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Measurement of Clinical Pharmacy Key Performance Indicators to Focus and Improve Your Hospital Pharmacy Practice
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Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
, 2016 , Article)
This article aims to address questions about cpKPI adoption and measurement from multiple perspectives (including those of front-line pharmacists, leadership, external stakeholders, and the public), supplemented by examples ...
Novel paclitaxel formulations solubilized by parenteral nutrition nanoemulsions for application against glioma cell lines
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Elsevier, Ltd
, 2016 , Article)
The aim of this study is to investigate using nanoemulsion formulations as drug-delivery vehicles of paclitaxel (PX), a poor water-soluble anticancer drug. Two commercially available nanoemulsion fat formulations (Clinoleic ...
Evaluating the online platform of a blended-learning pharmacist continuing education degree program
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Co-Action Publishing
, 2016 , Article)
Background: Distance-based continuing education opportunities are increasingly embraced by health professionals worldwide.
Methods: To evaluate the online component of a blended-learning degree program for pharmacists, ...
University-Based Smoking Cessation Program Through Pharmacist-Physician Initiative: An Economic Evaluation
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JCDR Research and Publications
, 2016 , Article)
Introduction
Annually, especially in poor resourced countries, significant amount of money is spent to treat chronic diseases. The money instead could be saved by spending on health promotion programs for preventing ...
Medication risk communication with cancer patients in a Middle East cancer care setting
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Dove Press
, 2016 , Article)
Purpose: Cancer treatments are frequently associated with adverse effects, but there may be a cultural reluctance by care providers to be forthcoming with patients regarding these risks for fear of promoting nonadherence. ...
Perception and intentions to quit among waterpipe smokers in Qatar: a cross-sectional survey
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International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
, 2016 , Article)
Objective: To evaluate the perceptions and attitudes of waterpipe (shisha) smokers in Qatar regarding the health risks associated with addiction and to determine their intentions to quit.
Methods: A cross-sectional ...
Does pharmacist-supervised intervention through pharmaceutical care program influence direct healthcare cost burden of newly diagnosed diabetics in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Nepal: a non-clinical randomised controlled trial approach
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
, 2016 , Article)
Background
Cost is a vital component for people with chronic diseases as treatment is expected to be long or even lifelong in some diseases. Pharmacist contributions in decreasing the healthcare cost burden of chronic ...
Contribution of medicinal chemistry in Pharm. D curriculum in developing countries
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EManuscript Technologies
, 2016 , Article)
[No abstract available]
Blood glucose control for patients with acute coronary syndromes in Qatar
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2016 , Article)
Background: Blood glucose is known to be elevated in patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes. However a gap in knowledge exists regarding effective management strategies once admitted to acute care units. It is ...
An Examination of Income Effect on Consumers’ Ethical Evaluation of Counterfeit Drugs Buying Behaviour: A Cross-Sectional Study in Qatar and Sudan
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JCDR Research and Publications (P) Limited.
, 2016 , Article)
Introduction
There are limited studies on consumer behaviour toward counterfeit products and the determining factors that motivate willingness to purchase counterfeit items.
Aim
This study aimed to fill this ...