Browsing by Author "Awaisu, Ahmed"

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    • Appropriateness of gentamicin therapeutic drug monitoring at a Middle Eastern tertiary hospital setting: a retrospective evaluation and quality audit 

      Al-Sulaiti, Fatima Khalifa; Alkhiyami, Dania; Elmekaty, Eman Zeyad I.; Awaisu, Ahmed; Kheir, Nadir; ... more authors ( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: The use of gentamicin in the treatment of infectious diseases requires frequent monitoring to attain the best treatment outcomes. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of gentamicin ...

    • Barriers to medication adherence in patients with uncontrolled diabetes in a primary healthcare setting in Qatar: a mixed method triangulation study 

      Jaam, Myriam Jihad (2017 , Master Thesis)
      Background: In Qatar, 86% of patients with diabetes are uncontrolled. Given that nonadherence to oral drug therapy and psychological insulin resistance are a common phenomenon, one could postulate that patients may not be ...

    • Clinical And Pharmacokinetic Evaluation Of Optimal Monitoring Parameters And Sampling Schemes For Vancomycin Therapeutic Drug Monitoring In Qatar 

      Al-Sulaiti, Fatima Khalifa M A (2018 , Master Thesis)
      Background: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of vancomycin has been proven to maximize therapeutic outcomes and minimize toxicity when conducted appropriately. The quality of vancomycin TDM services in many settings ...

    • Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Ibuprofen versus Indomethacin or Paracetamol for the Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates. 

      Al-Shaibi, Samaher; Abounahia, Fouad; Abushanab, Dina; Awaisu, Ahmed; AlBadriyeh, Daoud ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      This was a first-time evaluation that sought to analyze the cost-effectiveness of oral paracetamol and intravenous (IV) indomethacin as alternatives to ibuprofen for PDA in neonates. Decision-analytic, literature-based, ...

    • Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professional Educators: A Mixed-Methods Study 

      Mukhalalati, Banan; Ahmed, Aicha; Elshami, Sara; Awaisu, Ahmed ( 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 ...

    • Delivering Tobacco Cessation Content in the Middle East Through Interprofessional Learning 

      El-Awaisi, Alla; Awaisu, Ahmed; El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Alemrayat, Bayan; Al-Jayyousi, Ghadir; ... more authors ( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy , 2017 , Article)
      Objective. To explore the attitudes of pharmacy, pharmacy technician, medical, and public health students before and after an IPE activity that focused on smoking cessation in the Middle East. Methods. A pre-post intervention ...

    • Drug safety in Nigeria 

      Yakubu, Rabiu; Isa, Abubakar Musa; Abubakar, Ibrahim Jatau; Oreagba, Ibrahim; Awaisu, Ahmed ( Elsevier , 2020 , Book chapter)
      Medication safety, which is defined as the freedom from preventable harm with medication use, is a global public health concern and part of the primary mission of pharmacy practice. Medication safety issues negatively ...

    • Early predictors of intensive care unit admission among COVID-19 patients in Qatar 

      Abuyousef, Safae; Alnaimi, Shaikha; Omar, Nabil E.; Elajez, Reem; Elmekaty, Eman; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)
      Background: COVID-19 is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to explore the early predictors of intensive care unit (ICU) admission among patients with COVID-19. Methods: This was a ...

    • The economic impact of pharmacist care for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review 

      Ali, Ahmed; Dujaili, Juman Abdulelah; Hashmi, Furqan Khurshid; Awaisu, Ahmed; Chaiyakunapruk, Nathorn; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)
      Background and objectiveThere is an increase in the global prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). While it has been proven that pharmacist interventions improve the health outcomes of people living with ...

    • Editorial: Medication safety and interventions to reduce patient harm in low- and middle-income countries 

      Mahmoud, Mansour Adam; Meyer, Johanna C.; Awaisu, Ahmed; Fadare, Joseph; Fathelrahman, Ahmed Ibrahim; ... more authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2023 , Article)
      The safe and rational use of medicines is crucial, especially from the context of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where medicine spending accounts for a considerable proportion of healthcare costs, and much of ...

