Browsing by Author "Zolezzi, Monica"
Now showing items 1-20 of 34
-
A qualitative exploration of clozapine prescribing and monitoring practices in the Arabian Gulf countries
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Clozapine is considered as the first line antipsychotic for treatment resistant schizophrenia (TRS). Worldwide reports indicate an overall underutilization of clozapine in patients experiencing TRS. This study aims to ... -
An online module to evaluate the validity of an algorithm to assess the risk for drug-induced QTc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: QTc interval prolongation leads to serious complications making it a concern for all clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTc interval prolongation, especially in the psychiatric population, can be challenging ... -
Are Blood Pressure Devices Available in Qatar Community Pharmacies Validated For Accuracy?
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Research purpose: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Qatar. Community pharmacist-managed home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) services have been shown to provide better control ... -
Assessment of Educational Needs and Design of a Preceptor Development Program for Health Professional Education Programs in Qatar
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2022 , Article)Introduction:Experiential learning is the backbone of many health care professional education programs; however, the quality of learning is profoundly dependent on the skills and experiences of clinical preceptors. This ... -
Content Validation of an Algorithm for the Assessment, Management and Monitoring of Drug-Induced QTc Prolongation in the Psychiatric Population
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: QTc interval prolongation leads to serious complications, making it a concern for clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTc interval prolongation in the psychiatric population is important, as they are exposed to ... -
Content validation of an algorithm for the assessment, management and monitoring of drug-induced qtc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Background: QTc interval (QTcI) prolongation leads to serious complications, making it a concern for clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTcI prolongation in the psychiatric population is important because they are exposed ... -
Development and Evaluation of an Educational Program for Community Pharmacists on Cardiovascular Risk Assessment.
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is an important strategy for the prevention of CVD. Pharmacists play an important role in CVD risk assessment and management (CVDRAM). Our previous study identified gaps in ... -
Development of a college-level assessment framework in line with international accreditation standards: A Middle Eastern perspective.
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Accreditation of international pharmacy programs by North American and European accrediting bodies is becoming increasingly popular. Practices regarding assessment and evaluation are especially highlighted in accreditation ... -
Effect of Pharmacogenetic-Based Decision Support Tools in Improving Depression Outcomes: A Systematic Review
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Introduction: Evidence supporting pharmacogenetic (PGX) tests utility in depression is scarce. The main objectives of this study were to summarize, update, and assess the quality of the available evidence regarding PGX ... -
Evaluating prescribing competencies covered in a Canadian-accredited undergraduate pharmacy program in Qatar: A curriculum mapping process
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2020 , Article)Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the existing Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy [BSc (Pharm)] curriculum at Qatar University College of Pharmacy (QU CPH), for addressing international prescribing ... -
Evaluation of a Mobile Application Tool to Assist Health Care Providers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management (RAM) services face many challenges and barriers in the community. Mobile technology offers the opportunity to empower patients and improve access to ... -
Evaluation of a Mobile Application Tool to Assist Health Care Providers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2022 , Article)Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide.1 Unfortunately, CVD risk assessment and management (RAM) services face many challenges and barriers in the community. Mobile technology ... -
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk in adult psychiatric outpatients in Qatar using two risk assessment tools
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience premature death, likely due to increased rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study was conducted to estimate the CVD risk in a ... -
Exploration of sleep quality and sleep hygiene among QU students
( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Sleep is an important component of healthy lifestyles. Worldwide reports suggest that one in every three adults suffers from insomnia. University students are vulnerable to insomnia due to their stressful lifestyle and ... -
An Exploration of Smoking Patterns Among People with Serious Mental Illness Attending an Outpatient Clinic in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Background: Studies have shown that tobacco use is exceptionally high in people affected with serious mental illness (SMI). Many countries worldwide have observed a decrease in the prevalence of tobacco smoking; however, ... -
Healthcare practitioners’ views of their role in addressing the medical comorbidites of people with mental illness
( Fortune Journals , 2020 , Article)Objectives: To explore the views and experiences of different healthcare professionals in Qatar about their role addressing the medical comorbidities of people with serious mental illness (SMI). Subjects and Methods: ... -
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on a mental health educational campaign for the public
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2017 , Article)Objective: To explore barriers and facilitators in implementing an educational campaign in mental health for the public in Qatar. Design: Qualitative study. Setting: Healthcare facilities across Qatar were used as the ... -
An Interventional Call-Back Service to Improve Appropriate Use of Antibiotics in Community Pharmacies
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Pharmacists play a key role in tackling antibiotic misuse through counseling and education of patients and healthcare providers. The study aim is to evaluate the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions in community ... -
Medical comorbidities in patients with serious mental illness: A retrospective study of mental health patients attending an outpatient clinic in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press Ltd. , 2017 , Article)Background: The life span of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) is shorter compared to the general population. This excess mortality is mainly due to physical illness. The aim of the study was to investigate the ... -
Medication management during electroconvulsant therapy
( Dove Press , 2016 , Article)Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has demonstrated to be highly effective and safe, even life saving for many psychiatric disorders such as major depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Most patients who require ECT ...
