Provider beliefs on the Barriers and Facilitators to Prescription Monitoring Programs and Mandated Use.

: Underutilization of Prescription monitoring programs (PMP), especially in states where participation is voluntary could limit their impact against opioid epidemic. : To (1) examine PMP use among Iowa healthcare providers (HCPs); (2) identify factors prompting and impeding PMP use, and (3) assess beliefs toward mandating PMP use. : A cross-sectional survey of Iowa HCPs was conducted using a 12-item questionnaire.

Pilot and Feasibility of Combining a Medication Adherence Intervention and Group Diabetes Education for Patients with Type-2 Diabetes.

: Controlling diabetes typically requires self-management and medications. Community pharmacists are positioned to support patients with both. : This study assessed the feasibility and potential benefit of combining pharmacist-provided group diabetes education (up to eight sessions) and medication synchronization using a three-group design.

Factors Influencing Judgments to Consult Prescription Monitoring Programs: A Factorial Survey Experiment.

Background: Prescription monitoring programs (PMPs) can provide health care professionals with valuable information. However, few studies have explored providers' decision making for accessing PMPs.

Aims: This study aimed to identify provider characteristics and situational factors most influencing perceived importance of consulting the PMP for patients in a simulated context.