OPINION article Front. Pharmacol., 16 May 2017Sec. Drugs Outcomes Research and Policies Volume 8 - 2017 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fphar.2017.00268

The aim of this study was to investigate the completeness and legibility prescriptions dispensed in community pharmacies located Sana'a, Yemen.A cross-sectional conducted at 23 randomly selected throughout capital city Yemen, from May 2015 January 2016. A total 2,178 were analyzed for essential elements a complete prescription using validated checklist.Of prescriptions, 19 (0.87%) considered be good quality. remaining 2,159 (99.12%) as being very poor Writing errors relating patients...

Ciprofloxacin, a second generation broad spectrum fluoroquinolone, is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. Ciprofloxacin has high oral bioavailability large volume of distribution. It used for the treatment wide range infections including urinary tract caused by susceptible However, availability use substandard spurious quality ciprofloxacin formulations in developing countries been thought to have contributed toward increased risk failure bacterial resistance....

Abstract Aim Relatively little is known about the prevalence of acute kidney injury developing outside a hospital setting ( CA‐AKI ) or impact on short‐term long‐term clinical outcomes. The objective this study was to compare prevalence, causes, severity and outcomes patients with hospital‐acquired HA )‐ AKI . Methods A retrospective cohort identified by ICD ‐9 code at single VA (Veterans Affairs) from S eptember 1999 M ay 2007 performed. verified applying RIFLE criteria, were categorized as...

Screening programs may help to address the burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Australia. Public awareness is an important determinant uptake screening programs. However, data on public knowledge CKD Australia lacking. The aim this study was develop a validated questionnaire and assess Australian CKD.A developed after reviewing literature discussions with nephrology experts. Content validity performed by nephrologists (n = 3), renal nurses 3) research personnel 4). piloted 121...

Background Increasing antimicrobial resistance is one of the pressing concerns globally. Injudicious use antibiotics modifiable factors responsible for resistance. Given widespread antimicrobials in community settings, pharmacists have an important role ensuring appropriate antibiotics. The objective this study was to assess perception and self-reported practices towards stewardship. Methods A cross-sectional conducted among between March–April, 2015, using a self-administered, pre-tested...

Abstract Background Under-reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) by healthcare professionals is prevalent worldwide. Community pharmacists are the most frequently visited professional and well placed to document ADRs as a part their routine practice. Objective To measure community pharmacists’ knowledge perspectives towards ADR reporting practices. Setting in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria Tasmania, Australia. Method A survey tool consisting 28 items was developed, piloted...

End-stage kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis are prescribed with multiple complex regimens and predisposed to high risk of medication nonadherence. The aims this study were explore factors associated adherence, and, examine the differential perspectives on medication-taking behaviour shown by adherent nonadherent patients. A qualitative exploratory design was used. One-on-one semi-structured interviews conducted 30 at outpatient dialysis facility in Hobart, Australia. Patient...

Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are replacing conventional VKA (vitamin K antagonist, i.e., warfarin) for various indications where a therapeutic anticoagulant effect is desired. We evaluated the prescribing patterns of DOACs and warfarin, cost implications increasing prescribing, deduce reporting serious fatal events, during 2009-2019 in primary care England. Prescriptions or adverse events data, between 2009 2019 were analysed, using linear regression to examine trends...

This study examines the associations between medication adherence and burden, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in predialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD). A prospective targeting adults with advanced CKD (estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 30 mL/min/1.73 m2) not receiving renal replacement therapy was conducted Tasmania, Australia. The actual burden assessed using 65-item Medication Regimen Complexity Index, whereas perceived self-reported a brief validated...

Very few studies, all employing surveys, have investigated the perceptions of community pharmacists regarding antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). A qualitative inquiry exploring factors affecting pharmacists’ participation in AMS may assist implementation primary care setting. This study aimed to explore perceived barriers and enablers AMS. One-on-one semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with a sample from across Australia. Interviews transcribed verbatim analysed using Framework...

Introduction Inappropriate use of antimicrobials is one the major modifiable contributors to antimicrobial resistance. There currently no validated survey tool available assess knowledge and confidence medical students in infectious diseases (ID) compared other states, little known about this topic. Materials methods A cross-sectional final year attending universities around Australia was conducted between August September, 2015. unique from published studies developed satisfaction...