Publications by authors named "Kathleen Parrinello"

The field of critical care medicine began to flourish only within the last 40 years, yet it provides some of the best examples of collaborative pharmacy practice models and evidence for the value of pharmacist involvement in interdisciplinary practice. This collaborative approach is fostered by critical care organizations that have elected pharmacists into leadership positions and recognized pharmacists through various honors. There is substantial literature to support the value of the critical care pharmacist as a member of an interdisciplinary intensive care unit (ICU) team, particularly in terms of patient safety.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kathleen Parrinello"

  • - Kathleen Parrinello's research emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in critical care settings, particularly highlighting the role of pharmacists in intensive care units (ICUs).
  • - Her article "Interdisciplinary patient care in the intensive care unit: focus on the pharmacist" describes the evolution of critical care medicine and the incorporation of pharmacists as essential team members, improving patient safety and care outcomes.
  • - The findings underline that integrating pharmacists into ICU teams not only enhances patient safety but is supported by substantial literature advocating for collaborative pharmacy practices in critical care environments.