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IMAB-Qi Study
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IMAB-Qi is an England-wide research led by the University of Leicester and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) that aims to help patients take their medicines as prescribed.
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
December 2, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🚨 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...
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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.
October 6, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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!
September 25, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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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July 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
📍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
July 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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...
July 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Reposted by IMAB-Qi Study
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
July 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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
June 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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/...
June 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🚀 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
June 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🔬 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
June 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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.
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
May 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🌟 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....
May 7, 2025 at 10:34 AM
📌 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....
April 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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
April 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📚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
April 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
✅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
March 28, 2025 at 12:19 PM
📌 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
March 27, 2025 at 4:16 PM
✅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
March 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🟣 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...
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March 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🚨 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
March 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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
March 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🟣 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
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February 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🌍 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
February 28, 2025 at 11:46 AM