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Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources (2024)
Journal Article
Lakha, A., Fleming, N., Sonnex, K., Thornley, T., Anderson, C., Hand, . K., & Ashiru-Oredope, D. (2024). Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources. JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, 6(1), Article dlae011. https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlae011

Background: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing is accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) (Antibiotic resistant infections and associated deaths increase https://www.gov.uk/government/news/antibiotic-resistant-infections-And-Associated-deaths-i... Read More about Evaluating the role of primary care pharmacy technicians in antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and acne management using TARGET resources.

How can community pharmacists be supported to manage skin conditions? A multistage stakeholder research prioritisation exercise (2024)
Journal Article
Harvey, J., Shariff, Z., Anderson, C., Boyd, M. J., Ridd, M. J., Santer, M., …Leighton, P. (2024). How can community pharmacists be supported to manage skin conditions? A multistage stakeholder research prioritisation exercise. BMJ Open, 14(1), Article e071863. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071863

Objective: To establish research priorities which will support the development and delivery of community pharmacy initiatives for the management of skin conditions. Design: An iterative, multistage stakeholder consultation consisting of online survey... Read More about How can community pharmacists be supported to manage skin conditions? A multistage stakeholder research prioritisation exercise.

A model of purchase intention of complementary and alternative medicines: the role of social media influencers’ endorsements (2023)
Journal Article
Gülpınar, G., Uzun, M. B., Iqbal, A., Anderson, C., Syed, W., & Al-Rawi, M. B. A. (2023). A model of purchase intention of complementary and alternative medicines: the role of social media influencers’ endorsements. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 23(1), Article 439. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-023-04285-1

Background Social Media Influencers (SMIs) are a fashionable way of marketing products by creating electronic word-of-mouth (e-WOM) on social media. The marketing of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) by SMIs is becoming increasingly pop... Read More about A model of purchase intention of complementary and alternative medicines: the role of social media influencers’ endorsements.

Evaluation of the Rational Drug Use (RDU) literacy among undergraduate students (2023)
Journal Article
Sadira Supapaan, T., Low, B. Y., Anderson, C., Boonlue, T., Puripunyavanich, N., Khumsikiew, J., …Poonphol, P. (2023). Evaluation of the Rational Drug Use (RDU) literacy among undergraduate students. Pharmacy Practice, 21(4), Article 2867. https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2023.4.2867

Background: Irrational drug usage is a global concern. WHO recommended a strategy for integrating education and awareness on the rational use of medicine into general education programs. Objective: To evaluate the rational drug use (RDU) literacy... Read More about Evaluation of the Rational Drug Use (RDU) literacy among undergraduate students.

Perceived current and future roles of UK-based community pharmacy professionals in the long-term management of acne (2023)
Journal Article
Sonnex, K., Thornley, T., Fleming, N., Lakha, A., Lecky, D. M., Pillay, I., …Ashiru-Oredope, D. (2023). Perceived current and future roles of UK-based community pharmacy professionals in the long-term management of acne. Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 11, Article 100310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100310

Introduction: Acne is a common skin condition treated in community pharmacy but moderate to severe cases may need referral to general practice for treatment that may include topical or oral antimicrobial treatments. Pharmacy teams working in the comm... Read More about Perceived current and future roles of UK-based community pharmacy professionals in the long-term management of acne.

Thai stakeholders’ awareness and perceptions of the patient adverse event reporting system for herbal medicines: a qualitative study (2023)
Journal Article
Worakunphanich, W., Suwankesawong, W., Youngkong, S., Thavorncharoensap, M., Anderson, C., & Toh, L. S. (2023). Thai stakeholders’ awareness and perceptions of the patient adverse event reporting system for herbal medicines: a qualitative study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 45(2), 491–501. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-022-01533-1

Background: In Thailand, the consumption of herbal medicines has been increasing. Adverse events (AEs) of herbal medicines have been identified through the spontaneous reporting system. However, the number of patients reporting AEs of herbal medicine... Read More about Thai stakeholders’ awareness and perceptions of the patient adverse event reporting system for herbal medicines: a qualitative study.

Stakeholders’ perspectives about engagement in communication skills training in an integrated pharmacy curriculum: A qualitative study (2022)
Journal Article
Gülpinar, G., & Anderson, C. (2022). Stakeholders’ perspectives about engagement in communication skills training in an integrated pharmacy curriculum: A qualitative study. Journal of Research in Pharmacy, 26(6), 1923-1936. https://doi.org/10.29228/jrp.283

Investigating experiences of stakeholders on communication skills training in an integrated pharmacy curriculum is essential to reach high-level outcomes. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of the stakeholders who are connected with communic... Read More about Stakeholders’ perspectives about engagement in communication skills training in an integrated pharmacy curriculum: A qualitative study.

Logic model for opioid safety in chronic non-malignant pain management, an in-depth qualitative study (2022)
Journal Article
Anderson, C., Iqbal, A., Knaggs, R., & Toh, L. S. (2023). Logic model for opioid safety in chronic non-malignant pain management, an in-depth qualitative study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 45, 220-232. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-022-01493-6

Background Opioids are commonly used for the management of chronic non-malignant pain in Pakistan; but there is a lack of literature around precursors or motivators in the use of opioids. Aim The study holistically explored factors contributing towa... Read More about Logic model for opioid safety in chronic non-malignant pain management, an in-depth qualitative study.

