Assessing the impact of the skin cancer awareness now (SCAN!) intervention several months following the intervention

Editorial Material Pharmacology & Pharmacy

The [underutilized] power of independent pharmacies to promote public health in rural communities: A call to action

Amie M. Ashcraft et al.

Summary: Independent community pharmacies play a unique role in promoting public and individual health, particularly in rural areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted their effectiveness in vaccination efforts and the importance of collaboration among policymakers, healthcare providers, and pharmacists. However, there is room for improvement in providing contraceptive services.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (2022)

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Article Pharmacology & Pharmacy

SCAN! A pharmacy-based, sun safety feasibility study

Kimberly M. Kelly et al.

Summary: The SCAN! intervention in community pharmacies was well received by participants, particularly for rural and medically underserved populations. Participants showed significant improvements in knowledge of sunscreen and melanoma features, as well as strengthened intentions to adopt sun protection measures. The study provides evidence that community pharmacies can be an effective venue for skin cancer prevention interventions.

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION (2021)

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Article Health Policy & Services

Guidelines for Designing and Evaluating Feasibility Pilot Studies

Jeanne A. Teresi et al.

MEDICAL CARE (2021)

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Article Environmental Sciences

I've Heard of It, Yes, but I Can't Remember What Exactly It Was-A Qualitative Study on Awareness, Knowledge, and Use of the UV Index

Katharina Diehl et al.

Summary: In pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians often have uncertainty and lack of knowledge regarding the UVI, resulting in its limited use during customer counselling.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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Impact of Pharmacists' Interventions and Patients' Decision on Health Outcomes in Terms of Medication Adherence and Quality Use of Medicines among Patients Attending Community Pharmacies: A Systematic Review

Kingston Rajiah et al.

Summary: This study aimed to determine the impact of pharmacist interventions and patient decisions on health outcomes concerning medication adherence and the quality use of medicines among patients attending community pharmacies. The results revealed the effective interaction between patients and community pharmacists, the importance of pharmacist intervention on medication adherence and quality use of medicine, and the role of community pharmacists in counselling patients. Effective interaction of community pharmacists with patients in terms of medication adherence and quality use of medicines provided a better health outcome among patients.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH (2021)

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