The University of Queensland

Can a novel constructivist theory-informed feedback intervention reduce prescribing errors ? A pre-post study

Coombes, Ian, Donovan, Peter, Bullock, Brooke, Mitchell, Charles and Noble, Christy (2023). Can a novel constructivist theory-informed feedback intervention reduce prescribing errors ? A pre-post study. BMC Medical Education, 23 (1) 150, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04095-6

Medication administration evaluation and feedback tool: Longitudinal cohort observational intervention

Davies, Karen M., Coombes, Ian D., Keogh, Samantha, Hay, Karen and Whitfield, Karen M. (2023). Medication administration evaluation and feedback tool: Longitudinal cohort observational intervention. Collegian. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2022.12.001

Impact of a clinical pharmacist on optimising the quality use of medicines according to the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) secondary prevention guidelines and medication adherence following discharge in patients with ACS in Sri Lanka: a prospective non-randomised controlled trial study protocol

Bagyawantha, Nanayakkara Muhandiramalaya Yasakal, Coombes, Ian D, Gawarammana, Indika and Fahim, Mohamed (2023). Impact of a clinical pharmacist on optimising the quality use of medicines according to the acute coronary syndrome (ACS) secondary prevention guidelines and medication adherence following discharge in patients with ACS in Sri Lanka: a prospective non-randomised controlled trial study protocol. BMJ Open, 13 (2) e059413, 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-059413

132. How using the medication administration evaluation feedback tool improves nurses infection prevention strategies: Stepped wedge cluster randomised trial

Davies, Karen, Hay, Karen, Whitfield, Karen, Chippindall, Karen, Donovan, Peter, Keogh, Samantha and Coombes, Ian (2022). 132. How using the medication administration evaluation feedback tool improves nurses infection prevention strategies: Stepped wedge cluster randomised trial. Infection, Disease & Health, 27, S15. doi: 10.1016/j.idh.2022.09.052

The effect of Computerised Physician Order Entry on prescribing errors: an interrupted time-series study at a secondary referral hospital in Australia

McCourt, Elizabeth, Harper, Nicola, Butnoris, Margie, Friend, Richard, Dekker, Katharine, Ayre, Justine, Tai, Bonnie, Pelecanos, Anita, Stowasser, Danielle, Coombes, Ian, Dunn, Timothy and Donovan, Peter (2022). The effect of Computerised Physician Order Entry on prescribing errors: an interrupted time-series study at a secondary referral hospital in Australia. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 165 104829, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104829

Oral antivirals for mild–moderate COVID-19: a panacea or a logistical and clinical conundrum?

Coombes, Ian D., Legg, Amy, Patterson, Tina, Kelly, Tanya, Henderson, Andrew and Roberts, Jason A. (2022). Oral antivirals for mild–moderate COVID-19: a panacea or a logistical and clinical conundrum?. Australian Prescriber, 45 (2), 67-68. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2022.021

Retrospective study of the prevalence and characteristics of adverse drug events in adults who present to an Australian emergency department

Brown, Nathan J., Doran, Elizabeth, Greenslade, Jaimi H., Lukin, Bill, Cottrell, Neil, Jaramillo, Fabian, Coombes, Ian, Donovan, Peter and Cullen, Louise (2022). Retrospective study of the prevalence and characteristics of adverse drug events in adults who present to an Australian emergency department. Emergency Medicine Australasia, 34 (4), 547-554. doi: 10.1111/1742-6723.13929

Medication utilisation program, quality improvement and research pharmacist—implementation strategies and preliminary findings

Whitfield, Karen, Coombes, Ian, Denaro, Charles and Donovan, Peter (2021). Medication utilisation program, quality improvement and research pharmacist—implementation strategies and preliminary findings. Pharmacy, 9 (4) 182. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy9040182

Patient harm from cardiovascular medications

Paradissis, Chariclia, Cottrell, Neil, Coombes, Ian, Scott, Ian, Wang, William and Barras, Michael (2021). Patient harm from cardiovascular medications. Therapeutic Advances in Drug Safety, 12, 204209862110274. doi: 10.1177/20420986211027451

Reducing Medical Admissions and Presentations Into Hospital through Optimising Medicines (REMAIN HOME): a stepped wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial

Freeman, Christopher R., Scott, Ian A., Hemming, Karla, Connelly, Luke B., Kirkpatrick, Carl M., Coombes, Ian, Whitty, Jennifer, Martin, James, Cottrell, Neil, Sturman, Nancy, Russell, Grant M., Williams, Ian, Nicholson, Caroline, Kirsa, Sue and Foot, Holly (2021). Reducing Medical Admissions and Presentations Into Hospital through Optimising Medicines (REMAIN HOME): a stepped wedge, cluster randomised controlled trial. The Medical Journal of Australia, 214 (5), 212-217. doi: 10.5694/mja2.50942

Physician drug prescribing preferences and availability for ventilation of patients with COVID-19

Coombes, Ian D., Dooley, Michael J., Townsend, Shane, Carmichael, Sinead, Poole, Susan G., Karamujic, Nermin, Richards, Brent, Ziegenfuss, Marc, Ankravs, Melissa J., Uren, Hailie, Roberts, Jason A. and Holley, Anthony (2020). Physician drug prescribing preferences and availability for ventilation of patients with COVID-19. Critical Care and Resuscitation, 22 (3), 271-274.

