Patient Preference and Adherence

Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Making An Impact in Diabetes Preference and Adherence Research" in Patient Preference and Adherence.

Diabetes is a significant clinical and economic burden in the United States and worldwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37.3 million Americans have diabetes and 96 million have pre-diabetes. The total costs of diabetes were estimated to be $327 billion in 2017, up from $245 billion in 2012. By 2030, diabetes is estimated to cost $414 billion, or 1.69% of gross domestic product.

Management of diabetes requires diet, exercise, pharmacological treatment, and self-management. While there is a significant amount of evidence demonstrating the efficacy of these interventions, only about 50% of patients with diabetes achieve glycemic control and continue to have a higher risk of cardiovascular and/or renal disease and mortality.

While research of methods that address diabetes management adherence exists, actual adherence to clinical recommendations remains poor. To address this problem, it is important to take a holistic approach to examine reasons for non-adherence from all stakeholders, including patients, prescribers, institutions, and others. Furthermore, a focus on interventional research to address adherence and its impact on short- and long-term clinical and economic outcomes in high-risk populations is necessary as well. This Article Collection invites papers that report novel research in this area, including but not limited to innovative interventional studies that address the spectrum of adherence in prediabetes and diabetes management, innovative methods to measure adherence and its impact on clinical and economic outcomes particularly in high-risk groups, and evaluations using real-world data that identify factors of non-adherence including using social determinants of health. Studies in both children and adults are welcome. In this Article Collection we will consider reviews, original research both qualitative or quantitative, and opinion pieces on the subject.

The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2024. Please review the journal’s aims and scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript.

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Guest advisor

Alexandra Perez, Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy

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Dr. Alexandra Perez has published many studies in the area of medication use and outcomes using existing national databases and also in pharmacoeconomic research in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. She hopes to make an impact in populations with diabetes by conducting meaningful research that will improve diabetes management and clinical outcomes.

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Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection entitled “Advancing Medical Problem-Oriented Approaches in Infectious Disease Management”, organized by Dr. Ahmad Riyad Alsayed, in Patient Preference and Adherence.

Infectious diseases remain a significant global health challenge, with the emergence of new pathogens, the spread of drug-resistant strains, and the ongoing threat of pandemics. In response to these challenges, infectious disease management has continuously evolved, adopting innovative strategies to combat common and emerging infections. This Collection aims to highlight and disseminate cutting-edge research and developments in the field, particularly on problem-oriented approaches.

Scope and Objectives

This Article Collection seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, clinicians, and public health experts to share their insights and findings related to problem-oriented approaches in infectious disease management. The primary objectives of this Article Collection include:

1. Illuminating the critical issues surrounding drugs and treatment, using classification systems like drug-related problems (DRPs), treatment-related problems, or recently, the medical problems-oriented plan (MPOP), with the ultimate goal of enhancing patient outcomes and the overall quality of care in patients suffering from infectious diseases.
2. Exploring Novel Diagnostic Tools: Papers in this Article Collection will delve into the development and application of innovative diagnostic tools, including molecular techniques, point-of-care devices, and artificial intelligence-driven algorithms, to enhance the rapid and accurate detection of infectious pathogens, considering patient acceptance and adherence.
3. Advancements in Therapeutic Strategies: Researchers are encouraged to present studies on discovering and evaluating new therapeutic agents, vaccines, and treatment modalities for infectious diseases. Emphasis should be placed on personalized and precision medicine approaches.
4. Surveillance and Epidemiological Studies: Contributions that focus on using epidemiological models, big data analytics, and advanced surveillance systems to predict, prevent, and manage infectious disease outbreaks will be featured.
5. Antimicrobial Stewardship: Papers discussing the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in healthcare settings and strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance will be considered for inclusion.

The deadline for submissions is 31 December 2024. Please review the journal’s aims and scope, alongside the author submission instructions prior to completing your submission.

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Guest advisor

Ahmad Riyad Alsayed, Applied Science Private University

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The main aims of Dr. Alsayed's practice and research are to promote evidence-based medication use to improve disease outcome and health-related quality of life of patients with internal medicine-related disorders. His current research interests include clinical pharmacy, evidence-based medicine, clinical trials of effectiveness and safety, quality of life, and pharmaceutical care,  with a special interest in infectious, respiratory, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.​

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Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection on "Enhancing Medication Safety: Prioritizing Risk Management and Ensuring Safe Dispensing, Prescribing, Pharmacovigilance, and Patient Adherence", organized by Guest Advisors Dr. Mansour Adam Mahmoud and Dr. Alnada Ibrahim in Patient Preference and Adherence. 

Safe medication use is of paramount importance in healthcare systems. The quality of healthcare depends on the safety of medication use, that will ultimately lead to patient safety. Medication safety involves safe medication use during dispensing, prescribing, monitoring and administering medication to the patients. Any disruption occurring in these pivotal stages has the potential for patient harm. At the forefront of these efforts, pharmacovigilance emerges as a proactive process, fostering vigilance among healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers alike. Through appropriate adverse drug reaction reporting systems, pharmacovigilance ensures the reporting of critical information to relevant regulatory bodies. These bodies subsequently utilize the aggregated data to derive meaningful conclusions and make informed decisions regarding the safety profiles of specific medications. In addition, adherence to prescribed medications assumes paramount significance. Despite their importance, numerous studies underscore the tendency of patients to deviate from their prescribed medication regimens. Effectively measuring adherence mandates the application of validated tools tailored for this purpose. In this domain, an array of methodically validated tools exists, designed to accurately measure and evaluate medication adherence. 

