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Pharmacist-Led Deprescribing of Opioids and Benzodiazepines in Older Adults: Examining Implementation and Perceptions. 药剂师指导老年人开具阿片类药物和苯二氮卓类药物处方：检查实施情况和看法。

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-30 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040119

Tamera D Hughes, Elizabeth Sottung, Juliet Nowak, Kimberly A Sanders

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Analysis of the Justice Component of a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Inventory in a College of Pharmacy. 分析药学院 JEDI（正义、公平、多样性和包容性）清单中的正义部分。

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-29 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040118

Chad W Schulz, Jackson J Dubas, Allison M Dering-Anderson, Karen L Hoff, Adam L Roskam, Noah A Kasbohm, Brady W Holtmeier, Hannah L Hansen, Kaitlyn L Stukenholtz, Ashley N Carron, Lindsey M Tjards

{"title":"Analysis of the Justice Component of a JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Inventory in a College of Pharmacy.","authors":"Chad W Schulz, Jackson J Dubas, Allison M Dering-Anderson, Karen L Hoff, Adam L Roskam, Noah A Kasbohm, Brady W Holtmeier, Hannah L Hansen, Kaitlyn L Stukenholtz, Ashley N Carron, Lindsey M Tjards","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040118","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pharmacy12040118","url":null,"abstract":"At the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, a longitudinal project is underway to assess how the college is functioning in terms of keeping Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) at the forefront of the institution. This study is intended to showcase areas of excellence within the college and as a quality improvement exercise to show the institution potential areas in need of improvement. This process was also initiated because such assessments may soon become a requirement for colleges of pharmacy to earn full accreditation. Upon analyzing the Justice component of JEDI and the 32 justice-related ideas that were recommended for exploration and discussion, and further sub-categorized under the terms representation, curriculum and education, policies and procedures, support and resources, and college climate, useful data were discovered. Overall, the information found on representation, policy and procedure, and college climate was difficult to quantify as much of the information was subjective; however, this does not automatically discount this information from being useful. Information relating to curriculum and education was more quantifiable but may be underrepresented. Analyzing information found relating to resources was made possible by identifying readily available support offered at the college for faculty, staff, and students. In identifying these resources, the college was able to take note of any missing support that needed to be implemented to ensure justice was being maintained. This longitudinal process not only allows the college to see areas where they thrive, but it also highlights any shortcomings of the college while providing the institution with information to spark innovative ideas to strengthen and further promote justice.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11358900/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142081919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Assessment of Student Pharmacists’ Co-Curricular Professionalization Using an Impact Scale 使用影响量表评估学生药剂师的共同课程专业化情况

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-25 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040117

L. Briceland, Megan Veselov, Kelly Bach

{"title":"Assessment of Student Pharmacists’ Co-Curricular Professionalization Using an Impact Scale","authors":"L. Briceland, Megan Veselov, Kelly Bach","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy12040117","url":null,"abstract":"Co-curricular participation is a required component of the pharmacy program. Assessment of co-curricular activities has proven challenging due to lack of manpower to address the workload of reviewing multiple critical reflections. This project documented the professionalization impact of co-curricular involvement and secondarily explored the utility of our assessment tool, the Co-curricular Impact Scale (CIS), developed to streamline the assessment process. First- through third-professional-year students (P1, P2, P3) participated in five co-curricular domains: (i) professional development/education; (ii) patient care service; (iii) legislative advocacy; (iv) leadership/service to the pharmacy profession; and (v) healthcare-related community service. For the CIS, 16 questions were developed and mapped to 11 educational outcomes and included assessing the impact of immersing in an authentic learning experience, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and preparing for the pharmacist role. A group of 296 students rated the impact of participation as low, moderate, or significant for five events annually. Based on 717 entries, the two attributes deemed most impactful were: “Activity immersed me in an authentic learning experience” (95% ≥ Moderate Impact) and “Activity improved my self-confidence” (93% ≥ Moderate Impact). P1 students found slightly less impact in co-curricular participation (83.5%) than P2 (88.4%) and P3 (86.8%) counterparts. The CIS proved to be an efficient method to collate impact of co-curricular involvement upon student professionalization.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141803340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Deprescribing NSAIDs: The Potential Role of Community Pharmacists 取消非甾体抗炎药的处方：社区药剂师的潜在作用

