Publications by authors named "Shannon Panther"

Objective: To examine trazodone prescribing to Medicaid-insured children with a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) from 2012 to 2016 for patient-level factors, including coexisting diagnoses associated with trazodone prescriptions.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study used de-identified claims data from the Oregon Health Authority to analyze associations, frequency, and likelihood of new trazodone fills.

Results: A total of 16,547 trazodone prescriptions were identified, representing 8.

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To describe the features of pharmacy law education in Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programs in the United States. A review of the literature found no prior published data describing the delivery of pharmacy law education across PharmD programs in the United States. Members of the Pharmacy Law Educators Subcommittee of the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) developed questions for a survey.

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To describe an interdisciplinary academic detailing project implemented to address low pneumococcal immunization rates. Two medical clinics and four community pharmacies in rural Washington state. The two medical clinics and four community pharmacies were all located in two rural counties and serve geographically large rural areas.

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To develop, deliver, and evaluate an innovative curriculum designed to increase student pharmacists' skills and confidence in addressing unmet patient care needs and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's (IHI) Triple Aim goals in the community pharmacy setting. Course modules developed collaboratively between the University of Washington and Washington State University focused on student pharmacist exposure to and direct application of leadership theory in addressing real world challenges. Both programs delivered the curriculum to all second-year student pharmacists during the fall 2015 and fall 2016 semesters.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of a team-based learning (TBL) model in training students to properly administer and interpret a tuberculin skin test (TST) in a laboratory course. Team-based learning was used to deliver TST training to all second-year student pharmacists (n=120) in a patient care laboratory course. A 10-item TST Learning Opinion Survey was developed and administered to assess student pharmacists' self-perceived achievement of the class learning objectives, opinions about TBL learning experience, and interest in making TST a part of future practice.

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Introduction: Researchers evaluated the prescribing of medications that induce somnolence to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) insured by Medicaid.

Method: An observational study of prescription claims for children ages 3-18 with ADHD-associated ICD 9 diagnoses filled between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016 in Oregon.

Results: There were 14,567 prescriptions written for a 30-day supply of sleep medication for 2,518 children.

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Background And Purpose: Nurse practitioners (NPs) frequently treat acute conditions presenting in children and adolescents in the outpatient setting. No evidence-based guidance exists pertaining to the treatment of concussion with medications. The purpose of this study was to examine recommendations by NPs for pharmacotherapy of acute symptoms for adolescent concussion.

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Objective: Vaccines are a low-cost, high-impact interventions that effectively and efficiently reduce the burden of infectious diseases. Many rural populations have vaccination rates well below nationally recommended levels. Community pharmacies may offer a solution to this problem.

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Objective: This study examines off-label medication prescribing use and trends in children on Medicaid with ADHD with particular focus on the very young (under age 6 years).

Methods: This was an observational cohort study and retrospective analysis of ADHD medication prescriptions from Oregon Medicaid records (N = 83,190) in 2012. Manufacturer prescribing information was used to determine off-label designation.

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Occupational and environmental health nurses play a critical role in educating the public about human papillomavirus (HPV). With HPV vaccination rates remaining low, creative educational models should be explored.

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Objective: Responding to the nationwide opioid overdose epidemic, Washington State University initiated a naloxone safety net project intending to increase awareness of opioid overdose, increase the availability of naloxone, and examine university students' perceptions regarding the usefulness of a novel, large-group audience-training model.

Setting: A Washington State University campus.

Practice Description: In September 2014, university students were recruited to attended a large-group audience training event which included opioid overdose prevention, recognition, and first response.

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Nonadherence has led to increased health consequences and higher health care costs. A study surveyed subjects using either blister pack or a Philips Medication Dispenser machine to determine medication adherence. Although there is still a research gap associated with medication packaging, it has great potential to help patients who have difficulty managing their multiple medications.

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Objective: This study compares nurse practitioner (NP) and physician (MD/DO) prescribing patterns for treatment of children with an attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-related diagnosis covered by Oregon Medicaid from 2012 to 2013.

Methods: This study is a limited data set review of Oregon pharmacy claims for youth aged 3-18 at time of prescription fill, who were continuously enrolled for at least 10 months of the index year. Claims with selected ICD-9 codes (n = 197,364) were further defined by 30-day prescriptions and prescription drug events (PDE) linked to each prescriber type of interest.

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Each month, subscribers to The Formulary Monograph Service receive 5 to 6 well-documented monographs on drugs that are newly released or are in late phase 3 trials. The monographs are targeted to Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committees. Subscribers also receive monthly 1-page summary monographs on agents that are useful for agendas and pharmacy/nursing in-services.

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