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An Evidence-Based Approach To Identify Student Success Strategies: Focus On Individualized Reassessment, Bhavik Shah, Cynthia Sanoski, Gina Bellottie, Emily Hajjar, Amber King, Nicholas Leon, Emily Scopelliti, Elena Umland

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Objectives

• Describe a process for engaging faculty in evaluating the feasibility of and designing and implementing evidence-based strategies to improve student success.
• Highlight one successful outcome of this process: IR.

Change In Diuretic Dose After Initiation Of A Sglt2 Inhibitor In Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, R. Wildemann, Pharmd, D. G. Karalis, Md, Facc, Fnla, N. Mirachi, Pa-C, B. Thoma, Pharmd, Bcps, Bccp

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Study Purpose: To identify change in loop diuretic dose when initiating a SGLT2i in patients with HFrEF who are on a stable dose of loop diuretic in the outpatient setting

Assessing Pharmacy Student Knowledge, Intent To Practice, And Perceptions Of Current Learning As It Pertains To Pharmacist Furnishing Of Hormonal Contraception In Pennsylvania, Ashley Sargent, Bs, Nicasia D'Allesandro, Bs, Danielle Mayer, Pharmd, Bcacp

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Objectives:

1. Assess student pharmacist knowledge of pharmacist prescribing of hormonal contraceptives and important details in order to safely and effectively prescribe
2. Assess student pharmacist attitudes and intention of offering this service if Pennsylvania allows for this innovative role
3. Assess student perceptions of curricular education to provide direct pharmacy access to hormonal contraception

What’S The Word? Defining Community Pharmacy Interventions, Elizabeth Laughlin, Bsps, Danielle C. Mayer, Pharmd, Bcacp, Sarah Lynch, Pharmd, Bcacp

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Primary Objective: Determine whether student pharmacists & licensed pharmacists are consistently able to categorize interventions

Secondary Objective: Evaluate trends in themes for situations that are not easily categorized

The Incidence And Severity Of Drug Interactions Before And After Switching Antiretroviral Therapy To Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide In Treatment Experienced Patients, Ciara Walshe, Pharmd Candidate, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Bcps-Aq Id, Bcidp, Aahivp

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Objective

• The primary outcome was to measure the proportion of patients experiencing DIs before and after the ART switch.
• The secondary outcome was to measure changes in DI scores before and after the ART switch.

A Real World Assessment Of The Efficacy And Safety Of Switching From Tdf To Taf In Treatment Experienced Patients With Hiv Infection, Jaclyn O'Connor, Pharmd Candidate, Kaitlin N. Sassa, Pharmd, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Bcps Aq-Id, Bcidp, Aahivp

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Objective

• The primary objective of this study was to determine if patients maintain viral suppression after switching from TDF to TAF
• The secondary objective was to assess changes in renal function and serum cholesterol levels

Clinical Interventions Documented By Appe Students: Results From A Pilot Study, Elizabeth Laughlin, Bsps, Danielle Mayer, Pharmd, Bcacp, Sarah Lynch, Pharmd, Bcacp

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Primary Objective: Evaluate the types of drug therapy problems identified by student pharmacists and the results of these interventions.

Secondary Objective: Evaluate trends in trends of what type of interventions are identified and how they are defined.

Connecting Health Plan Care Managers With A Network Of Enhanced Services Community Pharmacies: A Pennsylvania Case Study, Nicholas Leon, Pharmd, Stephanie Mcgrath, Pharmd, Kim Coley, Pharmd, David Pope, Pharmd, Elizabeth Grassmyer, Melissa A. Mcgivney, Pharmd, Patricia Epple

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PPCN pharmacies have been able to successfully collaborate, bi-directionally, with health plan care managers to improve patient health and enable appropriate utilization of healthcare resources

To build off of our early success, additional systems and tracking capabilities are being explored related to the following:

• Bi-directional tracking of referrals
• Care managers to pharmacists
• Pharmacists to care managers
• Delivery drivers as community health workers
• Drug class specific interventions (ex. a focus on opioids)
• Disease state specific interventions (ex. a focus on asthma or type 2 diabetes)
• Formal interventions focused on dialing patients back into the services/resources offered by health plans

PPCN is …

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.

