Generative Large Language Models (LLMs) demonstrate impressive results in different writing tasks and have already attracted much attention from researchers practitioners. However, there is limited research to investigate the capability of generative LLMs for reflective writing. To this end, present study, we extensively reviewed existing literature selected 9 representative prompting strategies ChatGPT – chatbot based on state-of-art generate a diverse set responses, which are combined with...

Aims To determine the cost savings of pharmacist initiated changes to hospitalized patients’ drug therapy or management in eight major acute care government funded teaching hospitals Australia. Methods This was a prospective study performed examining resource implications pharmacists’ interventions assessed by an independent clinical panel. Pharmacists providing services inpatients recorded details interventions, defined as any action that directly resulted change patient therapy. An review...

Objectives: To evaluate whether pharmacists completing the medication management plan in medical discharge summary reduced rate of errors these summaries. Design: Unblinded, cluster randomised, controlled investigation plans for patients discharged after an inpatient stay a general unit. Setting: The Alfred Hospital, adult major referral hospital metropolitan Melbourne, with annual emergency department attendance about 60000 patients. Participants: evaluation included patients' summaries...

Objectives To determine the incidence of hospital admissions for adverse events related to drug therapy, and assess whether these drug-related (DRAs) could have been reasonably prevented. Setting A tertiary teaching hospital. Design patients Prospective assessment all through emergency department resulting in a stay more than 24 hours during 30 consecutive days November December 1994 if admission was therapy. Cases intentional overdose were excluded. Main outcome measures The number, type,...

What is known and objective Patients admitted to general medical units emergency short-stay are often complex with multiple comorbidities, polypharmacy at risk for drug-related problems associated increased morbidity mortality. The aim of this study was evaluate the effectiveness a partnered pharmacist charting model completed time admission prevent medication errors. Methods We conducted an unblinded cluster randomized controlled trial comparing standard among patients regimens or...

Abstract Objectives Despite the increasingly complex care and demanding health challenges shaping pharmacy, little work has been carried out to understand global status of advanced and/or specialised pharmacy practice scopes models in which they exist. This study aims describe current initiatives relating advancement practice. Methods A survey was conducted between January May 2015 collect country-level data from member organisations International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP),...

Aims To undertake a multicentre evaluation of translation partnered pharmacist medication charting (PPMC) model in patients admitted to general medical units public hospitals the state Victoria, Australia. Methods Unblinded, prospective cohort study comparing before and after intervention. Conducted seven Australia from 20 June 2016 30 2017. Patients were included study. Medication by pharmacists using was compared traditional charting. The primary outcome variable length inpatient hospital...

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<b>Objective.</b> To design, implement, and psychometrically evaluate a situational judgement test (SJT) to use as formative assessment of pharmacy students' non-academic skills in an Australian-based university. <b>Methods.</b> An SJT was developed using previously validated design process including involvement subject matter experts. The first phase included blueprint through stakeholder consultation the development bespoke attribute definitions tool specification. Following on from this,...

(i) To develop a national strategy for pharmacy preceptor education and support, with special consideration rural remote practitioners. (ii) deliver an innovative core pharmacist support model that could be customised specific undergraduate programs.A steering committee, representatives from four Pharmacy Schools in three Australian states, was established to educational curriculum implementation strategy.The project designed provide online program preceptors of students, particularly those...

Whilst curriculum revision is commonplace, whole degree transformation less so. In this paper we discuss the rationale, design and implementation of a unique pharmacy program by research-intensive faculty. The new Monash curriculum, which had its first intake in 2017, was built using range key innovations that aimed to produce graduates demonstrate conceptual understanding all skills required deliver world-best patient outcomes. elements re-design are outlined include process principles...

Abstract Objective: The process evaluation findings and key issues from a trial of the effectiveness national applicability online educational curriculum for pharmacist preceptors are presented. Design: A multi‐method triangulated research design was used to elicit qualitative quantitative data preceptors. collection method involved an anonymous questionnaire with both components open‐ended responses. Setting: An education program Australian pharmacy students in rural areas. Participants:...

Abstract Formalised advanced pharmacy practice is needed now more than ever for pharmacists to be able competently manage increasingly complex patient services and demanding healthcare needs. Principally spearheaded by the International Pharmaceutical Federation, global efforts are guiding development of foundation frameworks facilitating their implementation. Australian action on practitioner largely aligned with international goals, but challenges remain in face establishing a sustainable...

Abstract Objectives This study aims to gain a better understanding of the drivers and barriers development advanced practice specialised systems around world. Through synthesis in-depth country case studies, this paper identify current models specialisation in pharmacy illustrate trends, policy development. is first analysis its kind examine depth from global perspective. Methods A studies was carried out. The template reviewed approved by an expert working group drawn cross section...

Objective Advancing the pharmacy workforce contributes to strengthening primary healthcare and accelerating progress towards universal health coverage. This study aimed identify key enablers support policy development for national advancement. Design A cross-sectional country-level questionnaire was distributed from July 2018 March 2019. Setting National-level or policy. Participants Professional leadership associations agencies of International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP). The FIP...