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Pharmacy Diabetes Care Program |
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A collaborative approach to explore the role of community pharmacies in the detection of diabetes. A trial to evaluate the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of two screening methods for undiagnosed type 2 diabetes in Australian Community Pharmacy. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2002 |
Completed |
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Drug Use Evaluations in Tasmania |
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Undertaking Drug Use Evaluations Studies in Tasmanian Teaching Hospitals |
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National Prescribing Service |
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2002 |
Completed |
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Improving the outcomes of anticoagulation: an evaluation of home follow-up of warfarin therapy |
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This RCT involved newly initiated warfarin patients being visited at home on days 2,4,6 and 8 post-discharge by a pharmacist. During these visits the pharmacist used a POC INR monitor to measure the INR via a finger-prick blood sample. |
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National Institute of Clinical Studies Grant |
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2002 |
Completed |
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Improving the outcomes of anticoagulation: an evaluation of home follow-up of warfarin therapy |
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This RCT involved newly initiated warfarin patients being visited at home on days 2,4,6 and 8 post-discharge by a pharmacist. During these visits the pharmacist used a POC INR monitor to measure the INR via a finger-prick blood sample. |
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Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation Grant |
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2002 |
Completed |
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Improving the outcomes of anticoagulation in rural Australia : an evaluation of pharmacist-assisted monitoring of warfarin therapy |
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This trial was conducted in rural community pharmacies across Tasmania , South Australia and Queensland . Pharmacists performed INR measurements using a POC INR monitor and reported the details to the patient's GP for management. |
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Department of Health and Ageing/Pharmacy Guild of Australia Rural and Remote Pharmacy Infrastructure Grant Scheme |
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2002 |
Completed |
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Tasmania : A Selenium-deficient State ? A Population-based Assessment of Selenium Status |
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Selenium deficiency has been linked with cardiovascular disease, cancer, thyroid dysfunction and viral infections. This was a cross-sectional study to identify the selenium status of a randomly identified group of Tasmanians using magnetic sector ICP-MS for plasma analysis. |
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Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation |
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2002 |
Completed |
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Ensuring the appropriateness of topical over-the-counter antifungal agents for clients with self-diagnosed vaginal thrush. |
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To demonstrate a) that the use of a structured questionnaire can assist pharmacists to identify patients for whom OTC vaginal antifungal therapy is appropriate based on their symptoms, and b) the cost-benefits of allowing pharmacists to sell such products. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2002 |
Completed |
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Development and evaluation of a computerised system for the provision and documentation of community pharmacists' cognitive services. |
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Develop and evaluate a convenient mechanism for the recording of community pharmacists' cognitive services. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2002 |
Completed, formed the basis for the PROMISe projects |
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Facilitating QUM between hospital and Community
(Med eSupport) |
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To investigate and evaluate the role of community pharmacy to contribute to the quality use of medicines ( QUM ) by consumers as they move from one health setting to another, in particular, between the hospital and the home. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2003 |
Completed |
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Pharmacy Recording of Medication Incidents and Services (PROMISe) |
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The development of an electronic system to; seamlessly interact with two dispensing computer systems, record clinical interventions performed by a community pharmacist, and transmit these in a secure de-identified fashion to a central repository. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2003 |
Completed |
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Pharmacy-based program to tackle coronary heart disease in the Australian community. |
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To assess the suitability of community pharmacies as coronary heart disease (CHD) risk profile screening centres. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2003 |
Completed |
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Innovative Marketing of Rural and Remote Pharmacy Practice via the Digital Medium |
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To produce and distribute a DVD explaining the attractions of working as a pharmacist in rural and remote areas. |
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Rural and Remote Infrastructure Grants Scheme |
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2003 |
Completed |
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Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation: Closing the Gap Between Clinical Trials and Australian Practice |
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Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Atrial Fibrillation: Closing the Gap Between Clinical Trials and Australian Practice |
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Quality Use of Medicines Evaluation Program |
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2003 |
Completed, Doctoral thesis accepted (S.Jackson) |
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Improving the Safety and Efficacy of Anticoagulant Drug Therapy in Clinical Practice |
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Implementation of systems to improve the management of anticoagulants in the community and hospital care settings. This involved the use of quality improvement methodology and innovative patient focussed IT strategies. |
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National Institute of Clinical Studies Scholarship |
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2004 |
Completed, Doctoral thesis submitted (L.Bereznicki) |
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Community Pharmacy Research Support Centre |
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Develop and support research expertise and capacity in community pharmacy through a Community Pharmacy Research Support Centre. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2004 |
Completed |
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Pharmacy Cardiovascular Health Care Model |
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Identify the most appropriate approach, role and professional services that community pharmacy can provide to people who are at higher risk of developing or have established cardiovascular disease. |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2004 |
Completed |
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Improving Anticoagulant Management in the Hospital Setting: The Establishment and Evaluation of an Anticoagulant Pharmacist Position |
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Implementation of a separate warfarin therapy chart at RHH to improve the quality of use of warfarin in hospital setting. Also encompassed the education of hospital staff and new warfarin patients and improving post-discharge communication with GPs. |
