- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Cognitive and psychological constructs research
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis
- Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
- Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Pathogenesis and Treatment of Hiccups
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Psychological Treatments and Disorders
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Cancer Treatment and Pharmacology
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
Medway School of Pharmacy
2019-2020
RELX Group (United States)
2019
Northwick Park Hospital
2013-2017
Dalhousie University
1998-2009
Cancer Care Nova Scotia
1998
Regional Health
1993
University of Brighton
1993
William Harvey Hospital
1985
Washington Center
1978-1979
To determine the recurrence rate of gestational diabetes (GDM) during a subsequent pregnancy among women who had GDM an index and to identify factors associated with probability A retrospective longitudinal study was performed in Nova Scotia, Canada, were diagnosed as having between years 1980 1996 at least one this time period. When only first analyzed, cohort included 651 women. The after initial diagnosis determined. Multivariate regression models constructed model functions potential...
The purpose of this study is to describe the maternal complications placenta previa. A population-based retrospective cohort including all women delivered in province Nova Scotia, Canada from 1988 1995 was performed. Patient information obtained Scotia Atlee Perinatal Database and were described for undergoing cesarean delivery. Prognostic factors risk hysterectomy woman with previa analyzed by multiple logistic regression. During 8-year period, 308 cases identified 93,996 deliveries...
We conducted a retrospective cohort study to evaluate the relation between level of total trihalomethanes in drinking water and adverse birth outcomes. The population comprised women residing an area with municipal surface who had singleton Nova Scotia January 1, 1988, December 31, 1995, or pregnancy termination for major fetal anomaly. found little association trihalomethane outcomes related weight gestational age, but we elevated relative risk stillbirths average levels during 100 μg/liter...
To determine the value of markers for predicting spontaneous preterm birth.One hundred forty asymptomatic gravidas were recruited from 20-24 weeks' gestation. Risk score was assessed, vaginal swabs analyzed bacterial vaginosis, and cervical swab tested fetal fibronectin FDC-6, X18A4, CAF. Univariate analysis used to potential predictors (and combinations predictors) outcome. Multiple logistic regression done identify independent birth. Sensitivity, specificity, positive negative predictive...
In Brief Objective To determine whether adverse perinatal outcome is associated with asthma or medication use during pregnancy. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted of women who resided in Halifax County, Nova Scotia, and delivered between 1991 1993. Asthmatic were classified into three groups, according to usage: no medications, beta agonists only, steroids without other medications. Outcomes compared among asthmatic nonasthmatic included maternal complications...
<h3>Objectives</h3> To audit the quality of written hospital discharge prescriptions and quantify evaluate pharmacy contributions to ensuring medication information is accurate complete. <h3>Methods</h3> A tool was developed piloted prescription against best practice guidance. Simultaneously, pharmacist accuracy completeness were recorded, classified rated for potential clinical impact. Results analysed according four variables: care area; emergency or elective admission; type prescription;...
<h3>Objective</h3> To compare pharmacy team input to medicines reconciliation (MR) in a variety of care areas order inform optimisation service delivery. <h3>Methods</h3> 30 acute hospital departments evaluated their MR services 10 using piloted data collection form. Omitted and wrong dose discrepancies on the admission prescription were recorded rated for clinical severity. Data collected whether was planned, number coprescribed if patient had brought home into hospital. <h3>Results</h3>...
Background The post-discharge Medicines-Use-Review (dMUR) is a commissioned service in England and Wales whereby community pharmacists facilitate patients' understanding of their medicines resolve any medicine-related problems. This poorly utilised. Objective To explore the impact raising hospital awareness dMURs on uptake. Setting Hospital South East England. Method Patients medical wards with at least one change (medicine, or dose regimen) to admission were provided standardized written...
Community pharmacies are recognised as an under-utilised, accessible resource that could support the urgent care agenda. This study aimed to provide a snapshot of number and nature requests presented sample community in three counties southern England, determine how managed, whether management is appropriate, assessed by group experts, customers receiving satisfied with pharmacists' interventions.A representative pharmacists across region was invited keep log-book documenting all over...
Abstract Pharmacy practice research is a relatively new discipline which vital to the development of pharmacist's professional role, both in hospital service and community practice. In 1991, pharmacy group was set up South East Thames regional health authority, England, its members as priority need develop database previous ongoing that would be easily accessible pharmacists within region elsewhere. At same time, opportunity taken survey perceived barriers region. The demonstrated steady...
Il est nécessaire de surveiller la prévalence l’autisme afin planifier l’aide à l’éducation et les services santé offrir aux enfants qui en sont atteints. C’est pourquoi nous avons réalisé cette étude vise évaluer l’exactitude des bases données administratives sur ce concerne diagnostics d’autisme. Pour faire, repéré troubles du spectre autistique (TSA) dans trois province Nouvelle-Écosse, soit base congés d’hôpital, facturation médecins au régime d’assurance-santé Système d’information...
Цел : Сравняване на приноса болничните фармацевти в процеса лекарствено съгласуване (ЛС, англ. Medicines Reconciliation) за различни терапевтични области увеличаване наличната информация относно предоставянето услугата. Методи Аптеките 30 болници активно лечение извършиха оценка своите услуги ЛС 10 с помощта пилотен въпросник събиране информация. Отчетени бяха случаите пропуснати лекарствени продукти и несъотвествия поради погрешна дозировка при предписване лекарства болничен прием, както...
1Assistant Director of Nursing for Ambulatory/Psychiatry 2Nurse Manager, Ambulatory Treatment Unit and Endoscopy 3Research Associate, Stanford University Hospital, California