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A Review Of Guideline Directed Medication Therapy Adherence For Patients With Asthma., Jennifer Mccarthy Pharmd, Ms, Elizabeth Meisberger Pharmd, Bcps, Bccp, Sarah Pfaehler Pharmd, Mba, Bcps, Pacs, Bhavika Patel Pharmd

Pharmacy Residency

Presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. December 2023.

This project evaluated a health system’s prescribing adherence to the 2022 GINA guideline update for inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) in combination with a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) as preferred reliever/rescue therapy for asthma within the ambulatory setting.

Evaluation Of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Utilization In Pediatric And Neonate Population Within A Community Health System., Hannah Davis Pharm D Candidate, Robert D. Beckett Pharmd, Bcps, Heather Nichols Pharm D, Bcpps, Norm Fenn Bcps, Bcpps

Parkview Pharmacy Department

This project evaluated appropriateness of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) use in pediatric and neonatal patients within a community health system based on current evidence. Presented at 2023 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting

Conference Proceedings: Select Abstracts Presented At 2023 Advocate Aurora Scientific Day

Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews

This abstract supplement includes findings presented at the 49th annual Advocate Aurora Scientific Day on May 24, 2023. The Scientific Day symposium provides a virtual forum for the sharing of preliminary results from research and case studies conducted by faculty, fellows, residents, and other health professionals associated with Illinois-based Advocate Health Care and Wisconsin-based Aurora Health Care.

The Impact Of Medication Therapy Management Services On Pediatric Patients With Medical Complexities, Charisma Osuagwu, Erica Wong, Savion Carswell, Sophia Jenkins, Xinyu Wang, Yujin Kim

Research Day

Introduction

Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is a service provided by healthcare providers to ensure the best medical outcomes, particularly for those with multiple chronic conditions. It is often provided for senior populations supported under the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Studies show that patients provided with MTM services have higher medication adherence rates and experience fewer complications. However, there are few studies on MTM counseling in pediatric populations. In this literature review study, we investigated the potential impact of MTM services for underserved pediatric populations with chronic conditions or disabilities who are likely to benefit from MTM services.

Methods …