands, 5.6 % of acute hospital admissions are medication-related. Almost half these potentially preventable. Reviewing medication in patients at risk primary care might prevent admissions. At present, implementation reviews is suboptimal: pharmacists lack access to patient information, short clinical knowledge and skills, working processes (focus on dispensing) general practitioners practice) match poorly. Integration pharmacist health team improve pharmaceutical outcomes. The...

To evaluate the process of clinical medication review for elderly patients with polypharmacy performed by non-dispensing pharmacists embedded in general practice. The aim was to identify number and type drug therapy problems assess how what extent were actually solved.An observational cross-sectional study, conducted nine practices Netherlands between June 2014 2015. On three pre-set dates, completed an online data form about last 10 who all stages review. Outcomes problems, which...

In some countries, pharmacists have obtained prescribing rights to improve quality and accessibility of care reduce physician workload. This case study explored pharmacists' current roles in potential for primary the Netherlands, where do not exist. Participatory observations working either general practice or community pharmacy were conducted, as semi-structured interviews about practice. The latter extended patients other healthcare professionals, mainly practitioners, resulting 34 total....

Abstract Considering a rejection rate of 80–90%, the preparation research grant is often considered daunting task since it resource intensive and there no guarantee success, even for seasoned researchers. This commentary provides summary key points researcher needs to consider when writing proposal, outlining: (1) how conceptualise idea; (2) find right funding call; (3) importance planning; (4) write; (5) what write, (6) questions reflection during preparation. It attempts explain...

General practices in primary care across England are increasingly employing clinical pharmacists to help tackle the workforce crisis and alleviate pressure. Clinical can provide administrative duties, including non-medical prescribing, advice on polypharmacy medicines optimisation. The aim of this study was investigate distribution general practice England, explore relationship between regional demography.This used publicly available government database from various sources pertaining...

Abstract Purpose Patients with impaired renal function using medication that affects glomerular filtration rate are at increased risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) leading to hospital admissions. The increases during periods dehydration due diarrhoea, vomiting or fever (so-called “sick days”), high environmental temperatures (heat wave). This study aims gain insight into the characteristics and preventability medication-related admissions for AKI in elderly patients. Methods...

Abstract Background Building research capacity of European Society Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP) members aligns to the organisation’s aim advancing research. Objective To determine members’ aspirations and needs in training practice, explore ways which ESCP could provide support. Setting ESCP’s international membership. Method Cross-sectional survey 2018, followed by focus groups with samples respondents attending an symposium. Survey items were: activities; interests, experience confidence;...

Abstract Background Especially in elderly with polypharmacy, medication can do harm. Clinical pharmacists integrated primary care teams might improve quality of pharmaceutical care. Objective To assess the effect non-dispensing clinical on general practitioners’ prescribing quality. Setting This study was conducted 25 practices Netherlands. Methods Non-randomised, controlled, multi-centre, complex intervention pre-post comparison. First, we identified potential indicators from literature and...

Aim: To assess patients' and parents' perspectives on the impact of infliximab treatment daily life acceptability feasibility (infliximab or adalimumab) home treatment, in light perceived value hospital services. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted at University College Hospital London. Data were collected via 25 semi-structured interviews with patients (aged 14-19) from both gastroenterology rheumatology specialties, prescribed infliximab, their parents. Results: The...

Abstract Background Pharmacist prescribing legislation aims to enhance healthcare quality and accessibility. However, in many countries, like the Netherlands, it has not yet been legally established. Aim To investigate pharmacists’ perspectives on potential pharmacist Netherlands. Method An online survey using a questionnaire that was distributed via e-mail electronic newsletters most practicing pharmacists Netherlands during October November 2023. The based previous literature, further...