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SHPA Abbott-Australasia Research Grant 2004 |
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2004 |
Completed |
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Reducing the Risk of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation. A Hospital-based Risk Stratification Assessment and Intervention Program |
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Identification of patients with AF at RHH and peer-to-peer recommendation to medical personnel of evidenced based guidelines regarding antithrombotic drug use. |
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National Institute of Clinical Studies Fellowship |
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2004 |
Completed |
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Integration of HMRs and the Asthma 3+ plan in a collaborative framework |
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Develop a model for the integration of Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs) into the Asthma 3+ plan. |
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Asthma Foundations of Australia |
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2004 |
Completed |
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NPS CAPTION project
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Program to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics in the hospital management of community-acquired pneumonia utilising ICT |
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National Prescribing Service |
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2004 |
Completed |
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PROMISe II |
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Collection and economic and health benefit analysis of the clinical interventions conducted by community pharmacists utilising ICT |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2005 |
Completed |
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Community Pharmacy Research Support Centre |
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Research and report on community pharmacy's role in health promotion |
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Australian Department of Health and Ageing via the Third Guild/Government Community Pharmacy Agreement |
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2005 |
Completed |
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Development of an online assessment and accreditation tool |
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To develop a web-based examination procedure to assess the competence of pharmacists seeking AACP accreditation. |
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Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy |
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2005 |
Completed |
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Prevention of VTE in hospitalised medical patients in Tasmania |
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To investigate the prevention of venous thromboembolism in hospitalised medical patients at the Royal Hobart Hospital |
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Royal Hobart Hospital Research and Development Fund Starting Grant |
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2005 |
Completed |
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Development of a training package to enable patient self-management of warfarin therapy. |
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Based on internationally validated materials a training package was developed and piloted with health care professional and warfarin patients in a collaborative process |
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Safety & Quality Council – Royal Hobart Hospital Training Program |
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2005 |
Completed |
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Warfarin Home-Monitoring Pilot Study incorporating electronic communication with GPs. |
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Development of an operational prototype of a broadband home-based healthcare platform - Homecare. The platform provided patients with online access to care routines and medication requirements and facilitated condition monitoring by doctors. |
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BDF Telstra Project |
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2005 |
Completed |
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DVT Prophylaxis Study |
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To improve the use of prophylactic measures against deep vein thrombosis in “at-risk” hospital patients. |
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Sanofi Educational Grant |
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2006 |
Completed |
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NPS Drug Use Evaluation Program |
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This program will examine hospital drug use in a number of conditions. The program will run for 4 years, with the aim to implement a quality improvement initiative each year. The area of interest for 2006/7 is acute post-operative pain management. |
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National Prescribing Service |
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2006 |
In progress |
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Improving the management of warfarin in aged care facilities utilising an innovative ICT solution |
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To trial the feasibility of POC INR monitoring in Tasmanian nursing homes, incorporating an ICT solution for communication of results to GPs |
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HealthConnect |
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2006 |
Completed |
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Data mining of community pharmacy dispensing records as a means to identify and educate patients with suboptimal management of asthma. |
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This trial involved the creation and testing of a unique data-mining program to facilitate the identification of patients whose asthma may not be well controlled as evidence by excessive beta-agonist use. Asthma knowledge, control and quality of life were assessed at baseline and 6 months post-intervention. The intervention consisted of advice from the pharmacist and review of asthma by a GP. |
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Asthma Targeted Intervention Grant, funded by the Asthma Foundation of Australia |
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2006 |
Completed |
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| Atlantis Compliance Publication |
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Creation of the content for a compliance publication to be distributed to pharmaceutical stakeholders by Atlantis Healthcare. |
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Atlantis Healthcare Pty Ltd |
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2007 |
In progress |
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| APF 21 review |
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Review of the ‘Evidence-Based Medicine’ and ‘Clinical Notes’ section of the Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary edition 21. |
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Pharmaceutical Society of Australia |
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2007 |
In progress |
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| AACP MCQ Phase 2 |
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Preparation of multiple choice questions to be used to assess the competency of candidates wishing to become accredited to perform Home Medicines Reviews in Australia |
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AACP |
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2007 |
In progress |
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| Program delivery partnership to increase the participation of new and emerging prescribers in quality use of medicines activities. |
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Sub-contracted to create the content for an online continuing education program for nurse practitioners in Australia |
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National Prescribing Service via Charles Darwin University |
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2007 |
In progress |
