Journal Article Outcomes of pharmacist-managed diabetes care services in a community health center Get access David M. Scott, M.P.H., Ph.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor Department Pharmacy Practice, College Pharmacy, North Dakota State University, Fargo; at the time this study he was Professor, University Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha Address correspondence to Dr. Scott 118K Sudro Hall, Fargo, ND 58105 (david.scott@ndsu.edu). Search for other works by author on: Oxford Academic Google...

The extent of anabolic steroid use among adolescent sports participants and nonparticipants in Nebraska schools was studied. Secondary School Survey administered 1991 contained 19 new items designed to determine rates steroids measure participation school sports. Schools participating the survey are part Toward a Drug Free training project; when conducted, did not address ergogenic drug use. on voluntary confidential basis students grades 7 through 12. A total 4722 62 secondary were...

The profession of pharmacy is expanding its involvement in public health, but few studies have examined pharmacists' delivery health services.To assess Iowa and North Dakota practices, frequency service delivery, level achieving the essential services barriers to expansion rural urban areas.This study implemented an on-line survey sent all pharmacists currently practicing Dakota.Overall, 602 valid responses were analyzed, 297 areas 305 areas. Three practice settings (chain stores [169,...

This study outlined the development, implementation, and evaluation of an intervention strategy that was designed to improve technical skill performance international‐level pole vaulter. Intervention, in form a prompting shaping procedure, consisted breaking photoelectric beam with hands at moment take‐off. The height gradually increased until vaulter reached maximum arm extension Increase matched by increase bar clearance.

The purpose of this study was to examine the trainability anticipation in intermediate tennis players. In particular, examined whether video presentations could improve on-court serve returns. A series separate A-B designs across 6 participants implemented, with baseline and intervention scores for serve-return performance being recorded. Intervention consisted 2 phases: a training phase an testing phase. phase, which employed changing criterion design, tennis-serve that were replayed...

To demonstrate that real-time, telepharmacy-based asthma educational services are feasible and to support the efforts of local primary care prescribers improve patient outcomes.The lead investigator (a pharmacist, physician assistant, certified educator) identified an independent community pharmacy with telehealth capabilities in a rural area high prevalence asthma. Working pharmacy, education program was developed based on National Asthma Education Prevention Program guidelines. It...

Over the past several years there has been a growing interest in use of locally implanted beads containing antibiotics for treatment chronic osteomyelitis. This method popularized Europe and, with few exceptions, gentamicin only antibiotic used. There have reports from U.S. and is little information regarding pharmacokinetics used this fashion. To our knowledge first report using vancomycin. Three patients osteomyelitis were treated vancomycin and/or tobramycin polymethylmethacrylate beads....

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) use behaviors of health professions students (HPS) were assessed by surveying both university-based HPS nursing programs in a Midwestern state 1999. Response was 2,646 (56.4%) surveyed students. Family history alcohol-related drug-related problems reported 39.8% 13.9%, respectively, with 42.6% respondents reporting one or both. Among respondents, 48.1%, 19.2%, 51.1%, family alcohol, drugs, Past-year alcohol comparable to undergraduate college (UCS) nationally...

The origin and the presence of negative pressure in epidural space as well relationship extent anesthesia to has long been a subject controversy. To further elucidate its time course, at needle tip was continuously measured it traversed interspinous ligament ligamentum flavum.In group 22 patients, fluid infused under gravity, second 25 boluses were administered controlled infusion rates gravity. volume-pressure-flow thus one two ways, either with manual syringe transducer or...

Statewide nursing student alcohol and other drug (AOD) use attitudes behaviors were assessed. Response was 929/2017 (46%) (practical [n = 173/301] 57.3%; diploma associate degree in 282/417] 67.6%; bachelor of science 474/1299] 36.5%). Nearly 44% reported inadequate substance abuse education. Past-year AOD included tobacco 36.9%, marijuana 6.8%, sedatives 4.6%, opioids 2.6%. AOD-related events blackouts 19.8%, class/work under the influence 6.3%, patient care 3.9%, lowered grades/job...

Context: Few studies have examined pharmacists' level of patient care competence and need for continuous professional development in rural areas. Purpose: To assess North Dakota practice setting, perceived competencies, the urban Methods: A survey was mailed to all 686 pharmacists included items regarding competency areas, certificate programs. Findings: Overall, 401 (58.5%) surveys were returned 364 responses usable. Three settings (independent community pharmacies [47.3%], chain stores...

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The objective of this study was to profile and compare alcohol other drug (AOD) use attitudes behaviors in three pharmacy colleges. Student surveys AOD were conducted at one southwestern two midwestern Response 86.5% (566/654). Reported past-year included 82.8%, tobacco 25.4%, marijuana 6.9%. Past-year AOD-associated events blackouts 18.2%, class or work under influence 7.8%, patient care 1.4%, lowered grades job evaluations 5.8%, legal charges 2.7%, heavy drinking 29.0%. Family histories...

Results of a study medication "quality-related events" (QREs) at critical access hospitals (CAHs) participating in telepharmacy project are reported. Rates and types QREs (i.e., all drug therapy problems requiring pharmacist intervention) were evaluated 17 CAHs receiving services from central order-entry site the North Dakota Telepharmacy Project (NDTP). During 17-month study, remote pharmacists used technology to review orders prepared CAH sites, identify address QREs, code clinical...

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has greatly accelerated the formation of team-based models care delivery, primarily accountable organizations (ACOs) patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs). Many have written about need to incorporate medication management services into these systems in order improve reduce total health costs. Two primary ways doing so emerged: (1) an embedded model, whereby pharmacists are employed directly by a physician practice, or (2) "virtual team" PCMH...