Examining the Critical Need for Tailored Adolescent Opioid Education: A National Study.

Objective: Prescription opioid education can be a preventative measure for opioid misuse. However, most research focuses on adult perspectives rather than adolescents. This study aimed to understand adolescents' attitudes, perceptions, knowledge about prescription opioids, and preferences and prior educational exposure to opioid safety.

Using A Work System Framework to Investigate Pharmacists' Roles in Cystic Fibrosis Management.

Objective: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that requires complex, lifelong treatment regimens to maintain health and reduce disease progression. The aims of this study were 1) to gain the perspectives of multiple health professions to understand medication and well-being challenges of people living with CF; and 2) to apply the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model to further identify opportunities for pharmacists to support people with CF.

Methods: Health care professionals were recruited from a Cystic Fibrosis Center in the Midwest, to participate in audio-recorded semistructured interviews.

Engaging youth in the design of prescription opioid safety education for schools.

Background: Opioid misuse continues to be a major concern in the United States, affecting both adults and adolescents. Unfortunately, even legitimate prescription opioid misuse in adolescence increases the risk for misuse later in life. Although adolescence is a critical period for learning, little is known about adolescents' preferences for opioid safety education.

Exploring Middle School Students' Perspectives on Using Serious Games for Cancer Prevention Education: Focus Group Study.

Background: Cancer in the United States is a leading cause of mortality. Educating adolescents about cancer risks can improve awareness and introduce healthy lifestyle habits. Public health efforts have made significant progress in easing the burden of cancer through the promotion of early screening and healthy lifestyle advocacy.

Exploring Youth Perceptions About Cancer Prevention and Preferences for Education: a Qualitative Study.

This study aimed to characterize adolescents' perspectives on cancer and cancer prevention and to explore their preferences for cancer education. A total of 188 middle and high school students participated in 25 focus groups. Focus groups were led by study team members and included five to ten participants each.

Characterizing medication management and the role of pharmacists in caring for people living with cystic fibrosis: A work system approach.

Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease requiring complex, lifelong medication regimens. Given the importance of medication in CF treatment, pharmacists are vital CF care team members in the care of people living with CF (PwCF).

Objectives: This study aimed to (1) define patients' CF medication experiences and educational needs and (2) investigate the CF outpatient clinic and community pharmacist's role in addressing patient challenges.

Adolescents' Perspectives on Prescription Opioid Misuse and Medication Safety.

Objectives: This study explored adolescents' perspectives on prescription opioids, opioid safety and misuse, and sources of opioid information.

Methods: High school students participated in focus groups that elicited information about adolescent perspectives on prescription opioids and opioid safety. Demographic information was collected.

Adolescents' awareness about prescription opioid misuse and preferences for educational interventions.

Objectives: This study explored adolescents' awareness about prescription opioid misuse, sources of medication information, and educational preferences.

Design: An online survey explored adolescents' understanding and perceptions of prescription opioids and opioid misuse and safety, medication information sources, and educational preferences.

Setting And Participants: Eligible participants included students from 3 Wisconsin high schools who could speak and understand English.