Principles of ethical prescribing for self and others: hydroxychloroquine in the COVID-19 pandemic

Coombes, Ian, Markwell, Alexandra, Kubler, Paul, Redmond, Andrew M., McGurk, Gordon and Roberts, Jason A. (2020). Principles of ethical prescribing for self and others: hydroxychloroquine in the COVID-19 pandemic. Australian Prescriber, 43 (3), 76-77. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2020.030

The impact of a post-take ward round pharmacist on the risk score and enactment of medication-related recommendations

Bullock, Brooke, Donovan, Peter J., Mitchell, Charles, Whitty, Jennifer A. and Coombes, Ian (2020). The impact of a post-take ward round pharmacist on the risk score and enactment of medication-related recommendations. Pharmacy, 8 (1), 23. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy8010023

Assessing limitations and solutions in developing clinical pharmacy services in Sri Lankan government hospitals: a report from a hospital pharmacists’ workshop

Coombes, I., Coombes, J., Hough, J. E., Cope, J. H., O’Brien, B., Thilakarathne, A. P. and Mohamed, F. (2020). Assessing limitations and solutions in developing clinical pharmacy services in Sri Lankan government hospitals: a report from a hospital pharmacists’ workshop. Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka, 9 (1), 52-61. doi: 10.4038/pjsl.v9i1.47

Medication administration evaluation and feedback tool: inter-rater reliability in the clinical setting

Davies, Karen M., Coombes, Ian D., Keogh, Samantha, Hay, Karen and Whitfield, Karen M. (2020). Medication administration evaluation and feedback tool: inter-rater reliability in the clinical setting. Collegian, 28 (4), 369-375. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2020.10.001

Accuracy checking of dispensed medications by a pharmacy technician: a hospital case study

Snoswell, Centaine L., Flor, Melynda, Tessier, Cameron, Ratanjee, Sunita, Hale, Andrew, Matthews, Andrew, Nissen, Lisa and Coombes, Ian (2019). Accuracy checking of dispensed medications by a pharmacy technician: a hospital case study. Australian Health Review, 44 (3), NULL-414. doi: 10.1071/ah18267

A systematic review of the costs and cost-effectiveness of clinical pharmacists on hospital ward rounds

Bullock, Brooke, Coombes, Ian, Mitchell, Charles, Donovan, Peter and Whitty, Jennifer A. (2019). A systematic review of the costs and cost-effectiveness of clinical pharmacists on hospital ward rounds. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, 19 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/14737167.2019.1643089

Medication administration evaluation and feedback tool: Simulation reliability testing

Davies, Karen M., Coombes, Ian D., Keogh, Samantha, Hay, Karen, Hurst, Cameron and Whitfield, Karen M. (2019). Medication administration evaluation and feedback tool: Simulation reliability testing. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 32, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.ecns.2019.03.010

Fred J Boyd Award 2018 – oration

Coombes, Ian D. (2019). Fred J Boyd Award 2018 – oration. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 49 (3), 305-309. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1585

The impact of a pharmacist on post-take ward round prescribing and medication appropriateness

Bullock, B., Donovan, P., Mitchell, C., Whitty, J. A. and Coombes, I. (2019). The impact of a pharmacist on post-take ward round prescribing and medication appropriateness. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 41 (1), 65-73. doi: 10.1007/s11096-018-0775-9

Medication administration evaluation tool design: an expert panel review

Davies, Karen M., Coombes, Ian D., Keogh, Samantha and Whitfield, Karen M. (2019). Medication administration evaluation tool design: an expert panel review. Collegian, 26 (1), 118-124. doi: 10.1016/j.colegn.2018.05.001

Clozapine and shared care: the consumer experience

Murphy, Kate, Coombes, Ian, McMillan, Sara and Wheeler, Amanda J. (2018). Clozapine and shared care: the consumer experience. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 24 (6), 455-462. doi: 10.1071/PY18055

Cost-effectiveness analysis of doctor-pharmacist collaborative prescribing for venous thromboembolism in high risk surgical patients 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services

Hale, Andrew, Merlo, Greg, Nissen, Lisa, Coombes, Ian and Graves, Nicholas (2018). Cost-effectiveness analysis of doctor-pharmacist collaborative prescribing for venous thromboembolism in high risk surgical patients 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services. BMC Health Services Research, 18 (1) 49. doi: 10.1186/s12913-018-3557-0

Ward-based clinical pharmacists and hospital readmission: a nonrandomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka

Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Jayamanne, Shaluka, Wijekoon, Chandrani Nirmala, Coombes, Judith, Perera, Dhineli, Mohamed, Fahim, Coombes, Ian, De Silva, Hithanadura Asita and Dawson, Andrew Hamilton (2018). Ward-based clinical pharmacists and hospital readmission: a nonrandomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka. Bulletin of World Health Organisation, 96 (3), 155-164. doi: 10.2471/BLT.17.198366

