著者

村上 雅裕 池本 憲彦 戸屋 成未 朴 美姫 奥山 美結樹 畠山 和子 桂木 聡子 大野 雅子 比知屋 寛之 座間味 義人 室 親明 木村 健 倉田 なおみ 天野 学

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.35, no.1, pp.34-37, 2016-06-10 (Released:2016-07-06)

参考文献数

9

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To administer oral anticancer drugs safely, the simple suspension method has been introduced in many hospitals. Therefore, concerning drugs for which it is unclear whether or not this method is applicable, testing must be able to be conducted at any time. In this study, we investigated 20 oral anticancer drugs to expand information on the application of the simple suspension method. Disintegration/suspension and permeability tests were conducted, as described in the 3rd version of the Tube Administration Handbook for Oral Drugs. All products were disintegrated/suspended after 10 minutes. On permeability tests, there was no residue in any tube for tubal feeding. On the final evaluation, the products were regarded as suitable (grade 1). Bicalutamide tablets (80 mg, TCK and KN), which were analyzed in this study, were regarded as suitable (grade 1) on the final evaluation. On the other hand, the simple suspension method is not applicable for a brand-name drug, Casodex® tablets (80 mg). This may be related to the different additives. Furthermore, the results suggest that, even when the simple suspension method is not applicable for a brand-name drug, it may become applicable for generic drugs. This may provide a new merit for promoting the use of generic drugs.

著者

川村 香織 中野 翔太 庄野 あい子 赤沢 学

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.34, no.2, pp.128-131, 2015-12-10 (Released:2015-12-25)

参考文献数

8

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Introduction: A new role for community pharmacists is to perform educational activities related to tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse. It is important to consider schoolchildren and provide classes targeted to this age group. However, it is difficult for community pharmacists to provide these classes for students because they have few chances to gauge what students understand. Therefore, we explored a better way for community pharmacists to deliver their classes. Methods: We provided a “drug safety” class, which encouraged 9-12-year-old students at primary school to resist tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse. To prepare for the class, we held several discussions with the primary school teachers. We incorporated their advice and comments into our slides and skit for the class. Their points and our process of preparation for the class are shown. Results: Three important points were identified in our discussions with the teachers. I. We should consider delivering an interactive class for the children, so they could participate in a skit and quizzes, instead of a one-sided talk from the teacher. II. We should use pictures and examples that are visually simple for children. III. We should take parents who smoke and drink into consideration. Discussion: There is an increase in opportunities for community pharmacists to contribute to classes about tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse at schools because of the importance of encouraging children to resist tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse. It is important for pharmacists to consult with teachers to recognize the needs of students in their classes. The community pharmacists could then ensure their classes met the school and schoolteachers’ needs by using their experience in educational activities.

著者

池谷 怜

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.1, pp.88-92, 2022-06-10 (Released:2022-06-21)

参考文献数

9

著者

池谷 怜

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.2, pp.187-192, 2022-12-10 (Released:2023-01-06)

参考文献数

9

著者

新田 明美

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.33, no.2, pp.94-97, 2014-12-10 (Released:2015-09-04)

参考文献数

6

著者

川田 愛 岸本 桂子

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.39, no.1, pp.12-18, 2020-06-10 (Released:2020-07-01)

参考文献数

32

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The purpose of this study was to examine how pharmacists can help patients and consumers to obtain appropriate drug information online. We clarified what kind of information about medicines patients and consumers were seeking online. “Yahoo! Chiebukuro”, the largest knowledge sharing community in Japan, was surveyed. We extracted questions related to drugs and healthcare posted in the period of August 1-7, 2017. The survey period was from January to April 2019. Questions that could not be answered by the pharmacist’s clinical judgment were excluded. The content of the extracted questions was analyzed.The extracted 283 posts included 345 questions. Questions related to prescribed drugs comprised 69.0% of questions and questions related to over-the-counter drugs comprised 17.2% of questions. Overall, 69.9% of the questions required expert judgment to be answered properly, although 80% of questions were posted within the pharmacy opening hours. The breakdown of 180 questions on prescribed drugs included 48 (26.7%) questions on drugs that affect the nervous system and sensory organs, 28 (15.6%) questions on drugs against pathogenic microorganisms, and 27 (15.0%) questions on analgesic/anti-inflammatory/allergic drugs. With regard to annual turnover, it was revealed that an estimated 15,000 medical and health care consultations were made online. A pharmacist should give instructions for taking prescribed drugs based on the assumption that patients and consumers will search for information on the internet.

