How do pharmacists practice in aged care? A narrative review of models from Australia, England, and the United States of America
Medication management in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) is complex and often
sub-optimal. Pharmacist practice models and services have emerged internationally to …
sub-optimal. Pharmacist practice models and services have emerged internationally to …
The effect of a residential care pharmacist on medication administration practices in aged care: a controlled trial
What is known and objective With the ageing of the population also comes increasing
comorbidities and the use of multiple medications and administration methods, along with …
comorbidities and the use of multiple medications and administration methods, along with …
Integrating pharmacists into aged care facilities to improve the quality use of medicine (PiRACF Study): protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial
Background Medication management in residential aged care facilities is an ongoing
concern. Numerous studies have reported high rates of inappropriate prescribing and …
concern. Numerous studies have reported high rates of inappropriate prescribing and …
Residential aged care pharmacist: an Australian pilot trial exploring the impact on quality use of medicines indicators
Background: This pilot study aimed to assess whether an on-site pharmacist could influence
indicators of quality use of medicines in residential aged care. Methods: A pharmacist was …
indicators of quality use of medicines in residential aged care. Methods: A pharmacist was …
The role of a residential aged care pharmacist: findings from a pilot study
Objective To explore the feasibility of integrating a residential care pharmacist and describe
the activities they subsequently undertake in an established residential aged care facility …
the activities they subsequently undertake in an established residential aged care facility …
Pharmacist‐led influenza vaccination services in residential aged care homes: A pilot study
Objectives The feasibility of pharmacist‐led influenza vaccination services in residential
aged care homes has not previously been studied. The primary objective of this pilot study …
aged care homes has not previously been studied. The primary objective of this pilot study …
Impact of on-site pharmacists in residential aged care facilities on the quality of medicines use: a cluster randomised controlled trial (PiRACF study)
Residents of residential aged care facilities (RACFs) have a high prevalence of use of
potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and resultant medicines-related harm. This …
potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and resultant medicines-related harm. This …
Quality use of medicines in aged care facilities: A need for new models of care.
WHAT IS KNOWN AND OBJECTIVE: Despite all the advancement in aged care, medication
adverse events are still reported to occur frequently in aged care residents and to be a major …
adverse events are still reported to occur frequently in aged care residents and to be a major …
Canaries in the coalmine: Stakeholder perspectives of medication management reviews for residents with dementia
Background Residential medication management reviews (RMMRs) are the primary strategy
enabling collaborative and individualised medication reviews in Australian residential aged …
enabling collaborative and individualised medication reviews in Australian residential aged …
Medication use and cognitive impairment among residents of aged care facilities
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Background Potentially inappropriate polypharmacy is common in residential aged care
facilities (RACF). This is of particular concern among people with cognitive impairment who …
facilities (RACF). This is of particular concern among people with cognitive impairment who …