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Patient Perceptions Of Pharmacist-Managed Clinics: A Qualitative Analysis, Jasmine Gonsalvo, Darin Ramsey, Ashley Vincent, Alison Walton, Zachary Weber, Jessica Wilhoite
Patient Perceptions Of Pharmacist-Managed Clinics: A Qualitative Analysis, Jasmine Gonsalvo, Darin Ramsey, Ashley Vincent, Alison Walton, Zachary Weber, Jessica Wilhoite
Alison M. Walton
Background: Pharmacist-managed clinics have consistently demonstrated improvement in patient outcomes. Quantitative research offers the benefit of objective outcomes to track progress toward therapeutic goals at pharmacist-managed clinics. While quantitative studies are readily available in the literature, there is a paucity of qualitative studies to capture the patients' perspectives of pharmacy services. Objective: To assess through the use of qualitative research methods patient perceptions of pharmacist-managed services within ambulatory care clinics that operate under a collaborative practice agreement. Methods: A semi-structured interview questionnaire was developed, pilot tested, and revised using a focus group of clinical pharmacists. The questionnaire was used to …
Administrators’ Perceptions Of Medication Management In Assisted Living Facilities: Results From Focus Groups, Priscilla T. Ryder, Melanie Joseph, Marnie Zuckermann, Ilene H. Zuckermann
Administrators’ Perceptions Of Medication Management In Assisted Living Facilities: Results From Focus Groups, Priscilla T. Ryder, Melanie Joseph, Marnie Zuckermann, Ilene H. Zuckermann
Priscilla T. Ryder
Objective: Assisted living (AL) residents are vulnerable to adverse events as a result of using numerous medications and frequently need assistance in administering medications. Very little is known, however, about the ways in which medications are managed within this level of care. Design: AL administrators from the metropolitan Baltimore, Maryland area were invited to participate in focus groups to explore issues involved in medication management. Setting and Participants: Four administrators from smaller (15 beds or fewer) and six larger (more than 15 beds) certified AL facilities serving primarily older residents participated. Administrators must have served in their position at least …
We Can Do More Than Just Sell The Test: Pharmacist Perspectives About Over-The-Counter Rapid Hiv Tests, Beth Meyerson, Priscilla T. Ryder, Christiana Van Hippel, Kelsey Coy
We Can Do More Than Just Sell The Test: Pharmacist Perspectives About Over-The-Counter Rapid Hiv Tests, Beth Meyerson, Priscilla T. Ryder, Christiana Van Hippel, Kelsey Coy
Priscilla T. Ryder
Pharmacist attitudes about the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of HIV rapid tests in pharmacies were explored through interviews conducted among 17 licensed community pharmacists in a Midwestern, moderate HIV incidence state between May and September 2012. Participants recognized that OTC rapid HIV tests would increase the number of people aware of their HIV status. Concerns included linkage to care and results consultation for those who test HIV-positive. Point of sale was identified as an opportunity for consultation about the test and to establish a relationship for future discussion about results and linkage to care. Pharmacists could provide initial test consultation or …
Achieving Pharmacy Based Public Health: Call For Public Health Engagement, Beth Meyerson, Priscilla Ryder, Cariann Richey-Smith
Achieving Pharmacy Based Public Health: Call For Public Health Engagement, Beth Meyerson, Priscilla Ryder, Cariann Richey-Smith
Priscilla T. Ryder
The evolution of pharmacy practice in the last 15 years has created expanded public health access. Community pharmacies now provide a range of public health services with promising improvements in health access and outcomes. The observed practice changes call our attention to systemic issues that remain in need of collective attention. As we strengthen our intersectoral public health system, we must focus on the pharmacy-public health partnership and establish collaborative policy and research agendas to guide this system change for maximum public health impact. Our collective effort to assure the health of communities depends upon our seeing opportunities across systems …
Preferences Of Gay And Bisexual Men For Pharmacy-Based Hiv Testing And Over-The-Counter Hiv Tests, Beth Meyerson, Roberta Emetu, Stephanie Sanders, Marlon Bailey, Priscilla Ryder, James Armstrong
Preferences Of Gay And Bisexual Men For Pharmacy-Based Hiv Testing And Over-The-Counter Hiv Tests, Beth Meyerson, Roberta Emetu, Stephanie Sanders, Marlon Bailey, Priscilla Ryder, James Armstrong
Priscilla T. Ryder
A 2013 study among 169 Indiana men aged 18–45 who have sex with men assessed the acceptability of and preferences for pharmacy-based and over-the-counter (OTC) HIV testing. Rural men in general and men who did not know their HIV status were more likely to purchase an OTC HIV test. Men who did not know their HIV status also preferred an OTC HIV test to pharmacy-based testing. Pharmacies should enhance information around the sale of OTC HIV tests, particularly in rural areas. Information should include test results, opportunities for consultation, and linkage to care.
Use Of Web-Based Learning Modules For A General Medicine Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience., Sarah A. Nisly, Alex N. Issacs, Kathryn Givens Merkel
Use Of Web-Based Learning Modules For A General Medicine Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience., Sarah A. Nisly, Alex N. Issacs, Kathryn Givens Merkel
Sarah A. Nisly
Objective. To implement and assess web-based learning modules on baseline pharmacy student knowledge prior to a general medicine advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE). Methods. Three web-based learning modules were developed for use prior to a general medicine APPE. Students completed pre- and post-assessments specific to each learning module. Additionally, students completed perception surveys at the conclusion of the APPE to determine the utility of these modules and the impact on student learning experiences. Results. Use of the web-based training (WBT) modules resulted in a statistically significant improvement in post-assessment scores for two of the three modules (p < 0.001). Student participants …