Project: The impact of a motivational interviewing-based approach integrated with unique patient engagement technology on chronic pain management in a federally qualified health center.
Innovators: Aleda Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Marc Sweeney, PharmD, M.Div.; Phyllis Grauer, Pharm.D. (consultant); James Paat (InXite Health Systems); Ernest Boyd (Ohio Pharmacists Association)
Description: With rising rates of opioid misuse, there is a critical need to engage patients and healthcare providers in continuing to reduce the number of opioids prescribed for pain management. To address this, a provider training on motivational interviewing and pain management is incorporated into the care process. Providers then use motivational interviewing skills in patient care. Pharmacists and pharmacy interns also engage patients every few weeks to discuss and motivate patients in achieving pain management goals using a unique technology platform by InXite.
Project: Use of protein-based molecules including monoclonal antibodies aimed at promoting a balanced approach to blood vessel survival in patients with vascular impairments
Innovator: Rocco Rotello, Ph.D.
Description: Current therapies target unique vascular growth factor ligands through trapping or sequestering away from their native receptors, such as Eylea (Regeneron Pharmaceuticals), that binds vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and reduce capillary leak in various eye disorders like age-related macular degeneration. The goal of these kinds of therapy is to reduce leaky vessels and promote stabilization and vessel intactness.
Project: Clinical pharmacist services in ambulatory care setting: Patients' and providers' satisfaction and impact on patient clinical outcomes
Innovator: Juanita Draime, Pharm.D.
Description: The long-term goal of this study is to support the continuing evolution of clinical pharmacist services. This project will assess both provider and patient satisfaction with clinical pharmacist services at a federally-qualified health center as well as assess if there is a correlation between patient satisfaction of clinical pharmacist services and patient clinical outcomes related to services provided (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and anticoagulation). This assessment will provide an evaluation of pharmacist services and allow for improvement and expansion of services to best serve the clinic needs.
Project: Evaluation of the Insecticidal Properties of Soapberry Extracts
Innovators: Timothy Veenstra, Ph.D., Tim Meier M.Sc. (Maranatha Baptist University)
Description: Soapberries, a fruit of trees within the Sapindus genus that grow in tropical regions of the world, have been shown to possess insecticidal properties. The goal of this project is to develop a field-applicable method for preparing extracts from soapberries that can be used to treat mosquito nets and provide additional protection from malaria infection.
Project: Opioid Pilot Project from the National Association of County and City Health Officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (NACCHO/CDC Opioid Pilot Project)
Innovators: Justin Cole, Pharm.D.; BCPS, Logan Conkey, Pharm.D.; Kara Bobka, Pharm.D.
Description: Dayton, Ohio, is at the epicenter of the current opioid crisis. While the state of this public health issue is constantly changing, changing prescription opioid prescribing patterns remains an important aim. In conjunction with Public Health of Dayton & Montgomery County, two student pharmacists were trained to provide academic detailing to physicians regarding evidence-based opioid prescribing practices. Following the training, the student pharmacists participated in piloting academic detailing calls and visits with physicians in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Project: Regeneration: Preparing student pharmacists to educate youth about the dangers of prescription drug abuse
Innovators: Aleda Chen, Pharm.D., Ph.D.; Sarah Anderson Pharm.D.; Sarah Winey, Pharm.D.
Description: Given the opioid crisis and the need for pharmacists to address issues of abuse in the community, student pharmacists were trained using a team-based learning approach to educate youth on prescription drug abuse. Out of this training, student pharmacists then developed curriculum and went to schools and community groups to educate them on the dangers of prescription drug abuse.