scholarly journals Assessment of counselling for acute diarrhoea in German pharmacies: a simulated patient study

2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 310-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernhard Langer ◽  
Elisa Bull ◽  
Tina Burgsthaler ◽  
Julia Glawe ◽  
Monique Schwobeda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Diarrhoea ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
Patient Study

scholarly journals Pharmacy availability of emergency contraception in southwestern Pennsylvania: A simulated patient study

2021 ◽  
pp. 100068
Author(s):  
Katherine Orr ◽  
Jennifer Chin ◽  
Maris Cuddeback ◽  
Jessica Zimo ◽  
Colleen Judge-Golden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Contraception ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
Patient Study ◽  
Southwestern Pennsylvania

scholarly journals An assessment of counseling quality provided by community pharmacies to type 2 diabetic adult patients for oral therapy: a simulated patient study from Pakistan

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-239 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Majid Aziz ◽  
Shimin Yang ◽  
Imran Masood ◽  
Shan Zhu ◽  
Muhammad Ali Raza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Therapy ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Patient Study ◽  
Type 2 Diabetic

scholarly journals Community pharmacists’ management of self-limiting infections: a simulation study in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 576-584
Author(s):  
Richard Mary Akpan ◽  
Emmanuel Imo Udoh ◽  
Samuel Emediong Akpan ◽  
Chioma Cynthia Ozuluoha
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Resistance ◽  
Common Cold ◽  
Patient Simulation ◽  
Acute Diarrhoea ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Inappropriate Antibiotics ◽  
Pharmacy Curriculum

Background: Inappropriate use of antibiotics, especially for treatment of self-limiting infections remains one of the major drivers of antibiotic resistance (ABR). Community pharmacists can contribute to reducing ABR by ensuring antibiotics are dispensed only when necessary. Objective: To assess community pharmacists’ management of self-limiting infections. Methods: A purposive sample of 75 pharmacies participated in the study. Each pharmacy was visited by an investigator and a trained simulated patient who mimicked symptoms of common cold and acute diarrhoea, respectively. Interactions between the simulated patient and pharmacist were recorded by the investigator in a data collection form after each visit. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out. Ethics approval was obtained from the state Ministry of Health Research Ethics Committee. Results: For common cold, 68% (51/75) of pharmacists recommended an antibiotic. Azithromycin, amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, and sulphamethoxazole/trimethoprim (43%, 24%, 20%, respectively) were the most frequently dispensed agents. For acute diarrhoea, 72% (54/75) of pharmacists dispensed one antibiotic, while 15% dispensed more than one antibiotic. The most frequently dispensed agent was metronidazole (82%), which was dispensed in addition to amoxicillin or tetracycline among pharmacists who dispensed more than one agent. In both infection scenarios, advice on dispensed antibiotics was ofered in 73% and 87% of the interactions, respectively. Conclusion: This study shows high rate of inappropriate antibiotics dispensing among community pharmacists. There is need for improved awareness of antibiotic resistance through continuing education and training of community pharmacists. Furthermore, the inclusion of antibiotic resistance and stewardship in undergraduate pharmacy curriculum is needed. Keywords: Antibiotics; pharmacists; common cold; acute diarrhoea; community pharmacy; patient simulation.

Community pharmacy sales of non-prescribed antibiotics in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a simulated patient study

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 341-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamad Al-Tannir ◽  
Youssef Altannir ◽  
Mustafa Altannir ◽  
Isamme AlFayyad
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Community Pharmacy ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
Patient Study

Assessment of pharmacist’s recommendation of non-prescription medicines in Brazil: a simulated patient study

2013 ◽  
Vol 35 (4) ◽  
pp. 647-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Rezende Mesquita ◽  
Dalmare Anderson Bezerra de Oliveira Sá ◽  
Ana Patrícia Alves Lima Santos ◽  
Abilio de Almeida Neto ◽  
Divaldo Pereira Lyra
Keyword(s):  
Simulated Patient ◽  
Patient Study ◽  
Prescription Medicines

Availability of Outpatient Care From Psychiatrists: A Simulated-Patient Study in Three U.S. Cities

2015 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monica Malowney ◽  
Sarah Keltz ◽  
Daniel Fischer ◽  
J. Wesley Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Outpatient Care ◽  
Simulated Patient ◽  
Patient Study
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