Univ. - Present. Dr. Anita Weimann
Professorship for Clinical Pharmacy
Work Address
Innrain 15, 6020 Innsbruck
Office hours: any time by appointment,
please register by email
Mail: anita.weidmann@uibk.ac.at
Telephone:+43 (0)512 507 58880
Areas of Interest
My key areas of interest for PhD projects and research collaborations include: the optimisation of medication therapy in patients and patient safety; Medication risk associated with Delirium; Evaluation based research of existing clinical services and education; needs assessment for the development of clinical services to inform legislative changes and academic curricula; implementation research for clinical pharmacy services to inform the development of necessary implementation frameworks; academic curriculum development on a postgraduate and undergraduate level.
Teaching
- Compulsory Module: Clinical Pharmacy
- Elective module: Therapy individualization in special patient groups / personalized drug therapy
- Elective Module: Hospital and Radiopharmacy
Requests for supervision of master theses are welcome by email to Anita.Weidmann@uibk.ac.at
Professional Experience
2021 - now Univ. - Prof. Clinical Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck; Austria.
2021 – now Visiting Prof. Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, RGU
2017 – now Visiting Prof. Karl-Franzens Universität, Graz, Austria
2020 – 2021 Academic Strategic Lead; Senior Lecturer in clinical pharmacy; Clinical Pharmacy Practice; RGU
2018 – 2020 Academic Team Lead; Senior Lecturer in clinical pharmacy; Business Development lead; RGU.
2013 - 2018 Senior Lecturer in clinical pharmacy; Pg course leader MSc Clinical Pharmacy Practice; RGU.
2008 – 2012 Lecturer in clinical pharmacy; RGU.
2008 Pharmacy Manager, Community Pharmacy, Aberdeen, UK
2007 – 2008 Postdoctoral research fellow, Apoptosis Research Centre, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario,
University of Ottawa, Canada.
2002 – 2007 PhD “Investigation of Hypoxia and Hyperglycaemia mediated damage in human endothelial cells”
Locum Pharmacist, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Krankenhaus, UK.
2001 – 2002 Pre-registration Pharmacist, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK
External Academic Consultancy & Professional Practice
2025 Guest Editor - Innovative technologies and artificial intelligence. International Journal of Clinical
Pharmacy, Special Issue
2024 – now Hospital Pharmacists Postgraduate Education Comission, Apothekerkammer Österreich
2024 – now Funding application reviewer COST (European cooperation in Science & Technology)
2023 – now Deutschsprachiges Netzwerk für Patientensicherheitsforschung
2023 – now Uni Bonn: MSc Arzneimitteltherapiesicherheit, Lehre
2023 – now Uni Wien: MSc Klinischer Pharmazie, Lehre
2023 – now Scientific Board MEDCH Platform
2023 - now Associate Editor for the International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (Springer Nature)
2023 – now Expert Group “Never Event List” - Österreichische Plattform Patient:innensicherheit, das
Bundesministerium für Soziales, Gesundheit, Pflege und Konsumentenschutz (BMSGPK)
und die Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG)
2022 – now Associate Editor for the European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy (BMJ)
2022 – now European Society of Clinical Pharmacy, Research Committee Member
2022 – now Scientific Committee, Österreichische Plattform Patientensicherheit
2021 – 2022 Expert Group on Generic Prescribing Practices, Bundesministeriums für Soziales, Gesundheit,
Pflege und Konsumentenschutz, Austria
2021 – 2023 Member of the Editorial board for International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy (Springer)
2021 – now Member of the Editorial board for Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy (Elsevier)
2020 - 2021 North of Scotland Regional Education and Training Group member
2019 – 2020 Innovative educational co-operation with the Director for Postgraduate Education in clinical pharmacy,
University of Iceland, Reykjavik.
2018 – 2019 Consultancy, Medication Analysis, Professional Development Program, Austrian Chamber of
Pharmacists, Vienna.
2018 – 2020 External Examiner, Postgraduate MSc Clinical Pharmacy, University of Bradford.
2018 – 2020 External Examiner, Postgraduate MSc Clinical Pharmacy and CPD+ program, Keele University.