How interprofessional education is offered to pharmacists and pharmacy students: A scoping review (2022)
Journal Article
Machado, A. C., Czock, A., Boone, J., Anderson, C., & Leite, S. N. (2022). How interprofessional education is offered to pharmacists and pharmacy students: A scoping review. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 29, Article 100563. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2022.100563

This study presents a review of recent published experiences of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in pharmacy education, aiming to identify the educational, institutional, and systemic factors involved in their development. Six databases were searche... Read More about How interprofessional education is offered to pharmacists and pharmacy students: A scoping review.

A systematic review of contemporary competency-based education and training for pharmacy practitioners and students (2022)
Journal Article
McMullen, J., Arakawa, N., Anderson, C., Pattison, L., & McGrath, S. (2023). A systematic review of contemporary competency-based education and training for pharmacy practitioners and students. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 19(2), 192-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.09.013

Background: The use of competency-based education (CBE) worldwide is increasing and has been advocated for by key reports in health professional education. Recent developments, including the first global competency framework for pharmacists published... Read More about A systematic review of contemporary competency-based education and training for pharmacy practitioners and students.

Community health literacy outcome measurement practices: A scoping review of recent interventions (2022)
Journal Article
Sawyers, L., Anderson, C., Aslani, P., Duncan, G., Janjua, S. S., & Toh, L. S. (2022). Community health literacy outcome measurement practices: A scoping review of recent interventions. Health Science Reports, 5(5), Article e810. https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.810

Introduction: Evidence suggests that, while a preference for functional Health Literacy (HL) outcome measurement exists, researchers are converging towards more all-encompassing instruments. While this claim is present in the HL field, minimal resear... Read More about Community health literacy outcome measurement practices: A scoping review of recent interventions.

Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services (2022)
Book
Desselle, S., Garcia Cardenas, V., Anderson, C., Aslani, P., Chen, A., & Chen, T. (Eds.). (2022). Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services. Elsevier

Emerging methods, as well as best practices in well-used methods, in pharmacy are of great benefit to researchers, graduate students, graduate programs, residents and fellows also in other health science areas. Researchers require a text to assist in... Read More about Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services.

Perspectives of pharmacists in general practice from qualitative focus groups with patients during a pilot study (2022)
Journal Article
Mann, C., Anderson, C., Boyd, M., Karsan, Y., & Emerson, T. (2022). Perspectives of pharmacists in general practice from qualitative focus groups with patients during a pilot study. BJGP Open, 6(2), Article BJGPO.2021.0112. https://doi.org/10.3399/BJGPO.2021.0112

Background: Utilising skill mix in general practice is proposed as a solution to the demand–supply issue. Pharmacists can play an important role in this context, leading to an increase in training and funding for independent prescriber roles. A role... Read More about Perspectives of pharmacists in general practice from qualitative focus groups with patients during a pilot study.

Astropharmacy: Pushing the boundaries of the pharmacists’ role for sustainable space exploration (2022)
Journal Article
Sawyers, L., Anderson, C., Boyd, M. J., Hessel, V., Wotring, V., Williams, P. M., & Toh, L. S. (2022). Astropharmacy: Pushing the boundaries of the pharmacists’ role for sustainable space exploration. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.02.002

Background: Human physiology undergoes extensive changes in space potentially leading to alterations in the way a medication functions. Understanding the efficacy behind Pharmacological Countermeasures (PCMs) and deliverable pharmacy services is impe... Read More about Astropharmacy: Pushing the boundaries of the pharmacists’ role for sustainable space exploration.

Self-health care behaviors and knowledge of youth living with HIV (2022)
Journal Article
Treejan, K., Jinatongthai, P., Moolasarn, S., Low, B. Y., Anderson, C., & Supapaan, T. (2022). Self-health care behaviors and knowledge of youth living with HIV. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 62(4), 1249-1259.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2022.02.006

Background: Thailand is facing problems with the increasing number of youths living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Objective: The objective of this research was to study the self-health care behaviors and knowledge of youths living with... Read More about Self-health care behaviors and knowledge of youth living with HIV.

National pharmacy associations in the commonwealth: current scenario and future needs to maximise effective contributions of the pharmacy profession towards universal health coverage (2021)
Journal Article
Iqbal, A., Rutter, V., Gülpınar, G., Halai, M., Awele, B., Elshenawy, R. A., …Chan, A. H. Y. (2021). National pharmacy associations in the commonwealth: current scenario and future needs to maximise effective contributions of the pharmacy profession towards universal health coverage. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 14(1), Article 112. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40545-021-00396-7

Background The Commonwealth Pharmacists Association (CPA) is a charity representing pharmacists across the Commonwealth, with the vision of empowering and collaboratively develop the profession and fully utilise the potential of pharmacists to stren... Read More about National pharmacy associations in the commonwealth: current scenario and future needs to maximise effective contributions of the pharmacy profession towards universal health coverage.

Managing medicines at the end of life: a position paper for health policy and practice (2021)
Journal Article
Latif, A., Faull, C., Waring, J., Wilson, E., Anderson, C., Avery, A., & Pollock, K. (2021). Managing medicines at the end of life: a position paper for health policy and practice. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 35(9), 368-377. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-11-2020-0440

Purpose The impact of population aging is significant, multifaceted and characterised by frailty and multi-morbidity. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated care pathways and policies promoting self-management and home-based care. One under-researched... Read More about Managing medicines at the end of life: a position paper for health policy and practice.