著者

新田 明美

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.35, no.1, pp.43-44, 2016-06-10 (Released:2016-07-06)

参考文献数

1

著者

菊地 真実 辻内 琢也

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.35, no.1, pp.10-22, 2016-06-10 (Released:2016-07-06)

参考文献数

22

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A questionnaire-based survey was administered to determine how community pharmacists recognize the necessity for and frequency of touching their patients during care giving. The questionnaire was sent to 400 community pharmacies that practiced home care, and 147 valid responses were analyzed. The survey suggested that acts recognized by pharmacists to require touching were measuring vital signs and helping patients take oral medications. It was thought that pharmacists needed to help patients in taking oral medications and also needed to determine issues related to oral intake. The survey also indicated that the frequencies of measuring vital signs and applying plasters to patients were high. Measuring vital signs was considered routine work, and applying plasters to patients was considered occasional work. Many respondents stated the need for practical study sessions on measuring vital signs. The frequency of measuring vital signs has increased because pharmacists have increasingly recognized this need. Additionally, females tended to touch their patients more frequently than males. However, there was no relationship between the frequency of examining bedsores and applying ointments on them and gender because it was thought that knowledge and experience were more important. The recognition of necessity for touching their patients was high but the frequency was comparatively low, and there was a discrepancy between the recognition of necessity and frequency. It was suggested that practical study sessions on when patients should be touched should be a high priority.

著者

幡生 あすか 戸田 祥平 谷手 紗也香 上島 悦子 高木 達也 上田 幹子

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.39, no.1, pp.2-11, 2020-06-10 (Released:2020-07-01)

参考文献数

35

被引用文献数

1

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In recent years, one of Japan’s policies for controlling increased medical expenses is promoting self-medication. Owing to their influence on the health of young people, energy drinks (a caffeine-containing beverage) have attracted attention. However, only a few surveys have evaluated their use in Japan. Therefore, we conducted a questionnaire survey on university students on self-medication interest and energy drink use trend, involving 180 students aged 18-26 years. The results showed 28.3% of the students were interested in self-medication and 4.4% were knowledgeable on the self-medication tax system. Additionally, 73.9% of them used over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, especially common cold medicines (65.0%). Further, 77.2% of them consumed energy drinks, mainly to stay awake (61.9%), and most frequently from evening to midnight (54.7%). Furthermore, 26.6% of the students had experienced discomfort or poor health when taking energy drinks, with the most common symptoms being “tachycardia” (n=13) and “sleep disorders” (n=12). Pharmacy and drugstore pharmacists could contribute to caffeine overdose prevention by educating the public on the caffeine content of common cold medications and various foods and drinks such as energy drinks. It is desirable for future studies to investigate in depth the usage of caffeine-containing beverages, including energy drinks.

著者

平井 利幸 川上 信子 関 利一

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.1, pp.75-81, 2022-06-10 (Released:2022-06-21)

参考文献数

27

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In Japan, as a Social Security Reform measure against workforce decrease by 2040, robotic devices for nursing care and medication intake support have been utilised. However, evaluation reports about the robots and studies about their evaluation by patients are lacking. Therefore, we studied medication status with robotic assistance as well as patients’ evaluation of usability of robotic assistance. Participants were twelve patients whose median age was 73.0 (min 39.0-max 82.0), the median of number of drugs of a maximum intake day, which means the one of the week in which drugs are taken most, was 10.0 (min 4.0-max 17.0), and the median of maximum number of times to take drugs per day was 3.0 (min 1.0-max 4.0). Four were suspected of having dementia, based on the evaluation of their cognitive function tests. No patient missed any dose during the utilisation of the support device in taking medicine. All patients reported that the conditions of taking medicine and the recognition of the time to take it were improved. Therefore, the incorporation of support devices in taking medicine is expected to avoid missing to doses.

