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April / May / June 2024, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the April, May, and June issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

Factors Predictive Of Postgraduate Residency Placement: A Systematic Review, Hazel Billings-Chiu

Honors Scholar Theses

This systematic review aimed to identify pharmacy student and school characteristics that are associated with higher postgraduate residency placement. Studies had to be an observational or experimental investigation, analyze pharmacy students and/or pharmacy schools, and report the statistical association, correlation, MV regression, propensity score analysis or matched analysis between a student or school variable with match success. Only studies that utilized multivariate analyses were included. The NewsCastle-Ottawa Quality Assessment Form for Cohort studies was used to assess risk of bias in the included studies. Student and school-level factors were then collected and synthesized via full text review. In total, there …

Adherence To The Prisma 2020 Guideline: An Evaluation Of Meta-Analyses And Systematic Reviews Published In Pharmacy Journals., Kendall Littlefield, Samantha Alspaugh, Andrew Forte Pharmd, Robert D. Beckett Pharmd, Bcps

Parkview Pharmacy Department

Presented at ACCP Virtual Poster Sessions. Lenexa, KS: May 2024

This cross-sectional evaluation study found that, on average, published meta-analyses in pharmacy journals are adherent to PRISMA best practices, though several areas, related to background and rationale of the study, discussion items, and search strategy, were identified for improvement.

Impact Of Blender Type On Tribocharging In Pharmaceutical Powders Using Surface Modified V-Blender, Ami Shah

Honors Scholar Theses

Powders are a vital component of the pharmaceutical industry as they provide the basis for many solid dosage forms like tablets and capsules. Although, when using powders a common challenge is electrostatic charge accumulation due to numerous particle-particle and particle-wall collisions. This accumulated charge can lead then to poor powder homogeneity and compromised powder flow properties. In this study, tribocharging of pharmaceutical powders was analyzed using various V-blenders and mixing times . The evaluated blenders include: Aluminum, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), and surface modified Aluminum-PVC. Using the blenders, the model drug, Ibuprofen, was processed for different time intervals such as 5, …

Synthesis And Characterization Of Polymeric Nanoparticles To Enhance Celleullar Drug Delivery, Rahma Aly

Chemistry Theses

Medicines in the form of nanoparticles called nanomedicines, stand at the forefront of revolutionary advancements in healthcare, offering precise drug delivery and diagnostic capabilities. A recent example of nanomedicine in the clinic is the COVID-19 vaccine, which helped prevent death during the pandemic. While the potential benefits are immense, a myriad of challenges complicate their seamless integration into clinical practice. The design and fabrication of nanoparticles demand meticulous attention to biocompatibility and toxicity. Interactions with biological systems are complex, requiring a delicate balance between therapeutic efficacy and safety. The reticuloendothelial system's rapid clearance of nanoparticles, their instability in physiological environments, …

Spring 2024 Edition, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

Sig Spring 2024 Edition

GREETINGS FROM THE DEAN'S OFFICE!

I wish everyone a happy Spring and I hope you enjoy the latest edition of the Sig .

Academic Performance Among Pharmacy Students Using Virtual Vs. Face-To-Face Team-Based Learning, Osama A. Shoair

Pharmacy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction

This study compares pharmacy students’ performance using face-to-face (FTF) team-based learning (TBL) vs. virtual TBL across multiple courses and different academic levels while accounting for student demographic and academic factors.

Methods

The study included pharmacy students from different academic levels (P1–P3) who were enrolled in three didactic courses taught using FTF TBL and virtual TBL. Multiple generalized linear models (GLMs) were performed to compare students’ performance on individual readiness assurance tests (iRATs), team readiness assurance tests (tRATs), team application exercises (tAPPs), summative exams, and total course scores using FTF TBL vs. virtual TBL, adjusting for students’ age, sex, race, …

“The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In The Pharmaceutical Field: Enhancing Therapeutic Outcomes And Repurposing Through The Acceleration Of Drug Discovery”, Tonivie Valeriano

[Archive] Belmont University Research Symposium (BURS)

The development of new drugs and their repurposing have considerably benefited the field of pharmacy. It will not only affect the pharmaceutical sector but also its diverse facets of health will be significantly influenced. Yet, the development of innovative medical treatments necessitated a lengthy period of expectancy for human survival. Individual survival rates were decreasing over time before the development of the treatment. Humanity has a limited lifespan. Moreover, investments in new drugs often go unnoticed because of the prolonged and complex process of drug research and development (R&D). In the future of pharmacy, artificial intelligence will continue to have …

January / February / March 2024, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the January, February, and March issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

Covid-19 And Burnout Among Community Pharmacists In The West Bank – Palestine, Amjad H. Bazzari, Firas H. Bazzari

Journal of the Arab American University مجلة الجامعة العربية الامريكية للبحوث

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had a strong impact on the physical and mental well-being of healthcare workers. However, the focus has been directed towards nurses and physicians compared to pharmacists. Here, the researchers investigated the prevalence of burnout among community pharmacists in the West Bank – Palestine during the pandemic and the associated COVID-19 factors. The study was conducted using a written questionnaire and the sample included a total of 70 pharmacists. The results showed a burnout prevalence of 45.7% with work-related burnout having the highest impact on both males (50%) and females (54.8%). The level of burnout …

2024 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

It is with great honor that we present the 2024 Apothecary issue. This year’s Apothecary was made possible by generous financial contributions from many stores, businesses, and Southwestern College of Pharmacy alumni. We greatly appreciate and thank you for your continued support.