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-24 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040116

Delsher Amedi, Parisa Gazerani

{"title":"Deprescribing NSAIDs: The Potential Role of Community Pharmacists","authors":"Delsher Amedi, Parisa Gazerani","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy12040116","url":null,"abstract":"Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are largely used for controlling various pain conditions and are widely available in community pharmacies, with and without prescription. Despite their effectiveness, NSAIDs can pose significant risks due to potential side effects and drug interactions, particularly in polypharmacy and comorbidity contexts and for vulnerable users. This study investigated whether and how NSAIDs deprescribing can be conducted at the community pharmacy level by assessing pharmacists’ confidence, attitudes, and potential barriers and facilitators. Additionally, we aimed to identify any deprescribing guidelines that pharmacists could use. A literature search and a cross-sectional digital questionnaire targeting community pharmacists in Norway were conducted. Results showed that study participants (N = 73) feel confident in identifying needs for deprescribing NSAIDs but barriers such as time constraints, lack of financial compensation, and communication challenges were noted. Participants reported positive attitudes toward deprescribing but highlighted a need for better guidelines and training. This study highlights a gap in specific guidelines for deprescribing NSAIDs and a potential for enhancing pharmacists’ roles in the deprescribing process, for example, through training and improved financial incentives. Further research is encouraged to develop concrete strategies for an effective implementation where community pharmacists can be involved in the deprescribing of NSAIDs.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141806725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The Impact of Motivational Interviewing and MOTIVE Tool Use by Pharmacists on Vaccine Acceptance 药剂师使用动机访谈和 MOTIVE 工具对疫苗接受度的影响

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-24 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040114

Aleda M. H. Chen, Alea L Anthony, Adeola Balogun, Ruth Pereira, Justin W. Cole

{"title":"The Impact of Motivational Interviewing and MOTIVE Tool Use by Pharmacists on Vaccine Acceptance","authors":"Aleda M. H. Chen, Alea L Anthony, Adeola Balogun, Ruth Pereira, Justin W. Cole","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040114","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy12040114","url":null,"abstract":"Vaccines have played a significant role in reducing infectious disease burden. However, vaccine hesitancy remains a persistent challenge in public health, including for pharmacists who often interact with patients regarding vaccines. Thus, this study assesses the impact of motivational interviewing (MI) training and the MI-based vaccine hesitancy discussion tools (MOTIVE) on pharmacists’ management of vaccine hesitancy. Pharmacists in eight Midwestern pharmacy practices who completed MI and MOTIVE training and engaged with vaccine-hesitant patients participated in this study. The pharmacist participants completed post-encounter surveys identifying the vaccine discussed, the tool utilized, and the outcome of the conversation. Descriptive results from 362 encounters indicated that the primary reasons for hesitancy were safety (39%), care coordination (31.5%), and efficacy (30.4%). Post encounter, 35.4% of patients received vaccines, 26% planned to, 25.1% considered it, and 13.5% were uninterested. The findings highlight the importance of patient-centered communication, such as MI, between patients and pharmacists to identify and address reasons for vaccine hesitancy. Pharmacists, equipped with conversation tools such as the MOTIVE tools, may effectively influence vaccine acceptance. Future research should evaluate the utility of MI and the MOTIVE tools in other settings and regions.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141810274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Impact of a Pharmacist-Led HCV Treatment Program at a Federally Qualified Health Center 药剂师领导的丙型肝炎病毒治疗计划对联邦合格卫生中心的影响

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-24 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040115

