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The role of Design Science Research Methodology in developing pharmacy eHealth services

ABSTRACT The increasing focus on efficiency of care has prompted health systems to look for innovative solutions that yield maximum value for care. Integration of care and eHealth are seen as the most promising solutions in the high technological environment of the coming decades. Pharmacy services have been developed to a point where the face […]
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Telemedicine to deliver diabetes care in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT ‘Objective:’ To determine the effectiveness of telemedicine in the delivery of diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries. ‘Methods:’ We searched seven databases up to July 2020 for randomized controlled trials investigating the effectiveness of telemedicine in the delivery of diabetes care in low- and middle-income countries. We extracted data on the study characteristics, […]
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Self-medication consultations in community pharmacy: An exploratory study on teams’ performance, client-reported outcomes and satisfaction

ABSTRACT ‘Background:’ Community pharmacy teams (CPTs) have an established role in assisting self-medication, contributing to the safe and effective use of non-prescription medicines. ‘Objective:’ The study aimed to describe CPTs’ performance in self-medication consultation, client-reported outcomes, and satisfaction. A secondary purpose was to develop an explanatory model for better understanding clients’ satisfaction with this service. […]
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Perspectives of organizational identity in a health higher education institution: a mixed-method analysis

ABSTRACT ‘Background:’ Among the processes to be experienced by any organization during its establishment is the formation of an organizational identity. This process can be understood as the activity and event through which an organization becomes unique in the mind of its members. An organizational identity leads to an identification and both are directly associated […]
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mHealth Strategies Related to HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis Knowledge and Access: Systematic Literature Review, Technology Prospecting of Patent Databases, and Systematic Search on App Stores

ABSTRACT ‘Background:’ Globally, the number of HIV cases continue to increase, despite the development of multiple prevention strategies. New cases of HIV have been reported disproportionately more in men who have sex with men and other vulnerable populations. Issues such as internalized and structural homophobia prevent these men from accessing prevention strategies such as postexposure […]
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