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Personal Statement
I am a lecturer with teaching commitments on the MPharm and PG degrees and the Course Drector for the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy. I am also a registered pharmacist and a have clinical commitment (0.3 wte) to the National Children's Psychiatric Unit based at the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
I also hold a Masters degree in Public Health from the University of Nottingham (1997).
My doctorate from the Univ of Strathclyde was concerned with clinical information provision for lay persons in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2010)
My research interests largely stem from my clinical work and experiance of Mental Health service delivery. However, I am also interested in developing the role of the (Community) pharmacy team within mental health service delivery.
I am a member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Conference Research Panel and also represent the university at the Area Pharmaceutical Committee for NHSGGC.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Master of Public Health, University of Nottingham
Award Date: 1 Jan 1997
Bachelor of Science, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 1 Jan 1993
External positions
Aston University
1 Oct 2016 → …
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An investigation into the prescribing and adminstration of psychotropic ‘as required’ medication in secure in-patient facilities.
1/01/10 → …
Project: Non-funded project
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COMMUNITY PHARMACY SCOTLAND: INVESTIGATING VALUE AS PERCEIVED AND EXPERIENCED BY SERVICE USERS
1/01/18 → 31/12/18
Project: Research
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Public perceptions and experiences of the minor ailment service in community pharmacy in Scotland
Boag, L., Maclure, K., Boyter, A., Cunningham, S., Akram, G., McQuillan, H. & Stewart, D., 12 Feb 2021, In: Pharmacy Practice. 19, 1, 7 p., 2152.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A qualitative study investigating the barriers to the implementation of the 'Sepsis Six Care Bundle' in maternity wards
Abutheraa, N., Mullen, A. B., Grant, J. & Akram, G., 1 Oct 2020, In: Healthcare. 8, 4, 11 p., 374.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Developing GP and Comm Pharm partnerships
Akram, Gazala (Recipient), 12 Nov 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Macmillan Rural Palliative Care Pharmacist Practitioner Project
Akram, Gazala (Recipient), 7 Nov 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Medication Use in ADHD
Gazala Akram (Speaker)
21 Nov 2017Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Impacts
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Improving palliative care through better engagement of community pharmacies.
Marion Bennie (Participant), Gazala Akram (Participant) & Stephen Hudson (Participant)
Impact: Impact - for External Portal › Quality of life and safety, Health and welfare - new products, guidelines and services, Professional practice, training and standards
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