Clozapine and concomitant medications: assessing the completeness and accuracy of medication records for people prescribed clozapine under shared care arrangements

Murphy, Kate, Coombes, Ian, Moudgil, Vikas, Patterson, Susan and Wheeler, Amanda (2017). Clozapine and concomitant medications: assessing the completeness and accuracy of medication records for people prescribed clozapine under shared care arrangements. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 23 (6), 1164-1172. doi: 10.1111/jep.12743

Progressing advanced practice: the action so far, and the action ahead

Coombes, Ian, Michaels, Kristin and Dooley, Michael (2017). Progressing advanced practice: the action so far, and the action ahead. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (4), 322-323. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1370

Why pharmacists need advanced practice specialist residences: The UK-Australia story

Dooley, Michael, Coombes, Ian, Michaels, Kristin, Duggan, Catherine and Bates, Ian (2017). Why pharmacists need advanced practice specialist residences: The UK-Australia story. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (3), 221-222. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1364

Advanced pharmacy practice: aligning national action with global targets

Galbraith, Kirsten, Coombes, Ian, Matthews, Andrew, Rowett, Debra, Bader, Lina R. and Bates, Ian (2017). Advanced pharmacy practice: aligning national action with global targets. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (2), 131-135. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1333

Opportunities for pharmacists to optimise quality use of medicines in a Sri Lankan hospital: an observational, prospective, cohort study

Perera, Dhineli Michelle Patricia, Coombes, Judith Ann, Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Dawson, Andrew, Lynch, Catherine, Mohamed, Fahim, De Silva, Hithanadura Asita, Jayamanne, Shaluka Francis, Peters, Nimali Buddhima, Myers, Brooke and Coombes, Ian David (2017). Opportunities for pharmacists to optimise quality use of medicines in a Sri Lankan hospital: an observational, prospective, cohort study. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (2), 121-130. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1302

Prescribing and medication communication on the post-take ward round

Myers, Brooke, Mitchell, Charles, Whitty, Jenny A., Donovan, Peter and Coombes, Ian (2017). Prescribing and medication communication on the post-take ward round. Internal Medicine Journal, 47 (4), 454-457. doi: 10.1111/imj.13280

Reducing medical admissions into hospital through optimising medicines (REMAIN HOME) study: protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial

Foot, Holly, Freeman, Christopher, Hemming, Karla, Scott, Ian, Coombes, Ian D., Williams, Ian D., Connelly, Luke, Whitty, Jennifer A., Sturman, Nancy, Kirsa, Sue, Nicholson, Caroline, Russell, Grant, Kirkpatrick, Carl and Cottrell, Neil (2017). Reducing medical admissions into hospital through optimising medicines (REMAIN HOME) study: protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial. BMJ Open, 7 (4) e015301, e015301. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-015301

The effect of pharmacists on ward rounds measured by the STOPP/START tool in a specialized geriatric unit

Mulvogue, K., Roberts, J. A., Coombes, I., Cottrell, N., Kanagarajah, S. and Smith, A. (2017). The effect of pharmacists on ward rounds measured by the STOPP/START tool in a specialized geriatric unit. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 42 (2), 178-184. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.12489

The type and incidence of adverse drug events in ageing medical inpatients and their effect on length of hospital stay

Paradissis, Chariclia, Coombes, Ian D., Donovan, Peter, Doran, Elizabeth, Mckean, Mitchell and Barras, Michael A. (2017). The type and incidence of adverse drug events in ageing medical inpatients and their effect on length of hospital stay. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 47 (5), 347-354. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1255

Acceptance and attitudes of healthcare staff towards the introduction of clinical pharmacy service: a descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Shanika, Lelwala Guruge Thushani, Wijekoon, Chandrani Nirmala, Jayamanne, Shaluka, Coombes, Judith, Coombes, Ian, Mamunuwa, Nilani, Dawson, Andrew Hamilton and De Silva, Hithanadura Asita (2017). Acceptance and attitudes of healthcare staff towards the introduction of clinical pharmacy service: a descriptive cross-sectional study from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. BMC Health Services Research, 17 (1) 46, 46-46. doi: 10.1186/s12913-017-2001-1

Patient satisfaction from two studies of collaborative doctor - pharmacist prescribing in Australia

Hale, Andrew, Coombes, Ian, Stokes, Julie, Aitken, Stuart, Clark, Fiona and Nissen, Lisa (2016). Patient satisfaction from two studies of collaborative doctor - pharmacist prescribing in Australia. Health Expectations, 19 (1), 49-61. doi: 10.1111/hex.12329

Clinical pharmacy in Sri Lanka: translating training into practice

Coombes, Ian, Coombes, Judith and Dawson, Andrew (2015). Clinical pharmacy in Sri Lanka: translating training into practice. Journal of Pharmacy and Practice Research, 45 (4), 392-393. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1161

Using the general levelframework to guide training and development needs of pharmacists working in paediatrics

