Download or read book Perception of the Community Pharmacist written by Francesca Tabone and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharmacists' professional roles have evolved throughout the years, with these changes resulting in a focus on collaborative pharmacist-patient professional relationships. The study was envisaged to determine pharmacists' perception regarding community pharmacy services and to determine the perceptions of the general public with regard to the community pharmacist and the current pharmacy service. Community pharmacist and general public questionnaires were updated and psychometrically evaluated through reliability and validity testing. The questionnaires were distributed amongst pharmacists and consumers. The data collected provides insight on issues relating to pharmacy services such as consultation areas, patient medication records, continuing professional development and implementation of pharmacist prescribing.
Download or read book Mission for the 1990s written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Community Pharmacy written by Paul Rutter and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-12-03 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its fourth edition, this best-selling book is fully updated to address the ever increasing demands on healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. A multitude of factors impinge on healthcare delivery today, including an ageing population, more sophisticated medicines, high patient expectation and changing health service infrastructure. Time demands on primary care doctors have caused other models of service delivery to be adopted across the world, leading to ongoing changes in the traditional boundaries of care between doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. Certain medical tasks are now being performed by nurses and pharmacists, for example prescribing. Healthcare policies to encourage patients to manage their own health have led to more medicines becoming available over the counter, allowing community pharmacists to manage and treat a wide range of conditions. Further deregulation of medicines to treat acute illness from different therapeutic areas seems likely. Government policy now encourages chronic disease management as a self-care activity, and could well be the largest area for future growth of reclassification of medicines. Pharmacists, now more than ever before, need to be able to recognise the signs and symptoms, and use an evidence-based approach to treatment. Community Pharmacy is intended for all non-medical prescribers but especially for pharmacists, from undergraduate students to experienced practitioners. Key features - Guidance for arriving at a differential diagnosis - Practical prescribing tips - Trigger points for referral boxes - Other hints and tips boxes - Specific questions to ask boxes - Case studies - Self-assessment questions Consistent approach gives: - Anatomy overview - History taking and physical examination - Prevalence and epidemiology - Aetiology - Arriving at a differential diagnosis - Clinical features - Conditions to eliminate Likely causes Unlikely causes Very unlikely causes - Evidence base for OTC medicine - Practical prescribing and product selection - More on the examination of eyes, ears and mouth - New sections on future-proofing (vaccinations etc.) - New material covering inter-professional education for clinical skills. Now with a free accompanying e-book on StudentConsult which also gives additional material on: - evidence-based medicine - videos on physical examination - additional written case studies - more multiple-choice questions
Download or read book Pharmaceutical Care Practice written by Robert J. Cipolle and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of the new pharmaceutical practice paradigm, critical changes are occurring in pharmacy education and practice. Pharmaceutical Care Practice is authored by the key leaders in the development of this new practice model, which features an increased focus on patient-oriented care. This book explains these changes in comprehensive detail. This text provides all the implementation strategies in step-by-step detail to operate in this new environment. Its versatility and depth enable it to be used as a basis for improvements in the pharmacy curriculum and throughout clinical practice.
Download or read book Consumer and Pharmacist Perceptions of Community Pharmacy Clinical Services written by Peggy Woltemath and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Results do indicate that some changes may need to take place in how community pharmacy services are marketed.
Download or read book Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries written by Ahmed Fathelrahman and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-02-13 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharmacy Practice in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges offers a detailed review of the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries across Africa, Asia, and South America. Pharmacy practice varies substantially from country to country due to variations in needs and expectations, culture, challenges, policy, regulations, available resources, and other factors. This book focuses on each country's strengths and achievements, as well as areas of weakness, barriers to improvement and challenges. It sets out to establish a baseline for best practices, taking all of these factors into account and offering solutions and opportunities for the future. This book is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, practicing pharmacists, policy makers, and students involved in pharmacy practice worldwide as it provides lessons learned on a global scale and seeks to advance the pharmacy profession. - Uses the latest research and statistics to document the history and development of pharmacy practice in developing countries - Describes current practice across various pharmacy sectors to supply a valuable comparative analysis across countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America - Highlights areas of achievement, strengths, uniqueness, and future opportunities to provide a basis for learning and improvement - Establishes a baseline for best practices and solutions
Download or read book Community Pharmacists Perception of E prescription System in New York written by Kishan Kotak and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Latent Class Analysis written by Gregory R. Hancock and published by IAP. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is latent class analysis? If you asked that question thirty or forty years ago you would have gotten a different answer than you would today. Closer to its time of inception, latent class analysis was viewed primarily as a categorical data analysis technique, often framed as a factor analysis model where both the measured variable indicators and underlying latent variables are categorical. Today, however, it rests within much broader mixture and diagnostic modeling framework, integrating measured and latent variables that may be categorical and/or continuous, and where latent classes serve to define the subpopulations for whom many aspects of the focal measured and latent variable model may differ. For latent class analysis to take these developmental leaps required contributions that were methodological, certainly, as well as didactic. Among the leaders on both fronts was C. Mitchell “Chan” Dayton, at the University of Maryland, whose work in latent class analysis spanning several decades helped the method to expand and reach its current potential. The current volume in the Center for Integrated Latent Variable Research (CILVR) series reflects the diversity that is latent class analysis today, celebrating work related to, made possible by, and inspired by Chan’s noted contributions, and signaling the even more exciting future yet to come.