The Apothecary staff would like to thank Dr. Les Ramos and Adina Foust. This process would not have been possible without their continuous support, patience, and behind-the-scenes efforts. We also want to thank the SWOSU Design Studio for their hard work in creating this year’s fantastic cover and dividers. You always help bring our ideas to life and …

Pharmacy Involvement In Increased Access To Opioid Treatment Programs, Catherine O'Rourke

Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)

The opioid epidemic still affects many Americans today. Despite approved medication treatments for opioid use disorder (OUD), a majority of the population with OUD have not received treatment. Since pharmacists are the most accessible health care professional and had an important role providing care during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a push to expand pharmacists’ scope of practice. The primary purpose of this investigation was to identify the benefits and barriers to community pharmacist-led treatment of OUD. The secondary purpose was to determine whether pharmacist participation in opioid treatment programs (OTPs) or office based opioid treatment (OBOT) would be …

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.

Fall 2023 Edition, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Sig

The Sig Newsletter from the Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy - Fall 2023 Edition

Sharksrx Newsletter Fall 2023, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Pharmacy Newsletter : August 2023, Pharmacy Department, Aga Khan University

Department of Pharmacy Archives

• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Digoxin – What You Need to Know?
• Composition of Common Poisons/Household Items
• Dexamethasone Induced Psychosis
• TOX TOK! Cement Ingestion
• Thromboprophylaxis in Critical Care Patients
• AKUH – Adverse Drug Reactions Reporting Trend – Q1 2023
• AKUH - Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Report - Q1 & Q2 2023
• AKUH - Pharmacists’ Intervention Statistics - Q1 2023
• Clinical Pharmacists in Multidisciplinary Rounds - Dashboard - Q1 2023

Sharksrx Newsletter Summer 2023, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Is My Prescription Ready Yet? A Qualitative Examination Of Patients' Understanding Of The Prescription Filling Process In Community Pharmacies, Maria Sallee

Honors Theses

Long lines at the pharmacy can frustrate patients. Consequently, patients becoming frustrated can add stress to an already overworked pharmacy. Without knowing what patients understand about the often complicated prescription filling process at community pharmacies, it can be difficult for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to communicate the reason behind any delays in patients receiving their medication. To learn what patients understand about the prescription filling process, fifteen interviews were conducted over the phone after mailing recruitment flyers to members of a diabetes research collaborative in North Mississippi. The interviews revealed that while patients have a positive relationship with their pharmacists, …

The Opioid Epidemic: How Genetics Play A Role In Addiction And Treatment, Kirsten Houston

Honors College Theses

The opioid epidemic is an issue within the pharmaceutical industry in the United States of America due to prescription and non-prescription substances being made available to the population. Opioids include chemical substances that affect the body and brain through opioid receptors, including the mu, kappa, and delta receptors. These substances are derived and synthesized from the poppy plant. Multiple causes have been linked to opioid abuse disorder, including but not limited to employment, income, housing, nutrition, mental health disorders, and genetics. By gathering information from previous literature, genetics may be the main cause of narcotic analgesic tolerance and abuse. Specific …

Longitudinal Assessment Of Pharmacy Student Attitudes Towards Mental Illness, Jessica Dillon

Honors Scholar Theses

Background: Mental health stigma in providers is one of the greatest barriers in effective care in psychiatric patients. When patients feel stigma towards them, they have lower levels of self-esteem and lower medication adherence. When training healthcare providers, specifically pharmacists, it is important to assess the effectiveness of training at reducing stigma levels. Previous studies have shown that didactic teaching does not significantly decrease stigma in pharmacy students. However, other studies have shown that students who participated in psychiatric rotations have less stigma surrounding mental health following the rotation. Currently there are no studies that assess the same students’ stigma …

Reducing Unnecessary Acid Suppression Use In Hospitalized Patients: A Description Of Targeted Strategies Implemented Across A Large Health System, Elizabeth H. Wiggins, L. Hayley Burgess, Joan Kramer

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Background

Ensuring the appropriate use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine type 2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) is an important hospital patient safety and quality initiative because therapy may be inappropriately continued during transitions of care. In this article, we aim to describe the impact of targeted quality improvement strategies to reduce unnecessary acid suppression use in hospitalized patients across a large health system.

