Tennessee Pharmacists' Opinions on Barriers and Facilitators to Initiate PrEP: A Qualitative Study.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended to prevent the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although an effective treatment, the uptake in the United States remains low. Pharmacists are well-positioned to initiate the conversation with patients about PrEP, but few studies exist exploring their unique roles.

Perceptions of a virtual interview process for pharmacy residents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A multisite survey of residency candidates, preceptors, and residency program directors.

Purpose: To describe the perceptions of residency candidates, residency practitioners (current residents and preceptors), and residency program directors (RPDs) regarding a virtual interview process for pharmacy residency programs across multiple institutions.

Methods: In May 2021, an anonymous web-based questionnaire characterizing perceptions of the virtual interview process used during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was distributed to residency candidates, residency practitioners, and RPDs across 13 institutions. Quantitative responses measured on a 5-point Likert scale were summarized with descriptive statistics, and open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic qualitative methods.

Long-term fate of patients discharged to extended care facilities after cardiovascular surgery.

Background: The Society of Thoracic Surgeons predictive algorithms can be used to help patients understand the risks in having a surgical procedure. However, elderly patients are frequently more concerned about the quality of their remaining life and whether they will return home. Currently, we have no predictors of which patients are likely to return to independent living after surgery.

Search Strategies Used for Meta-Analyses Published on Cardiovascular Drug Therapy.

Purpose: Meta-analyses are routinely shaping patient care decisions. However, it is unknown whether meta-analyses are increasing in cardiology or whether complete search strategies are used. The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of search strategies of meta-analyses.