2018 Consult, Pharmaceutical Law & Ethics Committee; Austrian Chamber of Pharmacists, Vienna.
2014 – 2017 Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) - Advanced Care Curriculum Task & Finishing group.
2013 – 2017 Member of the inaugural Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Faculty Credentialling Panel.
Academic Degrees
2019 Leadership and Management (Level 5); Institute of Leadership and Management, London.
2008 Doctor of Philosophy; Robert Gordon University
2005 PgCert in Higher Education Learning and Teaching; Robert Gordon University
2004 PgCert in Research Methods (Distinction); Robert Gordon University
2001 MPharm (hons) (1st Class Hons); Robert Gordon University
Leadership Experience
2024 – 2028 Deputy Head; Institute of Pharmacy; University of Innsbruck; AUT
2024 – now Deputy Head; Fakultätsrat – Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy; University of Innsbruck; AT
2024 – 2026 Head of the Curriculums reform commission for the UG Pharmacy degree course at Innsbruck
University; AUT
2023 – 2024 Head of the Professorial Commissions Pharmacology & Medicationtherapy; Faculty of Chemistry
& Pharmacy; Universität Innsbruck; AUT
2021 – now Head of Clinical Pharmacy Department; University of Innsbruck; AUT
2020 – 2021 Academic Strategic Lead; Pharmacy Department; Clinical Pharmacy Practice; RGU
2018 - 2020 Academic Team Lead; Senior Lecturer in clinical pharmacy; Business Development lead; RGU.
Academic Self-Governance
2024 – now University Ethics Lead; Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy; Universität Innsbruck; AUT
2024 – now Digitalization lead; Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy; Universität Innsbruck; AUT
2023 – now Membership of the various Habilitation- & Professorial commissions for the Faculty of Chemistry &
Pharmacy; Universität Innsbruck; AUT
2024 – now Full member of the Curriculum Commission, Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy; Universität
Innsbruck; AUT
2023 – 2024 Associate member of the Curriculum Commission, Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy;
Universität Innsbruck; AUT
2022 – now Head of the Personal mentoring System, Faculty of Chemistry & Pharmacy; Universität Innsbruck; AUT
2014 – 2022 Member Faculty Ethics Committee, School of Pharmacy & Life Sciences; Aberdeen; UK
Third Mission
2024 Artikel 3, §36a „Tätigkeit nach ärztlicher Anordnung“ – Änderung des Apotheken gesetzes;
Bundesgesetzblatt für
die Republik Österreich.
2024 Medikation oder Süßigkeit, Lange Nacht der Forschung, Innsbruck
2023 Junge Uni, Medikation oder Süßigkeit, 2x Workshop, Ausservillgraten – Uni im Dorf
Internationally Funded Research Collaborations
2024 - now Management Committee (MC for Austria) COST (European cooperation in Science &
Technology) Action CA19132, European Network to Advance Best practice & technology
on medication adherence (ENABLE)
Professional Registrations
2017 Austrian Chamber of Pharmacists, Vienna, Austria.
2010 General Pharmaceutical Council, London, UK.
2002 Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London, UK.
2002 German Chamber of Pharmacists, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Professional Memberships
2024 European Delirium Association (EDA)
2021 Member of the Austrian Association of Hospital Pharmacists (AAHP)
2020 European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP)
2014 Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
2014 Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Faculty (MFRPSII).
