The recovery from stroke of 154 survivors out 255 patients was analyzed. outcomes documented were: discharge hospital, activities daily living (ADL) and return to work. A clear improvement in neurological neuropsychological deficits seen the acute stage three months, this continued twelve but a lesser degree. 69% 78% respectively, were at home months after stroke. Independence ADL increased 32% acutely 62% 68% by respectively. Of those gainfully employed prior stroke, 55% had returned work...

The quality of life for 46 stroke survivors under the age 65 years in a register was studied 4 after their first stroke. A questionnaire covering four domains (working conditions, activities at home, family relationships, and leisure time activities) used investigation life. results showed that spite good recovery terms discharge from hospital, daily living, return to work, most patients (83%) had not been restored prestroke level. Deterioration among several ranged 39% 80%, lowest being...

Objectives To explore the existence and characteristics of national local medication error reporting (MER) systems to describe safety experts' perceptions a good effective MER system barriers reporting. Methods In descriptive cross-sectional study, 32 experts were identified through member organizations International Pharmaceutical Federation in 88 countries other professional 3 additional countries. These invited participate an online survey. Results Sixteen from different participated...

The four-year prognosis of patients with visuospatial inattention in a stroke register (altogether 255 patients) was studied. Sixty-six surviving under the age 65 were examined neurologically and neuropsychologically after 3 months 1 year from stroke. Fifty-two these 66 still reexamined 4 years onset. Twelve ischaemic brain infarction had inattention: 7 clear-cut contralateral neglect 5 milder less lateralized inattention. recovery 12 poorer ADL than other 54 patients. Even when hemiparesis...

The aim of this study is to evaluate how critical patient involvement in pharmacist-led clinical medication reviews and identifying the most significant drug-related problems (DRPs).Pharmacist-led were conducted with 161 consenting patients aged ≥75 years at least seven prescribed medicines, living independently home Finland. A pharmacist, a nurse physician evaluated significance DRPs identified during interview an interprofessional case conference. It was whether could also have been...

Background: Drug-related problems (DRPs) may result in adverse drug reactions causing hospital admissions (5–17%); older patients particular experience such during a stay (6–17%). While community pharmacists can identify DRPs through clinical medication reviews, little is known about how well they perform providing reviews. Objective: To assess trained pharmacists' performance writing care plans and referrals when reviews to elderly as part of patient outcome–focused Medicines Management...

Cancer drugs are high risk and medication errors in their prescribing, preparation administration have serious consequences, including death. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach the benefits pharmacists' contribution to cancer treatment minimise been established. However, impact services provided by pharmacists patient care is poorly studied. This study explored clinical interventions made dispensing chemotherapy doses, evaluated care.Pharmacists at Chemotherapy Preparation Unit...

There is a need for effective and cost-effective interprofessional care models that support older people to maintain their quality of life (QoL) physical performance live longer independently in own homes.The objectives were evaluate effectiveness, QoL performance, cost-utility people-centred model (PCCM), including the contribution clinically trained pharmacists, compared with usual primary care.A randomised controlled trial (RCT) two-year follow-up was conducted. The participants...

<h3>Objectives</h3> Patients in intensive care units (ICUs) are potentially more vulnerable to medication errors than patients admitted general wards. However, little is known about safety strategies used European ICUs. Our objectives were explore the being and planned within ICUs, identify areas of variation, inform recommendations improve this patient group. <h3>Methods</h3> We distributed an online survey, seven languages, via professional networks social media. The survey explored a...

Background:The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is currently introducing continuing professional development(CPD) as a means ensuring the competence its members. An investigation into influences pharmacists’characteristics on self-assessed will help identify pharmacists who may need support with CPD. The aim thisstudy was to explore community pharmacists. Methods:A piloted postal questionnaire measuring sent 179 Results:Groups based in demographics were identified (K cluster...

The ageing population with multiple conditions and complex health needs has forced healthcare systems to rethink the optimal way of delivering services. Instead trying manage numerous diseases in a siloed approach, emphasis should be on people-centred practice, which services are tailored people's provided partnership them.The aim was develop an interprofessional care model (PCCM), including contribution clinically trained pharmacist for home-living multimorbid older people primary...

Staff in 24/7 group housing services for adults with intellectual disability are responsible ensuring safe medication management processes and supporting the residents their health-related issues. Ten interviewed nurses reported several challenges process emerging at staff level, level of home, social healthcare system, were often related to issues communication responsibility. They a variety complex tasks process, which they need multiple skill set. also act as advocates residents, but do...

<h3>Objectives</h3> Medication errors (MEs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the healthcare system. Patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) potentially more susceptible MEs due severity illness, complexity treatments they receive challenging nature ICU setting. The European Association Hospital Pharmacists established Special Interest Group (SIG) undertake programme work develop prioritise recommendations support medication safety improvement ICUs across Europe....

The aim of the study was to evaluate influence community pharmacists’ training performance on providing clinical medication reviews, and their review performances self-assessed competence in two Primary Care Trusts (PCT) England. Data were collected a postal survey, developed measure competence, administered. Simple regression used predict multiple competence. better Pharmaceutical care planning module, suggesting actions solve drug related problems (DRPs) reviews. In addition, DRPs, poorer...

The aim of this study was to explore the views prescribers in cardiology Sudan about use guidelines clinical practice and extent which whether national or international can be adopted Sudan.Interviews were conducted with consultants 2 main cardiac hospitals Sudan. This followed by a survey amongst doctors examine larger population matter investigated.Twelve interviewed, 47 (60%) replied questionnaire that followed. Most relied on foreign prescribe for their patients. acknowledged limitation...