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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · 3d

Work package 1, user testing the IMAB-Qi at five general practices, is complete!

A heartfelt thank you to the five practices who generously gave their time, insights, and support. Your contributions have been invaluable, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · 14d

Happy #WorldPharmacistsDay2025!

We're proud of our pharmacists on the IMAB-Qi programme who are helping to find solutions to implementing the IMAB-Qi into working practice.

Celebrating the pharmacists working with us on the IMAB-Qi Programme and all pharmacists worldwide!

Image depicting IMAB-Qis recognition of World pharmacists day. Text says Celebrating world pharmacists day, 25th September 2025. Acknowledging the essential contributions pharmacists make to healthcare systems and patients well being worldwide

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Jul 14

What is it like to be part of the IMAB-Qi study?
Dr Claire Hombersley shares her reflections from Swanage Medical Practice.
Read the full blog on our website: [ imabqi.org/reflections-... ]

#IMABQi_Study #NIHR

Reflections on Participating in the IMAB-Qi User Testing Study

Bringing Research into Practice In this blog, Claire Hombersley, the Principal Investigator from Swanage Medical Practice shares her experience of taking part in the IMAB-Qi user testing study. She an...

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Jul 7

📍Our third user testing session at Affinity care (Shipley Medical Practice)
We worked with GPs, nurses & pharmacists using IMAB-Qi in a simulated review to support medication adherence.
Big thanks to the Affinity Care team for the warm welcome & great feedback!
#IMABQi_Study #MedicationAdherence

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Jul 4

More symptoms ≠ better adherence.
A study found heart patients without symptoms took aspirin more regularly (77.3%) than those with angina (62.4%).

💡 It’s not just what we see, real barriers are often hidden.

Read the full article here: www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy4.lib.le.ac.uk/doi/abs/10.1...

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Pharmacy Research Professionals @pharmres-profs.bsky.social · Jul 4

Pharmacy Research Resource Map is live and growing! Are you part of a network or group that supports pharmacy research? We want to add you so others can find you more easily. pharmacyresearchprofessionals.org.uk/resource-map/
To be added, message us here or email: [email protected]

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Jun 20

MPR or GAP? What’s the best way to measure medication adherence using prescription data?
A study by Vink et al. (2009) found both MPRY & GAP are effective, especially when calculated at the drug class level.
Read the full article here:
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
#MedicationAdherence

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Jun 6

Weekly Research Spotlight
The HOME BP digital intervention, which utilizes self-monitored blood pressure for managing hypertension, resulted in improved systolic blood pressure control after one year compared to standard care.
Read the full article: www-bmj-com.ezproxy4.lib.le.ac.uk/content/372/...

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Jun 6

🚀 Seeking an IT Partner!
Help embed the IMAB-Qi tool into primary care systems .
💡 We need:
✅ E-completion & auto EHR coding
✅ Flagging high-risk responses
✅ Linking to tailored BCTs

📩 Get in touch: [email protected]
#HealthTech #DigitalHealth #PrimaryCare

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Jun 6

🔬 Weekly Research Insights: Understanding Hypertension Management with Self Management and Telemonitoring! 📊💡
📚 Read the full article here: sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#IMABQi_Study #NIHR #MedicationAdherence #BehavioralScience

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · May 8

This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone in clinical pharmacy to connect with leading experts, explore the latest innovations, and dive into transformative ideas that are shaping the field.

Clinical Pharmacy Congress @cpcongress.bsky.social · Jan 14

Registration for #CPCongress 2025 is NOW OPEN!

Join us at Excel London on 9-10 May 2025 for two days of cutting-edge insights, hands-on learning, and invaluable networking opportunities

The best part? It's FREE for UK-registered healthcare professionals. Grab your pass now👇
tinyurl.com/CPCL25REG

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · May 7

🌟 Weekly Insight: Medication Adherence in Hypertension!
This week, we're exploring a study from the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing on measuring medication adherence in hypertension.🔍

📚 Read the full article here: academic-oup-com.ezproxy3.lib.le.ac.uk/eurjcn/artic....