Methods

Beginning January 1, 2018, focused quality improvement strategies to prevent unnecessary initiation and continuation of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine type 2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) were implemented throughout a large health system. Targeted strategies were initially …

Elevating Exposure Of Pharmacy Services And Medication Management, L. Hayley Burgess, Joan Kramer, Jocasta G. Olp

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Medications are the mainstay of treatment for many disorders and diseases. Our guest editorial board is proud to highlight the complexity of medication management and the talented pharmacists dedicated to safety and effectiveness. This special issue of the HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine is dedicated specifically to pharmacy services across the healthcare spectrum, featuring pharmacist medication management research and education aimed at enhancing the safety of patients and colleagues.

Pharmacists’ Perceptions And Knowledge Of The Legalization Of Medical Marijuana In Mississippi, Faith Houston

Honors Theses

The legalization of medical cannabis in Mississippi was a debated topic among all citizens. This thesis specifically explored pharmacists’ perceptions and knowledge as medical professionals who will be involved with patients certified to use medical cannabis. Information was gathered using a voluntary online survey on the Qualtrics platform to produce a cross-sectional, descriptive study.

From the information gathered, it was apparent that pharmacists in Mississippi have varying opinions regarding medical marijuana. Some are in favor of using these products, and some are not. However, as cannabis has been officially accepted and put into patient's medical plans both current and future …

Well-Being Content Inclusion In Pharmacy Education Across The United States And Canada, Elizabeth Buckley, Simi Gunaseelan, Benjamin D Aronson, Heidi N Anksorus, Victoria Belousova, Tram B Cat, Kristine M Cline, Stacey D Curtis, Christina E Deremer, David Fuentes, Mckenzie S Grinalds, Seena L Haines, Hannah E Johnson, Karen Kopacek, Jessica M Louie, Nkem P Nonyel, Natasha Petry, Shawn Riser Taylor, Suzanne C Harris, Cheryl A Sadowski, Anandi V Law

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective. To describe the landscape of well-being content inclusion across schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States and Canada through identification of content implementation, incorporation, and assessment.

Methods. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to all accredited schools and colleges of pharmacy in the United States (n=143) and Canada (n=10). Survey questions included curricular and cocurricular timing, frequency, assessment strategies, and support for well-being initiatives, using a framework of eight dimensions (pillars) of wellness to categorize content.

Results. Descriptive data analyses were applied to 99 completed surveys (65%), 89 (62%) in the United States and 10 (100%) in Canada. …

Sharksrx Newsletter Spring 2023, Nova Southeastern University

NSU Sharks Rx

No abstract provided.

Closed-System Transfer Devices Reduce Exposure To Contaminants, Ken Maxik, Craig Kimble, Alberto Coustasse

Management Faculty Research

Closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs) are used during the preparation of hazardous drugs (HDs) as a mechanism to reduce the transfer of drugs or vapors into the environment. When evaluating these systems, pharmacists should consider which drugs in the pharmacy would benefit the safety of health care workers and patients using the systems. Medication types include neoplastic agents, such as bleomycin, cisplatin, and methotrexate, and other agents, such as cyclosporine, oxytocin, and progesterone.

January / February 2023, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the January & February 2023 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.

2023 Apothecary, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Apothecary

It is with great honor that we present the 2023 Apothecary issue. This year's Apothecary was made possible by generous financial contributions from many stores, businesses, and Southwestern College of Pharmacy alumni. We greatly appreciate and thank you for your continued support.

The Apothecary staff would like to thank Dr. Les Ramos and Adina Foust. This process would not have been possible without their continuous support, patience, and behind-the-scenes efforts. We also want to thank the SWOSU Design Studio for their hard work in creating this year's fantastic cover and dividers. You always help bring our ideas to life and …

Pharmacy Students’ Perceptions And Attitudes Toward Face-To-Face Vs. Virtual Team-Based Learning (Tbl) In The Didactic Curriculum: A Mixed-Methods Study, Osama A. Shoair, Winter J. Smith, May H. Abdelaziz, Michael A. Veronin, Joseph S. Glavy, Shelby J. Pirtle

Pharmacy Faculty Publications and Presentations

Introduction

Virtual TBL is an online adaptation of the team-based learning (TBL) instructional strategy, emphasizing collaborative learning and problem-solving. The emergency shift to virtual TBL during the COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges. This study aims to 1) compare overall pharmacy students’ perceptions and attitudes toward face-to-face (FTF) TBL vs. virtual TBL in the didactic curriculum and stratify their perceptions and attitudes by various students’ characteristics; 2) evaluate students’ perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses of virtual TBL.

Methods

This mixed-methods, pre-post, cross-sectional study utilized an anonymous survey to collect the data. Pharmacy students completed a survey to compare their perceptions …

November / December 2022, Randy Curry, Cindy Brooks

RURAL ROCKS

This is the November & December 2022 issue of Rural Rocks from the SWOSU College of Pharmacy.