Browsing by Author "Awaisu, Ahmed"
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A 5-year trend in the use of sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors and other oral antidiabetic drugs in a Middle Eastern country
Zaghloul, Nancy; Awaisu, Ahmed; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Alyafei, Sumaya; Elewa, Hazem ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)Background: Sodium glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) are a novel class of oral antidiabetic drugs. To date, there are no pharmacoepidemiologic studies investigating the pattern of use of SGLT2is compared to ... -
A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists' and patients' perspectives of the program
El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Sheikh Ali, Saba Abdal Salam; Awaisu, Ahmed; Saleh, Rana; Kheir, Nadir; Shami, Rula... more authors ... less authors ( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Background Tobacco use is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. An intensive pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program was implemented in eight primary care pharmacies in Qatar. Objective This study aimed ... -
A systematic review on the impact of pharmacist-provided services on patients' health outcomes in Arab countries
El-Awaisi, Alla; Al-Shaibi, Samaher; Al-Ansari, Radoa; Naseralallah, Lina; Awaisu, Ahmed ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article Review)What is known and objective: The pharmacist's role has evolved dramatically over the last few decades and shows considerable impact globally. The aim of this systematic review was to describe the nature and extent of studies ... -
Adding colchicine to tocilizumab in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: An open-label randomized controlled trial
Rahhal, Alaa; Najim, Mostafa; Aljundi, Amer Hussein; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Alyafei, Sumaya Mehdar; Awaisu, Ahmed; Habib, Mhd, Baraa; Obeidat, Ibrahim; Faisal, Mohanad Mohammed; Alanzi, Meshaal Ali; Nair, Arun Prabhakaran; Elhassan, Areeg; Al-Dushain, Abdullah; Abdelmajid, Alaaeldin Abdelmajid; Abdelgader, Ahmed Elfadil; Moursi, Ahmed Mahmoud Ahmed; Alharafsheh, Ahmad Eid Nazzal; Kamar, Mohd Ragheb Abou; Goravey, Wael; Omar, Amr Salah; Abukhattab, Mohammed; Khatib, Mohamad Yahya; Mohamedali, Mohamed Gaafar; AlMaslamani, Muna A. Rahman; Alemadi, Samar... more authors ... less authors ( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Colchicine acts upstream in the cytokines cascade by inhibiting the nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome while interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor antagonists, such as tocilizumab, block the end result ... -
Adherence as a Predictor of Glycemic Control Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Retrospective Study Using Real-world Evidence
Ibrahim, Sohayla A.; El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Owusu, Yaw B.; Al-Khaja, Maryam; Khalifa, Amel; Ahmed, Dalia; Awaisu, Ahmed... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Metabolic control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is generally poor. Nonadherence is a contributor to this poor glycemic control, leading to adverse outcomes. The findings of studies reporting ... -
An Examination of the Employment Preparedness, Job Satisfaction, and Impact in the Workplace of Qatar University Pharmacy Alumni: A Mixed Methods Study
Al-Nuaimi, Mounyah Waiel; Abidi, Ranin; Mukhalalati, Banan; El-Awaisi, Alla; Awaisu, Ahmed; Diab, Mohhamed; Mraiche, Fatima... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Introduction: The level of alumni's job satisfaction and preparedness has been found to affect the impact in the workplace. Little is known about alumni's employment experience in Qatar. Objective: The aim of this study ... -
An HIV-STI risk reduction program among undergraduate students at a northern Nigerian university: A randomized controlled field trial
Saad, Abdulmumin; Lekhraj, Rampal; Sabitu, Kabiru; AbdulRahman, Hejar; Awaisu, Ahmed; AbuSamah, Bahaman; Ibrahim, Auwal... more authors ... less authors (2012 , Article)Aim This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led human immunodeficiency virus-sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) intervention program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model among ... -
Applying the Delphi technique in pharmacy and health services research
Jaam, Myriam; Awaisu, Ahmed; El-Awaisi, Alla; Stewart, Derek; El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh ( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)New areas for improved health care services, including pharmaceutical services, are often identified and evaluated using research evidence. The need for evidence-based policy and practice in pharmacy is becoming increasingly ... -
Assessing adherence to inhaled corticosteroids among adults with asthma in kuwait using the medication adherence report scale for asthma
