National Pharmacy Care Home Faculty - Journal Club

NPCHF - Journal Club

15th July 1-2pm

Key takeaways

• Critically evaluate scientific literature including study design, validity of results, interpretation, application of findings to practice
• Paper will be presented with open, informal discussion about merits and limitations 
• Promotes evidence-based practice, critical-appraisal skills, team-learning and can improve patient outcomes or work practice
• Paper will be sent in advance

Speakers:

Heather Smith,  Consultant Pharmacist: Older People, West Yorkshire ICB

David Wright, Professor of Health Services Research, University of Leicester

Attendees are expected to have read the designated research paper in advance of the journal club discussion.

The research paper to be discussed is:

Determine the impact of a structured pharmacist-led medication review - a controlled intervention study to optimise medication safety for residents in long-term care facilities

M Lexow, K Wernecke, R Sultzer, T Bertsche, S Schiek. Controlled Clinical Trial > BMC Geriatr. 2022 Apr 9;22(1):307. PMID: 35397527 PMCID: PMC8994296 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03025-3