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Evaluation of the impact of immunization policies, including the addition of pharmacists as immunizers, on influenza vaccination coverage in Nova Scotia, Canada: 2006 to 2016 by Isenor, Jennifer E, O'Reilly, Beth A, Bowles, Susan K

“…Influenza is a serious public health concern, resulting in morbidity, mortality and significant expense to healthcare systems worldwide. Annual vaccination is…”
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An examination of three prescribing cascades in a cohort of older adults with dementia by Trenaman, Shanna C, Bowles, Susan K, Kirkland, Susan, Andrew, Melissa K

“…Prescribing cascades are a source of inappropriate prescribing for older adults with dementia. We aimed to study three prescribing cascades in older Nova…”
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An investigation of psychoactive polypharmacy and related gender-differences in older adults with dementia: a retrospective cohort study by Trenaman, Shanna C, Quach, Jack, Bowles, Susan K, Kirkland, Susan, Andrew, Melissa K

“…Abstract Background Older adults living with dementia may express challenging responsive behaviours. One management strategy is pharmacologic treatment though…”
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The role of sex, age and genetic polymorphisms of CYP enzymes on the pharmacokinetics of anticholinergic drugs by Trenaman, Shanna C., Bowles, Susan K., Andrew, Melissa K., Goralski, Kerry

“…There is evidence that use of drugs with anticholinergic properties increases the risk of cognitive impairment, and increased exposure to these drugs…”
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Patient experiences with influenza immunizations administered by pharmacists by Isenor, Jennifer E, Wagg, Amy C, Bowles, Susan K

“…Influenza vaccination is the most effective way to reduce influenza infection and related complications. Unfortunately, vaccination coverage remains…”
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Pharmacists as vaccinators: An analysis of their experiences and perceptions of their new role by Gerges, Sandra, Peter, Elizabeth, Bowles, Susan K., Diamond, Shelley, Bucci, Lucie Marisa, Resnick, Anne, Taddio, Anna

“…Objectives: In 2012, Ontario pharmacists were granted immunization privileges to administer influenza vaccines to the public. This study explored the…”
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Evaluation of the experiences and needs of users of a drug information resources website by Isenor, Jennifer E, Helwig, Melissa, Weale, Michael B, Bowles, Susan K

“…This article describes the evaluation of the experiences and needs of users of the Drug Information Resources (DIR) website. The DIR website attracts traffic…”
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Potentially Inappropriate Drug Duplication in a Cohort of Older Adults with Dementia by Trenaman, Shanna C., Bowles, Susan K., Kirkland, Susan A., Andrew, Melissa K.

“…Concurrent use of 2 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, loop diuretics, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, or…”
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CCCDTD5: Reducing the risk of later‐life dementia. Evidence informing the Fifth Canadian Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia (CCCDTD‐5) by Rockwood, Kenneth, Andrew, Melissa K., Aubertin‐Leheudre, Mylène, Belleville, Sylvie, Bherer, Louis, Bowles, Susan K., Kehler, D Scott, Lim, Andrew, Middleton, Laura, Phillips, Natalie, Wallace, Lindsay M.K.

“…The Fifth Canadian Consensus Conference on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia (CCCDTD‐5) was a year‐long process to synthesize the best available evidence…”
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Multimodal Pain Management in Older Elective Arthroplasty Patients by Brooks, Elaine, Freter, Susan H., Bowles, Susan K., Amirault, David

“…Background: Pain management after elective arthroplasty in older adults is complicated due to the risk of undertreatment of postoperative pain and potential…”
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Danger Ahead-You Are Being Discharged by Bowles, Susan K

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Why I Got My COVID Shot by Bowles, Susan K

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THE VAXED PROJECT: an assessment of immunization education in Canadian health professional programs by Pelly, Lorine P, Pierrynowski Macdougall, Donna M, Halperin, Beth A, Strang, Robert A, Bowles, Susan K, Baxendale, Darlene M, McNeil, Shelly A

“…Knowledge & attitudes of healthcare providers (HCP) have significant impact on frequency with which vaccines are offered & accepted but many HCP are ill…”
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Efficacy of Natural Health Products in Treating Osteoporosis: What is the Quality of Internet Patient Advice? by Whelan, Anne Marie, Jurgens, Tannis M, Bowles, Susan K, Doyle, Hayley

“…Background With Canadians increasing their use of the Internet to find health-related information, especially regarding natural health products (NHPs), there…”
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Influenza Vaccination in Older Adults: Recent Innovations and Practical Applications by Andrew, Melissa K., Bowles, Susan K., Pawelec, Graham, Haynes, Laura, Kuchel, George A., McNeil, Shelly A., McElhaney, Janet E.

“…Influenza can lead to serious illness, particularly for older adults. In addition to short-term morbidity and mortality during the acute infection, recovery…”
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Drug Shortages: More than Just Background Noise by Bowles, Susan K

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Falls and long-term care: a report from the care by design observational cohort study by Cameron, Emily J, Bowles, Susan K, Marshall, Emily Gard, Andrew, Melissa K

“…Falls and the resulting complications are common among frail older adults. We aimed to explore risk factors and potential prevention strategies for falls in…”
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Environmental scan of current strategies to decrease sedative-hypnotic drug use and promote sleep in hospital patients by Neville, Heather L., Shaw, Jenna, VanIderstine, Carter, Burgess, Sarah, Dearing, Marci, Isenor, Jennifer E., Toombs, Kent, Bowles, Susan K.

“…Background Sedative-hypnotic drugs are often initiated in hospital to manage insomnia and anxiety. Guidelines discourage their use, particularly in older…”
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A Prescribing Cascade of Proton Pump Inhibitors Following Anticholinergic Medications in Older Adults With Dementia by Trenaman, Shanna C., Harding, Austin, Bowles, Susan K., Kirkland, Susan A., Andrew, Melissa K.

“…Introduction: Prescribing cascade refers to use of a medication to treat a drug-related adverse event. Prescribing cascades increase medication use, cost, and…”
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More or Less Medication: Is One Better than the Other? by Bowles, Susan K, Andrew, Melissa K

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