Stacey, Sonya R., Coombes, Ian, Cardiff, Lynda, Wainwright, Claire and Whitfield, Karen M. (2015). Using the general levelframework to guide training and development needs of pharmacists working in paediatrics. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 45 (3), 322-330. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1140

Making the transition from pharmacy student to pharmacist: Australian interns' perceptions of professional identity formation

Noble, Christy, Coombes, Ian, Nissen, Lisa, Shaw, Paul N. and Clavarino, Alexandra (2015). Making the transition from pharmacy student to pharmacist: Australian interns' perceptions of professional identity formation. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 23 (4), 292-304. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12155

Advanced practice: a survey of current perspectives of Australian pharmacists

Jackson, Shane, Martin, Grant, Bergin, Jennifer, Clark, Bronwyn, Halstead, Peter, Rowett, Debra, Stupans, Ieva, Galbraith, Kirstie, Yeates, Gilbert, Nissen, Lisa, Marty, Stephen, Gysslink, Paul, Kirsa, Sue, Coombes, Ian, Matthews, Andrew, Deans, Kerry and Sorimachi, Kay (2015). Advanced practice: a survey of current perspectives of Australian pharmacists. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 45 (2), 186-192. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1097

Cost shifting and the quality use of medicines

Wilkin, Mary, McLachlan, Andrew and Coombes, Ian (2015). Cost shifting and the quality use of medicines. Australian Prescriber, 38 (1), 3-5. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2015.007

Nursing issues: The role of observation and feedback in enhancing performance with medication administration

Davies, Karen, Mitchell, Charles and Coombes, Ian (2015). Nursing issues: The role of observation and feedback in enhancing performance with medication administration. Journal of Law and Medicine, 23 (2), 316-321.

A pilot study to assess the appropriateness of prescribing from a randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing in a surgical pre admission clinic

Hale, Andrew, Martin, Jennifer H, Coombes, Ian, McDougall, David, Coombes, Judith and Nissen, Lisa (2014). A pilot study to assess the appropriateness of prescribing from a randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing in a surgical pre admission clinic. Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems, 1 (3), 1-6.

Characteristics of adverse medication events in a children's hospital

Stacey, Sonya, Coombes, Ian, Wainwright, Claire, Klee, Brittany, Miller, Hugh and Whitfield, Karen (2014). Characteristics of adverse medication events in a children's hospital. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 50 (12), 966-971. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12684

Mortality from common drug interactions systems, knowledge and clinical reasoning to optimise prescribing

Martin, J. H. and Coombes, I. (2014). Mortality from common drug interactions systems, knowledge and clinical reasoning to optimise prescribing. Internal Medicine Journal, 44 (7), 621-624. doi: 10.1111/imj.12473

Pharmacist prescribing of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in a surgical pre-admission clinic

Hale, A., Gibbs, H., Coombes, I., Collins, R., Maycock, E. and Nissen, L. (2014). Pharmacist prescribing of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in a surgical pre-admission clinic. Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 42 (4), 519-520.

Pharmacy educators' intention for the curriculum: An Australian pilot study

Noble, Christy, Coombes, Ian, Nissen, Lisa, Shaw, Paul N. and Clavarino, Alexandra (2014). Pharmacy educators' intention for the curriculum: An Australian pilot study. Pharmacy Education, 14 (1), 48-56.

What does advanced practice mean to Australian paediatric pharmacists? A focus group study

Stacey, Sonya R., Coombes, Ian, Wainwright, Claire, Cardiff, Lynda and Whitfield, Karen (2014). What does advanced practice mean to Australian paediatric pharmacists? A focus group study. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 23 (2), 141-149. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12113

Advocating for patients and the pharmacist's role in primary care

Angley, Manya, Rigby, Debbie, Dowling, Helen V., Coombes, Ian, Criddle, Deirdre, Dooley, Michael, Driscoll, Susan E., Jayasuriya, Pradeep H., Kirsa, Suzanne W., Tenni, Peter, Bennett, Sasha and Vassarotti, Rebecca (2014). Advocating for patients and the pharmacist's role in primary care. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 44 (1), 6-9. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2014.tb00004.x

Becoming a pharmacist: Students' perceptions of their curricular experience and professional identity formation

Noble, Christy, O'Brien, Mia, Coombes, Ian, Shaw, Paul N., Nissen, Lisa and Clavarino, Alexandra (2014). Becoming a pharmacist: Students' perceptions of their curricular experience and professional identity formation. Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning, 6 (3), 327-339. doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2014.02.010

Becoming a pharmacist: the role of curriculum in professional identity formation

Noble, Christy, Coombes, Ian, Shaw, Paul Nicholas, Nissen, Lisa M. and Clavarino, Alexandra (2014). Becoming a pharmacist: the role of curriculum in professional identity formation. Pharmacy Practice, 1 (12), 380. doi: 10.4321/S1886-36552014000100007

Hospital pharmacists' views on collaborative pharmacist prescribing

Hale, Andrew, Coombes, Ian and Nissen, Lisa (2013). Hospital pharmacists' views on collaborative pharmacist prescribing. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 43 (4), 256-258. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2013.tb00266.x

The competent prescriber: 12 core competencies for safe prescribing

Lum, Elaine, Mitchell, Charles and Coombes, Ian (2013). The competent prescriber: 12 core competencies for safe prescribing. Australian Prescriber, 36 (1), 13-16. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2013.007

Collaborating to develop clinical pharmacy teaching in Sri Lanka

Coombes, I. D., Fernando, G., Wickramaratne, M., Peters, N. B., Lynch, C. B., Lum, E. and Coombes, J. A. (2013). Collaborating to develop clinical pharmacy teaching in Sri Lanka. Pharmacy Education, 13 (1), 29-35.

