Editorial Note

Abstract

In this first issue of volume 15, the Journal has been proudly presenting five studies. The disciplines and issues of these research papers were somewhat diverse from applied laboratory work, to clinical practice both for pharmacy and nursing. In the emerging era of antimicrobial resistance, the study entitled “Development of the Supporting and Promoting System for Appropriate Antibiotics Use in a Community Hospital by Concept Mapping Techniques with a Multidisciplinary Team” could not address the crisis better. The critical role of multidisciplinary team to tackle the problems was elaborated especially the information technology aspect the of task. The study could have encouraged more hospitals to start and strengthen their multidisciplinary team in rational antibiotic use. In line with the study previously mentioned, the study entitled “Patients’ Perception towards Treatment Efficacy of Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Diarrhea in Primary Care Units” emphasized the importance of the patient’s perception on the treatment for common illnesses with no use of antibiotics. They found that the positive perception existed at a satisfactory level. The compliance was also associated with the perceived efficacy. The study shows a promising future of rational antibiotics use in primary care settings. The study entitled “Voriconazole Dosing Recommendation Based on CYP2C19 Phenotype” shows an attempt to optimize dosing of the drug voriconazole for invasive fungal infection. This fine-tuning is of highly critical need. More studies on the issue should be encouraged for better treatment for critically ill patients. The study entitled “Factors Affecting Kidney Failure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Banna Community Hospital, Nakhonnayok Province” expanded knowledge on the performance of community hospital in handling diabetes patients with various kidney failure risk. In nursing, the study entitled “Effects of Music-based Group Reminiscence Program on Depression in the Elderly at Social Welfare Development Center for Older Persons” could have not been suitable for the elderly-emerging era. More options to help improve psychological health among the elderly is highly appreciated. In this challenging endeavor of the Thai Pharmaceutical and Health Science Journal, we are hopeful to better the quality of the articles published. We urge more submissions from international research community, regional and global. We would like to thank in advance for any prospective submissions. Editor-in-Chief