2012 Member of Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA).
Awards
2022 Best paper award 2022 – International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy award
2022 Top reviewer for International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Research publications
Research In Preparation
- Jónsdóttir F., Schintler JA., Stauffer R., Sigurdur G, Weidmann AE. Prevalence of delirium among hospitalised adult patients and associated patient and medication risk factors. Jama Psychiatry, 2024. [Manuscript in preparation]
- Umbrella Review – Ivana/ ESCP [Manuscript in preparation]
- Spagl. KT., Watson EW, Weidmann AE. Evaluating a Customised Large Language Model (DELSTAR) and its Ability to Address Medication-Related Questions Associated with Delirium. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 2024 Submitted for publication
- Weidmann, AE., Jónsdóttir F. Apothekenausbildung im internationalen Vergleich. Bundesgesundheitsblatt, 2024 Submitted for publication
- Weidmann, AE., Matthíasdóttir, R., Proppé, GB., Tadić I., Gunnarsson PS., Jónsdóttir F. Medication causes and treatment of deliriiumin patients with and without dementia: A Systematic Review. Brain and Behaviour, 2024. Submitted for publication
- Steindl-Schönhuber T, Drechsel T, Gittler G, Weidmann AE. Experiences, views and attitudes of nursing staff towards the implementation of a unit dose dispensing system for inpatients: A qualitative interview study. J Clin Nursing. 2024. Submitted for publication
Research Publications
- Weidmann AE. Book Review: J Jimmy, A.R. Cox, V. Paudyal (eds): Principles and Practice of Pharmacovigilance and Drug Safety Springer International Publishing, 2024. ISBN 978-3-031-51088-5 and ISBN 978-3-031-51089-2 [eBook]. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 2024 Accepted for publication
- Weidmann AE, Proppe GB, Matthiasdottir R, Tadic I, Sigurdur G, Jonsdottir F. 2024. Medication-induced delirium in patients with and without dementia: A Systematic review of published neurology guidelines International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. Accepted for publication
- Tadić I, Schintler J, Weidmann AE, 2024. Best possible medication history (BPMH) conducted by pharmacy students in the hospital setting: A scoping review. European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy. Manuscript in preparation. Accepted for publication.
- Hochhold, D., Stewart, D., Sig Nørgaard, L., Weidmann, AE. Identification, classification, and documentation of drug relocated problems in community pharmacy practice: A scoping review. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 2024. Accepted for publication.
- Weidmann AE, Ágústsdóttir I, Jónsdóttir F, 2024. The gut microbiota in medication related delirium: A systematic review. PROSPERO, 2024. CRD42024601841. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=601841
- Weidmann, AE., Óskarsdóttir Þ., Jónsdóttir F. Medication induced delirium in children: A Systematic Review. PROSPERO, 2024. CRD42024598459 https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#searchadvanced
- Alves da Costa, F., Fernandez-Llimos F., Arnet I, Babar Z, Bond C., Cordina M., Maguy El Hajj, MS., Garcia Cardenas, V., Jacobsen R., Law A., Nørgaard L., Polidori C., Shcherbakova N., Stewart D., Tonin F., Weidmann AE. The International Collaboration of Pharmacy Journal Editors (ICPJE) formally constituted to foster quality around clinical and social pharmacy practice research publications. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 2024. S1551-7411(24)00356-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.10.001
- Dartsch D, Weidmann AE. 2024. Vermittlung von AMTS-Kompetenzen: Wissen, Tun und Können. _Pharmakon. 2024, Ausgabe 5/24. _https://www.dphg.de/artikel/pharmakon-5-2024---arzneimitteltherapiesicherheit
- Hoti, K., Weidmann AE. Encouraging dissemination of research on the use of artificial intelligence and related innovative technologies in clinical pharmacy practice and education: call for papers. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2024. 46:777-779. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11096-024-01777-z
- Stoll, JT., Böhmdorfer-McNair, B., Jeske M., Weidmann AE. Development and validation of a national clinical pharmacy competency framework for hospital pharmacists in Austria: a multi-method study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01781-3
- Aslam, A., Tadić I., Hughes C., Jónsdóttir F., Weidmann AE. Medication associated with delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD): a systematic review. PROSPERO 2024. https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=546118
