A5005340810- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Social Media in Health Education
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia and Thrombosis
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
University of British Columbia
1992-2025
National Health Service Scotland
2024
Robert Gordon University
2012-2022
University of Aberdeen
2016-2021
Oldham Council
2021
Gold Coast Hospital
2020
St. James's Hospital
2012
Trinity College Dublin
2012
Oregon Health & Science University
1992
St. Paul's Hospital
1992
To assess the risk factors for symptomatic gallstones, 88,837 women in Nurses' Health Study cohort (age range, 34 to 59 years) were followed four years after completing a detailed questionnaire about food and alcohol intake 1980. A total of 433 cholecystectomies 179 cases newly symptomatic, unremoved diagnosed by ultrasonographic examination or x-ray films, reported during four-year follow-up. The age-adjusted relative very obese women, who had Quetelet index weight (weight kilograms divided...
Background Inappropriate use of multiple medicines (inappropriate polypharmacy) is a major challenge in older people with consequences increased prevalence and severity adverse drug reactions interactions, reduced adherence. The aim this study was to determine the levels consensus amongst key stakeholders European Union (EU) relation aspects management polypharmacy people. Methods Forty-six statements were developed on healthcare structures, processes desired outcomes, defined at ≥ 80%...
The development of safe, effective, affordable vaccines against COVID-19 remains the cornerstone to mitigating this pandemic. Early in December 2020, multiple research groups had designed potential vaccines. From 11 March 2021, several European countries temporarily suspended use Oxford–AstraZeneca vaccine amid reports blood clot events and death a vaccinated person, despite Medicines Agency (EMA) World Health Organization’s assurance that there was no indication vaccination linked. This...
We report a patient with mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis, and strokelike episodes treated riboflavin nicotinamide for 18 months, during which time previously frequent encephalopathic spells ceased. To confirm clinical benefit, we withdrew treatment monitored response muscle <sup>31</sup>P magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) sural nerve conduction studies. Of three prospectively chosen MRS variables, two changed coincidentally end points; phosphocreatine (PCr)/adenosine...
Vaccination against COVID-19 is the cornerstone of controlling and mitigating ongoing pandemic. Thrombotic adverse events linked to Moderna, Pfizer Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine have been documented described as extremely rare. While has received much attention, other vaccines should not go unchallenged. This study aimed determine frequency reported thrombotic clinical outcomes for these three vaccines, namely, Oxford-AstraZeneca. A retrospective descriptive analysis was conducted spontaneous...
Background Multimorbidity and its associated polypharmacy contribute to an increase in adverse drug events, hospitalizations, healthcare spending. This study aimed address: what exists regarding management the European Union (EU); why programs were, or were not, developed; and, how identified initiatives developed, implemented, sustained. Methods Change principles (Kotter) normalization process theory (NPT) informed data collection analysis. Nine case studies conducted eight EU countries:...
Background There is a need for theory informed interventions to optimise medication reporting. This study aimed quantify and explain behavioural determinants relating error reporting of healthcare professionals in Qatar as basis developing the effectiveness efficiency Methods A sequential explanatory mixed methods design comprising cross-sectional survey followed by focus groups Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar. All doctors, nurses pharmacists were invited complete questionnaire that...
Self-care, which refers to what people do prevent disease and maintain good health, can alleviate negative health consequences of experiencing homelessness. The aim the study was apply a theoretically informed approach in exploring engagement homelessness self-care identify factors that be targeted future social care interventions. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 28 participants opportunistically recruited from specialist healthcare centre North East Scotland,...
Limited empirical evidence informs fitness-to-drive recommendations after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation. Cohort designs can be deceptive because ICD recipients differ from control individuals and may temporarily cease driving This study sought to generate inform medical restrictions We used population-based data identify all drivers involved in a serious motor vehicle crash British Columbia, Canada, 1997 2019. Exposure was defined as implantation the 6 months...
Abstract Objective To evaluate the views of patients across primary care settings in Great Britain who had experienced pharmacist prescribing. Methods All Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPSGB) prescribers (n = 1622) were invited to participate. Those consenting asked invite up five consecutive their prescribing Patients mailed one questionnaire and a reminder. The included sections: demographics; you your prescriber; general practitioner; experiences based on most recent prescriber...
Objective To (1) explore patients' expectations and experiences of nurse pharmacist non-medical prescriber-led management respiratory tract infections (RTIs), (2) examine whether patient for antibiotics affect the likelihood receiving them (3) understand factors influencing satisfaction with RTI consultations. Design Mixed methods. Setting Primary care. Participants Questionnaires from 120 patients follow-up interviews 22 16 prescribers (NMPs). Results Patients had multiple their...