Browsing by Author "Wilby, Kyle J."

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    Comparison of pharmacist knowledge, perceptions and training opportunities regarding maternal fetal medicine in Canada, Qatar and Uganda
    (Canadian Pharmacists Journal, 2014) Bains, Serena; Kitutu, Freddy E.; Rahhal, Ala’a; Samaha, Rana Abu; Wilby, Kyle J.; Rowe, Hilary
    Although pharmacists have great potential to modify and optimize drug therapy in pregnancy and lactation, current literature demonstrates that they do not routinely provide this care and often feel ill equipped to do so. The objective of this study was to determine pharmacists’ knowledge and perceptions of maternal-fetal medicine in Canada, Uganda and Qatar. Secondary objectives were to determine factors associated with pharmacists’ knowledge and to characterize training opportunities and resources available to practising pharmacists.
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    Practice Spotlight: Volunteer Pharmacists in Sub-Saharan Africa
    (The Canadian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 2012) Wilby, Kyle J.; Kitutu, Freddy E.; Boakye, Samuel
    Armed with knowledge, textbooks, medical supplies, and mosquito repellant, Canadian pharmacists depart each year for international volunteer experiences in different areas of the world. Sub-Saharan Africa is a common destination for health care professionals, because of the high prevalence of disease and shortages of health care workers. 1 In recent years, pharmacists and student pharmacists have been working with local African organizations to optimize the distribution and provision of pharmacy-related services in this region. These volunteers bring particular knowledge, skills, and attitudes that can positively contribute to humanitarian efforts. Although many different types and durations of volunteer projects are available, this article focuses on pharmacists who take on medium- to longer-term assignments (minimum 4-week placements) in clinic and hospital settings.
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    Strategies to improve impact of volunteer pharmacists in sub-Saharan Africa
    (American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2012) Wilby, Kyle J.; Kitutu, Freddy E.
    I nternational volunteering in the developing world is gaining popularity among pharmacists and student pharmacists.1,2 Programs have been undertaken in various settings in different geographic regions, including sub-Saharan Africa. Common volunteer duties include participation in dispensary renovations, clinical skill development programs, human resource relief, public health initiatives, and short-term medical mission trips and the provision of medical supplies to underserved populations.