- Weidmann AE, Jónsdóttir F, Gunnarsson PS, 2023. Per-operative Medication induced Delirium: A systematic review. PROSPERO CRD42023443708
- Weidmann AE, Jónsdóttir F, Gunnarsson PS, 2023. Guidelines on how to prevent and manage peri-operative medication induced Delirium: A systematic review. PROSPERO CRD42023442726
- Stoll, JT, Böhmdorfer-McNair, B, Weidmann AE. Hospital Pharmacy Service at transition of care points: a Scoping Review. European Journal of Hospital Pharmacists. 2024 https://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2023-003836
- Michel D, Tonna A, Dartsch D, Weidmann AE. Implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacy: reaching consensus on stakeholders’ recommendations for mechanisms of change using the nominal group technique. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2024. _46:714-726._https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01708-y
- Weidmann AE, Watson EW. Novel opportunities for clinical pharmacy research: Development of a machine learning model to identify medication related causes of delirium in different patient groups. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2024. 46:992-995. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01707-z
- Weidmann AE. Artificial intelligence in academic writing and clinical pharmacy education: consequences and opportunities. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2024; 46:751-754. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-024-01705-1
- Nazar Z; Mohammad Naseralallah L; Stewart D; Paudyal V; Weidmann AE., 2024. The use of behavioural theories, models, and frameworks in pharmacy practice research: A Scoping Review. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2024;46:559-573. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01674-x
- Wirth F; Paudyal V; Steward D; Okuyan B; Hazen, A.; Lutters M.; Cadogan C; Fialová D., Weidmann AE.; Henman M.C., 2023. Writing a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal: Guidance from the European Society of Clinical Pharmacy. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 46, 548–554 (2024) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01695-6
- Paudyal V; Steward D; Okuyan B; Hazen, A.; Wirth F.; Lutters M.; Cadogan C; Fialová D., Weidmann AE.; Henman M.C., 2023. Scope, content and quality of clinical pharmacy practice guidelines: a systematic review. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11096-023-01658-x
- Weidmann AE, Sonnleitner-Heglmeier A, Dartsch D, 2023. Effect of patient education videos on modifying medication related health behaviours: a systematic review using the behaviour change wheel. Pharmacy Education and Counselling. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.107992
- Weidmann AE, Cadogan CA, Stewart D, European Society of Clinical Pharmacy, 2023. How to write a successful grant application. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-023-01543-7
- Michel, DE, Tonna, AP, Weidmann, AE, Dartsch, DC, 2021. Medikationsanalyse einführen, aber wie? Stellschrauben für eine erfolgreiche Implementierung. Deutsche Apothekerzeitung, 21, pp.1934-1937
- Michel, DE, Weidmann, AE, Dartsch DC, 2023, Medikationsanalyse: Nur eine romantische Idee? Was Apothekeninhaber über die neue pharmazeutische Dienstleistung denken. Deutsche Apothekerzeitung, 7, pp.2400-2401
- Weidmann AE, Stover Hielscher KR, Paudyal V, 2022**.** Current guidelines and practices on prescribing and deprescribing for patients on long-term antibiotics treatment: A systematic review. PROSPERO CRD42022381268
- Weidmann AE, Jónsdóttir F, Gunnarsson PS, 2022. Guidelines on how to prevent medication induced Delirium in Dementia patients: A systematic review. PROSPERO CRD42022366025
- Weidmann AE, Jónsdóttir F, Gunnarsson PS, 2022. Medication induced Delirium in Dementia patients: A systematic review. PROSPERO CRD42022366020
- Michel D, Tonna A, Dartsch D, Weidmann AE, 2022. “Just a romantic idea” – Beliefs, experiences and perceptions of community pharmacy owners with medication reviews: a qualitative study using the FISpH. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-022-01524-2
- Weidmann AE, Deibl S, Hoppel M, 2022. “It is the future. Clinical pharmaceutical care simply has to be a matter of course.” - Community pharmacy clinical service providers’ and service developers’ views on complex implementation factors. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. In Press: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.08.002. 4.8.2022.
