Browsing by Author "Elshami, Sara"
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A scoping review of the questionnaires used for the assessment of the perception of undergraduate students of the learning environment in healthcare professions education programs
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2024 , Article Review)The learning environment (LE) includes social interactions, organizational culture, structures, and physical and virtual spaces that influence the learning experiences of students. Despite numerous studies exploring the ... -
Applications of social theories of learning in health professions education programs: A scoping review.
( Frontiers , 2022 , Article)In health professions education (HPE), acknowledging and understanding the theories behind the learning process is important in optimizing learning environments, enhancing efficiency, and harmonizing the education system. ... -
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 ... -
Cultural awareness and competence of pharmacy educators and learners from the perspective of pharmacy students at Qatar University: A mixed-methods approach
( Public Library of Science , 2020 , Article)Background Since healthcare professional educators and practitioners in Qatar are culturally diverse, the impact of this diversity on the education and training of healthcare students should be evaluated. This study, ... -
Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professional Educators: A Mixed-Methods Study
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)As cultural diversity gains global prominence, healthcare professional educators (HPEs) are expected to exhibit a high level of cultural competence in education. Responding to this necessity requires the establishment of ... -
Developing and evaluating a Disaster Management Assessment Tool for Health Care Practitioners
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2025 , Article)Background: Over the last fifty years, the frequency and intensity of disasters have escalated, highlighting the importance of healthcare practitioners (HCPs) being thoroughly prepared for disaster management. Despite this ... -
Examination of Job Satisfaction, Achievements, and Employment Preparedness among College of Pharmacy Alumni: A Study From Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Background: Job satisfaction in healthcare is of special interest as has a direct relation with the quality of care provided to patients. It is affected by several factors including the nature of the work, level of educational ... -
Examining the perception of undergraduate health professional students of their learning environment, learning experience and professional identity development: a mixed-methods study
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: The quality of the learning environment significantly impacts student engagement and professional identity formation in health professions education. Despite global recognition of its importance, research on ... -
An exploratory analysis of the portrayal of mental illness in Qatar’s newspapers
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Background: Concerns have been raised about the role of the media influencing the public’s understanding of mental illness. Aim: This study explored the extent and nature of mental health coverage in Qatar’s newspapers. A ... -
Exploring healthcare professional students’ perceptions of disaster management: a mixed-methods study
( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)The increasing frequency of disasters highlights the role of healthcare professional students (HCPS) as future responders and potential volunteers during crises. However, much of the existing research focuses narrowly on ... -
Exploring the perceptions of faculty members about research courses in undergraduate pharmacy curriculum: A qualitative study
( Public Library of Science , 2024 , Article)Introduction and objective The commitment of pharmacy graduates to patient care and research is crucial to advancing pharmaceutical science and practice. Consequently, the value of involving undergraduate pharmacy students ... -
Implementation and evaluation of a preceptor educational development programme involving the health cluster colleges at Qatar University
( Wiley , 2022 , Article)Background: ‘The Practice Educators' Academy Programme’ is an innovative educational intervention developed following a preceptor-focussed needs assessment. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the programme's ... -
Instruments for the assessment of disaster management among healthcare professionals: a scoping review
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2025 , Article)Objectives: The recent disasters have highlighted the importance of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in aiding communities and maintaining consistent services, prompting a global reconsideration of disaster preparedness ... -
Perceptions and experiences of undergraduate pharmacy students and alumni toward research after exposure to undergraduate research courses
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Academic institutions have a duty to equip health professional students with the requisite research skills to ensure the implementation of evidence-based practice. This study aims to determine the perceptions ... -
Pilot Evaluation of the “Practice Educators’ Academy” Preceptor Development Program for Continuing Health Professional Education Programs in Qatar
( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)"The Practice Educators' Academy Program" is an innovative educational intervention developed following a preceptor-focused needs assessment. This study evaluated the program's effect on self-efficacy and knowledge amongst ... -
"Practice Educators' Academy": A fundamental step to experiential training success in Qatar
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2020 , Article)Background: Experiential learning is the backbone of many healthcare professional education programs 1 , and the quality of experiential learning is dependent on the skills, experiences, and proficiency of the clinical ... -
A review of technical and quality assessment considerations of audio-visual and web-conferencing focus groups in qualitative health research
(2023 , Article)The transition from the conventional approach to an online setting in conducting focus groups (FGs) for qualitative research is an increasingly adopted approach in health-related research. The purpose of this narrative ...