Managing medicines at the end of life: a position paper for health policy and practice (2021)
Journal Article
Latif, A., Faull, C., Waring, J., Wilson, E., Anderson, C., Avery, A., & Pollock, K. (2021). Managing medicines at the end of life: a position paper for health policy and practice. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 35(9), 368-377. https://doi.org/10.1108/JHOM-11-2020-0440

Purpose: The impact of population ageing is significant, multifaceted and characterised by frailty and multi-morbidity. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated care pathways and policies promoting self-management and home-based care. One under-research... Read More about Managing medicines at the end of life: a position paper for health policy and practice.

The role of clinical pharmacists in general practice in England: Impact, perspectives, barriers and facilitators (2021)
Journal Article
Mann, C., Anderson, C., & Boyd, M. (2022). The role of clinical pharmacists in general practice in England: Impact, perspectives, barriers and facilitators. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 18(8), 3432-3437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.10.006

Background: By 2020/1 NHS England plans to invest over 100 m to ensure that there is one clinical pharmacist post in primary care for every 30,000 patients. A recent realist review identified key questions in the literature related to the implementat... Read More about The role of clinical pharmacists in general practice in England: Impact, perspectives, barriers and facilitators.

Family and health-care professionals managing medicines for patients with serious and terminal illness at home: a qualitative study (2021)
Journal Article
Pollock, K., Wilson, E., Caswell, G., Latif, A., Caswell, A., Avery, A., …Faul, C. (2021). Family and health-care professionals managing medicines for patients with serious and terminal illness at home: a qualitative study. Health Services and Delivery Research, 9(14), 1-162. https://doi.org/10.3310/hsdr09140

Background More effective ways of managing symptoms of chronic and terminal illness enable patients to be cared for, and to die, at home. This requires patients and family caregivers to manage complex medicines regimens, including powerful painkille... Read More about Family and health-care professionals managing medicines for patients with serious and terminal illness at home: a qualitative study.

Explorative Research on Health Literacy and Self-care Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2021)
Journal Article
Ely, A., Azhari, A., Chai, J., & Anderson, C. (2021). Explorative Research on Health Literacy and Self-care Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research, 7(1), 40-52

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic condition which is associated with high blood sugar, insulin resistance and relative lack of insulin. This qualitative research explores newly diagnosed T2DM patients' perceptions on disease know... Read More about Explorative Research on Health Literacy and Self-care Management in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Enhancing employability opportunities for Pharmacy students; a case study of processes to implement competency‐based education in Pharmacy in Kenya (2021)
Journal Article
Ruparelia, J., McMullen, J., Anderson, C., Munene, D., & Arakawa, N. (2021). Enhancing employability opportunities for Pharmacy students; a case study of processes to implement competency‐based education in Pharmacy in Kenya. Higher Education Quarterly, 75(4), 608-617. https://doi.org/10.1111/hequ.12319

This paper challenges the western concept of graduate employability as a measure of student success through a case study of a collaboration between pharmacy colleagues in universities in Nairobi, Kenya and Nottingham, UK. As Pharmacy programmes globa... Read More about Enhancing employability opportunities for Pharmacy students; a case study of processes to implement competency‐based education in Pharmacy in Kenya.

A call to action to change the communication skills curriculum for pharmacy undergraduates in Turkey: A comparison with the United Kingdom (2020)
Journal Article
Gülpınar, G., Mann, C., & Anderson, C. (2021). A call to action to change the communication skills curriculum for pharmacy undergraduates in Turkey: A comparison with the United Kingdom. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 13(4), 313-317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2020.11.016

Introduction: Globally, pharmacy undergraduate programs are evolving to reflect a more patient-centered approach to clinical practice. The importance of teaching communication skills in any undergraduate pharmacy curriculum cannot be overstated. This... Read More about A call to action to change the communication skills curriculum for pharmacy undergraduates in Turkey: A comparison with the United Kingdom.

Facilitators and Barriers to Insulin Initiation: Results of a Qualitative Study in a Public Hospital, Malaysia (2020)
Journal Article
Chai, J., Wong, K. T., Hussien, Z., & Anderson, C. (2020). Facilitators and Barriers to Insulin Initiation: Results of a Qualitative Study in a Public Hospital, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Qualitative Research, 6(2), 20-32

This study focused on the lived-experience of type 2 diabetes patients using insulin treatment. Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disease and insulin therapy can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality if introduced to suitable patients at an ear... Read More about Facilitators and Barriers to Insulin Initiation: Results of a Qualitative Study in a Public Hospital, Malaysia.

Role of pharmacists in optimising opioid therapy for chronic non-malignant pain; A systematic review (2020)
Journal Article
Iqbal, A., Knaggs, R. D., Anderson, C., & Toh, L. S. (2022). Role of pharmacists in optimising opioid therapy for chronic non-malignant pain; A systematic review. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 18(3), 2352-2366. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.11.014

Background: Opioid optimisation is a global issue in Chronic Non-malignant Pain (CNMP) management. Objective: This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of interventions delivered by pharmacists in outpatient clinical settings, community... Read More about Role of pharmacists in optimising opioid therapy for chronic non-malignant pain; A systematic review.

The pharmacy workforce in public primary healthcare centers: promoting access and information on medicines (2020)
Journal Article
Faraco, E. B., Guimarães, L., Anderson, C., & Leite, S. N. (2020). The pharmacy workforce in public primary healthcare centers: promoting access and information on medicines. Pharmacy Practice, 18(4), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2020.4.2048

Background: Only few studies have analyzed the pharmaceutical workforce in primary healthcare centers, and a global recommendation calls for better understanding of the trends that shape workforce development and capacity. Objective: To analyze the d... Read More about The pharmacy workforce in public primary healthcare centers: promoting access and information on medicines.

