Welcome to our HSRPP 2018 blog!
HSRPP 2018 kicked off at 8.15am in the Herschel building, with attendees arriving to register and collect their goody bags!
#hsrpp2018 is in full swing! pic.twitter.com/vUy2p4ZraE
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Pro Vice Chancellor Suzanne Cholerton welcomed delegates to the conference with a presentation on the University of Newcastle and its newly transferred School of Pharmacy.
Pro vice chancellor Suzanne Cholerton welcomes attendees to the conference and maps out the culture of innovation that exists in Newcastle #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/W3ujh0g7X4
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Professor Bryony Dean Franklin, Executive Lead Pharmacist Research and Director at the Centre for Medication Safety and Service Quality at Imperial College London, delivered her keynote speech: Medication safety in the 21st century, “the most common intervention in healthcare”.
Bryony is a recipient of a 2016 PRUK project grant, which is investigating the use of patient-held information about medication (PHIMED).
#hsrpp2018 @BryonyDF presenting on how medication safety is vital to reducing avoidable harm @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/xME7Iy5xrc
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
The PechaKuche presentations followed, with each presenter presenting 2 slides in 2 minutes. The engaging presentations covered peri-operative medication reconciliation and MedEye, a bedside scanning tool.
#hsrpp2018 the first PechaKucha presentation is underway! @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/r1095DM6aN
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Team PRUK welcomed attendees to the stand during the refreshment break and shared information on our funding programmes. We love meeting practicing pharmacists who are interested in embarking on a career in pharmacy research!
Come and have a chat about all things pharmacy research related at PRUK’s stand #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/lIMAl8uyAi
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Oral presentation session 1 commenced after the break. Interesting topics include: Pharmaceutical care in paediatrics, are our pharmacy graduates ready?
Dr @odwyerm1 presents on patterns and indications for antipsychotic utilisation in older adults with intellectual disability #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/PTOQ70vBrn
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Kathryn Moffitt analyses student perspectives on community pharmacy placements role in supporting the new integrated approach to pharmacy education #hsrpp2018 @UniofNewcastle @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/iSWwuukjJN
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
With the arrival of lunch on Day 1, delegates made the most of the networking opportunity, mingling with pharmacy researchers from across the country and indeed the world in some cases!
It’s lunch time at #hsrpp2018! Delegates queuing up for a wonderful spread pic.twitter.com/MnlVrDehrR
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
The poster walks began shortly afterwards, with each presenter allocated 3 minutes to summarise the key findings from their projects followed by a Q&A session. The delegates were spoilt for choice with an assortment of interesting posters on display. Topics included minor ailments management, pharmaceutical care in community pharmacies in Jordan and a quantitative investigation of patients’ inhaler techniques.
#hsrpp2018 Edwin Panford-Quainoo, 2016 @pharmresuk bursary recipient, presenting on the experiences of community pharmacists in promoting healthy lifestyle of young people. Great job! @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/x7mGCEIAO4
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Ann Slee and Neil Watson presented their keynote speech:“Digital Medicines Optimisation – Delivering the Future.” Key message from their presentation – On introducing IT into healthcare, it’s mostly about the people.
Ann Slee and Neil Watson are delivering their #hsrpp2018 keynote speech on Digital Medicines Optimisation – Delivering the Future pic.twitter.com/AsyF5zGBOD
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Oral presentation session 2 witnessed another stream of riveting presentations, with a common theme around the need for collaboration across teams and healthcare professions.
#hsrpp2018 @tcddublin @danburns_84 presentation on a shared electronic patient record between community pharmacists in Ireland and England, and how there is a strong willingness to share information from their systems with other pharmacists and doctors. @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/rfrSGvjnom
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Katie Reygate talks us through an interesting assessment of the quality and safety of foundation doctor prescribing #hsrpp2018 @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/9Cq4qYGHE7
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
On the eve of Day 1, HSRPP attendees were treated to glorious views of Newcastle’s Quayside and the River Tyne, as they dined at the stunning BALTIC Six restaurant.
The venue for tonight’s dinner! #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/4ZSPTqHj6t
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 12, 2018
Day 2 began bright and early on Friday 13th April!
#hsrpp2018 day 2 registration is underway! We are looking forward to seeing our attendees once again and to hearing about lots more interesting and groundbreaking health care services and pharmacy research projects! pic.twitter.com/TBmJEn5Pu9
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
PechaKucha session 2 included presentations on Teicoplanin use, community pharmacy referral service for emergency care and the principle of cost feedback to encourage positive health behaviour.
#hsrpp2018 PechaKucha round 2! Great talk on a community pharmacy referral service for those admitted to emergency care @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/kZlCiwELDj
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
Oral presentation session 3 kicked off another round of brilliant presentations, including an exploration of social media and eprofessionalism in pharmacy practice.