Adhering to established medication safety protocols and guidelines is of utmost significance to mitigate patient harm and enhance overall patient safety. Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization (WHO), the Institute of Safe Medication Practice (ISM), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) among others, have issued vital recommendations aimed at strengthening patient safety and enhancing medication safety. Incorporating these guidelines alongside tailored quality assurance systems within hospitals, community healthcare centers, and relevant institutions holds the potential to reduce medication errors, adverse drug events, and reactions. 

We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to our upcoming Article Collection focused on the critical area of safe medication usage. The Collection aims to explore various facets, including pharmacovigilance, medication safety, safe prescribing including pharmacist prescribing, and dispensing practices, ensuring the well-being of the public. 

All manuscripts submitted to this Article Collection will undergo desk assessment and peer-review as part of our standard editorial process. Guest Advisors for this collection will not be involved in peer-reviewing manuscripts unless they are an existing member of the Editorial Board. Please review the journal Aims and Scope and author submission instructions prior to submitting a manuscript. 

Keywords

• Medication Safety
• Safe dispensing and Prescribing
• Pharmacovigilance
• Adherence
• Patient Safety

The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2024. Please review the journal’s Aims and Scope, alongside the author submission instructions prior to completing your submission.

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Guest advisors

Mansour Adam Mahmoud, Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, Taibah University

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Dr. Mansour Adam Mahmoud is currently working as an associate professor at the Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University. He has more than 12 years of experience in teaching, learning and research. His areas of research interest are medication safety and pharmacovigilance, clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacy education and global health. Mansour has authored and co-authored more than 100 scientific articles published in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also authored and co-authored two book chapters and one e-book. His current Google Scholar H-index is 20, i-10 31, citations more than 1500. Mansour has actively participated in the WHO Global Patient Safety Challenge: Medication without Harm which was launched in 2017 aiming to reduce medication-related harm by 50%. Dr. Mansour has taken up roles as an associate editor and spearheaded various research topics in the realm of Medication Safety, Interventions to Mitigate Patient Harm, Vaccines Safety During Emerging Infections, and the Concerns of Special Populations and Minority Groups. Recognizing his accomplishments, international organizations have honored Dr. Mahmoud with travel awards, enabling him to share his research findings in Canada, Taiwan, and the UK.

Alnada Ibrahim, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University

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Dr. Alnada Ibrahim, PhD in Pharmacy Practice, graduated from the University of Bath, United Kingdom. She is currently working as Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Princess Nourah bint Abdurrahman University, Saudi Arabia. Her research interests lie in the area of medication safety, pharmaceutical care, assessing pharmacists' roles in a variety of capacities, clinical pharmacokinetics, and pharmacy education. She published around 25 papers in international peer-reviewed journals. She also presented various academic topics as well as research-based papers at several national and international conferences. Currently, she is working with some multidisciplinary research groups that conduct and share research across a range of issues.

 

 

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Dove Medical Press is pleased to invite you to submit your research to an upcoming Article Collection entitled “‘How are you taking your medication?’ Communication and information about medicine use”, organized by Dr. Liset van Dijk, Dr. Marcia Vervloet, and Dr. Laura Schackmann, in Patient Preference and Adherence. 

Worldwide, many people use medication on a daily basis. However, it is not always easy for them to take these medicines properly or to start a conversation with a healthcare professional about their medication use. Furthermore, information about medication is not always easy to find and understand, especially for patients with limited health literacy. Patient leaflets, for example, often are too complex and sometimes contain information that is not relevant to the patient. Also, communication about medication between healthcare professionals and patients is often one-sided and patient-centeredness is lacking. 

Good communication has been proven to positively affect adherence (Zolnierik 2009). In addition, clear and detailed medication-related information is important to improve proper medication use. Thus, communication and information are cornerstones in supporting patients to manage their medication. Better adherence leads to better health outcomes, better quality of life, lower healthcare use (including fewer hospital admissions), and reduced healthcare costs. 

There is increasing attention paid to patient-centered communication and information, but still more knowledge could be gathered on how improvements in this area can be achieved, especially to improve medication use/adherence. This Article Collection welcomes articles that contribute to this, including but not limited to:

• Innovative interventions to improve written/online/printed information about medication, especially for those with limited health literacy
• Innovative interventions to improve communication skills of health care professionals and patients in the field of medication use/adherence
• Observational research on patient-centeredness of communication about medication use
• Experimental studies on information provision about medication

The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2024. All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality and relevance of the contributions. We kindly ask all submitting authors to review the Aims and Scope of the journal, alongside the author submission instructions prior to completing your submission. 

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Guest advisers

Dr. Liset van Dijk, Nivel, Netherlands institute for health services research, the Netherlands

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Dr. Liset van Dijk is coordinator of the Pharmaceutical Care research program at Nivel and an honorary professor of 'Pharmacy health services research', University of Groningen, the Netherlands. Her main research interests include medication adherence, pharmaceutical patient care, pharmacist-patient communication and implementation. Liset is board member of the International Society for Medication Adherence (ESPACOMP). 

Dr. Marcia Vervloet, Nivel, Netherlands institute for health services research, the Netherlands

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Dr. Marcia Vervloet works as senior researcher within Nivel’s Pharmaceutical Care research program. Her research focuses on stimulating proper medication use from the patient’s perspective. Her expertise is on topics as medication adherence, patient-pharmacy staff communication, (understandable) information about medication, digital solutions. 

Dr. Laura Schackmann, Nivel, Netherlands institute for health services research, the Netherlands

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Dr. Laura Schackmann is postdoctoral researcher at Nivel in the pharmaceutical care research program. Her work is centered on patient-centered communication, with a special interest in challenging situations at the pharmacy counter. Also, she focuses on how the provision of health/medication-use information accommodates the needs of different patient groups.

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