Global trends in pharmacy practice (2020)
Book Chapter
Anderson, C. (2020). Global trends in pharmacy practice. In A. Adejare (Ed.), Remington : the science and practice of pharmacy (769-780). (23rd edition). Amsterdam: Elsevier

The practice of pharmacy globally has evolved during the 21st century in response to the changing economic, political and social environment. Using country examples this chapter examines some of progress made in community pharmacy and particularly se... Read More about Global trends in pharmacy practice.

Exploring barriers to the sustainability of an electronic administration system in long-term care facilities: A case study approach (2020)
Journal Article
Karsan, Y., Anderson, C., Boyd, M. J., & Thornley, T. (2020). Exploring barriers to the sustainability of an electronic administration system in long-term care facilities: A case study approach. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.08.003

Background The safe provision of medicines administration is a fundamental challenge faced in long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Many residents of LTCFs are frail older persons with multiple morbidities, and in addition to polypharmacy, are particul... Read More about Exploring barriers to the sustainability of an electronic administration system in long-term care facilities: A case study approach.

Challenges and opportunities in conducting health services research through international collaborations: A review of personal experiences (2020)
Journal Article
Arakawa, N., & Anderson, C. (2020). Challenges and opportunities in conducting health services research through international collaborations: A review of personal experiences. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 16(11), 1609-1613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.06.011

There is increasing attention to international collaborations in health services research with a number of benefits. For developing and nurturing international collaboration, an increasing number of funding opportunities are available globally. Havin... Read More about Challenges and opportunities in conducting health services research through international collaborations: A review of personal experiences.

An exploration of the experiences of professionals supporting patients approaching the end of life in medicines management at home. A qualitative study (2020)
Journal Article
Wilson, E., Caswell, G., Latif, A., Anderson, C., Faull, C., & Pollock, K. (2020). An exploration of the experiences of professionals supporting patients approaching the end of life in medicines management at home. A qualitative study. BMC Palliative Care, 19, Article 66. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-020-0537-z

BACKGROUND: The management of medicines towards the end of life can place increasing burdens and responsibilities on patients and families. This has received little attention yet it can be a source of great difficulty and distress patients and famili... Read More about An exploration of the experiences of professionals supporting patients approaching the end of life in medicines management at home. A qualitative study.

Primary health care policy and vision for community pharmacy and pharmacists in England (2020)
Journal Article
Anderson, C., & Sharma, R. (2020). Primary health care policy and vision for community pharmacy and pharmacists in England. Pharmacy Practice, 18(1), https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2020.1.1870

The United Kingdom health and care system is changing dramatically to meet the health challenges of the 21st century. People will increasingly have multiple morbidities. The focus of service delivery is changing from hospital to community, patient to... Read More about Primary health care policy and vision for community pharmacy and pharmacists in England.

Feasibility of an interprofessional collaborative osteoporosis screening programme in Malaysia (2020)
Journal Article
Toh, L. S., Lai, P. S. M., Low, B. Y., Won, K. T., & Anderson, C. (2020). Feasibility of an interprofessional collaborative osteoporosis screening programme in Malaysia. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 42, 11-17. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-019-00960-x

Background Population screening for osteoporosis using bone mineral density scan is not feasible in Malaysia as this test is costly. Hence, there is a need to develop a more efficient method to screen for osteoporosis.Objectives To determine the feas... Read More about Feasibility of an interprofessional collaborative osteoporosis screening programme in Malaysia.

Implementing FIP's global pharmaceutical education transformation vision in Sub-Saharan African countries (2019)
Journal Article
Uzman, N., Williams, A. E., Altiere, R. J., Anderson, C., & Bates, I. (2020). Implementing FIP's global pharmaceutical education transformation vision in Sub-Saharan African countries. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 16(8), 1131-1135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.12.011

The realization of a competent, versatile and adaptable Pharmaceutical workforce which is a key component in achieving the World Health Organization Universal Health Coverage agenda in 2030 depends on the supply of adequately trained pharmacy workfor... Read More about Implementing FIP's global pharmaceutical education transformation vision in Sub-Saharan African countries.

Men's views of antidepressant treatment for depression, and their implications for community pharmacy practice (2019)
Journal Article
Brydges, S., Rennick- Egglestone, S., & Anderson, C. (2020). Men's views of antidepressant treatment for depression, and their implications for community pharmacy practice. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 16(8), 1041-1049. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2019.10.016

Background Men with depression can express and navigate their condition differently to women. Understanding this population's needs, and experiences, can help healthcare professionals better support these patients. There is a lack of knowledge in... Read More about Men's views of antidepressant treatment for depression, and their implications for community pharmacy practice.

Towards equity: a qualitative exploration of the implementation and impact of a digital educational intervention for pharmacy professionals in England (2019)
Journal Article
Latif, A., Waring, J., Pollock, K., Solomon, J., Gulzar, N., Choudhary, S., & Anderson, C. (2019). Towards equity: a qualitative exploration of the implementation and impact of a digital educational intervention for pharmacy professionals in England. International Journal for Equity in Health, 18, Article 151. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-019-1069-0

Background Patients belonging to marginalised (medically under-served) groups experience problems with medicines (i.e. non-adherence, side effects) and poorer health outcomes largely due to inequitable access to healthcare (arising from poor governa... Read More about Towards equity: a qualitative exploration of the implementation and impact of a digital educational intervention for pharmacy professionals in England.