Perioperative medication management: Expanding the role of the preadmission clinic pharmacist in a single centre, randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing

Hale, A. R., Coombes, I. D., Stokes, J., McDougall, D., Whitfield, K., Maycock, E. and Nissen, L. (2013). Perioperative medication management: Expanding the role of the preadmission clinic pharmacist in a single centre, randomised controlled trial of collaborative prescribing. BMJ Open, 3 (7) e003027, e003027. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003027

Should pharmacists in Australia have access to a structured general level training program?

Shah, Simon S., Avent, Minyon L. and Coombes, Ian D. (2013). Should pharmacists in Australia have access to a structured general level training program?. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 43 (2), 129-132. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2013.tb00235.x

The impact on clinical practice of a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Programme, incorporating competency-based performance evaluation

Burrows, Judith, Kirkpatrick, Carl, Coombes, Ian, Cardiff, Lynda and Lum, Elaine (2013). The impact on clinical practice of a Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Programme, incorporating competency-based performance evaluation. Pharmacy Education, 13 (1), 177-182.

Advancing pharmacy practice in Australia: the importance of national and global partnerships

Coombes, Ian, Kirsa, Suzanne W., Dowling, Helen V., Galbraith, Kirstie, Duggan, Catherine and Bates, Ian (2012). Advancing pharmacy practice in Australia: the importance of national and global partnerships. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 42 (4), 261-263. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2012.tb00184.x

Use of a general level framework to facilitate performance improvement in hospital pharmacists in Singapore

Rutter, Victoria, Wong, Camilla, Coombes, Ian, Cardiff, Lynda, Duggan, Catherine, Yee, Mei-Ling, Lim, Kiat Wee and Bates, Ian (2012). Use of a general level framework to facilitate performance improvement in hospital pharmacists in Singapore. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 76 (6), 1-10. doi: 10.5688/ajpe766107

Fatal rhabdomyolysis following voriconazole and simvastatin

Doran, Elizabeth, Iedema, Joel, Ryan, Lisa and Coombes, Ian (2012). Fatal rhabdomyolysis following voriconazole and simvastatin. Australian Prescriber, 35 (3), 88-89. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2012.040

Medicinal mishap: Dabigatran - a new safe drug to replace an old poison?

Iedema, Joel, Barras, Michael, Sundac, Lana and Coombes, Ian (2012). Medicinal mishap: Dabigatran - a new safe drug to replace an old poison?. Australian Prescriber, 35 (2), 64-65. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2012.029

A Professional Development Framework for Pharmacists

O'Leary, Karen M., Kirsa, Suzanne W., Dowling, Helen V., Allinson, Yvonne M. and Coombes, Ian (2012). A Professional Development Framework for Pharmacists. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 42 (4), 259-261. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2012.tb00183.x

An evaluation framework for non-medical prescribing research

Hale, Andrew R., Stowasser, Danielle A., Coombes, Ian D., Stokes, Julie and Nissen, Lisa (2012). An evaluation framework for non-medical prescribing research. Australian Health Review, 36 (2), 224-228. doi: 10.1071/AH10986

Pilot of a National Inpatient Medication Chart in Australia: Improving prescribing safety and enabling prescribing training

Coombes, Ian D., Reid, Carol, McDougall, David, Stowasser, Danielle, Duiguid, Margaret and Mitchell, Charles (2011). Pilot of a National Inpatient Medication Chart in Australia: Improving prescribing safety and enabling prescribing training. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 72 (2), 338-349. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2011.03967.x

Concept mapping to evaluate an undergraduate pharmacy curriculum

Noble, Christy, O'Brien, Mia, Coombes, Ian, Shaw, P. Nicholas and Nissen, Lisa (2011). Concept mapping to evaluate an undergraduate pharmacy curriculum. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 75 (3), 1-11. doi: 10.5688/ajpe75355

Evaluation of non-medical prescribing

Hale, Andrew R., Coombes, Ian D., Stowasser, Danielle A. and Nissen, Lisa (2011). Evaluation of non-medical prescribing. Australian Health Review, 35 (1), 36-36. doi: 10.1071/AH09839

Curriculum for uncertainty: Certainty may not be the answer

Noble, Christy, Shaw, P. Nicholas, Nissen, Lisa, Coombes, Ian and O'Brien, Mia (2011). Curriculum for uncertainty: Certainty may not be the answer. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 75 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.5688/ajpe75113a

Developing and recognising advanced practitioners in australia: An opportunity for a maturing profession?

