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A call to action to change the communication skills curriculum for pharmacy undergraduates in Turkey: A comparison with the United Kingdom (2020)
Journal Article

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

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.

The pharmacy workforce in public primary healthcare centers: promoting access and information on medicines (2020)
Journal Article

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.

Exploring barriers to the sustainability of an electronic administration system in long-term care facilities: A case study approach (2020)
Journal Article

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

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

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.