Supporting the provision of pharmacy medication reviews to marginalised (medically underserved) groups: a before/after questionnaire study investigating the impact of a patient–professional co-produced digital educational intervention (2019)
Journal Article
Latif, A., Waring, J., Chen, L., Pollock, K., Solomon, J., Gulzar, N., …Anderson, C. (2019). Supporting the provision of pharmacy medication reviews to marginalised (medically underserved) groups: a before/after questionnaire study investigating the impact of a patient–professional co-produced digital educational intervention. BMJ Open, 9(9), Article e031548. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031548

Objectives People who are marginalised (medically underserved) experience significant health disparities and their voices are often ‘seldom heard’. Interventions to improve professional awareness and engagement with these groups are urgently needed.... Read More about Supporting the provision of pharmacy medication reviews to marginalised (medically underserved) groups: a before/after questionnaire study investigating the impact of a patient–professional co-produced digital educational intervention.

A comparison of six osteoporosis risk assessment tools among postmenopausal women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2019)
Journal Article
Shean Toh, L., Lai, P. S. M., Wu, D. B., Bell, B. G., Dang, C. P. L., Low, B. Y., …Anderson, C. (2019). A comparison of six osteoporosis risk assessment tools among postmenopausal women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia, 5(3), 87-93. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afos.2019.09.001

Objectives To compare and assess the performance of 6 osteoporosis risk assessment tools for screening osteoporosis in Malaysian postmenopausal women. Methods Six osteoporosis risk assessments tools (the Simple Calculated Osteoporosis Risk Estim... Read More about A comparison of six osteoporosis risk assessment tools among postmenopausal women in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

A transition from the BPharm to the PharmD degree in five selected countries (2019)
Journal Article
Supapaan, T., Low, B. Y., Wongpoowarak, P., Moolasarn, S., & Anderson, C. (2019). A transition from the BPharm to the PharmD degree in five selected countries. Pharmacy Practice, 17(3), https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2019.3.1611

This review focuses on the studies and opinions around issues of transition from the BPharm to the PharmD degree in the U.S., Japan, South Korea, Pakistan and Thailand. The transition to the clinically orientated PharmD degree in many countries wa... Read More about A transition from the BPharm to the PharmD degree in five selected countries.

A survey of smoking cessation training within UK Pharmacy education (2019)
Journal Article
Hunter, A., Bobak, A., & Anderson, C. (2019). A survey of smoking cessation training within UK Pharmacy education. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 11(7), 696-701. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cptl.2019.03.007

Introduction: Tobacco smoking is a significant public health problem, and remains the leading cause of preventable, premature death in the UK. In order to reduce the burden of smoking in the UK, all healthcare professionals should be able to advise a... Read More about A survey of smoking cessation training within UK Pharmacy education.

Are we on the right track? Answers from a national survey of Thai graduates’ perceptions during the transition to the 6-year PharmD program (2018)
Journal Article
Suttajit, S., Suwannaprom, P., Supapaan, T., Eakanunkul, S., Tangkiatkumjai, M., Kongkaew, C., …Wongpoowarak, P. (2018). Are we on the right track? Answers from a national survey of Thai graduates’ perceptions during the transition to the 6-year PharmD program. Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 9, 713-722. https://doi.org/10.2147/AMEP.S173014

Purpose: To serve the higher demands of pharmaceutical services, pharmacy education in Thailand has shifted from 5-year BPharm program to 6-year PharmD program with two specialization tracks: pharmaceutical care (PC) and industrial pharmacy (IP). Thi... Read More about Are we on the right track? Answers from a national survey of Thai graduates’ perceptions during the transition to the 6-year PharmD program.

Survivor perspectives on the role of the community pharmacist in breast cancer services (2018)
Journal Article
Tutt, L., Thornley, T., Chen, L., & Anderson, C. (2018). Survivor perspectives on the role of the community pharmacist in breast cancer services. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 14(8), e31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.05.042

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK. Due to advances in treatment and earlier diagnosis, people are surviving for longer and often require long-term medication. The increased demand for breast cancer-focused primary care ser... Read More about Survivor perspectives on the role of the community pharmacist in breast cancer services.

The role of pharmacists in general practice: A realist review (2018)
Journal Article
Anderson, C., Zhan, K., Boyd, M. J., & Mann, C. (2019). The role of pharmacists in general practice: A realist review. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 15(4), 338-345. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.06.001

Background The review was carried out review prior to evaluating and to inform our research on the clinical pharmacists in general practices pilot, a world leading initiative to improve health care delivery in England. Around 500 pharmacists are... Read More about The role of pharmacists in general practice: A realist review.

“Fever means antibiotic”, the Omani public’s attitudes to the use of antibiotics for treating the common cold (2018)
Journal Article
Al Juma, M. A., Anderson, C., & Boyd, M. J. (2018). “Fever means antibiotic”, the Omani public’s attitudes to the use of antibiotics for treating the common cold

Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide concern to reserve the effectiveness of antibiotics in therapy. The irrational use of antibiotics is one of the factors contributing to antimicrobial resistance. In depth exploration of the public... Read More about “Fever means antibiotic”, the Omani public’s attitudes to the use of antibiotics for treating the common cold.

Exploring the current and future role of the pharmacists in osteoporosis screening and management in Malaysia (2018)
Journal Article
Toh, L., Lai, P., Othman, S., Shah, A., Dang, C., Low, B., …Anderson, C. (2018). Exploring the current and future role of the pharmacists in osteoporosis screening and management in Malaysia. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 40(2), 450-457. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-018-0597-9

Background Several studies have found that pharmacists can assist in screening and prevention of osteoporosis by referring patients for bone mineral density scans and counselling on lifestyle changes. In Malaysia, screening osteoporosis in all elderl... Read More about Exploring the current and future role of the pharmacists in osteoporosis screening and management in Malaysia.