Coombes, Ian, Bates, Ian, Duggan, Catherine and Galbraith, Kirstie J (2011). Developing and recognising advanced practitioners in australia: An opportunity for a maturing profession?. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 41 (1), 17-19. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2011.tb00057.x

Evaluation of effectiveness and relevance of Safe Medication Practice Tutorials as a course for pharmacist prescribers in New Zealand

Coombes, Ian, Wheeler, Amanda and Hale, Andrew (2011). Evaluation of effectiveness and relevance of Safe Medication Practice Tutorials as a course for pharmacist prescribers in New Zealand. Pharmacy Education, 11 (1), 95-98.

The right to prescribe: towards core prescribing competencies for all prescribers

Morris, Steve and Coombes, Ian (2011). The right to prescribe: towards core prescribing competencies for all prescribers. Australian Prescriber, 34 (5), 126-127. doi: 10.18773/austprescr.2011.067

Improvement in pharmacist's performance facilitated by an adapted competency-based general level framework

Coombes, Ian, Avent, Minyon, Cardiff, Lynda, Bettenay, Karen, Coombes, Judith, Whitfield, Karen, Stokes, Julie, Davies, Graham and Bates, Ian (2010). Improvement in pharmacist's performance facilitated by an adapted competency-based general level framework. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 40 (2), 111-118. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2010.tb00517.x

Pharmaceutical review using telemedicine: A before and after feasibility study

Poulson, LK, Nissen, L and Coombes, I (2010). Pharmaceutical review using telemedicine: A before and after feasibility study. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 16 (2), 95-99. doi: 10.1258/jtt.2009.090716

Pharmacist prescribers

Wheeler, Amanda, Hale, Andrew, Jensen, Maree, Coombes, Ian, Stokes, Julie A., Stowasser, Danielle and Nissen, Lisa M. (2010). Pharmacist prescribers. Journal of Primary Health Care, 2 (1), 72-73.

Reducing prescription errors

Coombes, Ian, Reid, Carol, Stowasser, Danielle, Duigiud, Margaret, Bedford, Graham and Mitchell, Charles (2010). Reducing prescription errors. The Lancet, 375 (9713), 462-462. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(10)60197-3

Impact of a standard medication chart on prescribing errors: a before-and-after audit

Coombes, I., Stowasser, D., Reid, C. and Mitchell, C. A. (2009). Impact of a standard medication chart on prescribing errors: a before-and-after audit. Quality & Safety In Health Care, 18 (6), 478-485. doi: 10.1136/qshc.2007.025296

Atropt - Azopt substitution Comment

Coombes, Ian D. (2009). Atropt - Azopt substitution Comment. Australian Prescriber, 32 (5), 138-139.

Pharmacist prescribing - taking steps towards the future

Hale, A., Coombes, I., Stokes, J. A., Stowasser, D. and Nissen, L. M. (2009). Pharmacist prescribing - taking steps towards the future. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 39 (2), 163-164.

The national inpatient medication chart: Critical audit of design and performance ar a tertiary hospital

Coombes, Ian D., Stowasser, Danielle A., Reid, Carol M. and Mitchell, Charles A. (2008). The national inpatient medication chart: Critical audit of design and performance ar a tertiary hospital. Medical Journal of Australia, 188 (12), 732-733. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01862.x

Safe medicine practice: Attitudes of medical students about to begin their intern year

Coombes, I. D., Mitchell, C. A. and Stowasser, D. A. (2008). Safe medicine practice: Attitudes of medical students about to begin their intern year. Medical Education, 42 (4), 427-431. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.2008.03029.x

Why do interns make prescribing errors? A qualitative study

Coombes, I. D., Stowasser, D. A., Coombes, J. A. and Mitchell, C. A. (2008). Why do interns make prescribing errors? A qualitative study. Medical Journal of Australia, 188 (2), 89-94. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb01529.x

Medication reconciliation - the Queensland health experience

Lum, Elaine, Muscillo, Nina, McLeod, Susan and Coombes, Ian (2007). Medication reconciliation - the Queensland health experience. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 37 (1), 7-10. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2007.tb00647.x

Safe medication practice tutorials: A practical approach to preparing prescribers

Coombes, Ian, Mitchell, Charles and Stowasser, Danielle (2007). Safe medication practice tutorials: A practical approach to preparing prescribers. The Clinical Teacher, 4 (3), 128-134. doi: 10.1111/j.1743-498X.2007.00164.x

Pharmaceutical review-Queensland Health's experience

Coombes, I., Hall, A., Maclean, C. and Mitchell, C. (2006). Pharmaceutical review-Queensland Health's experience. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 36 (4), 256-259. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2006.tb00621.x

Identification of medication errors by nurses during a simulated ward, medication safety orientation program

Coombes, Ian D., Heel, Alison C. Y., Henderson, Amanda, Mitchell, Charles A., Reid, Carol M. and Stowasser, Danielle A. (2005). Identification of medication errors by nurses during a simulated ward, medication safety orientation program. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 35 (3), 190-194. doi: 10.1002/j.2055-2335.2005.tb00336.x

Factors predictive of intravenous fluid administration errors in Australian surgical care wards

Han, PY, Coombes, ID and Green, B (2005). Factors predictive of intravenous fluid administration errors in Australian surgical care wards. Quality & Safety In Health Care, 14 (3), 179-184. doi: 10.1136/qshc.2004.010728

Effect of computerised prescribing on use of antibiotics

Coombes, ID, Stowasser, DA, Mitchell, CA and Varghese, P (2004). Effect of computerised prescribing on use of antibiotics. Medical Journal of Australia, 180 (3), 140-141.

