Publications by authors named "Glenda F Fleming"
Introduction: Previous studies recognise insufficient time as an obstacle to pharmacists expanding their clinical-based activities and services. For such a reason, the role of well-trained ward-based clinical pharmacy technicians (CPTs) is to work as an integral part of the pharmacy team to achieve the best patient outcomes and medicines optimisation, releasing pharmacist time to complete more complex clinical-related activities.
Objective: To demonstrate quantitatively the range and extent of daily activities undertaken by CPTs during a patient's hospital journey.
Purpose: The effects of an integrated medicines management (IMM) program on medication appropriateness are discussed.
Methods: Patients enrolled in an IMM project within a hospital were randomly allocated to either a control or an intervention group. Patients in the control group received standard pharmaceutical care, while the intervention patients received the IMM service.
Objective: The aim of this study was to develop and pilot a harm-minimisation model for the identification and treatment of over-the-counter (OTC) drug abuse/misuse by community pharmacists.
Method: Extensive consultation was conducted during the development of the model. This included an exploratory conference involving an interdisciplinary group of delegates and detailed individual consultation with a range of healthcare practitioners.