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Research interests
I am an academic pharmacist with an interest in medication errors, medicines optimisation and the use of electronic health records. For my Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD), I am investigating the impact of electronic prescribing systems on pharmacist-physician communication in the hospital setting. This mixed-methods research has developed my skills in conducting systematic reviews, quantitative analysis of large datasets, and qualitative analysis of focus group and observational research data.
Over the past four years, I have been involved with a large NIHR programme grant investigating the adoption and implementation of electronic prescribing systems in English Hospitals. I have conducted research on high-risk prescribing errors amenable to clinical decision support, and developed the iMPACT tool to facilitate the collection of prescribing errors in NHS hospitals.
I co-supervise research projects for Biomedical Science, Pharmacy and medical students relating to medication safety.
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Educational Interventions Affecting Medication Error Reporting by Healthcare Professionals in Secondary and Tertiary Care: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Monshi, M., Jalal, Z., Aston, J., Pontefract, S. & Cox, A., 1 May 2026, In: Drug Safety.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Feasibility of Script Concordance Test Development: A Qualitative Study of Medical Educators’ Experiences
Alhossaini, R. M., Cox, A. R. & Pontefract, S. K., Mar 2026, In: International journal of Medical Education. 5, 1, 18 p., 8.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Pharmacist Prescribing
Hussain, F. N. & Pontefract, S., 4 May 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy. Babar, Z.-U.-D. (ed.). 2nd ed. ElsevierResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
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A complex ePrescribing Antimicrobial Stewardship-based (ePAMS+) intervention for hospitals: mixed-methods feasibility trial results
Weir, C. J., Hinder, S., Adamestam, I., Sharp, R., Ennis, H., Heed, A., Williams, R., Cresswell, K., Dogar, O., Pontefract, S., Coleman, J., Lilford, R., Watson, N., Slee, A., Chuter, A., Beggs, J., Slight, S., Mason, J., Bates, D. W. & Sheikh, A., 11 Oct 2024, In: BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making. 24, 16 p., 301.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Complex Hospital-Based Electronic Prescribing–Based Intervention to Support Antimicrobial Stewardship: Qualitative Study
Cresswell, K., Hinder, S., Sheikh, A., Watson, N., Price, D. A., Heed, A., Pontefract, S., Coleman, J., Beggs, J., Chuter, A., Slee, A. & Williams, R., 26 Jul 2024, In: JMIR Formative Research. 8, e54458.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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SCRIPT e-Learning: continued delivery, dissemination, and innovation of the programme
Jagpal, P. (Co-Investigator), Coleman, J. (Co-Investigator), Pontefract, S. (Principal Investigator), Vallance, H. (Co-Investigator) & Choudhary, T. (Co-Investigator)
1/04/22 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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Process evaluation of Rapid Diagnostic Centres (RDCs) for unexplained non-specific symptoms in the West Midlands
Oppong, R. (Co-Investigator), Pontefract, S. (Co-Investigator), Jalal, Z. (Principal Investigator) & Cox, A. (Co-Investigator)
University Hospital Birmingham Nhs Foundation Trust
1/01/22 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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Standard Computerised Revalidation Instrument for Prescribing and Therapeutics (SCRIPT)
Coleman, J. (Co-Investigator), Jagpal, P. (Co-Investigator), Pontefract, S. (Principal Investigator), Vallance, H. (Co-Investigator) & Choudhary, T. (Co-Investigator)
1/09/09 → 31/03/30
Project: Research
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Development and evaluation of a complex ePrescribing-based Antimicrobial stewardship (ePAMS+) intervention for hospitals
Coleman, J. (Principal Investigator), Lilford, R. (Co-Investigator) & Pontefract, S. (Co-Investigator)
NIHR CENTRAL COMMISSIONING FACILITY
1/01/19 → 31/07/24
Project: Other Government Departments
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Investigating Medication Prescribing Accuracy for Critical Error Types
Pontefract, S. (Principal Investigator) & Coleman, J. (Co-Investigator)
NHS IMPROVING QUALITY (NHS IQ)
1/10/18 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
Datasets
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The impact of computerised physician order entry and clinical decision support on pharmacist-physician communication in the hospital setting: a qualitative study
Pontefract, S. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 2018
DOI: 10.25500/eData.bham.00000207
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