    • Effectiveness of a structured pharmacist-delivered intervention for patients post-acute coronary syndromes on all-cause hospitalizations and cardiac-related hospital readmissions: a prospective quasi-experimental study 

      El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Kaddoura, Rasha; Abu Yousef, Safae E.A.; Orabi, Bassant; Awaisu, Ahmed; ... more authors ( Springer , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in Qatar and globally. Aim: The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured clinical pharmacist-delivered ...

    • Enhancing medication management of older adults in Qatar: healthcare professionals’ perspectives on challenges, barriers and enabling solutions 

      Alyazeedi, Ameena; Stewart, Carrie; Soiza, Roy L.; Stewart, Derek; Awaisu, Ahmed; ... more authors ( SAGE , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are significant challenges in older adults’ medication management. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) is a comprehensive approach ...

    • Enhancing Medication Safety through Implementing the Qatar Tool for Reducing Inappropriate Medication (QTRIM) in Ambulatory Older Adults 

      Alyazeedi, Ameena; Sherbash, Mohamed; Algendy, Ahmed Fouad; Stewart, Carrie; Soiza, Roy L.; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)
      Introduction: To promote optimal healthcare delivery, safeguarding older adults from the risks associated with inappropriate medication use is paramount. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of implementing ...

    • Evaluating Pharmacy Health Literacy and Its Barriers among Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases in Qatar 

      Elbashir, Marwa Elbashir (2020 , Master Thesis)
      Background: Patients’ health literacy, which is their capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions, is a critical determinant of whether ...

    • Evaluation of Health Literacy Levels and Associated Factors Among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure in Qatar 

      Elbashir, Marwa; Elhajj, Maguy Saffouh; Rainkie, Daniel; Kheir, Nadir; Abdulrhim, Sara; ... more authors ( Dove Press , 2023 , Article)
      Purpose: To determine the prevalence of inadequate health literacy and its associated risk factors among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and/or heart failure (HF) in Qatar. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional ...

    • Examining Pharmacy Alumni’s Perceptions of Job Satisfaction, Achievements, and Preparedness: A Mixed-Methods Study 

      Sara, Elshami; Awaisu, Ahmed; Abidi, Ranin; Al-Ghazal, Lolwa; Al-Hathal, Turfa; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      ObjectivesThere is a scarcity of research that holistically explores pharmacy alumni’s employment experience and their professional performance. Job satisfaction is linked to professionals' productivity and their educational ...

    • Exploring the Capability of the Hospital Pharmacists in Conducting Pharmacy Practice Research: A Study from Malaysia 

      Blebil, Ali Qais; Dujaili, Juman Abdulelah; Mohammed, Ali Haider; Awaisu, Ahmed; Azmi Ahmad Hassali, Mohamed; ... more authors ( University of Baghdad - College of Pharmacy , 2022 , Article)
      The engagement of pharmacists in research activities is pivotal in the advancement of the pharmacy practice. The study aims to evaluate the confidence and competence of Malaysian hospital pharmacists in conducting clinical ...

    • Exploring the Impact and Value of Collaborative Care Model in Diabetes Care at a Primary Healthcare Setting In Qatar 

      Abdulrhim, Sara Hamdi (2020 , Master Thesis)
      Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the top health priorities in Qatar due to its high prevalence and negative health consequences. The current prevalence of DM in Qatar is 15.5%, which is projected to increase ...

    • Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Kanyin Liane, Ong; Stafford, Lauryn K; McLaughlin, Susan A; Boyko, Edward J; Vollset, Stein Emil; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      BackgroundDiabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and affects people regardless of country, age group, or sex. Using the most recent evidentiary and analytical framework from the Global ...

    • Impact of a pharmacy practice research capacity-building programme on improving the research abilities of pharmacists at two specialised tertiary care hospitals in Qatar: a preliminary study 

      Awaisu, Ahmed; Kheir, Nadir; Alrowashdeh, Hanen Ali; Allouch, Soumeya N.; Jebara, Tesnime; ... more authors ( John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. , 2015 , Article)
      The aim of this study was to develop and implement a pharmacy practice research training programme and to determine the effect of the programme on pharmacists' knowledge of, and attitudes towards, research. An intensive ...