Jerika T. Lam, Sharon Xavioer

{"title":"Impact of a Pharmacist-Led HCV Treatment Program at a Federally Qualified Health Center","authors":"Jerika T. Lam, Sharon Xavioer","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy12040115","url":null,"abstract":"Pharmacists are key players who can help to eliminate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) epidemic in the United States. This pilot retrospective study evaluated the impact of a pharmacist-led HCV treatment program in a federally qualified health center (FQHC) primary care clinic setting. The primary outcome was to assess sustained virologic response (SVR) rates 12 weeks after patients were initiated and completed their oral direct acting antiviral (DAA) treatment regimens. Methods: This pilot retrospective study included historical analyses of patients who received DAA treatment in the pharmacist-led HCV treatment program in a FQHC clinic between 1 January 2019 and 31 January 2021. SVR was the primary outcome measure for treatment response. Results: Sixty-seven patients with HCV mono- and HIV co-infection were referred, and 59 patients were initiated on DAA regimens after treatment. Fifty of those who were started on DAA regimens completed their treatment, and 38 achieved SVR (modified intention to treat [mITT] SVR rate of 76%). Conclusion: Our study’s findings demonstrated SVR rates that were comparable with other pharmacist-directed HCV treatment services in the United States despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our study included a higher proportion of individuals with HCV/HIV co-infection and of Hispanic ethnicity.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141807418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Electronic Logistic Management Information System in Public Health Facilities and Its Implications for the Medicine Supply Chain in Singida District Council, Tanzania. 坦桑尼亚辛吉达区议会公共卫生设施电子物流管理信息系统及其对药品供应链的影响。

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-18 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040112

Anwar Milulu, Stanley Mwita, Namanya Basinda

{"title":"Electronic Logistic Management Information System in Public Health Facilities and Its Implications for the Medicine Supply Chain in Singida District Council, Tanzania.","authors":"Anwar Milulu, Stanley Mwita, Namanya Basinda","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040112","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pharmacy12040112","url":null,"abstract":"The effective management of the medicine supply chain is crucial for ensuring the availability of essential medicines and supplies in public health facilities. This study aimed to determine the utilization of the electronic logistic management information system (e-LMIS) in public health facilities and its implications for the medicine supply chain. A mixed methods approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, was used. The study included 106 healthcare providers from 35 public health facilities in Singida District. Six key informants were interviewed using a qualitative method. Of the 106 participants, 62.3% said they were somehow competent in e-LMIS utilization. In in-depth interviews, respondents underscored the system's utility for tracking stock levels, procurements, and managing orders. Staff shortages and a lack of customized training were mentioned as major challenges hindering efficiency in managing drug supplies. This study highlighted the positive impact of e-LMIS on various aspects of the medicine supply chain, including the timely submission of orders and enhanced inventory management. Sustained management support and the regular utilization of the e-LMIS system are crucial for building and maintaining competence among healthcare providers, thereby optimizing the medicine supply chain and ultimately improving healthcare delivery.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11270365/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Exploring the Role of Community Pharmacists in Pain Management: Enablers and Challenges. 探索社区药剂师在疼痛管理中的作用：促进因素与挑战。

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-18 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040111

Syed Hassan Mujtaba, Parisa Gazerani

{"title":"Exploring the Role of Community Pharmacists in Pain Management: Enablers and Challenges.","authors":"Syed Hassan Mujtaba, Parisa Gazerani","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040111","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pharmacy12040111","url":null,"abstract":"Pain is a common complaint, and the consumption of analgesics is prevalent. Community pharmacists, as primary contact points for patients, can play a crucial role in guiding patients toward rational pharmacotherapy or alternative pain management strategies. However, there are no specific educational curricula or standard guidelines to support this role, and the perception of this potential role is not well known. We conducted an anonymous online questionnaire among community pharmacists in Norway to assess their knowledge, perspectives, and willingness to engage in pain care. The survey also explored potential facilitators and barriers, and the use of any current guidelines. Seventy-one community pharmacists participated from various regions in Norway. Findings revealed that community pharmacists felt knowledgeable and willing to engage in pain management but anticipated barriers such as time constraints and a lack of standard guidelines. Participants also highlighted the need for better collaboration with other healthcare professionals and continuous professional development to enhance their role. To optimize the role of community pharmacists in pain management, therefore, integrating them into multidisciplinary healthcare teams, minimizing barriers, and providing continuous education and standard guidelines seem essential. This approach can empower community pharmacists and improve pain management outcomes.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11270416/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761392","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Development and Validation of a Tool to Explore Attitudes Towards meDication adHErence Using a Novel Self-Reported QuestionnairE (ADHERE-7). 使用新型自述式问卷调查表（ADHERE-7）开发并验证了一种用于探究对坚持用药的态度的工具。

