A5084697005- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Sleep and related disorders
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Service-Learning and Community Engagement
- Social Media in Health Education
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Presbyterian College
2014-2023
University of South Carolina
2016
Health literacy refers to the ability of a patient obtain, communicate, process, and understand basic information related health services. It is estimated that majority adult Americans may have difficulty understanding information. In addition, limited patients linked over $100 billion in care costs. Measurement aid improving communication with patients, thus outcomes decreasing The Newest Vital Sign (NVS) tool has been used assess variety patients. validated against other measures including...
Pharmacist prescribing of contraception is becoming increasingly available in selected states. The objective this study was to assess US community pharmacists' perspectives on expanding access, barriers, and facilitators since states have begun pharmacist scope practice expansions for contraception.A survey support expanded access models, practices interest, importance safety, cost, professional issues conducted.Pharmacists are generally supportive behind-the-counter models hormonal opposed...
The American Diabetes Association recommends annual screenings for prediabetes if the patient meets suggested requirements. overall prevalence of has decreased from an estimated 86 million adults in 2012 to 84.1 2015 United States. Along with lifestyle modifications, use metformin as a treatment option or combination shown decrease weight and health care costs. This study was designed review screening States by using National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, well identify any factors...
<h3>BACKGROUND:</h3> The objectives of this study were: (1) to assess the prevalence and types education methods provided participants who use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), (2) determine MDI misuse in adults using objective subjective assessments, (3) whether any associations exist between method participant9s ability properly an MDI. <h3>METHODS:</h3> Adult had current or previous history were recruited from retail pharmacies physician offices Laurens County, South Carolina. Exclusion...
The U.S. population continues to experience an alarmingly high rate of unintended pregnancies that have impact on individual families and society alike. Lack effective contraception accounts for most pregnancies, along with incorrect use contraceptives. common reversible contraceptive method used in the United States is oral pill, which has significant failure discontinuation rates. Use long-acting (LARC) methods been increasing recent years after efforts educate providers patients. Women...
<b>Objective.</b> To describe the implementation and assessment of an entrepreneurial certificate program within elective. <b>Methods.</b> An through Kauffman Foundation was integrated elective to provide students at Presbyterian College School Pharmacy with more in-depth training regarding skills. A pre-/post-survey administered assess knowledge skills obtained. <b>Results.</b> Thirty-three completed survey. By completing certificate, 67% increased their in entrepreneurism....
The continued increase in the usage of medications has led to a variety negative consequences, including adverse effects on our environment and an misuse/abuse these products. Improper disposal unused results significant wildlife potential adversely affect human cells. Increases have resulted increases emergency department visits for drug-related issues. Drug overdose is now leading cause accidental death United States. Education both health care providers general public about issues proper crucial.
Since 1990, the prevalence of obesity has been steadily increasing in United States. Over past four years, new medications have become approved and available, allowing for more options management chronic weight loss among overweight or obese patients. This review article summarizes efficacy, safety, clinical attributes liraglutide patients with without comorbidities. Areas covered: A MEDLINE search, from 1970 to June 2016, was conducted using key terms-glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor...
Antidepressants have been linked to cardiac malformations when used early in pregnancy, particularly the first trimester. However, recent analyses suggest that overall risk of is very low. When determining appropriate therapy for pregnant women or who plan become pregnant, providers should consider growing body evidence compared with potential harm caused if maternal medical conditions are not treated.
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Risk Test (DRT) is a screening tool to identify people at risk for developing diabetes. Individuals with DRT score of 5 or higher may have prediabetes diabetes and should see healthcare provider.To determine how many additional employees are identified as being during an employee wellness by using more stringent cutoff 4 instead 5.During annual event, hemoglobin A1C (A1c) was drawn participants > request regardless score. values were classified normal...
When designing treatment regimens for patients with psychiatric illness, recommendations of pregnant or breastfeeding women can be particularly complicated. Safe and appropriate medication use in this patient population may vary based on the patient's stage pregnancy whether not she plans to breastfeed. The pharmacist is often asked help guide these decisions recommend medications that will minimize toxicity fetus newborn child while also ensuring efficacy control symptoms. appendices...
Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) and acute otitis media (AOM) may be unnecessary at times. The aim of this study was to evaluate prescribing practices UTIs AOM in a rural ambulatory care setting identify areas improvement.In single-center, retrospective review conducted clinic, patients diagnosed with UTI were included. Patients identified by International Classification Diseases, Tenth (ICD-10) codes, data collected visits between January...
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