The Extended Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in the Management of Heart Failure and Acute Coronary Syndromes

Coombes, I., Sanders, D. C. J., Thiele, J. M., Cottrell, N., Stowasser, D., Denaro, C. P. and Scott, I. (2002). The Extended Role of the Clinical Pharmacist in the Management of Heart Failure and Acute Coronary Syndromes. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 32 (1), 17-23.

The PBS: Its future. Involvement in the debate?

Coombes, I., Cottrell, N. and Stowasser, D. (2002). The PBS: Its future. Involvement in the debate?. Journal of Pharmacy Practice & Research, 32 (1), 15-15. doi: 10.1002/jppr200232115

Quality of Medication Ordering at a Large Teaching Hospital

Coombes, Ian D., Pillans, Peter I., Storie, William J. and Radford, James M. (2001). Quality of Medication Ordering at a Large Teaching Hospital. Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 31 (2), 102-106. doi: 10.1002/jppr2001312102

Barriers to optimum management of heart failure by general practitioners

Horne, R, Coombes, , Davies, G, Hankins, M and Vincent, R (1999). Barriers to optimum management of heart failure by general practitioners. British Journal of General Practice, 49 (442), 353-357.

Neutropenia associated with omeprazole

Holt, T. L., Coombes, I. D., Pillans, P. I. and Scott, I. A. (1999). Neutropenia associated with omeprazole. Medical Journal of Australia, 170 (3), 141-142.

Clinical Pharmacy A Practical Approach

Coombes, Ian (1998). Clinical Pharmacy A Practical Approach. The Australian Journal of Hospital Pharmacy, 28 (3), 217-217. doi: 10.1002/jppr1998283217

Is a UK-trained accuracy checking pharmacy assistant as proficient and efficient as an Australian Pharmacist? (poster)

Flor, Melynda , Snoswell, Centaine L. , Tessier, Cameron , Rantanjee, Sunita , Hale, Andrew , Matthews, Andrew , Nissen, Lisa and Coombes, Ian (2018). Is a UK-trained accuracy checking pharmacy assistant as proficient and efficient as an Australian Pharmacist? (poster). 27th annual RBWH healthcare symposium, Brisbane QLD Australia, 11-13 September 2018. Metro North Hospital and Health Service:

Checking of dispensed items by an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Assistant: pre-pilot workflow changes (poster presentation)

Flor, Melynda, Snoswell, Centaine, Ranjantee, Sunita, Tessier, Cameron, Hale, Andrew, Nissen, Lisa, Matthews, Andrew and Coombes, Ian (2017). Checking of dispensed items by an Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Assistant: pre-pilot workflow changes (poster presentation). Queensland Hospital Pharmacy Collaborative Research Symposium, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 22 July 2017.

Foundation training and development: time for an Australian hospital pharmacy residency program

Matthews, Andrew , Fowler, Peter , Coombes, Ian D., Freeman, Christopher , Guidone, Daniel , Mangoni, Arduino A., Martin, Cathy , Phillips, Cameron J., Brown, Catherine , Scott, Matthew , Michaels, Kristin and Ramnani, Sachin (2017). Foundation training and development: time for an Australian hospital pharmacy residency program. Monash University Pharmacy Education Symposium, Prato, Italy, 9-12 July 2017.

Hospital pharmacy residency- developing capacity and capability in the Australian pharmacy workforce

Phillips, Cameron J. , Matthews, Andrew , Fowler, Peter , Coombes, Ian , Freeman, Christopher , Guidone, Daniel , Mangoni, Arduino A., Martin, Cathy , Brown, Catherine , Scott, Matthew and Ramnani, Sachin (2017). Hospital pharmacy residency- developing capacity and capability in the Australian pharmacy workforce. International Congress of Health Workforce Education and Research, Porto, Portugal, 27-29 June 2017.

Pharmacy’s yellow brick road: defining the path from undergraduate to advanced practice.

Fowler, Peter , Dooley, Michael , Coombes, Ian D., Freeman, Christopher , Guidone, Dan , Mangoni, Arduino A., Martin, Cathy , Phillips, Cameron J., Brown, Catherine , Scott, Matthew , Michaels, Kristin and Ramnani, Sachin (2017). Pharmacy’s yellow brick road: defining the path from undergraduate to advanced practice.. 12th National Allied Health Conference, Sydney, Australia, 26-29 August 2017.