Download or read book Pharmacy Practice Research Methods written by Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-25 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a contemporary view of pharmacy practice research covering theories, methodologies, models and techniques that are applicable. It has thirteen chapters covering the range of quantitative, qualitative, action research and mixed methods as well as management theories underpinning change in pharmacy practice. “Pharmacy Practice Research Methods” examines the evidence and impact as well as explores the future. Pharmacy practice is rapidly transforming and as such it is to be adaptable as student and academic researchers and to not only understand techniques and methodologies, but as champions to nurture the field. There is a literature in this area but few integrated texts which cover the wide range of pharmacy practice including methodologies, evidence, practice and policy. This book provides a solid foundation for exploring these phenomenon further, and is expected to serve as a valuable resource for academics, students, policy makers and professional organisations.
Download or read book An Instrument for Assessing the General Public s Perception of Community Pharmacists written by Chua S.S. and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice written by Felicity Smith and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the application of health-services research methods in pharmacy practice. The book describes in detail the various techniques that may be used to gather data, such as surveys, interviews and observational studies and their advantages and disadvantages.
Download or read book Pharmaceutical Care written by William N. Tindall and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-10-29 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pharmacy is the nation's third largest health profession, with nearly 200,000 licensed pharmacists in the United States and 125,000 practicing in community pharmacies. It is in community settings where pharmaceutical care will be judged, accepted, and ultimately paid for. Pharmaceutical Care: Insights from Community Pharmacists introduces the conce
Download or read book Community Pharmacists and General Practitioners Perceptions of the Role of the Community Pharmacist in 2012 written by Jo Maney and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background Primary healthcare is inherently in a state of flux due to increased demand for services countered by limited resources. Consequently primary healthcare professionals have had to adapt and redefine their roles. Recognition of the under-utilisation of the community pharmacists' expertise has resulted in a role shift from shopkeeper/product seller to cognitive services provider/seller. Successful implementation of new roles such as medicines management by community pharmacists requires identification of perceived barriers so that strategies which enable enhanced inter-professional collaboration can be adopted for the ultimate result of positive benefits for the patient. Aims/Objectives To identify the perceptions of community pharmacists and general practitioners regarding the community pharmacist's role; to examine any barriers to community pharmacist involvement in medicines management and to compare results of this study (2012) with those obtained in 1998 and 2002 respectively for any changes over time. Methods Two profession specific postal surveys modelled on the two previous studies were sent to 600 randomly selected community pharmacists and general practitioners respectively. Quantitative data was obtained using a Likert scale and analysed via SPSS v20. An analysis of trends was used for comparative analysis of the results obtained from the three studies. Analysis of qualitative data was undertaken via thematic analysis. Results The 2012 results revealed general acceptance of traditional community pharmacist roles but with general practitioners showing less acceptance for cognitive roles. Of more importance were the changes in agreement for these roles observed over the three studies. Whilst community pharmacists showed consistent agreement for involvement in medicines management barriers including a perceived lack of mandate, legitimacy, adequacy and effectiveness were identified by both groups; nonetheless more noteworthy were the changes in perception over time. Conclusion Comparative analysis of the three studies showed gradual but important shifts in perceptions, particularly by general practitioners with regard to acceptance of the provision of cognitive services by community pharmacists. Although the barriers to increased community pharmacist involvement in medicines management remained of note were the changes in attitude toward improved inter-professional collaboration over time, particularly from general practitioners.
Download or read book Exploring Patient Perceptions of Pharmacy Practice in Community Pharmacies written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Community pharmacy -- pharmaceutical care -- patient perceptions -- pharmacy practice -- clinical practice -- patient care -- value driver -- service industry -- community pharmacist -- retail chemist.
