We could find no available preventive tools for communicating with patients about their medications in the clinical setting. In this article, we summarize the process of developing such a tool. We used a mixed-methods approach in a series of studies that included examining quantitative data from ...
In the study 238 (68%) male and 146(32%) female patients were included. From the total questions forwarded for the total population 165(43%) responded drug information as very relevant, 156(40.6%) responded drug information as relevant, 40(10.4%) responded drug information as somewhat ...
More specific instructions to patients to bring all prescription and nonprescription medications and all vitamins, herbal, and natural remedies, and more directed questions by physicians may result in more complete clinic medication lists.doi:10.1111/j.1525-1497.2001.00303.xJohn C. Yang...
Usefulness of Questions from Patients and Their Families in Medication Guidance : Role of the Pharmacist in Integrated Therapy for Blood Cancer This report describes how good medication guidance may be provided to patients with blood cancer and discusses the role of the pharmacist in raising the sa...
'Open-ended questions' and 'show-and-tell'--a way to improve pharmacist counselling and patients' handling of their medicines Pharmacists must ensure that patients know how to make the best use of their medication. An education programme was initiated in the southernmost part of S... A Ekeda...
Purposes/Aims: The purpose of this study is to advance medication management science to improve the health of patients with multiple chronic medical conditions (MCMC). A multi-method qualitative design is used to address the following aims: 1) Identify perceptions and behaviors surrounding the medica...
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Questions elderly patients have about on-going therapy: A pilot study to assist in communication with physicians This pilot study examined the prevalence and types of questions elderly patients have about their current drug therapy. It also evaluated the effectiveness... C Kimberlin,M Assa,D Rubin...
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Importantly, the personalized care provided during medication reviews also provides a platform for patients to express concerns and ask questions about their medications, leading to a more informed and engaged patient. Ensuring that medications are used appropriately and effectively decreases health care co...