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| Diabetes Pilot Program-
Diabetes Medication Assistance Program (DMAS), Stage 1 |
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Sub-contracted to conduct the Tasmanian arm of this project which aims to investigate the feasibility of implementing the DMAS by identifying the key barriers and facilitators to its national implementation. This project also aims to further evaluate the impact of the DMAS on patients. |
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Department of Health and Ageing via the Fourth Community Pharmacy Agreement – subcontracting to University of Sydney |
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2007 |
In progress |
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| Pharmacy dispensing records to identify and educate patients with suboptimal asthma management |
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Data-mining of community pharmacy dispensing records to identify patients with suboptimal management of asthma and facilitating a multidisciplinary intervention to improve management education and control of asthma |
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Pharmacy Guild of Australia – Investigator Initiated Grant |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| Community pharmacy promoting appropriate sedative use in aged care: The ReDUSe project |
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Design and evaluation of a DUE to reduce the prescribing of sedatives and antipsychotics in the aged care setting. |
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Pharmacy Guild of Australia – Investigator Initiated Grant |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| Pharmacy-based model enabling patient self-monitoring of Warfarin: development and evaluation |
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Design and evaluation of a DUE to reduce the prescribing of sedatives and antipsychotics in the aged care setting. |
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Pharmacy Guild of Australia – Investigator Initiated Grant |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| The Economic Value of Home Medicines Review- VALMER |
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Creation and evaluation of a training package to educate warfarin patients to self-monitor |
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Pharmacy Guild of Australia – Investigator Initiated Grant |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| Healthy Hearts in Pharmacy |
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A project to review the optimal use of prescribed medication while assessing typical drug groups, problems and resolutions. The project will also focus on health care costs, decreases in specialist and GP costs, worsening of underlying diseases and hospital days avoided. |
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Pharmacy Guild of Australia – Investigator Initiated Grant |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| Understanding respiratory medication persistence in Australian patients with COPD |
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A qualitative and quantitative investigation into barriers and facilitators of persistence, utilising unique technology to identify relevant patients. |
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Boehringer Ingelheim |
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2008 |
Completed |
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| The role of community pharmacy in the post-discharge management of patients initiated on warfarin |
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A project to identify the best model of care for patients discharged from hospital on warfarin |
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The Department of Health and Ageing via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia – RFT 2007/08-04 |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| PROMISE III |
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A project to refine, trial and evaluate a sustainable, nationwide system for the collection of information about clinical interventions from community pharmacies. |
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The Department of Health and Ageing via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia – RFT 2007/08-09 |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| Increasing Community Pharmacy Involvement in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease |
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This project will develop and trial a comprehensive, ultifactorial intervention package to assist community pharmacists to address the problem of poor patient compliance with antihypertensive medicines. |
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The Department of Health and Ageing via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia – RFT 2007/08-10 - lead by Monash University |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| Building on success: the sustainability and national feasibility of a community pharmacy intervention to improve the management of asthma |
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A follow-up project, involving qualitative and quantitative measures, to evaluate the sustainability of the previously funded ATIG project. |
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Asthma Foundations of Australia via an Asthma Targeted Intervention Grant |
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2008 |
In progress |
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| Development and implementation of a flexible anticoagulation monitoring service for rural community pharmacies |
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This project aims to address the individuality of rural and remote practice by developing the tools to implement a flexible model for anticoagulation monitoring services in these areas. |
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The Department of Health and Ageing via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Rural Pharmacy Workforce Development Program |
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2009 |
In progress |
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| Tasmanian Palliative Care Formulary |
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To develop a palliative care formulary ready for publication on the palliative care service’s website |
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Department of Health and Human Services (Tas |
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2009 |
Completed |
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| Supporting rural practitioners: Pharmacy-based support mechanisms for drug misuse in rural and remote communities |
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This program is designed to develop a community pharmacy-based identification and intervention program incorporating education and counselling services for rural and remote communities. |
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The Department of Health and Ageing via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Rural Pharmacy Workforce Program Small Projects Scheme |
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2009 |
In progress |
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| Filling the gap in professional services: Medication use reviews (MURs) in rural community pharmacies |
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This project provides pharmacists with a pilot program of a pharmacist initiated professional service that can truly fill the gap of professional services that currently exists. |
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The Department of Health and Ageing via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Rural Pharmacy Workforce Program Small Projects Scheme |
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2009 |
In progress |
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| Strengthening and supporting the rural pharmacy workforce: Developing strategies to reduce violence in pharmacy |
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The aim of this project is to equip owner and employee pharmacists with the necessary skills, resources and protocols to minimise the incidence and consequences of violent incidents in community pharmacy |
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The Department of Health and Ageing via the Pharmacy Guild of Australia Rural Pharmacy Workforce Program Small Projects Scheme |
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2009 |
In progress |
