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An exploration of patient safety culture in Kuwait hospitals: a qualitative study of healthcare professionals' perspectives
ConclusionsThis study gave insight into how healthcare professionals perceive the current PSC in Kuwait. Despite their positive attitudes and knowledge towards patient safety, various barriers were reported that hinder optimal PSC. These barriers were related to support, staffing, resources and response to error. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - March 9, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Abdullah Al Hamid, Aisha Malik, Shahad Alyatama Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

A comparison between Parkinson ’s medication errors identified through retrospective case note review versus via an incident reporting system during hospital admission
ConclusionsRetrospective incident report and case note review can be used to characterise medication administration errors encountered in an inpatient setting. Incident report review alone is insufficient in estimating error rates, and dual data collection methods should be used. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Deanna Mill, Michael Bakker, Lauren Corre, Amy Page, Jacinta Johnson Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Adverse drug reactions ’ reporting in a Mexican hospital
ConclusionsTo improve the safety of medications, it is necessary to improve ADR notifications in Mexico ’s health system. One important step in this direction is to establish a Pharmacy degree with training for promoting and performing ADR notifications. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Lourdes Aidee Valdez ‐Ramírez, Aracely Serrano‐Medina, José Manuel Cornejo‐Bravo Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

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Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research

How do pharmacists contribute to global medication safety?
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Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Anthony R. Cox, Simon J. Wilkins, Philip A. Routledge Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Pharmacists' perceived responsibility for patient care when there is a risk of misadventure: a qualitative study
ConclusionPharmacists in this study varied in terms of their perceived scope of practice and responsibility to patient outcomes in response to a case involving a patient at risk of opioid ‐related harm. Further work on pharmacist responsibility may reduce this variability. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Georgia Bennett, Meng ‐Wong Taing, H. Laetitia Hattingh, Adam La Caze Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Issues with deprescribing in haemodialysis: a qualitative study of patient and provider experiences
ConclusionHaemodialysis patients and providers viewed deprescribing favourably, believed the intervention was valuable, and offered suggestions for long term implementation while expressing concerns about feasibility. Notwithstanding the underlying uncertainties, a structured and integrated approach in routine practice involving all members of the care team may facilitate the continuity of deprescribing as an intervention in the setting of a haemodialysis clinic. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Kaitlin Bondurant ‐David, Sébastien Dang, Shirel Levy, David Sperlea, Marie‐Claude Vanier, Savannah Gerardi, Pierre‐Marie David Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Perspectives of the public on the consumption of unregistered health products in Malaysia
ConclusionWhile respondents generally had good medication purchasing practices, their knowledge about and attitude to unregistered medications indicated the need for more educational awareness of the issues. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Siew Chin Ong, Annushiah Vasan Thakumar, Guat See Ooi, Asrul Akmal Shafie, Mohamed Azmi Ahmad Hassali Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Patient literacy and awareness of medicine safety
ConclusionsThere is an ongoing need for consumer education regarding medicine safety. Doctors and pharmacists remain the more trusted source of information. Pharmaceutical companies play an important role in ensuring such information is both accessible and accurate. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Marissa See, Belinda E. Butcher, Alex Banh Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Clinical and cost effectiveness of a multi ‐professional medication reviews in care homes (CAREMED)
ConclusionsIn line with other medication review based interventions in care homes, two MPMRs improved medication appropriateness but failed to demonstrate improvements in clinical outcomes. From a health system perspective costs where estimated to increase overall and therefore a different model of medicines management is required. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: James A. Desborough, Allan Clark, Julie Houghton, Tracey Sach, Val Shaw, Viveca Kirthisingha, Richard C. Holland, David J. Wright Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Demonstrating the value of community pharmacists in New Zealand educating a targeted group of people to temporarily discontinue medicines when they are unwell to reduce the risk of acute kidney injury
ConclusionA majority of participants accepted and remembered the information provided by their community pharmacist and felt comfortable to self ‐manage during acute dehydrating illness. A caveat is participant actions in practice may not be consistent with stated intentions. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dianne Vicary, Colin Hutchison, Trudi Aspden Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Oral non ‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug use in recreational runners participating in Parkrun UK: Prevalence of use and awareness of risk
ConclusionsSome recreational runners have a high use of NSAIDs, which is chronic in nature and a potential health risk. Recreational runners want more information on the harms and benefits of NSAIDs. Race event organizers should provide evidence ‐based advice on the use of NSAIDs. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Craig James Rosenbloom, Faye L Morley, Imran Ahmed, Anthony Richard Cox Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Analysis of pharmacist ‐identified medication‐related problems at two United Kingdom hospitals: a prospective observational study
ConclusionsThis research suggests patients are at greatest need of pharmacist input in terms of identification/resolution of clinically relevant MRPs during early stages of inpatient stay; however, clinically relevant MRPs continue to occur throughout their stay, suggesting need for ongoing pharmacy review. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Cathy Geeson, Li Wei, Bryony Dean Franklin Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Potentially inappropriate medications in elderly patients with heart failure: Beers Criteria ‐based study
ConclusionsA high percentage of PIMs was found among a sample of elderly Lebanese HF patients. HF multidisciplinary team is needed to control the prescription of PIMs in this vulnerable population. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Mariam Zahwe, Hadi Skouri, Samar Rachidi, Maurice Khoury, Samar Noureddine, Hussain Isma ’eel, Hani Tamim, Amal Al‐Hajje Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research

Where are oral and dental adverse drug effects in product information?
ConclusionsWe recommend that regulatory authorities such as the Therapeutic Goods Administration in Australia create an additional section for oral/dental adverse effects so they are easier to find, which may assist health professionals detect recognise and report adverse drug effects manifesting in the oral cavity. (Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice)
Source: International Journal of Pharmacy Practice - November 6, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Leanne Teoh, Kay Stewart, Geraldine Moses Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research