著者

中村 友真 岸本 桂子 山浦 克典 福島 紀子

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.35, no.1, pp.2-9, 2016-06-10 (Released:2016-07-06)

参考文献数

22

被引用文献数

6

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To consider what pharmacists can do to prevent patients from having leftover prescription drugs, we conducted a qualitative study about the various causes behind the unused drugs. We interviewed one male and four female home-care patients who had leftover prescription drugs that pharmacists detected via their home visiting service. The Grounded Theory Approach was used for analysis, and two types were identified as “exogenous factors that cause confusion for the patient” and “patient’s personal thoughts and feelings.” “Exogenous factors that cause confusion” involved eight factors, including unsuitable dosing schedule for lifestyle, complex timing for taking medicine, and inadequate support for enhancing patients’ compliance. These factors were divided into [problems with prescription] and [difficult changes to manage]. In “patient’s personal thoughts and feelings,” 16 concepts were identified and their broader concepts comprised six categories: [distrust of drugs], [taking a positive view about one’s own non-compliance], [psychological distance from medical staff], and others. It was assumed that there would be a perception gap of compliance between patients and medical staff. Moreover, patients affirmed their poor compliance and they did not see the occurrence of leftover drugs as a problem. Additionally, psychological distance from medical staff prevents patients from consultation. Therefore, pharmacists should check patients’ compliance for each drug as well as any medical problems. Knowing patients’ inherent mind revealed by this study, the pharmacist can assist medication alongside patients and contribute to the early prevention of unused drugs.

著者

渡邉 文之 布施 美穂 石井 隆明 星野 佳史 秦千 津子

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.40, no.2, pp.121-126, 2021-12-10 (Released:2022-02-08)

参考文献数

16

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The purpose of this study is to investigate whether regular visits to community pharmacies to take medications contributes to the prevention of frailty in the elderly and whether it also contributes to the improvement of leftover medications. The patients showed a significant increase in the number of steps taken after interventions, and the frailty index using J-CHS criteria also showed a significant improvement after interventions. In addition, two patients were found to have leftover medications, but improvement was observed after interventions. In the post-intervention patient satisfaction survey, all seven patients responded positively to the following questions: “Effectiveness of medication management,” “Improvement in medication adherence,” “Improvement in physical condition,” “Increase in the number of outings,” “Increase in the amount of exercise,” and “Appropriateness of the number of visits.” On the other hand, two patients responded negatively to the following questions: “Improvement of sleep,” and “Improvement of diet.” As a result, it can be inferred that this initiative is beneficial for the prevention of frailty in elderly patients.

著者

岩澤 真紀子 上田 彩 錦織 淳美 上塚 朋子 中川 直人 島田 美樹 千堂 年昭

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.37, no.2, pp.109-116, 2018-12-10 (Released:2019-01-19)

参考文献数

17

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The demand for pharmacy services has increased recently, and the skills required for pharmacists have also advanced. Therefore, it is important to implement a working system in which experienced pharmacists can continue working full-time when they require child care or nursing care. In September 2016, we conducted a survey of hospital pharmacists on their work-life balance at a symposium of the 26th annual meeting of the Japanese Society of Pharmaceutical Health Care and Sciences. The purpose of this survey was to examine the current trends and issues of hospital pharmacists’ experience of work-life balance in Japan. A total of 84 responses were included for analysis. Overall, 68.4% of pharmacists reported that they were not satisfied with their work-life balance, and 65.8% reported that they were not satisfied with their working environment. In addition, 90.4% of hospital pharmacists reported they worked overtime, and 76.3% reported that their workload level at their place of practice was high; therefore, they could not complete their duties within regular work hours. Seventy four percent of hospital pharmacists answered that they will not able to continue working if they encounter life events such as childbirth and caring for children or parents. These results show that a majority of hospital pharmacists was not satisfied with their work-life balance, and they were concerned about continuing their pharmacy career when they encountered certain life events. As such, it is critical that each work place implement policies on work-life balance to further help support their pharmacists.

著者

南 絢子 水野 智博 宮川 泰宏

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.34, no.2, pp.97-107, 2015-12-10 (Released:2015-12-25)

参考文献数

11

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Following the Great East Japan Earthquake, many pharmacy students conducted support activities which was no requirement of pharmacist’s license. Although some pharmacy students reported their activities, there are no studies comprehensively analyzing this phenomenon. The purpose of this study was to survey the support activities of pharmacy students and to analyze the corresponding conditions. We conducted personal interviews with 22 pharmacy students involved in the support activities. The questionnaire included items about a student’s general attributes, activities, activity duration, and relevant locations. Further, we analyzed data on their attributes and personal information with respect to the support activities. Data on the activities were classified into 10 categories and evaluated based on pharmaceutical knowledge levels required for the support activities. According to the results of the interviews, the phases of the activities were classified into “sub-acute phase” and “chronic phase.” The relevant locations were medication collection points, shelters, and transit points for medical teams, temporary clinics, and temporary housing. Furthermore, according to the classification of activities by knowledge levels, activities depended on the students’ pharmaceutical knowledge; if they appropriately selected the activities (based on their pharmaceutical knowledge level), they could effectively participate in the support activities. The results of our survey suggest that pharmacy students can assist healthcare professionals, although the relevant activities are limited by the duration and pharmaceutical knowledge.

