Pharmacists : current challenges and perspectives / edited by Line L. Villadsen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Villadsen, Line L., editor.

Series:

Health Care in Transition

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pharmacists--Training of.

Pharmacists.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (206 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Nova Medicine & Health, [2020]

Summary:

"It has become apparent that pharmacy education needs to respond to professional and social changes and renew its mission in terms of students and learning objectives. As such, this compilation presents approaches for bridging the theory-practice gap. Following this, the authors focus on pharmacists' role in oncology, and the current challenges and perspectives of pharmacist in oncology settings. Oncology pharmacists contribute to the rational use of chemotherapy and supportive drugs by providing individual pharmaceutical care plans for patients. Challenges in pharmacy education and practice in the Middle East are discussed, and the authors elaborate on specific frameworks for different sectors of pharmacy. It is also proposed that developing the pharmacist's role as a major part of the medical team could provide patients with the highest outcomes at the lowest cost. The objective of the closing review is to make a proposal for the implementation of the analysis of ethical, organisational, legal, social, environmental and other domains, in the studies of the health technology assessment agencies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Addressing the Gap between Pharmacy Education and Practice

Abstract

1. The Practice of Pharmacy

1.1. History of Pharmacy as a Profession

1.2. Changing Aspects

1.3. Functional Models

1.3.1. Drug Information Model

1.3.2. Self-Care Model

1.3.3. Clinical Pharmacy Model

1.3.4. Pharmaceutical Care Model

1.3.5. Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

1.3.6. Distributive Practice Model

1.4. The Nine-Star Pharmacist Concept

2. Pharmacy Education

2.1. Different Modules in Pharmacy Education

3. Bridging the Gap between Education and Practice

3.1. Needs-Based Education

3.2. Changes Needed in the Education Process

3.2.1. Creating Clear and Compelling Outcomes Based on Previous Analyses

3.2.2. Standardizing Education Based on These Outcomes

3.2.3. Improving Training (Apprenticeship) Programs

3.2.4. Introducing Inter-Professional Education (IPE) into the Curriculum

3.2.5. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to Enhance the Workforce

3.2.6. Incorporating New Education Methodologies, Technologies, and Simulation in Pharmacy Education

Types of Simulation

Challenges and Limitations of SBT

3.2.7. Implementing Curricular Integration in Pharmacy Education

3.2.8. Initiating Effective Collaboration "One Hand Can't Clap Alone"

References

Biographical Sketch

Chapter 2

Current Challenges and Perspectives of Pharmacist in Oncology Settings

1. Introduction

1.1. Oncology Pharmacy-Definition and History

1.2. Roles of OPs

1.2.1. Chemotherapy Preparation and Administration

1.2.2. Pharmaceutical Care Issues on Oncology

Conclusion

Chapter 3

Current Challenges and Perspectives of Pharmacy in Middle Eastern Countries

1. Background.

1.1. Health in Middle Eastern Countries

1.2. Pharmacy in Middle Eastern Countries

2. Challenges Related to Pharmacy Education

2.1. Failure to Apply Quality Standards

2.2. Lack of Coordination with Market Labor Stakeholders

2.3. Traditional Teaching Methods

2.4. Inadequacy of Assessment and Evaluation Methods

2.5. Difficulties in Adapting Experiential Education to Required Competencies

2.6. Gaps in Knowledge in Specific Topics, Populations, and Situations

2.7. Scarcity of Interprofessional Education (IPE)

2.8. Continuing Professional Education and Development Programs

3. Challenges Related to Pharmacy Research

3.1. Lack of Research Strategies at Institutional, National and Regional Levels

3.2. Lack of Exposure to Research during Pre-Graduate Years

3.3. Lack of Adequate Resources Related to Working Positions, Funds and Skills

3.4. Lack of Advanced, Experimental and Translational Research

4. Challenges Related to Pharmacy Practice

4.1. Financial and Administrative Difficulties Associated with the System

4.2. Dissatisfaction and Mental Health Issues of Pharmacists

4.3. Misdistribution of Interprofessional Tasks and Harmful Stereotypes

4.4. Patients Erroneous Perceptions and Behaviors

4.5. Over-the-Counter Availability of a Wide Range of Medications

4.6. Increased Societal Demand on Pharmacists and Pharmaceutical Care in Challenging Conditions

4.7. Medication Adherence Issues among Patients

4.8. Extended Duties of Community Pharmacists

4.9. Counterfeit and Suboptimal Medications on the Market

4.10. Underreporting of Adverse Events and Medication Errors

4.11. Wars, Conflicts, and Political Instability

4.12. Cultural Specificities and Gender Differences

4.13. Environmental Issues Related to Medications Storage and Disposal

5. Perspectives and Recommendations.

5.1. Governance Principles in the Pharmaceutical Sector

5.2. Developing Appropriate Strategic Plans

5.3. Adopting Quality Standards for Modern Education

5.4. Applying Interprofessional Education Principles

5.5. Adopting and Implementing Good Pharmacy Practice Quality Standards

5.6. Applying Innovative Methods in Manufacturing Products

5.7. Applying Innovative and Bold Practice Concepts

5.7.1. Medication Reconciliation

5.7.2. Pharmacists' Prescribing

5.7.3. Improvement of Adverse Events Reporting by Pharmacists

5.7.4. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Activation

5.7.5. Clinical Pharmacy and Interprofessional Collaboration in Pharmacy Settings

5.7.6. Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

5.8. Capacity Building and Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

5.9. Setting Research Strategies for Health and Pharmacy in the Region

5.10. Assessing the Pharmaceutical System Structure and Processes

Chapter 4

Pharmacists in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Challenges and Perspectives

1. The Role of Pharmacist: Past and Present

2. The Basic Definition of a Patient-Caring Pharmacist

3. The Impact of Pharmacists on Improving Healthcare Quality

3.1. Drug Information

3.2. ADRs Reports and Pharmacovigilance

3.3. Medication Safety Improvements

3.3.1. Medication Errors

3.3.2. Drug Interaction Management

3.3.3. Interventions on Inappropriate Prescribing

3.4. Pharmaceutical Care and Its Clinical Benefits

4. The Impact of Pharmacists on Chronic Disease Management

4.1. Role of Pharmacist in Non-Communicable Disease Management

4.2. Role of Pharmacists in Management of Infectious Diseases and Antibiotic Resistance

5. The Development of the Pharmacist's Roles in Healthcare System.

5.1. The Perspectives of Patients and Other Medical Staff on the Roles of Pharmacists in the Healthcare System

5.1.1. Perspective of Patients about Pharmacists

5.1.2. Perspective of Other Healthcare Professionals about Pharmacists

5.2. The Challenges of Developing the Pharmacists' Role in the Healthcare System

5.2.1. Poor Interprofessional Collaboration

5.2.2. Poor Awareness from Patients

5.2.3. Shortage of Investment

5.2.4. Problems of Using Incorrect Medicine in Public Health

5.3. Ways to Improve the Role of Pharmacists in the Current Healthcare System

5.3.1. Enhanced Methods of Training

5.3.2. Improving Awareness of Community and Other Healthcare Professionals

5.3.3. Increasing Quality of Education

Chapter 5

Synthesis of Relevant Information to Support Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) for Pharmacist Decision-Making

Introduction

Methods

Systematic Review of Literature

Results

Bibliographic Search

Index

Blank Page.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

1-5361-8019-X

OCLC:

1164503292