Canadian Pharmacists JournalCanadian Pharmacists Journal Canada’s oldest continuously published periodicalCanada’s oldest continuously published periodical

Rosemary M. Killeen, RPh, BScPhm

Editor-in-Chief

OverviewOverview

• Mission of CPJ

• History of the journal

• CPJ’s contribution to the advancement of patient care through the development of pharmacist-specific practice guidelines

Our MissionOur Mission

To enhance patient care through advancement of pharmacy practice,

with continuing professional development, peer-reviewed

research, and advocacy

CPJCPJ Editorial Board Editorial Board• Ross Tsuyuki, University of Alberta

(Chair)• Dale Dodge, Oliver, BC• Jeffrey Johnson, University of Alberta• Lyne Lalonde, Université de Montréal• Neil MacKinnon, Dalhousie University• Carlo Marra, University of British

Columbia

CPJ CPJ Editorial Board (con’t)Editorial Board (con’t)

• Terri Schindel, University of Alberta• Julie Tam, Canadian Generic

Pharmaceutical Association• Iain Taylor, Botanical Garden Project

Director, University of British Columbia• Kendra Townsend, Townsend’s Drugs,

Wynyard, SK• Lisa Zaretzky, The BeeWell Apothecary,

Morden, MB

ThemesThemes

• Practice innovation

• Evaluation of patient-centered care

• Leadership in knowledge translation

Brief history of Brief history of CPJCPJ

Ads for the timesAds for the times

Early DaysEarly Days

• The journal published scientific articles reproduced from British and American journals, as well as news and views on Canadian pharmacy practice.

Editorial controversiesEditorial controversies

• Support for “lady” pharmacists in 1872

• Call for the introduction of a “decimal-based” system for weights and measures in 1898

• Independent vs corporate ownership of pharmacies and how to initiate practice change in 2008

CPJ CPJ MilestonesMilestones

• Purchased by Canadian Pharmaceutical Association (now Canadian Pharmacists Association) in 1923

• New Editorial Advisory Board convened in 2004

• Redesigned, renamed and relaunched with focus on pharmacy practice research in June 2005

CPJ CPJ in 2008in 2008

Guidelines for PharmacistsGuidelines for Pharmacists

Guidelines for PharmacistsGuidelines for Pharmacists

Guideline developmentGuideline development

• Select existing Clinical Practice Guideline with relevance to pharmacists (Canadian or international)

• Write summary or pharmacist-specific adaptation according to ICMJE guidelines

• Work with originating organizations and authors, when possible, for endorsement and dissemination

Guidelines for PharmacistsGuidelines for Pharmacists

• Adaptations or summaries for Hypertension, Heart Failure, Dyslipidemia, Adult and Pediatric Asthma, COPD and GERD

• In progress, pharmacist-specific summary of the new Canadian Diabetes Guidelines (funded by Public Health Agency of Canada)

Clinical Practice Guidelines Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pharmacistsfor Pharmacists

CPJ CPJ Online Online

Available at www.cpjournal.ca

Impact of Impact of CPJ CPJ Pharmacist Pharmacist GuidelinesGuidelines

• Basis for continuing education programs produced by the Canadian Pharmacists Association, the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns

• Cited in numerous articles

Impact of Impact of CPJ CPJ Pharmacist Pharmacist GuidelinesGuidelines

• Several guidelines have been presented to provincial governments during advocacy meetings focused on scope of practice and professional service reimbursement

Impact of Impact of CPJ CPJ Pharmacist Pharmacist GuidelinesGuidelines

• Knowledge translation research on Respiratory guidelines conducted by Dr. Elaine Chong, Canadian Institutes for Health Research postdoctoral fellow at the University of British Columbia

Impact of Impact of CPJ CPJ Pharmacist Pharmacist GuidelinesGuidelines

• Preliminary data indicate 78% of respondents to a post-publication survey reported CPJ respiratory supplement increased their awareness of evidence-based guidelines for asthma & COPD

Impact of Impact of CPJ CPJ Pharmacist Pharmacist GuidelinesGuidelines

• “Got rave reviews from local respirologist.”

• “Used it for PEBC studying”

• “Excellent to have pharmacist-specific guidelines”

• “A very good initiative”

Impact of Impact of CPJ CPJ Pharmacist Pharmacist GuidelinesGuidelines

• Evaluation of upcoming CPJ diabetes guidelines funded by Canadian government

Guidelines 2009 and beyondGuidelines 2009 and beyond

• Arthritis

• Osteoporosis

• Menopause

• Allergic Rhinitis

• Obesity

• Hormonal Contraception

CPJ CPJ 2009 and beyond2009 and beyond

• International focus– Showcase pharmacy practice research in the

international community– Profiling and attracting international contributors

• Online tools at www.cpjournal.ca – Incorporate disease management into practice

• Checklists, algorithms, other tools

– Patient education materials– Searchable resources