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-18 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040113

Iva Bužančić, Mislav Balen, Dahna Arbanas, Slaven Falamić, Katarina Fehir Šola, Ana Galić Skoko, Mirna Momčilović, Ante Orbanić, Alena Tatarević, Maja Ortner Hadžiabdić

{"title":"Development and Validation of a Tool to Explore Attitudes Towards meDication adHErence Using a Novel Self-Reported QuestionnairE (ADHERE-7).","authors":"Iva Bužančić, Mislav Balen, Dahna Arbanas, Slaven Falamić, Katarina Fehir Šola, Ana Galić Skoko, Mirna Momčilović, Ante Orbanić, Alena Tatarević, Maja Ortner Hadžiabdić","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040113","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pharmacy12040113","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the availability of various tools for measuring medication adherence, efficiently identifying non-adherence levels and reasons at the point of care remains challenging. Existing tools often lack the ease of use needed for practical clinical application. This study aimed to develop and validate a user-friendly tool to provide healthcare professionals with a concise yet comprehensive means of identifying adherence behaviors. The methodology consisted of two phases: tool items were first developed using the nominal group technique with healthcare professionals, followed by a cross-sectional pilot study involving community-dwelling adults in Croatia. Validation analysis indicated acceptable face and content validity and satisfactory criterion validity, with Attitudes towards meDication adHErence self-Reported questionnairE (ADHERE-7) scores correlating with both the self-reported five-item Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5 tool) (ρ = 0.765; p < 0.001) and an objective measure of the proportion of days covered (PDC) from pharmacy prescription claims data (G = 0.586; p = 0.015). Construct validity revealed three factors: Aversion, Comfort, and Practical Non-Adherence, with Cronbach's alpha values of 0.617 for Aversion and 0.714 for Comfort Non-Adherence. The mean total score for ADHERE-7 was 26.27 ± 2.41 (range 17 to 28). This robust validation process confirms the ADHERE-7 tool as a reliable instrument for assessing medication adherence, addressing aversion, comfort, practical issues, and both intentional and unintentional nonadherence.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11270287/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Questionnaire on the Current Status and Awareness of Palliative Medicine by Community Cooperation Pharmacies. 社区合作药房对姑息治疗现状和认识的调查问卷。

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Pharmacy Pub Date : 2024-07-16 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy12040110

Keigo Nagatani, Mayu Nakahara, Sachiko Omotani, Michiaki Myotoku

{"title":"Questionnaire on the Current Status and Awareness of Palliative Medicine by Community Cooperation Pharmacies.","authors":"Keigo Nagatani, Mayu Nakahara, Sachiko Omotani, Michiaki Myotoku","doi":"10.3390/pharmacy12040110","DOIUrl":"10.3390/pharmacy12040110","url":null,"abstract":"Community cooperation pharmacies are equipped to prepare narcotics and sterile injectable drugs for palliative medicine at home for cancer pain and end-of-life care; however, to the best of our knowledge, the actual status of the system to provide palliative medicine at home has not yet been examined. Therefore, in this study, given that home palliative medicine is one of the accreditation criteria for community cooperation pharmacies, a questionnaire survey was conducted among managing pharmacists engaged in community cooperation pharmacies to investigate the actual status of the system to provide appropriate services, mainly pain management, to patients who need home palliative medicine. An analysis of responses to the questionnaire showed that pharmacists working in community cooperation pharmacies had a high level of understanding of the proper use of rescue doses of medical narcotics and patient guidance. Pharmacists with experience in sterile and injection preparations also had a high level of understanding of palliative medicine. On the other hand, they had a low level of understanding of the WHO method for cancer pain treatment and appropriate suggestions for opioid switching. These results indicate that the creation of learning opportunities, such as training on injectables and prescription designs, for pharmacists in community cooperation pharmacies is one of the measures that may improve their understanding of palliative medicine.","PeriodicalId":30544,"journal":{"name":"Pharmacy","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11270214/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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