Exploring The Prevalence And Characteristics Associated With Weight Gain And Metabolic Changes In Plwh Who Are Virologically Suppressed On Antiretroviral Therapy And Switch To Integrase Inhibitor Containing Regimens, Matty Zimmerman, Joseph Desimone Jr., Md, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Bcps-Aq Id, Bcidp, Aahivp

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Objectives

• To determine the prevalence, extent and characteristics of weight gain among virologically suppressed PLWH whose ART has been switched to an INSTI-containing regimen
• To examine the presence of metabolic changes in PLWH who have been switched to INSTI-containing ART

Patients Living With Hiv Infection Are Less Likely To Receive The Correct Statin Intensity For Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Roshni Emmons, Pharmd, Bcps, Nick V. Hastain, Pharmd, Todd Miano, Pharmd, Phd

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• Patients living with HIV (PLWH) are at high risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)
• Eligible PLWH should receive statins for ASCVD risk reduction according to current guidelines
• Studies suggest that statins are underprescribed in PLWH, but comparisons to uninfected patients and assessments of statin intensity have not occurred

Objective

To determine the influence of HIV infection on appropriate statin prescribing for ASCVD risk reduction

A Community Pharmacy Elective Course Utilizing A Service Development Project To Foster Innovation And Creative Thinking, Danielle Mayer, Pharmd, Bcacp

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Course Description

Innovations in Community Pharmacy Practice is a 2-credit hour course offered to pharmacy students in the spring of the third professional year.

Teaching methods

• Group discussions
• Case study activity
• Self-reflection
• Group project

The focus of this course is the evolving role of the community pharmacist in delivering direct patient care services. Students learn the basics of creating a business plan and utilize these principles to create their own business plan for a new or enhanced service that could be implemented at a community pharmacy site. This is a hands-on, project- based course, designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and …

Weight Gain In Patients With Hiv Infection Who Are Virologically Suppressed On Antiretroviral Therapy And Switch To Integrase Inhibitor Containing Regimens, Matty Zimmerman, Jason Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Bcps, Bcidp, Aahivp

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Objective

To determine the prevalence and extent of weight gain among virologically suppressed PLWH whose antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been switched to an integrase inhibitor (INSTI) containing regimen.

The Incidence And Severity Of Drug Interactions Before And After Antiretroviral Therapy Simplification In Treatment Experienced Patients With Hiv Infection, Aleena Santana, Pharmd Candidate, Nick Hastain, Pharmd Candidate, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Bcps, Aahivp

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Purpose

• The primary objective of this study was to assess changes in the incidence and severity of drug interactions before and after ART simplification in treatment experienced patients.
• Describe ART medication class changes and analyze predictors for achieving drug interaction score reductions.

Are Patients Living With Hiv Infection At Risk For Not Receiving Statin Medications For Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction?, Nick Hastain, Pharmd Candidate, Roshni S. Patel, Pharmd, Bcps, Jason J. Schafer, Pharmd, Mph, Bcps, Aahivp

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Objective

To determine the prevalence of appropriate statin prescribing for ASCVD risk reduction in PLWH

Hotspotting Without A Patient, Mirna Rezkalla, Bs, Pharmd Candidate, Nicole Lenegan, Bsn, Rn, Elena Umland, Pharmd

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Introduction

• Interprofessional (IP) teamwork is the foundation for successful patient care outcomes. Numerous issues can arise from poor teamwork stemming from the lack of acknowledgment and appreciation of the roles of each healthcare provider.
• Throughout our training in school, students often become focused on their own profession and develop biases or perceptions of the other members of other healthcare disciplines.
• The Hotspotting program provides students the opportunity to eliminate biases and clarify perceptions.

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

Impact Of An Academic Pharmacy Elective On Student Interest In A Career In Academia, Gina Bellottie, Pharmd, Bcacp, Lindsay Fitzpatrick, Bs, Pharmd, Elena Umland, Pharmd

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Objective

To determine the impact of an academic pharmacy elective on student interest in pursuing academic careers.

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.

1. Demonstrate empathy regarding the impact of diabetes on everyday life.
2. Demonstrate the ability to monitor blood glucose, count carbohydrates, inject “insulin”, and adjust insulin dose based on daily experiences.
3. Discuss the impact of mental health and sociobehavioral/cultural aspects on diabetes.
4. Develop and provide diabetes education to the community.

Employing Pharmacy Students To Improve The Medication Use Process For Underserved Patients With A History Of Mental Health Or Substance Use Disorders, Ashley Maister, Pharmd Candidate, Toni Campanella, Pharmd Candidate, Roshni S. Patel, Pharmd, Bcps

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Project HOME is a non-profit organization in Philadelphia that provides housing, employment opportunities, medical care, and education for chronically homeless individuals with serious mental health conditions.

