Browsing Pharmacy by Type "Residency Paper"
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Clinical Pharmacy Services in Ambulatory Oncology: An Environmental Scan of the Canadian Practice Landscape
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-21)Background: Canadian clinical pharmacy key performance indicators (cpKPIs) have been developed for inpatient hospital practice but are not established for ambulatory oncology. This study represents the first step in ... -
Determination of the relationship between vancomycin trough concentrations and the AUC/MIC Dosing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-15)Rationale: The recently revised guidelines for the therapeutic monitoring of vancomycin recommend targeting an AUC/MIC of 400-600 for serious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. The feasibility ... -
Evaluation of a microlearning module on hypertension in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-20)Objectives: To use a microlearning platform to evaluate pharmacists’ knowledge and behaviour related to hypertension. Methods: Pharmacy 5in5 is an online microlearning platform designed to help pharmacy professionals ... -
A Quality Assurance Evaluation of Hydromorphone Adverse Events Post-Implementation of a Safety Initiative
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08)Purpose: Hydromorphone is a potent opioid that may lead to respiratory and central nervous system depression prompting naloxone use. The primary objective of this study was to evaluate whether a safety initiative implemented ... -
Risk and Benefit of Warfarin for Primary Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients on Hemodialysis: A Retrospective Pilot Study
(University of Waterloo, 2020-07-17)Background Despite increased awareness and advocacy regarding the opioid epidemic, data from Health Quality Ontario (HQO) shows steady prescribing of opioids with concerning trends toward prescribing more potent opioids. ... -
Risk and Benefit of Warfarin for Primary Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients on Hemodialysis: A Retrospective Pilot Study
(University of Waterloo, 2019-07)Rationale: Although warfarin is an established anticoagulation therapy for prevention of ischemic strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation, studies reporting INR values with correlation to warfarin efficacy and safety ...