#hsrpp2018 exploring professionals’ perceptions of medicines use in ED. Overall, pharmacists on wards were helpful and many areas were highlighted where pharmacy input is required. @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/BmTBEbaBzS
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
Kathryn Davison’s pilot project looks @ whether there is a utility for preparing undergrads for future non-medical prescribing roles and if so where this would best fit. Findings from analysing trainees perceptions suggest that undergrads are now more clinically aware #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/trrtUNPePQ
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
The workshops provided a great opportunity for interactive learning! Elin Roberts explained how to hook memories and build understanding between the narrative of stories at the Introduction to Public Engagement session.
Elin talks about the profound and emotional feeling associated with sharing objects during a presentation. Interesting insights into how to engage your audience #hsrpp2018 @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/U4uhcbXHZk
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
Top tips on how to submit a successful research application were shared, PRUK applicants, take note!
#hsrpp2018 useful document listing some of the questions that reviewers ask when reviewing papers for publication @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/wIhvkxqX1w
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
#HSRPP2018 key questions to ask yourself when writing a paper from your research project and how you can ensure your readers are engaged in the research you are doing @NCL_Pharmacy pic.twitter.com/vLQMFRJcuC
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
The final poster presentations got underway after lunch! Poster topics included the impact of the introduction of the traditional herbal registration scheme in the UK and a cohort study looking into fixed dose combination antihypertensives, specifically the risk of therapeutic duplication.
Flavia’s ground-breaking presentation provides the 1st review of non antibiotic measures for the prevention of utis in pregnancy despite the fact that most antibiotic prescriptions issued to pregnant women are for utis even though they pose a serious health threat #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/VgIorhgWpK
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
And last but certainly not least, the final oral presentation stream began
Pharmacists frequently communicate with prescribers in hospital settings so the various challenges must be addressed for better patient outcomes
Michael Lloyd #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/UWj8TSbRYL— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
.@DrHeatherBarry discussing the use of the TDF in her qualitative research #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/QLtFwOnha4
— Kieran Walsh (@KieranWalshMPSI) April 13, 2018
During the final presentation session, our personal award recipient Sion Scott presented findings from his PRUK funded project on deprescribing, which aims to develop a model to support practitioners to deprescribe medicines for older people during hospital admission. His presentation discussed how practice in hospital is limited and dominated by reactive behaviour. Proactive deprescribing in all cases was due to indication resolution, which highlights the importance of documenting and communicating indications for medicines and planned stop or review timeframes.
Deprescribing practice at a UK teaching hospital: reactive or proactive?@sionscott presents his research • @PharmResUK grant award 2017 #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/rTfiYSU0uE
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
HSRPP 2018 culminated with another fantastic keynote speech from Dr Aziz Sheikh. Aziz emphasised that prescribing errors need to be the focus of activity both in general practice and primary care settings.
#hsrpp2018 Final Keynote speaker DrAzizSheikh voicing the vital message that we need to talk about care in a primary care setting as well as in hospitals pic.twitter.com/UxXBVPWSKm
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
Hiyam Al-Jabr (pictured below) was awarded the prize for best oral presentation. Her research used a systematic review when assessing patient feedback questionnaires to enhance consultation skills of healthcare professionals. Sarah Khan also scooped the prize for best poster presentation, which defined medicines reconciliation for patients using qualitative consensus methods with a Patient-Public Involvement panel.
Congratulations to Hiyam Al-Jabr on winning the best oral presentation prize! Brilliant work, well deserved #hsrpp2018 pic.twitter.com/kPHQOHbMgl
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
The conference ended with a sneak peak of next year’s HSRPP conference which will be hosted by the University of Birmingham! Stay tuned and keep an eye on our twitter account and website for future details.
As #hsrpp2018 draws to a close, @drarcox reveals what’s in store for next year’s hsrpp which will be held at @unibirmingham @BhamPharmSoc pic.twitter.com/pFmkPIJxUw
— Pharmacy Research UK (@PharmResUK) April 13, 2018
A fantastic time was had by all, including new attendees!
https://twitter.com/ejmille1/status/984823641190928384
Attendees seized plenty of photo-taking opportunities. Here we see the UCC team out in full force!
Our team enjoying #hsrpp2018 . Looking forward to Day 2! pic.twitter.com/CClubeiu71
— PharmCareUCC (@PharmCareUCC) April 12, 2018
But most importantly effective dissemination was achieved as a diverse array of health services and pharmacy practice projects were showcased!
We would like to sincerely thank all delegates and presenters for their wonderful contributions to the conference. We hope everyone had an enjoyable time and we look forward to meeting you all again at future conferences!
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