All Outputs (6)

Rationalisation of antibiotic use in upper respiratory tract infection in primary health care. (2001)
Thesis
CUNNINGHAM, I.T.S. 2001. Rationalisation of antibiotic use in upper respiratory tract infection in primary health care. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2807347

The main objective of this research was to investigate patient and prescriber factors that contribute to consulting and prescribing behaviour in the area of suspected upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). Stage 1 Qualitative interviews identified... Read More about Rationalisation of antibiotic use in upper respiratory tract infection in primary health care..

Pharmacist input into patients' self-reporting of adverse drug reactions. (1999)
Thesis
JARERNSIRIPORNKUL, N. 1999. Pharmacist input into patients' self-reporting of adverse drug reactions. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are common and should be reported to the CSM, particularly for newly marketed drugs. There is under-reporting of ADRs by doctors. Involving the patient in self-reporting, particularly when initiated by pharmacists is fea... Read More about Pharmacist input into patients' self-reporting of adverse drug reactions..

The behaviour of the people of NE Thailand towards medicines for self-treatment. (1997)
Thesis
CHADBUNCHACHAI, S. 1997. The behaviour of the people of NE Thailand towards medicines for self-treatment. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common illnesses among the people of north-eastern Thailand and is commonly treated by self-medication. Ya-chud (several medicines together in a small plastic bag) for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain is a... Read More about The behaviour of the people of NE Thailand towards medicines for self-treatment..

Studies on the stability and activity of polymyxin B solutions. (1997)
Thesis
SAOHIN, W. 1997. Studies on the stability and activity of polymyxin B solutions. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

The correlation between the chemical stability and the microbiological activity of polymyxin B in phosphate buffer pH 6.0 and in proprietary eye drops was evaluated. High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) was used to quantify the amount of the... Read More about Studies on the stability and activity of polymyxin B solutions..

An assessment of drug related problems in the elderly in the community and methodology for their prevention. (1995)
Thesis
CUNNINGHAM, G. 1995. An assessment of drug related problems in the elderly in the community and methodology for their prevention. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-2807345

Although drug related problems (DRPs) are known to be prevalent in the elderly, literature on prevention of iatrogenic disease is sparse. In addition, difficulties in interpreting and comparing study data on DRPs are experienced due to differences in... Read More about An assessment of drug related problems in the elderly in the community and methodology for their prevention..

The development and evaluation of a hydrogel drug delivery system for dithranol. (1991)
Thesis
PRIPREM, A. 1991. The development and evaluation of a hydrogel drug delivery system for dithranol. Robert Gordon Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1744913

Dithranol is widely used in the treatment of psoriasis, but it has the drawbacks of instability, staining of skin and clothes, and irritation, especially of non-involved skin. A polyurethaneurea hydrogel in sheet form has been used to investigate the... Read More about The development and evaluation of a hydrogel drug delivery system for dithranol..