Canadian Pharmacists Journal Canada’s oldest continuously published periodical Rosemary M. Killeen, RPh, BScPhm Editor-in-Chief

Overview 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 Mission To enhance patient care through advancement of pharmacy practice, with continuing professional development, peer-reviewed research, and advocacy

CPJ 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 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

Themes Practice innovation Evaluation of patient-centered care Leadership in knowledge translation

Brief history of CPJ

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

Editorial 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 Milestones 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 in 2008

Guidelines for Pharmacists Guidelines for Pharmacists

Guidelines for Pharmacists

Guideline 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 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 for Pharmacists

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

Impact of CPJ Pharmacist Guidelines 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 CPJ Pharmacist Guidelines 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 CPJ Pharmacist Guidelines “Got rave reviews from local respirologist.” “Used it for PEBC studying” “Excellent to have pharmacist-specific guidelines” “A very good initiative”

Impact of CPJ Pharmacist Guidelines Evaluation of upcoming CPJ diabetes guidelines funded by Canadian government

Guidelines 2009 and beyond Arthritis Osteoporosis Menopause Allergic Rhinitis Obesity Hormonal Contraception

CPJ 2009 and beyond International focus –Showcase pharmacy practice research in the international community –Profiling and attracting international contributors Online tools at –Incorporate disease management into practice Checklists, algorithms, other tools –Patient education materials –Searchable resources