Clinical Research Opportunity- reminder!
We’re inviting general practices to take part in a fully funded feasibility trial for the IMAB-Qi intervention.
🧪Trial starts early 2026
💷Funding package + support costs
🌍Seeking diverse practices across England
🚨 Clinical Research Opportunity
We’re inviting general practices to take part in a fully funded feasibility trial for the IMAB-Qi intervention.
🧪 Trial starts early 2026
💷 Funding package + support costs
🌍 Seeking diverse practices across England
Learn more: imabqi.org/clinical-res...
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.
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
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!
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
📍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
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...
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: pharmacyincubator@leicester.ac.uk
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
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/...
🚀 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: imabqi.study@leicester.ac.uk
#HealthTech #DigitalHealth #PrimaryCare
🔬 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
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.
🌟 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....
📌 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....
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
📚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
✅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
📌 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
✅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
🟣 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
www.linkedin.com/company/imab...
🚨 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
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
🟣 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
🌍 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
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
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
📍We’re Hiring! Research Assistant – IMAB-Qi, University of Leicester
Join us to support the IMAB-Qi Programme to improve medication adherence through behavioural science!
📌 For more information and to apply, visit: portal.unitemps.com/Search/JobDe...
#IMABQi_Study #ResearchAssistant
✅Meet the IMAB-Qi Team!
This week, meet Imogen Thompson, a second-year physiotherapy student at the University of Leicester, currently on a placement with our team.
📢watch it now on our LinkedIn! 👉 [ www.linkedin.com/company/imab... ]
#IMABQi_Study #NIHR #MedicationAdherence
📢 Weekly Research Insights: Measuring Medication Adherence in children!
🔎 A review explores 4 methods: ✅ Self-reports
✅ Drug monitoring
✅ Electronic devices
✅ Refill rates
Key takeaway: Combining methods works best!
🔗 Read more: [ bit.ly/42VJDeR ]
#IMABQi_Study #NIHR #Medicationadherence
