Publications by authors named "M Marcel Bouvy"
Objectives: We determined whether adding cannabis to oxycodone for chronic non-cancer pain management could reduce treatment-related adverse effects (AEs) while maintaining effective analgesia.
Methods: In this open-label study, fibromyalgia patients aged ≥18 years were randomized to receive 5 mg oxycodone tablets (max. four times/day), 150 mg of inhaled cannabis containing 6.
Objectives: This study explores patients' satisfaction with opioid education, identifies areas for improvement, and assesses differences between those more or less satisfied with their opioid education.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey of adults with prescription opioid experience. Respondents reported opioid details, demographics, and pain coping.
Objectives: Community pharmacists modify prescriptions to solve or prevent drug-related problems. To assess the relevance of prescription modifications, they are usually judged on clinical outcomes only, overlooking their humanistic and economic impact. This study aims to evaluate therapeutic prescription modifications performed by Dutch community pharmacists in terms of clinical outcome, along with the humanistic aspect "usability" and economic aspect "efficiency.
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- - Patients with impaired renal function face a higher risk of dehydration during illnesses, highlighting the need for temporary medication adjustments, yet their knowledge and information needs regarding sick day guidance remain unclear.
- - The study aimed to understand how elderly patients and their informal caregivers perceive safe medication use when risk of dehydration occurs.
- - Findings showed that both patients and caregivers had limited understanding of medication management during sick days, but caregivers expressed a desire for a structured protocol to follow.