DN Ignacio

Evaluative Research on Pharmacist-managed Diabetes Care: Focus on Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose

Issue:

Vol 68, Issue 2: 2019

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.529

Pages:

101–107

Synopsis:

This pharmacist evaluative research study (PHARMERS) sought to empower pharmacists to assist in the management of poorly-controlled, diabetic patients. We hoped to demonstrate that patients stand a better chance of achieving improved glycaemic control if closely monitored by a pharmacist.

Abstract

Objective: Pharmacists have not demonstrated the ability to manage chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, which is an ongoing problem in Trinidad and Tobago. The primary objective was to demonstrate that pharmacists can assist patients to achieve at least a 1% decrease in glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c ).

Received:

02 Nov, 2015

Accepted:

17 Nov, 2015

Published:

10 Dec, 2019

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Original Articles

Keywords:

diabetes mellitus

Chronic diseases

glycosylated haemoglobin

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e-Published: 15 Mar, 2016

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An Evaluation of Treatment Strategies for Head and Neck Cancer in an African American Population

Issue:

Vol 62, Issue 6: July (2013)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2013.046

Pages:

504–9

Synopsis:

This study points to the need for earlier diagnosis, more education and use of a wider range of treatment modalities in order to improve overall outcomes for African Americans and blacks in general suffering with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This study evaluated treatment strategies for head and neck cancers in a predominantly African American population.

Methods: Data were collected utilizing medical records and the tumour registry at the Howard University Hospital. Kaplan-Meier method was used for survival analysis and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis predicted the hazard of death.

Received:

25 Feb, 2013

Accepted:

25 Mar, 2013

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