One nurse oversees the medication use process at three of Project HOME’s residences; however, non-clinical staff are responsible for carrying out the medication use process.

The purpose of this project was to identify how the Jefferson College of Pharmacy’s APhA-ASP chapter could assist Project HOME with their medication-related needs and improve the medication use process.

The Effect Of Undergraduate Exposure And Experience On Choosing To Pursue A Pharmacy Degree, Erica M. Mcgovern, Ms, Andrew Stacy, Bs, Elena Schmidt, Phd, Ma, Elena Umland, Pharmd

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BACKGROUND

• Shortage of pharmacists identified by Department of Health and Human Services in 20001
• Despite investment of significant recruitment resources to achieve optimum enrollment, fewer applications are being submitted for consideration to pharmacy school, and the number of students pursuing pharmacy school continues to decline2
• American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Recruitment Admissions Task Force speculates that qualified candidates may be pursuing other healthcare professions due to lack of awareness of and limited exposure to the expanding role of the pharmacist2
• Limited studies have been conducted to evaluate the primary factors motivating students to pursue a career in pharmacy …

The Bug-Bag: Consolidating Medications To Cut Costs, James Harrigan, Pharmd, Ms3, Erin Bange, Md, Jessica Caro, Md, Sarah Yeager, Pharmd, David Manoff, Md

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Background

Founded in 1991, JeffHOPE is an organization of student run medical clinics providing care to the homeless and underserved populations of Philadelphia. JeffHOPE currently operates at 5 different sites

• Eliza Shirley

Population served: Women and children

Serves as a transitional shelter and aims to help newly homeless women and children find more stable housing

• Sunday Breakfast

Population served: Men older than 18

Serves as a transitional shelter offering housing for 30 days for homeless men

• ACTS

Population served: Women and children

Provides long term housing for women and children who are homeless. The shelter is also located next to …

Improving Medication Use For Project Home Residents In An Urban Setting, Toni Campanella, Pharmd Candidate, Ashley Maister, Pharmd Candidate, Roshni S. Patel, Pharmd, Bcps

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Partners:

Project HOME is a non-profit organization in Philadelphia that provides housing, employment opportunities, medical care, and education to those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including those with a history of serious mental health or substance misuse disorders.

Jefferson College of Pharmacy students are dedicated to transforming the health and well-being of the community. By engaging in innovative opportunities, students are well-positioned to deliver patient-centered care.

APhA-ASP serves as the collective voice of student pharmacists to provide opportunities for professional growth, to improve patient care, and to envision and advance the future of pharmacy.

Methemoglobinemia In Acetaminophen Overdose And Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Maelen Ignacio, Pharmd, Colin Craft, Md, Fern M. Martin, Md, Cara Mcdaniel, Pharmd, Bcps

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Background:

• Methemoglobin (MetHb) is formed when the iron moiety of hemoglobin (Hgb) is oxidized from ferrous (Fe²⁺) to ferric (Fe³⁺) state à impaired O₂ delivery to tissues
• Acetaminophen Metabolism:

~90% is metabolized in liver via sulfation and glucuronidation

remainder is metabolized via CYP450 to a toxic oxidizing agent, N-acetyl-p-benzoquinone imine (NAPQI), which is detoxified via glutathione¹

• Acute Acetaminophen Overdose:

saturates sulfation and glucuronidation pathways

depletes glutathione stores

leads to excess NAPQI à oxidative stress à methemoglobinemia¹

• MetHb Reduction Pathway:

cytochrome b5 reductase removes 95% to 99% of endogenous MetHb

nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate …

Daptomycin Non-Susceptible Mrsa Bacteremia: A Case Report, Jaclyn Cusumano, Pharmd, Anna Marie Morlino, Pharmd, Andrew Moyer, Pharmd

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Background

Staphylococcus aureus^{1, 2, 3}

• One of the most common pathogens causing community-acquired and nosocomial infections
• Has rapidly developed resistance to many antibiotics:

Daptomycin ²

• Bactericidal cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic
• Possesses negative charge which attracts calcium to form cationic complex
• Interacts with negatively charged phospholipid heads on bacterial cell membranes, leading to membrane depolarization and cell death

Daptomycin non-susceptible (DNS) S. aureus ^{2, 4, 5}

• Extremely rare - About 60 clinical cases reported
• Defined by an MIC greater than 1 mcg/mL
• Potential mechanisms include:

– Changes in cell membrane and cell wall structure alter daptomycin’s permeability²

• Overexpression and dysregulation …