Pharmacy student decision making in over-the-counter medicine supply: a critical incident study. (2017)
Journal Article
McMillan, S. S., Thagarajah, T., Anderson, C., & Kelly, F. (2018). Pharmacy student decision making in over-the-counter medicine supply: a critical incident study. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 14(8), 749-757. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2017.09.004

Background: Various factors influence decision making in over-the-counter (OTC) medicine consultations, yet limited studies have focused, in-depth, on the thought process of pharmacy staff. This includes pharmacy students as pharmacists-in-training.... Read More about Pharmacy student decision making in over-the-counter medicine supply: a critical incident study..

Provision of pharmaceutical care by community pharmacists across Europe: is it developing and spreading? (2017)
Journal Article
Costa, F. A., Scullin, C., Al-Taani, G., Hawwa, A. F., Anderson, C., Bezverhni, Z., …Westerlund, T. (2017). Provision of pharmaceutical care by community pharmacists across Europe: is it developing and spreading?. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 23(6), 1336-1347. https://doi.org/10.1111/jep.12783

Rationale, Aims & Objectives: Pharmaceutical care involves patient-centred pharmacist activity to improve medicines management by patients. The implementation of this service in a comprehensive manner, however, requires considerable organisation and... Read More about Provision of pharmaceutical care by community pharmacists across Europe: is it developing and spreading?.

Pharmacy Leadership and Management module: An evaluation of the student experience and its perceived usefulness for future employment (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Boyd, M., Solanki, V., Anderson, C., Sonnex, K., & Brydges, S. (2017). Pharmacy Leadership and Management module: An evaluation of the student experience and its perceived usefulness for future employment.

Background: Pharmacy Leadership and Management is a 12-day, final-year synoptic experiential learning simulation. Student teams of six run a primary care-based pharmacy business and are presented with approximately 180 scenarios and over 400 medicine... Read More about Pharmacy Leadership and Management module: An evaluation of the student experience and its perceived usefulness for future employment.

Pharmacy Leadership and Management: A new high fidelity simulation to prepare students for their future practise (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Boyd, M., Solanki, V., Anderson, C., Sonnex, K., & Brydges, S. (2017). Pharmacy Leadership and Management: A new high fidelity simulation to prepare students for their future practise.

Objective: To design and deliver a synoptic experiential learning experience drawing on leadership and management skills coupled with clinical problem solving in a high fidelity simulation. Our vision is to produce world leading pharmacists by provid... Read More about Pharmacy Leadership and Management: A new high fidelity simulation to prepare students for their future practise.

Using performance and leadership mentors to support students during a simulated pharmacy business module (2017)
Conference Proceeding
Solanki, V., Boyd, M., Anderson, C., Sonnex, K., & Brydges, S. (2017). Using performance and leadership mentors to support students during a simulated pharmacy business module.

Objective: To design and deliver a synoptic experiential learning experience drawing on leadership and management skills coupled with clinical problem solving in a high fidelity simulation. To provide undergraduates with a mentor employed to support... Read More about Using performance and leadership mentors to support students during a simulated pharmacy business module.

Antipsychotic prescribing for vulnerable populations: a clinical audit at an acute Australian mental health unit at two-time points (2017)
Journal Article
McMillan, S. S., Jacobs, S., Wilson, L., Theodoros, T., Robinson, G., Anderson, C., …Wheeler, A. J. (2017). Antipsychotic prescribing for vulnerable populations: a clinical audit at an acute Australian mental health unit at two-time points. BMC Psychiatry, 17(1), Article 139. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-017-1295-1

Background: Antipsychotics are recognised as a critical intervention for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Guidelines globally endorse the routine practice of antipsychotic monotherapy, at the minimum effective dose. Even in treatmentresistant schi... Read More about Antipsychotic prescribing for vulnerable populations: a clinical audit at an acute Australian mental health unit at two-time points.

Social media in health science education: an international survey (2017)
Journal Article
O'Sullivan, E., Cutts, E., Kavikondala, S., Salcedo, A., D'Souza, K., Hernandez-Torre, M., …Last, J. (2017). Social media in health science education: an international survey. JMIR Medical Education, 3(1), https://doi.org/10.2196/mededu.6304

Background: Social media is an asset that higher education students can use for an array of purposes. Studies have shown the merits of social media use in educational settings; however, its adoption in health science education has been slow, and the... Read More about Social media in health science education: an international survey.

Do statin users adhere to a healthy diet and lifestyle?: the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study (2016)
Journal Article
Johal, S., Jamsen, K. M., Bell, S. J., McNamara, K. P., Magliano, D., Liew, D., …Ilomäki, J. (in press). Do statin users adhere to a healthy diet and lifestyle?: the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487316684054

Background Lifestyle and dietary advice typically precedes or accompanies the prescription of statin medications. However, evidence for adherence to this advice is sparse. The objective was to compare saturated fat intake, exercise, alcohol consum... Read More about Do statin users adhere to a healthy diet and lifestyle?: the Australian Diabetes, Obesity and Lifestyle Study.

