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Developing a competency-based approach to facilitate teaching and learning of antimicrobial stewardship as part of environmental sustainability in higher education. (2023)
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TONNA, A., ALLISON, D., ASHIRU-OREDOPE, D., DAMANT, G., ROOT, H., SHEMILT, K., BULLEN, K., FROST, K., ALDEYAB, M., COURTENAY, M., FLEMING, N., HARRISON, R., HAMILTON, R., TIPPING, S. and MARTIN, S. 2023. Developing a competency-based approach to facilitate teaching and learning of antimicrobial stewardship as part of environmental sustainability in higher education. Presented at re-imagining education: collaboration and compassion, 12-14 June 2023, Aberdeen, UK.

The environmental impact of the inappropriate use of antimicrobials and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognised by global organisations, such as the World Health Organisation and the European Union. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) is one strateg... Read More about Developing a competency-based approach to facilitate teaching and learning of antimicrobial stewardship as part of environmental sustainability in higher education..

A knowledge exchange programme: bringing together student pharmacists and school pupils. (2023)
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TONNA, A. and DEPASQUALE, C. 2023. A knowledge exchange programme: bringing together student pharmacists and school pupils. Presented at the 2023 International higher education teaching and learning annual conference (HETL 2023): re-imagining education: collaboration and compassion, 12-14 June 2023, Aberdeen, UK.

Knowledge exchange is described as "a process that brings together academic staff, users of research, and wider groups and communities, to exchange ideas, evidence and expertise." This knowledge exchange programme uses peer education as a pedagogical... Read More about A knowledge exchange programme: bringing together student pharmacists and school pupils..

Co-designing the learning experience: seeking student pharmacists' opinions of and recommendations for patient and carer involvement in active teaching in the undergraduate curriculum. (2023)
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TONNA, A., SUBEDI, J., AKINOSO, O. and NESHAT MOKADEM, L. 2023. Co-designing the learning experience: seeking student pharmacists' opinions of and recommendations for patient and carer involvement in active teaching in the undergraduate curriculum. Presented at the 2023 International higher education teaching and learning annual conference (HETL 2023): re-imagining education: collaboration and compassion, 12-14 June 2023, Aberdeen, UK, poster P55.

There is an imperative for a collaborative, partnership-working approach throughout Higher Education. This project supports engagement with stakeholders including students and diverse service users. To support patient and carer involvement in undergr... Read More about Co-designing the learning experience: seeking student pharmacists' opinions of and recommendations for patient and carer involvement in active teaching in the undergraduate curriculum..

Facilitating implementation of medication reviews in the community pharmacy setting: an application of the implementation research logic model. (2023)
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MICHEL, D.E., TONNA, A.P., DARTSCH, D.C. and WEIDMANN, A.E. 2023. Facilitating implementation of medication reviews in the community pharmacy setting: an application of the Implementation Research Logic Model. Presented at the 13th PCNE (Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe) working conference: pharmacies' new roles in pharmaceutical care: bridging research and practice, 8-11 February 2023, Hillerod, Denmark.

Previous research has identified both determinants and potential strategies to facilitate implementation of medication reviews (MR). A conceptual model which links determinants, strategies to support implementation and mechanisms of change to execute... Read More about Facilitating implementation of medication reviews in the community pharmacy setting: an application of the implementation research logic model..

They wanted to know what it was like through my eyes: patients' and carers' views and experiences of active involvement in the delivery and design of an undergraduate pharmacy curriculum. (2022)
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TONNA, A.P., EDWARDS, R. and JEBARA, T. 2022. They wanted to know what it was like through my eyes: patients' and carers' views and experiences of active involvement in the delivery and design of an undergraduate pharmacy curriculum. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This poster describes a project that aimed to explore how patients and their carers felt about being involved in the delivery and future design of pharmacy curricula at RGU's School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences.

It was a big learning experience because they were real patients: an exploration of pre-registration pharmacist trainee views and perceptions of the involvement of patients and carers sharing their experiences as part of undergraduate training. (2022)
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TONNA, A.P. and JEBARA, T. 2022. It was a big learning experience because they were real patients: an exploration of pre-registration pharmacist trainee views and perceptions of the involvement of patients and carers sharing their experiences as part of undergraduate training. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This poster describes a project that aimed to explore how pharmacy students felt about the involvement of patients and their carers in the delivery of pharmacy education at RGU's School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences.

