Research group Innovation in Healthcare Processes in Pharmacology

The general population is getting older and is therefore having to deal with more (chronic) conditions. This is leading to an increase in the use of medication. The importance of therapy adherence is therefore also increasing. How can we ensure that patients take the correct dosages at the right time and for the prescribed duration?

Projects

• MAKE-IT Medication Adherence Knowledge, Expertise and Implementation Taskforce – Ruby Janssen

We are witnessing a steady movement towards more self-reliance among people. Life expectancy is increasing are people are wanting to live independently for longer, even if they have chronic conditions. The use of medication is therefore also increasing, along with an increased risk of medicine-related problems (MRPs).

The population in Dutch cities is becoming increasingly diverse. How can pharmaceutical healthcare providers, such as pharmacists, ensure that patients remain well informed about the medicines they are being given? How can healthcare providers maintain contact during treatment and ensure that patients stay informed if, for example, side effects or drug interactions occur?

Skin therapy is a relatively new field in which many innovative therapies are being applied in practice. There is a need for more evidence of the efficacy and applicability of these therapies in collaboration with professional practice and patients.

Projects

• ACTE acne vulgaris therapy: efficacy of care – Femke de Vries
• SCARS: Scars after (preventive) breast cancer surgery: non-surgical preventive and curative interventions – Kristel Everaars
• PARAPLU: PAtient self-ReliAnce in the Prevention of venous Leg Ulcers – Audrey Meulendijk

Many healthcare providers are directly involved with their patients; the line between primary and secondary healthcare is becoming blurred. Pharmaceutical patient care in primary and secondary healthcare will be composed of a network of professional caregivers and informal caregivers, supported by smart technology.