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Medicines management activity of advanced practice dietitians and therapeutic radiographers

  • University of the Highlands and Islands
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  • Queen Mary University of London
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  • Brighton and Sussex Medical School
Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Abstract

<jats:sec><jats:title>Background:</jats:title><jats:p> Recent changes have allowed advanced level UK dietitians and therapeutic radiographers to prescribe medicines. To date, there has been no comprehensive review of this evidence. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Aim:</jats:title><jats:p> To undertake a rapid review of the role advanced practice dietitians and therapeutic radiographers have in relation to medicines management. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Method:</jats:title><jats:p> Searches of MEDLINE, CINAHL and economic databases were conducted for literature published from 1968–November 2023. Registered with Figshare, a narrative synthesis following PRISMA guidelines was undertaken. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Findings:</jats:title><jats:p> Twenty articles revealed a dearth of literature evaluating advanced practice or prescribing in either profession. A lack of clarity regarding advanced practice roles led to ambiguity and hindered implementation. </jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion:</jats:title><jats:p> There is a lack of evidence evaluating dietitian and therapeutic radiographer advance practice or prescribing. Urgent evaluation of dietitian and therapeutic radiography advanced practice, including prescribing, is required if their contribution to alleviating workforce shortages is to be better understood. </jats:p></jats:sec>

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Output type

Research Output: Contribution to journal Article Peer-review

Original language

English

Journal (Volume, Issue Number)

Journal of Prescribing Practice

Publication milestones

  • Published - 02/12/2024

Publication status

Published - 02/12/2024

ISSN

2631-8385

External Publication IDs

  • ORCID: /0000-0002-9615-7592/work/201785666

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