Supporting underserved patients with their medicines: a study protocol for a patient/professional coproduced education intervention for community pharmacy staff to improve the provision and delivery of Medicine Use Reviews (MURs) (2016)
Journal Article
Latif, A., Pollock, K., Anderson, C., Waring, J., Solomon, J., Chen, L., …Wharrad, H. (2016). Supporting underserved patients with their medicines: a study protocol for a patient/professional coproduced education intervention for community pharmacy staff to improve the provision and delivery of Medicine Use Reviews (MURs). BMJ Open, 6(12), Article e013500. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013500

Introduction Community pharmacy increasingly features in global strategies to modernise the delivery of primary healthcare. Medicine Use Reviews (MURs) form part of the English Government's medicines management strategy to improve adherence and r... Read More about Supporting underserved patients with their medicines: a study protocol for a patient/professional coproduced education intervention for community pharmacy staff to improve the provision and delivery of Medicine Use Reviews (MURs).

An analysis of inter-professional collaboration in osteoporosis screening at a primary care level using the D'Amour model (2016)
Journal Article
Toh, L. S., Lai, P., Othman, S., Wong, K., Low, B., & Anderson, C. (2017). An analysis of inter-professional collaboration in osteoporosis screening at a primary care level using the D'Amour model. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 13(6), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.10.004

Objectives This study describes the perspective of patients, nurses, pharmacists, doctors and policy makers to identify the level of collaboration and the areas for improvement to achieve inter-professional collaboration between doctors, nurses, p... Read More about An analysis of inter-professional collaboration in osteoporosis screening at a primary care level using the D'Amour model.

A conceptual framework toward identifying and analyzing challenges to the advancement of pharmacy (2016)
Journal Article
Bader, L. R., McGrath, S., Rouse, M. J., & Anderson, C. (2016). A conceptual framework toward identifying and analyzing challenges to the advancement of pharmacy. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 13(2), 321-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.03.001

Background: Pharmacists and healthcare professionals are faced with increasing and changing health care needs around the world. In order to meet these demands, they are required to continuously upgrade and develop their professions. Reprofessionaliza... Read More about A conceptual framework toward identifying and analyzing challenges to the advancement of pharmacy.

A systematic review in select countries of the role of the pharmacist in consultations and sales of non-prescription medicines in community pharmacy (2016)
Journal Article
van Eikenhorst, L., Nde-Eshimuni, S., & Anderson, C. (2017). A systematic review in select countries of the role of the pharmacist in consultations and sales of non-prescription medicines in community pharmacy. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 13(1), 17-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2016.02.010

Background Much has been studied in regard to non-prescription medicines (NPMs), but the impact of greater emphasis toward patient self-selection of such agents is still not well understood, and evidence in the literature might be equivocal. Ob... Read More about A systematic review in select countries of the role of the pharmacist in consultations and sales of non-prescription medicines in community pharmacy.

Starting antidepressant use: a qualitative synthesis of UK and Australian data (2015)
Journal Article
Anderson, C., Kirkpatrick, S., Ridge, D., Kokanovic, R., & Tanner, C. (2015). Starting antidepressant use: a qualitative synthesis of UK and Australian data. BMJ Open, 5(12), https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008636

Objective :To explore people's experiences of starting antidepressant treatment. Design :Qualitative interpretive approach combining thematic analysis with constant comparison. Relevant coding reports from the original studies (generated using NVi... Read More about Starting antidepressant use: a qualitative synthesis of UK and Australian data.

Does a transition in education equate to a transition in practice?: Thai stakeholder’s perceptions of the introduction of the Doctor of Pharmacy programme (2015)
Journal Article
Chanakit, T., Low, B. Y., Wongpoowarak, P., Moolasarn, S., & Anderson, C. (2015). Does a transition in education equate to a transition in practice?: Thai stakeholder’s perceptions of the introduction of the Doctor of Pharmacy programme. BMC Medical Education, 15(1), 1-36. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-015-0473-4

Background Pharmacy education and pharmacy practice are facing remarkable changes following new scientific discoveries, evolving patient needs and the requirements of advanced pharmacy competency for practices. Many countries are introducing or unde... Read More about Does a transition in education equate to a transition in practice?: Thai stakeholder’s perceptions of the introduction of the Doctor of Pharmacy programme.

A survey of pharmacy education in Thailand (2015)
Journal Article
Chanakit, T., Low, B. Y., Wongpoowarak, P., Moolasarn, S., & Anderson, C. (2015). A survey of pharmacy education in Thailand. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 78(9), 161. doi:10.5688/ajpe789161

The Development and Validation of the Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT) in Malaysia (2015)
Journal Article
Toh, L. S., Lai, P. S. M., Wu, D. B., Wong, K. T., Low, B. Y., & Anderson, C. (2015). The Development and Validation of the Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT) in Malaysia. PLoS ONE, 10(5), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0124553

Abstract Objectives To develop and validate Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT) in Malaysia. Methods The OPAAT was modified from the Malaysian Osteoporosis Knowledge Tool and developed from an exploratory study on patients.... Read More about The Development and Validation of the Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Tool (OPAAT) in Malaysia.

The development and validation of the Satisfaction Questionnaire for Osteoporosis Prevention in Malaysia (2014)
Journal Article
Lai, P. S. M., Toh, L. S., Wong, K. T., Tan, A. T. B., Low, B. Y., Anderson, C., & Bin-Chia, D. W. (2014). The development and validation of the Satisfaction Questionnaire for Osteoporosis Prevention in Malaysia. Patient Preference and Adherence, 8, 1365- 1381. doi:10.2147/ppa.s65718

Purpose: To develop and validate the English version of the Satisfaction Questionnaire for Osteoporosis Prevention (SQOP) in Malaysia. Methods: The SQOP was modified from the Osteoporosis Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire and developed based on l... Read More about The development and validation of the Satisfaction Questionnaire for Osteoporosis Prevention in Malaysia.

