BACKGROUND: A transition from one health care setting to another increases the risk of
medication errors. Several strategies have been applied to improve care transitions and …

Aim We set out to determine the potential contribution of community pharmacists to improve
the transfer of care of patients from secondary to primary care settings. Method We …

Background Community pharmacists play a crucial role in optimising medication use and
improving patient outcomes, whilst preventing medication misuse and reducing costs …

Introduction Patient satisfaction is a key factor in the evaluation of the quality of healthcare
services. Measuring patient satisfaction is common in outpatient, specialist, and hospital …

Abstract Introduction Professor Archibald Cochrane, after whom the Cochrane Collaboration
is named, was influential in promoting evidence-based clinical practice. He called for …

Objectives To evaluate an electronic patient referral system from one UK hospital Trust to
community pharmacies across the North East of England. Setting Two hospital sites in …

Background New models of primary care are needed to address funding and staffing
pressures. We addressed the research question “what works for whom in what …

Background Pharmacist counselling is an important service that has been associated with
improved outcomes. The primary aim of this review was to identify, describe, and determine …

Abstract Introduction Globally, and in Australia, diabetes has become a common chronic
health condition. Diabetes is also quite prevalent in culturally and linguistically diverse …

Abstract Background The World Health Organization considers health promotion a top
health service priority. Nutrition, weight management and physical activity are necessary …