Improving community pharmacists' clinical knowledge to detect and resolve drug-related problems in Croatia: a before/after survey study investigating the efficacy of an educational intervention.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to increase the knowledge level of community pharmacists in Croatia to identify and resolve drug-related problems (DRPs).

Design: Before/after survey study.

Setting: University of Split School of Medicine.

Anatomical site differences of sodium lauryl sulfate-induced irritation: randomized controlled trial.

Background: Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)-induced contact dermatitis is a commonly used model for testing the effects of different topical formulations. According to the guidelines, the volar forearms are the preferred testing site; however, other anatomical locations have been used in previous research, particularly the upper back as the clinically used site for testing different antigens.

Objectives: To investigate the existence of anatomical variations of the skin response to irritation and its effects on the response to treatment.

Differences among health care students' attitudes, knowledge and use of dietary supplements: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate the difference among pharmacy, dental and medical students' attitudes, knowledge and use of dietary supplements. Furthermore, factors likely to influence their personal use and willingness to recommend supplement to patient were investigated.

Design: A cross-sectional survey study.

Interprofessional pharmacotherapy workshop: intervention to improve health professionals' and students' attitudes towards collaboration between physicians and pharmacists.

Collaboration between physicians and pharmacists is recognized as an important factor for reducing medication errors and improving patient outcomes. Therefore, two pharmacotherapy workshops were delivered in Croatia - one for pre-registration medical (n=42, 4th-6th year) and pharmacy (n=38, 4th-5th year) students, and the other one for physicians (n=18) and pharmacists (n=23). The purpose of this study was to determine whether participation in common pharmacotherapy workshop could improve attitudes among participants towards interprofessional collaboration between pharmacists and physicians.

Clinical knowledge of community pharmacists in Croatia for detecting drug-related problems.

Background Drug-related problems (DRPs) interfere with patient's health outcomes and have a negative impact on healthcare resources. Successful management of DRPs is an essential part of pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists should have adequate clinical knowledge in order to effectively implement pharmaceutical care and manage DRPs.