Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Nov 2018
Description of pharmacist-led quality improvement huddles in the patient-centered medical home model.
This case study describes the implementation of pharmacist-led quality improvement team huddles in the patient-centered medical home clinic model. The purpose of these huddles is to have an impact on clinic-based quality metrics. ⋯ Pharmacist-led quality improvement team huddles can have a positive impact on quality metrics, population health, and reimbursement.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of a pharmacist-led multidisciplinary transitions-of-care pilot for patients at high risk of readmission.
To evaluate the feasibility and effect of a pharmacist-led transitions-of-care (TOC) pilot targeted to patients at high risk of readmission on process measures, hospital readmissions, and emergency department (ED) visits. ⋯ A pharmacist-led TOC pilot demonstrates potential for reducing hospital readmissions. The intervention was time intensive and led to creation of a TOC pharmacist role to implement medication-related transitional care.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2018
The impact of pharmacy-based immunization services on the likelihood of immunization in the United States.
A major policy to increase immunization rates against infectious diseases in the United States has included pharmacy-based immunization services. We aimed to determine the impact of pharmacy-based immunization services on the likelihood of adult influenza and pneumococcal immunization. ⋯ Pharmacy-based immunization services increased the likelihood of immunization for influenza and pneumococcal diseases, resulting in millions of additional immunizations in the United States.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Sep 2018
Inpatient pharmacists' patient referrals to a transitions-of-care pharmacist: Evaluation of an automated referral process.
To evaluate the impact of a pharmacist screening and automated referral process that identifies patients at risk for readmission due to medication-related problems (MRPs). ⋯ Inpatient pharmacist screening is an effective method for identifying patients for referral to a TOC pharmacist to receive postdischarge follow-up. Despite the robustness of the inpatient medication reconciliation process in identifying provider-associated MRPs, patient-associated MRPs still emerged after discharge that warranted additional pharmacist intervention.
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Jul 2018
Perspectives of athletes and pharmacists on pharmacist-provided sports supplement counseling: An exploratory study.
To identify athletes' interests in receiving advice about sports supplements from a pharmacist in a supermarket setting and to identify pharmacists' knowledge, confidence, and enthusiasm for providing counseling on various sports supplements. ⋯ Pharmacists were not identified as a primary resource for sports supplements, but athletes would be willing to discuss this topic with knowledgeable and physically fit pharmacists. Pharmacists felt that they lacked knowledge and confidence regarding sports supplement products but noted enthusiasm to provide counseling. Sports pharmacy counseling could be a viable expansion of pharmacy services in community pharmacies with proper education and tools.