Effect on Patient Safety of Brief  Interventions Performed by Pharmacists  via Drug Profile Books: VISualization of  Treatment Assist by pharmacists (VISTA) Project in Japan

Shoji, Masaki; Onda, Mitsuko; Arakawa, Yukio

doi:10.4236/pp.2016.74023

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“…The lack of sufficient information about the medical condition of their clients may prevent pharmacists in Japan from being confidently involved in depression care. Currently, the Japanese health care system is encouraging patients to bring their drug profile book to the pharmacy when they purchase prescription drugs, and its use contributes to preventing redundant prescriptions and possible drug interactions 43,44. This and other tools may help community pharmacists gain information on the comorbid conditions of their clients and become actively involved in depression care.…”

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Creation and validation of a semi-quantitative instrument to assess the confidence of pharmacists in medication consultation for patients with depression: The Pharmacists' Confidence scale about Medication Consultation for Depressive patients (PCMCD)

Shoji

Fujiwara²,

Onda

2019

Pharm Pract (Granada)

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Objectives:To develop a semi-quantitative instrument to assess pharmacists’ confidence in medication counseling for patients with depression, The Pharmacists’ Confidence scale about Medication Consultation for Depressive patients (PCMCD), and investigated its validity.Methods:Following discussions with practicing pharmacists, we developed a 12-item questionnaire to assess pharmacists’ confidence in medication counseling for patients with depression. We launched web-based cross-sectional survey during November and December 2018 to 77 pharmacists employed at drug chain stores in Kansai area. Factor analysis was performed to evaluate the configuration concept validity. The least-squares method was used for factor extraction, and the resulting factors were subjected to direct oblimin rotation, with a factor loading cut-off of 0.4. To assess internal consistency, Cronbach’s alpha values were calculated for each of the extracted factors (subscales). A multiple regression analysis was performed using simultaneous forced entry, with the scores obtained for each subscale as dependent variables and responder attributes as independent variables in order to investigate the factors associated with each subscale.Results:During the factor analysis procedure, four questions were excluded by the cut-off rule. Eventually, a model with three subscales was identified, with a cumulative sum of squared loadings being 61.9%. The subscales were termed “relationship building,” “comprehension of condition,” and “information provision” based on the nature of the questions relevant for each of them. The Cronbach’s alpha values for these subscales were 0.92, 0.73, and 0.72, respectively. The average inter-item correlation was 0.378. In addition, multiple regression analysis revealed that there were significant correlations between pharmacist career and both relationship building and information provision.Conclusions:The PCMCD model demonstrated a satisfactory construct validity and internal consistency. This model will provide an excellent tool for assessing pharmacists’ confidence in depression care.

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Creation and validation of a semi-quantitative instrument to assess the confidence of pharmacists in medication consultation for patients with depression: The Pharmacists' Confidence scale about Medication Consultation for Depressive patients (PCMCD)

Shoji

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Onda

2019

Pharm Pract (Granada)

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“…Subjects were pharmacists who work at 65 branch stores of two pharmacy chains, and who participated in the Visualization of Treatment Assist by Pharmacists (VISTA) Project. 8) The VISTA Project is a survey of pharmacists aimed at verifying the eŠects on medical-care safety of the eŠective use of the DPB.…”

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Factors Related to the Awareness and Self-confidence of Pharmacists regarding “PRE-AVOID”: Study Using VISTA Project Data

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The objective of this survey is investigating pharmacists' recognition of and belief in the importance of doing PRE-AVOID using the drug profile book (DPB). The main survey items were: 1. Awareness and self-confidence concerning PRE-AVOID using DPB, 2.Status of educating patients of the merits of the DPB, 3. Status of educating patients of the utilities of the DPB, 4. Status of educating patients of the roles of the DPB, 5. Guidance provided on methods of DPB usage, and 6. Interactions with patients. A multiple regression analysis was performed using "Awareness and self-confidence concerning PRE-AVOID using DPB" as a dependent variable. A regression equation including three items ("Educating the roles", "Blood test", and "Not using multiple DPBs at same time") was derived for "Self-confidence in PRE-AVOID work" (R=0.20). The item most affecting "Self-confidence in PRE-AVOID work" was "Educating the roles" (R=0.28). A regression equation with "Awareness of PRE-AVOID work" as a dependent variable was not derived. The results of the study suggest that "Educating the roles" or "Not using multiple DPBs at same time" for patients, and asking the results of "Blood test" in a medication consultation may increase pharmacists belief in doing PRE-AVOID.

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Effect on Patient Safety of Brief Interventions Performed by Pharmacists via Drug Profile Books: VISualization of Treatment Assist by pharmacists (VISTA) Project in Japan

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Creation and validation of a semi-quantitative instrument to assess the confidence of pharmacists in medication consultation for patients with depression: The Pharmacists' Confidence scale about Medication Consultation for Depressive patients (PCMCD)

Creation and validation of a semi-quantitative instrument to assess the confidence of pharmacists in medication consultation for patients with depression: The Pharmacists' Confidence scale about Medication Consultation for Depressive patients (PCMCD)

Factors Related to the Awareness and Self-confidence of Pharmacists regarding “PRE-AVOID”: Study Using VISTA Project Data

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