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Relationships Among Patient Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors, Depression And Self-Reported Medication Adherence In African Americans With Diabetes, Shu Xiao, Phd, Pharmd Candidate, Monica Woloshin, Bs, Pharmd Candidate, Robin Casten, Phd, Barry Rovner, Md, Ginah Nightingale, Pharmd, Bcop
Relationships Among Patient Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors, Depression And Self-Reported Medication Adherence In African Americans With Diabetes, Shu Xiao, Phd, Pharmd Candidate, Monica Woloshin, Bs, Pharmd Candidate, Robin Casten, Phd, Barry Rovner, Md, Ginah Nightingale, Pharmd, Bcop
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Objectives
To determine the extent to which self-care behaviors and self-reported medication adherence are related to depression in older African Americans with diabetes who presented to the ED.
The Next Generation: A Novel Diabetes Elective Course For Pharmacy Students, Catherine Hedigan, Mirna Rezkalla, Matthew Ta, Amy M. Egras, Pharmd, Bcps, Bc-Adm
The Next Generation: A Novel Diabetes Elective Course For Pharmacy Students, Catherine Hedigan, Mirna Rezkalla, Matthew Ta, Amy M. Egras, Pharmd, Bcps, Bc-Adm
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Background
- 30.3 million people or nearly 10% of the United States are diagnosed with diabetes
- Patients with uncontrolled diabetes often have many clinicians, including pharmacists, to help control their diabetes
- Clinicians that can empathize with patients have shown to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes2
- The Diabetes Immersion elective at Thomas Jefferson University College of Pharmacy is offered to third-year pharmacy students to provide additional knowledge about diabetes through hands-on learning and guest lecturers
- The class emphasizes a well-rounded understanding of diabetes touching on topics that may not otherwise be covered in required courses due to time constraints
A Novel Diabetes Elective Course For Pharmacy Students, Amy M. Egras, Pharmd, Bcps, Bc-Adm
A Novel Diabetes Elective Course For Pharmacy Students, Amy M. Egras, Pharmd, Bcps, Bc-Adm
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Course Description & Objectives
The Diabetes Immersion elective is a 2-credit hour course offered to pharmacy students in their 3rd year of pharmacy school.
- Demonstrate empathy regarding the impact of diabetes on everyday life.
- Demonstrate the ability to monitor blood glucose, count carbohydrates, inject “insulin”, and adjust insulin dose based on daily experiences.
- Discuss the impact of mental health and sociobehavioral/cultural aspects on diabetes.
- Develop and provide diabetes education to the community.