Transitioning from academic education to professional practice: a national residency program for pharmacy

Matthews, Andrew , Fowler, Peter , Coombes, Ian , Freeman, Christopher , Guidone, Daniel , Mangoni, Arduino A., Martin, Cathy , Phillips, Cameron J., Brown, Catherine , Scott, Matthew and Ramnani, Sachin (2017). Transitioning from academic education to professional practice: a national residency program for pharmacy. Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators Conference, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 11-14 July 2017.

A competency framework for prescribing

Coombes, I., Lum, E. and Mitchell, C. (2010). A competency framework for prescribing. ANZAME10: Overcoming BARRIERS, RE(E)Forming professional practice, Townsville, QLD, Australia, 13-16 July, 2010. Hyde Park, QLD, Australia: ANZAME: The Association for Health Professional Education.

Experiencing the pharmacy curriculum: Results of an observational study

Noble, Christy, Coombes, Ian, Nissen, Lisa, O'Brien, Mia and Shaw, P. Nicholas (2010). Experiencing the pharmacy curriculum: Results of an observational study. Focus on the Future: Research and Education for a Healthier Community, Brisbane, Qld, Australia, 6-9 December 2010.

Using certainty based assessment in inter-professional delivery of a safe prescribing workshop: Does it enhance learning?

Mitchell, Charles, Lum, Elaine and Coombes, Ian (2010). Using certainty based assessment in inter-professional delivery of a safe prescribing workshop: Does it enhance learning?. 15th National Prevocational Medical Education Forum: Racing to the Future - Innovation, Integration and Transformation, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7-10 November 2010.

Becoming a pharmacist: Interns’ perceptions of undergraduate curricula

Coombes, Ian, Nissen, Lisa, Noble, Christy and Shaw, P. Nick (2009). Becoming a pharmacist: Interns’ perceptions of undergraduate curricula. Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association Conference, Hobart , Tasmania, Australia, 9-12 December 2009. Mount Waverley, Victoria, Australia: Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association.

Current Australian pharmacy undergraduate curriculum - are we really preparing graduates for the future?

Noble, Christy, Nissen, Lisa M., Shaw, Paul N. and Coombes, Ian (2009). Current Australian pharmacy undergraduate curriculum - are we really preparing graduates for the future?. Fitness to Practice: Competency-based teaching and learning in Pharmacy, Prato, Italy, 6-8 July 2009.

Extending the reach Of the pharmacist: Using telepharmacy to provide remote pharmaceutical review in rural hospitals

Poulson, L., Nissen, L., Coombes, I. and Maclean, C. (2007). Extending the reach Of the pharmacist: Using telepharmacy to provide remote pharmaceutical review in rural hospitals. SHPA 28th Federal Conference 2007, Convention Centre, Sydney Australia, 8-11 November, 2007.

Self-reflection And Evaluation: A Partnership For Improving Pharmaceutical Review

Cardiff, L., Coombes, I. and Coombes, J. (2007). Self-reflection And Evaluation: A Partnership For Improving Pharmaceutical Review. SHPA 28th Federal Conference 2007, Sydney NSW Australia, 8 - 11 November 2007.

Why Do Interns Make Mistakes? Explanations and Solutions

Coombes, I., Mitchell, C., Coombes, J. and Stowasser, D. (2007). Why Do Interns Make Mistakes? Explanations and Solutions. SHPA 28th Federal Conference 2007, Convention Centre, Sydney Australia, 8-11 November 2007.

Why are consumers with heart failure still receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)?

Cottrell, N., Coombes, I. D., Roush, P. and Volk, H. (2004). Why are consumers with heart failure still receiving non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)?. National Medicines Symposium 2004, Brisbane, 28-30 July 2004. Sydney: National Prescribing Service.

A Quality Use of Medicines Self-Assessment Audit

Stowasser, D., Coombes, I., Lucas, C., Proper, J., Allen, B.J., Brammer, J., D'Amore, R., Hillen, J., Lynne, T., McLeod, S. E. and Tulk, R. (2002). A Quality Use of Medicines Self-Assessment Audit. 1st Combined NZHPA & SHPA Conference, Christchurch, NZ, 9-11 August 2002. Christchurch: ANZhP.

Clinical pharmacy advisor positions to support National Prescribing Service facilitators in Queensland

Coombes, I., Cottrell, N. and Tett, S. E. (2000). Clinical pharmacy advisor positions to support National Prescribing Service facilitators in Queensland. SHPA Biennial Clinical Conference/Qld State Branch, Gold Coast, 20-22 Oct.2000. Australia: SHPA.

Clinical pharmacy advisor positions to support National Prescribing Service facilitators in Queensland

Coombes, I., Cottrell, N. and Tett, S. E. (2000). Clinical pharmacy advisor positions to support National Prescribing Service facilitators in Queensland. Melbourne, 10-12 Aug. 2000. Australia: NPS.

Improving the safety of junior doctors' prescribing - systems, skills, attitudes and behaviours

Coombes, Ian (2007). Improving the safety of junior doctors' prescribing - systems, skills, attitudes and behaviours. PhD Thesis, School of Pharmacy, The University of Queensland.