著者

長谷川 フジ子 狭間 研至 池田 俊也

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.33, no.2, pp.80-87, 2014-12-10 (Released:2015-09-04)

参考文献数

14

被引用文献数

3

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A number of pharmaceutical colleges have adopted a training program for the vital signs in their 6 year-education curriculum. However, few hospitals or pharmacies carry out vital signs monitoring or physical assessment at present, and graduate pharmacists cannot utilize the techniques that they are skilled in fully. In this study, in order to clarify the situation for implementing vital sign monitoring by pharmacist and what is necessary for pharmacy education, we carried out a web survey for two months, from October 4th to December 3rd, 2012, targeting 1026 pharmacists who attended the vital signs training program hosted by The Japanese Association of Home Care Pharmacies. The Survey item were; (1) basic information of a respondent; (2) situation of homecare conducted by pharmacists; (3) seminar attendance status; (4) vital signs monitoring status after the seminar; (5) hope for future pharmacy education. From the result of the survey, it became clear that over 40% of pharmacists had a chance to perform vital sign monitoring, leading to proper use of medicines. In total, 183 responses to the questions concerning future pharmacy education were obtained from 135 pharmacists and were classified into 11 categories. A request for “a purpose and the significance” was the most common. In the education of pharmacy schools, it is thought that having lectures from on-site pharmacists with an abundance of experience in cases will be effective.

著者

吉田 健 小武家 優子 大光 正男 吉武 毅人

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.33, no.2, pp.61-66, 2014-12-10 (Released:2015-09-04)

参考文献数

4

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We performed waiting time prediction using the data collected from prescription pick-up. A regression equation was used to predict waiting time. An explanatory variable was adopted as “a number of retention prescriptions at the time of acceptance”, “the variety of drug to dispense”and “the presence or absence of a particular task of time-consuming work in computing multiple medications into one package”. Using waiting time as an objective variable, three regression equations were formulated. Method ①: A single regression equation using the number of retention prescriptions with only one explanatory variable. Method ②: Multiple regression equation using factors such as number of prescriptions and variety of drugs to be dispensed as explanatory variables. Method ③: Multiple regression equation using number of prescriptions, variety of drugs and the presence or absence of particular tasks involved in the preparation of the prescription. Compared to the prediction of Method ①, the prediction of Method ② resulted in better accuracy. Compared to Method ①, Method ② resulted in better accuracy, and Method ③ resulted in even better accuracy than Method ②, as predicted.

著者

佐藤 嗣道

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.2, pp.105, 2022-12-10 (Released:2023-01-06)

著者

池谷 怜

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.40, no.2, pp.143-147, 2021-12-10 (Released:2022-02-08)

参考文献数

8

著者

宮本 法子

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.1, pp.93-94, 2022-06-10 (Released:2022-06-21)

著者

森川 剛 花岡 容子 小池 恵理 清野 義一 寺島 孝徳 久保田 健 岡澤 香津子

出版者

日本社会薬学会

雑誌

社会薬学 (ISSN:09110585)

巻号頁・発行日

vol.41, no.1, pp.32-36, 2022-06-10 (Released:2022-06-21)

参考文献数

18

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Home-based and in hospital pharmacists at our hospital pharmacy participated in this study. A survey of the home-based pharmacists’ work contents was tabulated from November 2019 to May 2021. Furthermore, a questionnaire survey was administered within the pharmacy in May 2020. 90% of the hospital pharmacists would consider some drug information management to be able to work from home. Moreover, evaluation of the questionnaires revealed that more than 90% of the in-hospital pharmacists were “satisfied” or “somewhat satisfied” with deliverables of home-based pharmacists. The in-hospital pharmacists found communication tools (e.g., social networking services, telephone, and web-conferencing systems) to be useful for facilitating collaboration with the home-based pharmacist. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the internet environment to work from home. Moreover, it is important to create an environment where pharmacists can work from home according to their desire and needs in cases such as childcare, nursing care, during treatment, and during a pandemic. This study indicates that hospital pharmacists can carry out their responsibilities and demonstrate their work abilities not only in the hospital pharmacy setting but also in a remote working environment.