Comparing women pharmacy consumers’ experiences with weight loss treatment in Victoria and Nottingham: a cross-sectional study (2014)
Journal Article
Boardman, H., Fakih, S., Marriott, J. L., Anderson, C., & Hussainy, S. Y. (2014). Comparing women pharmacy consumers’ experiences with weight loss treatment in Victoria and Nottingham: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 14, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-14-662

Background: There has been a recent increase in weight management services available in pharmacies across Australia and England. The aim of this study was to determine the following between women in Victoria and Nottingham: similarities and differenc... Read More about Comparing women pharmacy consumers’ experiences with weight loss treatment in Victoria and Nottingham: a cross-sectional study.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the short-form condom attitude scale: Validity assessment in a sub-sample of rural-to-urban migrant workers in Bangladesh (2013)
Journal Article
Roy, T., Anderson, C., Evans, C., Rahman, M. S., & Rahman, M. (2013). Cross-cultural adaptation of the short-form condom attitude scale: Validity assessment in a sub-sample of rural-to-urban migrant workers in Bangladesh. BMC Public Health, 13(1), https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2458-13-240

Background: The reliable and valid measurement of attitudes towards condom use are essential to assist efforts to design population specific interventions aimed at promoting positive attitude towards, and increased use of condoms. Although several st... Read More about Cross-cultural adaptation of the short-form condom attitude scale: Validity assessment in a sub-sample of rural-to-urban migrant workers in Bangladesh.

Professional skills development in a resource-poor setting: the case of pharmacy in Malawi (2012)
Journal Article
Lim, Z., Anderson, C., & McGrath, S. (2012). Professional skills development in a resource-poor setting: the case of pharmacy in Malawi. International Journal of Educational Development, 32(5), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2012.01.004

The dominance of the human capital approach in vocational skills development has been increasingly questioned for being de-humanised and de-contextualised. Contrary to this trend, the discourse in health professional skills development has shown incr... Read More about Professional skills development in a resource-poor setting: the case of pharmacy in Malawi.

Evaluation of patient reporting of adverse drug reactions to the UK ‘Yellow Card Scheme’: literature review, descriptive and qualitative analyses, and questionnaire surveys (2011)
Book
Avery, A., Anderson, C., Bond, C., Fortnum, H., Gifford, A., Hannaford, P., …Watson, M. (2011). Evaluation of patient reporting of adverse drug reactions to the UK ‘Yellow Card Scheme’: literature review, descriptive and qualitative analyses, and questionnaire surveys. NIHR HTA. https://doi.org/10.3310/hta15200

Background: The monitoring of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) through pharmacovigilance is vital to patient safety. Spontaneous reporting of ADRs is one method of pharmacovigilance, and in the UK this is undertaken through the Yellow Card Scheme (YC... Read More about Evaluation of patient reporting of adverse drug reactions to the UK ‘Yellow Card Scheme’: literature review, descriptive and qualitative analyses, and questionnaire surveys.

A pharmacy-based private chlamydia screening programme: Results from the first 2 years of screening and treatment (2011)
Journal Article
Anderson, C., & Thornley, T. (2011). A pharmacy-based private chlamydia screening programme: Results from the first 2 years of screening and treatment. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 33(1), 88-91. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-010-9460-3

Objective A major UK Pharmacy chain private Chlamydia screening and treatment service began in October 2006. People pay for a screening kit, send off a urine sample, and are informed of their result directly. Treatment is accessed via the pharmacy ch... Read More about A pharmacy-based private chlamydia screening programme: Results from the first 2 years of screening and treatment.

A study to investigate the extent of delivery of an intervention in asthma, in a UK national community pharmacy chain, using mystery customers (2005)
Journal Article
Thornley, T., Gray, N., Anderson, C., & Eastham, S. (2006). A study to investigate the extent of delivery of an intervention in asthma, in a UK national community pharmacy chain, using mystery customers. Patient Education and Counseling, 60(2), 246-252. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2005.01.016

Objective: The objective of this study was to implement a brief intervention in asthma within a UK national pharmacy chain, and through the use of mystery customers, measure the extent of delivery of the intervention over a 4-month period. Methods: M... Read More about A study to investigate the extent of delivery of an intervention in asthma, in a UK national community pharmacy chain, using mystery customers.

The contribution of community pharmacy to improving the public’s health. Report 3, An overview of evidence-base from 1990-2002 and recommendations for action (2005)
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Armstrong, M., Lewis, R., Anderson, C., & Blenkinsopp, A. (2005). The contribution of community pharmacy to improving the public’s health. Report 3, An overview of evidence-base from 1990-2002 and recommendations for action. PharmacyHealthLink and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

Community pharmacists have always played a significant role in promoting, maintaining and improving the public’s health. Based at the heart of communities, they gain a unique understanding of the health needs of the communities they serve through dai... Read More about The contribution of community pharmacy to improving the public’s health. Report 3, An overview of evidence-base from 1990-2002 and recommendations for action.

The contribution of community pharmacy to improving the public's health. Report 1, Evidence from the peer-reviewed literature 1990–2001 (2003)
Book
Anderson, C., Blenkinsopp, A., & Armstrong, M. (2003). The contribution of community pharmacy to improving the public's health. Report 1, Evidence from the peer-reviewed literature 1990–2001. PharmacyHealthLink and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain

The modernisation of the NHS has highlighted the Government's intent to improve the public’s access to health services, information on preventing ill health and support for self-care. Community pharmacies are in a strong position to contribute to... Read More about The contribution of community pharmacy to improving the public's health. Report 1, Evidence from the peer-reviewed literature 1990–2001.