I really enjoyed the primary school placement and would appreciate more opportunities to interact with children: developing, piloting and evaluating a medicines safety school programme to be delivered by student pharmacists. (2022)
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TONNA, A.P., ARNOLD, A., BROWN, A., DRUMMOND, N. and DEPASQUALE, C. 2022. I really enjoyed the primary school placement and would appreciate more opportunities to interact with children: developing, piloting and evaluating a medicines safety school programme to be delivered by student pharmacists. Presented at the 2022 RGU annual learning and teaching conference (RGU LTC 2022): enhancing for impact, 21 October 2022, Aberdeen, UK.

This poster describes a project at RGU's School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, which aimed to develop an innovative medicines safety school programme, which would be delivered by student pharmacists to an audience of primary school children.

Key stakeholders' experiences with the implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacies: a systematic review. (2022)
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MICHEL, D., TONNA, A., DARTSCH, D. and WEIDMANN, A. 2022. Key stakeholders' experiences with the implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacies: a systematic review. Presented at 8th PCNE (Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe) working symposium 2022: navigating research on pharmaceutical care, 11-12 February 2022, Lisbon, Portugal.

Background: Many unplanned hospital admissions occur due to adverse drug events which may be reduced by medication reviews (MRs), a pharmacist intervention that aims to optimise drug use. However, evidence suggests that MRs are not widely available i... Read More about Key stakeholders' experiences with the implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacies: a systematic review..

Theoretical exploration of development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals in the United Arab Emirates: a qualitative study of the perspectives of key stakeholders and health professionals. (2021)
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HASHAD, N., STEWART, D., PERUMAL, D., RAZZAQ, N.A. and TONNA, A.P. 2021. Theoretical exploration of development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals in the United Arab Emirates: a qualitative study of the perspectives of key stakeholders and health professionals. Presented at 49th ESCP (European Society of Clinical Pharmacy) virtual symposium on clinical pharmacy (ESCP 2021): clinical pharmacy, working collaboratively in mental health care, 19-21 October 2021, [virtual conference].

Background and Objective: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) has been declared as a public health emergency and has led to the establishment of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) to enhance prudent use of antimicrobials1. In the United Arab Emirate... Read More about Theoretical exploration of development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals in the United Arab Emirates: a qualitative study of the perspectives of key stakeholders and health professionals..

Is there a role for the pharmacist in screening for metabolic syndrome? (2020)
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MOUSTAFA, R., PRABHU, K.S., STEWART, D., RAYAN, C., ABDEL AZIZ, H., EL EDRISI, M., IZHAM, M., JOCHEBETH, A., KUTTIKRISHNAN, S., O'CONNOR, A., YOUNG, M., STEINHOFF, M., UDDIN, S. and TONNA, A. 2020. Is there a role for the pharmacist in screening for metabolic syndrome? Presented at the 25th European Association of Hospital Pharmacists congress (EAHP 2020): hospital pharmacy 5.0: the future of patient care, 25-27 March 2020, Gothenburg, Sweden.

Evidence for a pharmacist role in the screening of MetS has been shown to be effective in at risk populations. Despite migrants being an at risk group for the development of MetS, no literature has described screening of migrants by pharmacists. The... Read More about Is there a role for the pharmacist in screening for metabolic syndrome?.

Hospital antimicrobial stewardship program implementation in the Gulf Cooperation Council States: a systematic review of evidence of implementation. (2019)
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HASHAD, N., TONNA., A., PERUMAL, D. and STEWART, D. 2019. Hospital antimicrobial stewardship program implementation in the Gulf Cooperation Council States: a systematic review of evidence of implementation. Presented at 4th Gulf congress of clinical microbiology and infectious diseases (GCCMID 2019), co-located with the 31st International congress of antimicrobial chemotherapy (ICC 2019) (ICC-GCCMID 2019), 6-9 November 2019, Dubai, UAE.

Background and Purpose: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has led to the development of initiatives aimed at optimizing antimicrobial use. Co-ordinated interventions for promoting and monitoring safe and effective use of antimicrobials are termed antimi... Read More about Hospital antimicrobial stewardship program implementation in the Gulf Cooperation Council States: a systematic review of evidence of implementation..