- Stoll, JT, Böhmdorfer-McNair, B, Weidmann AE, 2022. Competencies and strategic aims of hospital pharmacists to reduce the occurrence of avoidable patient harm – a systematic review. PROSPERO CRD42022323461
- Weidmann AE, Sonnleitner-Heglmeier A, Dartsch D, 2022. Effect of patient education videos on modifying medication related health behaviours: a systematic review using the behaviour change wheel. PROSPERO CRD42022310265
- Lindner, N., Riesenhuber, M., Müller-Uri, T., Weidmann AE, 2022. The role of the Austrian Community Pharmacist in Immunisation: A National Survey. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 44:409-417 https://doi.org//10.1007/s11096-021-01357-5
- Brincat A, Vella Bonanno P.V., Stewart D, Weidmann AE, 2021. Patients’ experiences on initiation of antineoplastic medicines for the treatment of colorectal cancer: an interpretative phenomenological study. BMJ Open. 11:e047749. http://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047749
- Earle-Payne K, Forsyth P, Johnson CF, Harrison H, Love S, Weidman AE, 2021. General practice clinical pharmacist standards of practice for polypharmacy or chronic disease medication reviews: A consensus study. International Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 44(3):663-672. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-959429/v1. – Best paper 2022 award
- Brincat, A., Vella Bonanno P., Stewart, D., Weidmann, AE, 2021. Patients’ misconceptions following initiation of antineopplastic treatment for colorectal cancer. European Journal of Hospital Pharmacists. http://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2021-21hpconf.131
- Michel D, Tonna A, Dartsch D, Weidmann AE, 2021. Experience with the implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacies: A systematic review using the consolidated framework for implementation research. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. 18(6):2944-2961. Httpd://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.07.017
- Weidmann AE, Guðbjörnsdóttir U.K, Gunnarson P.S., Gunnarsdóttir A.I., Jónsdóttir F, 2021. Icelandic community pharmacists’ expectations of future role extensions and training requirements. Pharmacy Education. 21(1):83-91. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2021.211.8391
Research Presentations
- Stoll J, Böhmdorfer McNair B, Weidmann AE. Development and establishment of a national competency framework for hospital pharmacists: A multi-methods study. FIP Pharmacy Practice Research Special Interest Group summer meeting, online, 4-5. July 2024 [Oral presentation]. – Winner Best oral presentation
- Weidmann AE, Forschungsschwehrpunkte & Methodiken der Klinischen Pharmazie an der Uni Innsbruck. Sommersymposium Promotionsprogram Klinische Pharmazie, LMU München, 24.07.2024 [Oral presentation].
- Weidmann AE, Stoll J. Development of a competency Framework for Austrian Clinical Pharmacists. German Speaking Patient Safety Network, 25.4.-26.4.2024 [Oral presentation]
- Weidmann AE, Jónsdóttir F. Delirium & Medication risk: Development of a Guideline for clinical practice. German Speaking Patient Safety Network, 25.4.-26.4.2024 [Oral presentation]
- Michel, DE, Tonna, AP, Dartsch, DC, Weidmann, AE; „Wie können wir die Inhaber ins Boot holen?”; invited talk at ABDA’s task force for pharmaceutical care; Berlin, Germany, February 2024
- Brincat A, Stewart D, Vella Bonanno P, Tonna A, Weidmann AE. Exploring the perspectives of significant others on patients’ experiences of cancer services. European Society of Clinical Pharmacy conference 31.10. – 2.11. 2023 [Oral presentation] – Winner 1st Prize
- Weidmann AE, Rissbacher P, Proppé GB, Matthíasdóttir R, Groß R, Bischinger S, Gunnarsson PS, Jónsdóttir F. Medication at risk of inducing delirium: development of a comprehensive pocket guide for clinical practice. European Society of Clinical Pharmacy conference 31.10. – 2.11. 2023 [Oral presentation]
- Brincat A, Stewart D, Vella Bonanno P, Stewart, D, Weidmann AE. They were waiting for me and welcomed me with great love and escorted me to my room”- a qualitative approach exploring patients’ experiences of the cancer healthcare services. Health Services Research and Pharmacy Practice Conference 11-12 April 2022, Bath [Oral presentation]
- Michel, DE, Tonna, AP, Dartsch, DC, Weidmann, AE; Community pharmacy owners’ perspectives on implementation of medication reviews; PALS Research Day, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, June 2022
- Michel, DE, Tonna, AP, Dartsch, DC, Weidmann, AE; Key stakeholders’ experiences with implementation of medication reviews in community pharmacies – A systematic review; 8th PCNE Working Symposium, Sesimbra, Portugal, February 2022
- Michel, DE, Tonna, AP, Dartsch, DC, Weidmann, AE; „Wie wird die Medikationsanalyse zum Alltag?“ expopharm Messe, Berlin, Germany, September 2021