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Apr 14

📌 Weekly Research Insight
Are HIV med adherence trials inclusive enough? 🧪
A review by Wali et al. found most trials score low on cultural competence (median 2.5/20). Only 1 out of 80 was demographically representative.
Read the article here: www-tandfonline-com.ezproxy3.lib.le.ac.uk/doi/full/10....

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Apr 10

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve added another fantastic site to the IMAB-Qi Study, Reepham & Aylsham Medical Practice!
A huge thank you to Dr Philip Ager, the Principal Investigator at this new site, for leading this exciting new chapter.
#IMABQi_Study #NIHR

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Apr 4

📚Weekly Research Insight
This week, we’re introducing an important article exploring self-monitoring of blood pressure and its relationship with medication adherence.
Read the full article here: academic.oup.com/ajh/article/...
#IMABQi_Study #NIHR #MedicationAdherence #BehavioralScience

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Mar 28

✅Weekly Insight: Medication Adherence & the Global Picture
🩺27–40% of people with hypertension don’t stick to their meds.
🌍 Rates are worse in low/mid-income countries.
📉 No significant global improvement in 10 years.
Read the full article here: www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10....
#IMAB-Qi_study

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Mar 27

📌 Today is #WorldAdherenceDay! a global initiative to spotlight the importance of staying on track with your entire healthcare plan.
Better adherence means better health!

#IMABQi_Study #NIHR #MedicationAdherence #BehavioralScience

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Mar 21

✅Weekly Insight: improving Medication Adherence with Cognitive-Based Techniques
Cognitive-based techniques like Motivational Interviewing show small but significant improvements in medication adherence for chronic conditions.
Read full article here: bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/8/...
#IMABQ-i_study

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Mar 18

🟣 Meet the IMAB-Qi Team!

This week: Maryam Khan, a PhD researcher embedded in the IMAB-Qi project. She is passionate about tackling one of healthcare’s biggest challenges, medication adherence.

Watch her story on our LinkedIn page! 🎥
#IMABQi_Study

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IMAB-Qi study | LinkedIn

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Mar 14

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨
Join us at the University of Leicester as a Research Assistant/Associate in Implementation Science! Help improve medication adherence in primary care.

👉 Go to this link to read more and apply: jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/11...

#ResearchJob #HealthcareResearch

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Mar 6

Weekly Insight: Medication Adherence in IBD
Research validates the MMAS-8 as a key tool for measuring medication adherence in IBD patients.
Read the full article here: academic.oup.com/ibdjournal/a...
#IMABQi_Study #MedicationAdherence

IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Feb 28

🟣 Meet the IMAB-Qi Team!

This week:
@sionscott.bsky.social, Co-Chief Investigator.

💡 A pharmacist & behavioural scientist, transforming medication adherence by tackling real barriers, not just reminders.

🎥 Watch on LinkedIn! 🔗👇
www.linkedin.com/company/imab...
#IMABQi_Study #NIHR

IMAB-Qi study | LinkedIn

IMAB-Qi study | 112 followers on LinkedIn. Identification of Medication Adherence Barriers Questionnaire intervention (IMAB-Qi) | IMAB-Qi is an England-wide research led by the University of Leiceste...

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Feb 28

🌍 Medication Adherence: A Global Challenge We Must Address
WHO reports that failure to take prescribed medication for chronic diseases is a massive global issue, leading to higher morbidity and mortality rates.
Read the full article here: bit.ly/41jV4uv
#IMABQi_Study #NIHR #MedicationAdherence

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Feb 27

Join the IMAB-Qi Research Team!

We’re looking for a Patient Research Team Leader to lead the Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) team within the IMAB-Qi research programme.
👉 Go to the link to see the job description and apply:
jobs.le.ac.uk/vacancies/11...

#IMABQi_Study #PPI

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IMAB-Qi Study @imab-qi.bsky.social · Feb 21

Weekly Research Insight:
A Study shows both providers & patients must share responsibility for medication adherence. More direct communication is key.
Full article here: bit.ly/3QOC1E1

#IMABQi_Study #MedicationAdherence