Download or read book Pharmacy in England written by Great Britain. Department of Health and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2008 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This White Paper (Cm. 7341, ISBN 9780101734127), sets out a programme for future NHS pharmaceutical services in England. Divided into 8 chapters with 2 annexes, it covers the following areas: the background to the White Paper; the context of change, looking at the major health and social challenges that have prompted a review of pharmacy services; expanding access and choice through more help with medicines; more pharmacy services supporting healthy living and better care; communications and relationships and how these can be improved by highlighting the varied services and benefits offered by pharmacies and pharmacists; research and innovation in practice; the pharmacy profession; the current structure and contractual arrangements of the pharmacy system. The Government has set out a future vision for the pharmacy services in England, including a number of specific objectives, including: making pharmacies into "healthy living centres", promoting health and helping people to take care of themselves; offer NHS treatment for minor ailments; provide specific support for people who are starting a new course of treatment; offer screening for those at risk of vascular disease; use new technologies to expand choice and improve care in hospitals and the community; become commissioned based on the range and quality of the services being delivered. Related publications to this White Paper, include: The Future of Pharmacy (http://www.appg.org.uk/documents/ThefutureofPharmacy_006.pdf); Our Health, Our Care (Cm.6737, ISBN 0101673728); Our NHS, Our Future (http://www.ournhs.nhs.uk/fromtypepad/283411_OurNHS_v3acc.pdf); A Vision for Pharmacy in the New NHS, July 2003 (http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Closedconsultations/DH_4068353?).
Download or read book The Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Care written by Abdul Kader Mohiuddin and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2020 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of a high quality, cost-effective and accessible health care for patients is achieved through constructing a team-based and patient-centered health care delivery system. The expanded role of pharmacists uplifts them to patient care from dispensing and manufacturing or marketing of drugs. Along with doctors and allied health professionals, pharmacists are increasingly recognized as an integral part of the patient care team. Furthermore, colleges of pharmacy need to revise and up-date their curricula to accommodate the progressively increasing development in the pharmaceutical education and the evolving new roles of practicing pharmacists in patient care settings. This book focuses on the expanded role of the pharmacists in total patient care including prescribing, dispensing, compounding, administering and monitoring of drugs at home, hospital, community, hospice, critical care, changeover and other care settings. The sector is emerging in both developed and under-developed countries. Overburdened by patient loads and the explosion of new drugs physicians turned to pharmacists more and more for drug information especially within institutional settings. And today’s patient care pharmacists are taking more interests in medication review and reconciliation, patient education and counseling, creating drug therapy regimen and monitoring compliance. The purpose of this book is to guide the pharmacists in their daily interactions with patients and to ensure collaboration with other health professionals. The contents are mostly based on recently published articles related to patient care, with most recent ideas and activities followed by the patient care pharmacists around the globe. However, a pharmacist implements the care plan in collaboration with other health care professionals and the patient or caregiver. Along with professional guidelines, the book discusses the concepts and best practices of patient interaction, patient rights, and ethical decision-making for the professional pharmacist, apprentice and student. In every chapter, the role of pharmacists in that chapter specific issues are detailed explicitly so that a professional pharmacist or a student can figure out his or her do’s and don’ts in that specific situation. Moreover, further reading references are listed as future recommendations. So, the book is an archive of potential references too. Among so many books about patient care, either doctors’ or nurses’ roles are highlighted. The proposed book highlights the pharmacists’ roles and responsibilities to the most, separated from those of doctors and nurses, with the most recent information obtained from most publications in several journals, books, bulletins, newsletter, magazines etc.
Download or read book Community and Clinical Pharmacy Services A step by step approach written by Ashley W. Ells and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO IMPLEMENTING ADVANCED PHARMACY SERVICES IN COMMUNITY AND CLINIC SETTINGS Community and Clinical Pharmacy Services teaches pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists how to provide advanced levels of pharmacy services in community and clinic settings designed to help patients achieve specific health goals and treat common disease states. This unique text provides practical--rather than merely ideological--ways for pharmacists to utilize their extensive clinical knowledge and fill a major gap in American health care. It discusses barriers, necessary skills, required knowledge, and issues related to preparation, interventions, patient outcomes, economic aspects, and marketing considerations for therapeutic areas commonly addressed in the outpatient setting. The beginning of the book delves into the general management skills necessary to provide and implement advanced patient care services, including documentation, patient interviewing, and medication therapy management. Important chapters discuss disease states that would most likely be amenable to development of pharmacy services, including: Asthma Smoking Cessation Diabetes Hypertension Osteoporosis Obesity Also covered are immunizations, anticoagulation, and cardiometabolic services. The disease state chapters include learning aids such as summary points, first-hand accounts from experienced pharmacists who have implemented pharmacy services for that particular condition, a simulated patient case, and multiple-choice questions.
