Comparing Medication History Capture Rates In-Person Versus Hybrid: A Multisite Pilot Study.

Medication history is the method many organizations use to adhere to The Joint Commission's (TJC) National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) to communicate accurate patient medication information. Literature is sparse comparing the number of medication histories completed in-person versus virtually. This is a single system, multi-site, retrospective observational study.

Pharmacy technician development: Insight into training, preparedness, and career-path perceptions.

Background: Although opportunities for pharmacy technicians may be expanding, an increasing number of technicians have transitioned out of their roles. It is important to consider what could be done within education and training to promote the retention of pharmacy technicians.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to survey pharmacy technicians in the state of Ohio to identify key components of professional development.

Impact of asynchronous virtual learning on student well-being and success.

Introduction: As the world has rapidly changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students' overall well-being has been prioritized. This study aimed to evaluate PharmD students' well-being and perceived academic engagement when moved involuntarily to a majority asynchronous and virtual curriculum during the 2020-2021 academic year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, this study aimed to assess demographic predictors relating student well-being and academic engagement.

Assessment of pharmacy technician learning preferences and implications for training.

Purpose: To assess pharmacy technician learning preferences using the VARK tool and through self-identification.

Methods: The VARK (visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic) questionnaire was incorporated into a larger survey, which was distributed during live staff meetings and a continuing education session held by the Ohio Pharmacists Association attended by 204 pharmacy technicians across various practice settings.

Results: A 90% response rate was achieved.

A naloxone and harm reduction educational program across four years of a doctor of pharmacy program.

Background And Purpose: Naloxone distribution is an increasing service provided by pharmacists as more states enact laws enabling pharmacists to dispense naloxone without a prescription or per protocol to individuals in the wake of an opioid overdose epidemic. Education and training programs are necessary to ensure students and practicing pharmacists are able to effectively provide the service.

Educational Activity And Setting: All first, second, and third year students in the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) program at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy (OSUCOP) participated in a pilot naloxone and harm reduction educational program.

A structured patient identification model for medication therapy management services in a community pharmacy.

Objectives: To describe the development and implementation of a structured patient identification model for medication therapy management (MTM) services within traditional dispensing activities of a community pharmacy to facilitate pharmacist-provided completion of MTM services.

Design: A daily clinical opportunity report was developed as a structured model to identify MTM opportunities daily for all MTM-eligible patients expecting to pick up a prescription. Pharmacy staff was trained and the standardized model was implemented at study sites.

Pharmacy residents' pursuit of academic positions.

Objective: To describe pharmacy residents' interest in and pursuit of academic positions.

Methods: An electronic presurvey and postsurvey were sent to pharmacy residents during the 2011-2012 residency year. The initial survey evaluated residents' job preferences and interest in academia at the beginning of residency, and the follow-up survey focused on job selection and reasons for pursuing or not pursuing positions in academia.

Practical management of anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation has become more complex due to the introduction of new anticoagulant agents, the number and kinds of patients requiring therapy, and the interactions of those patients in the matrix of care. The management of anticoagulation has become a "team sport" involving multiple specialties in multiple sites of care. The American College of Cardiology, through the College's Anticoagulation Initiative, convened a roundtable of experts from multiple specialties to discuss topics important to the management of patients requiring anticoagulation and to make expert recommendations on issues such as the initiation and interruption of anticoagulation, quality of anticoagulation care, management of major and minor bleeding, and treatment of special populations.

Current trends in outpatient pharmacy services and billing.

Objectives: To provide a summary of community and ambulatory pharmacy practices and billing patterns for medication therapy management (MTM) services and to identify reasons pharmacists report not billing for direct patient care services.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: United States, February 2011.

Risk factors and complications of subconjunctival hemorrhages in patients taking warfarin.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify patients with subconjunctival hemorrhage (SCH) on warfarin therapy, to describe risk factors that may contribute to SCH development, and to identify complications related to SCH.

Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted including patients treated at a university anticoagulation clinic over 2 years (4,334 patient visits). Data collection included patient demographics; international normalized ratios (INRs) before, at time of, and after SCH; risk factors for increased risk of bleeding; patient-reported complications related to SCH; recent changes in medication use; and warfarin dosage adjustments made in response to the event.

Assessment of pharmacy faculty members' opinions regarding required postgraduate pharmacy residencies.

Purpose: Agreement between pharmacy faculty members and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) recommendations regarding the requirement of residency training to provide direct patient care or attain a position in academia is discussed.

Methods: Faculty members of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy participated in a survey administered by an online survey tool. The survey contained a variety of yes/no, multiple choice, and Likert scale questions.

Practice-based research network as a research training model for community/ambulatory pharmacy residents.

Objective: To describe our experience with a practice-based research training network (PBRTN) in a 1-year residency program.

Setting: Ohio State University in Columbus from 1997 to 2007.

Practice Description: The program includes two accredited postgraduate year 1 residencies and one postgraduate year 2 residency.

Assessment of factors influencing community pharmacy residents' pursuit of academic positions.

Objectives: To determine the percentage of residents accepting faculty positions following completion of a community pharmacy residency program (CPRP) and identify influences to pursue/not pursue an academic career.

Methods: CPRP directors and preceptors across the United States were contacted and 53 community pharmacy residents were identified. The residents were invited to participate in surveys at the beginning and end of the 2005-2006 residency year.

Community and ambulatory pharmacy: evaluation of patient care services and billing patterns before implementation of Medicare part D.

Objective: To provide a summary of community and ambulatory pharmacy practice and billing patterns for medication therapy management services before implementation of Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Setting: Ambulatory care and community pharmacy practice settings in the United States in January 2004.

Advancing patient care through innovative practice: the Clinical Partners Program.

Purpose: The development, implementation, and outcomes assessment of an innovative pharmacist-managed ambulatory care and community pharmacy practice clinic are described.

Summary: The Clinical Partners Program at The Ohio State University (OSU) provides an active learning environment for students and residents, offers a patient-focused practice model based on pharmaceutical care principles, and serves as an arena for applied research in pharmacy practice. The program offers multiple services, including anticoagulation management, diabetes self-management, cholesterol management, hepatitis C education, herbal product and dietary supplement consultations, medication management, smoking cessation, and wellness.

Decreased warfarin effect after initiation of high-protein, low-carbohydrate diets.

Objective: To report 2 cases of decreased international normalized ratio (INR) after initiation of a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet.

Case Summaries: Case 1. A 67-year-old white woman had been receiving warfarin for 3 years for venous thromboembolism.

Healthy skin for women: a review of common conditions and therapies.

Objective: To review common dermatologic conditions that may be of particular concern to women throughout their lives, including acne, contact dermatitis, skin conditions of pregnancy, dry skin, and sun-related skin damage.

Data Sources: Articles identified through a search of MEDLINE and pharmacology and dermatology textbooks using the terms women, dermatology, skin, acne, skin cancer, sunscreens, pregnancy, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, dermatitis, cosmetic dermatitis, dry skin (xerosis), actinic keratosis, oral contraceptives, and striae. Additional references were identified from the bibliographies of retrieved articles and book chapters.