Increasing influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers: analysis of an intensified on-site vaccination campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Purpose: Influenza infections have substantial impact on healthcare institutions. While vaccination is the most effective preventive measure against influenza infection, vaccination coverage in healthcare workers is low. The study investigates the impact of an intensified influenza vaccination campaign in a maximum-care hospital on influenza vaccination coverage in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020/21.

[Acceptance of an oncologic addendum for the application of the German Standardized Medication Plan in oral anticancer drug therapy].

Background: The Federal Standardized Medication Plan (BMP) offers the possibility of providing patients with specific information on drug therapy. Cancer patients who are treated with oral anticancer drugs have a great need for information as they take the drugs independently in their home environment. Providing specific instructions for oral anticancer drugs may enhance the patient role and improve medication safety.

Clinical pharmacy services in Germany: a national survey.

Objectives: Clinical pharmacy services in German hospitals appear to be underdeveloped compared with other European countries. However, recent developments have increased the interest in expanding these services. Detailed data about the current state of clinical pharmacy services in Germany are lacking.

Pharmaceutical care for patients with breast and ovarian cancer.

Purpose: Individualized patient care may help reduce the incidence of adverse drug events in systemic cancer therapy. This study was conducted to explore the feasibility and potential of additional pharmaceutical care for breast and ovarian cancer patients.

Methods: The study was designed as a prospective, multicentered cohort study with a control group.

Minimising treatment-associated risks in systemic cancer therapy.

Aim Of The Review: To review the consequences of drug-related problems (DRP) in systemic cancer therapy and identify specific contributions of the pharmacist to minimise treatment-associated risks.

Method: Searches in PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library were conducted. Bibliographies of retrieved articles were examined for additional references.

Psychometric assessment and application of a questionnaire measuring patient: satisfaction with information on cancer treatment.

Objective: Pharmaceutical care follows a needs-based approach. Cancer patients form a group with particular needs. Information about cancer treatment plays an important role in terms of coping strategies, initiation of self-care behaviour, and quality of life.

From oncology pharmacy to pharmaceutical care: new contributions to multidisciplinary cancer care.

In recent years a paradigm shift towards a patient-focused rather than a disease-focused approach occurred in many health care systems. The pharmacy profession experienced an accordant development. The traditional drug-oriented services expanded towards patient-oriented services.