Albassam, Abdullah; Alharbi, Amal; Awaisu. Ahmed ( Dove Medical Press Ltd. , 2020 , Article)Purpose: Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the mainstay maintenance therapy for asthma management. Non-adherence to ICS, which can lead to exacerbations and poor asthma control, is commonly reported among adult patients ... -
ASSESSMENT OF ADHERENCE, BARRIERS AND STRENGTHS TO ADHERENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES IN QATAR: PERSPECTIVES OF PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
IBRAHIM, SOHAYLA ASHRAF (2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Metabolic control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is generally poor. Non-adherence is one of the contributors to this poor glycemic control, leading to high complication rates. The objective ... -
Assessment of an intensive education program for pharmacists on treatment of tobacco use disorder using an objective structured clinical examination: a randomized controlled trial
El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Awaisu, Ahmed; Nik Mohamed, Mohamad Haniki; Saleh, Rana Ahmed; Al Hamad, Noora Mohammed; Kheir, Nadir; Mahfoud, Ziyad R.... more authors ... less authors ( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Tobacco use is one of the major public health threats globally. Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to offer tobacco cessation services owing to their easy accessibility by the public. To prepare Qatar ... -
Assessment of an intensive education program on the treatment of tobacco-use disorder for pharmacists using OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination)
El Hajj, Maguy; Awaisu, Ahmed; Kheir, Nadir; Haniki, Mohamad; Shami, Rula; Saleh, Rana; AlHamad, Noora; Almulla, Ahmad; Mahfoud, Ziyad... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)Introduction: Tobacco use is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality in Qatar. The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to design, implement, and evaluate an intensive education program on tobacco-use ... -
Assessment of Educational Needs and Design of a Preceptor Development Program for Health Professional Education Programs in Qatar
Mukhalalati, Banan; Awaisu, Ahmed; Elshami, Sara; Paravattil, Bridget; Zolezzi, Monica; Abu-Hijleh, Marwan; Moslih-Almoslih, Ayad; Carr, Alison; Bawadi, Hiba; Romanowski, Michael; Almahasneh, Randa; Bacha, Rasha... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Assessment of Qatar community pharmacists' competence and practices related to renal and gastrointestinal adverse effects of nonprescription NSAIDs
Owusu, Yaw Boahene; Elkhalifa, Wishah Hamza; Awaisu, Ahmed; Kheir, Nadir ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most frequently dispensed nonprescription drugs in community pharmacies. However, inappropriate use of NSAIDs by consumers has been associated with ... -
Assessment of treatment burden and its impact on quality of life in dialysis-dependent and pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients
Al-mansouri, A.; Al-Ali, F. S.; Hamad, A. I.; Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed; Kheir, N.; Ibrahim, R. A.; AlBakri, M.; Awaisu, Ahmed... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Article)Background The management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications places a significant burden on patients, resulting in impairment of their health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). Little is known about ... -
Attitudes of pharmacy students towards patient safety: A cross-sectional study from six developing countries
Naser, Abdallah Y; Alsairafi, Zahra Khalil; Awaisu, Ahmed; Alwafi, Hassan; Awwad, Oriana; Dahmash, Eman Zmaily; Hussain, Salman; Alyami, Hamad S; Alsharif, Alaa; Singh, Avinash Kumar; Jeragh-Alhaddad, Fatima B; Kautsar, Angga Prawira; AbuAlhommos, Amal Khaleel... more authors ... less authors ( BMJ Publishing Group , 2020 , Article)Objective To evaluate the attitudes of undergraduate pharmacy students towards patient safety in six developing countries. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting Participants were enrolled from the participating universities ... -
Attitudes towards using smart devices and medical applications among pharmacy students, preceptors and faculty members in Jordan
Al Subeh, Zeinab; Alali, Feras; Awaisu, Ahmed ( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2017 , Article)Objective: To determine the utilisation, purposes, barriers and attitudes towards the use of smart devices and medical applications among pharmacy students, preceptors, and faculty members at Jordan University of Science ... -
Barriers and Enablers for Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With HIV/AIDS in the Era of COVID-19: A Qualitative Study From Pakistan
Ahmed,Ali; Dujaili,Juman Abdulelah; Jabeen,Musarat; Umair,Malik Muhammad; Chuah,Lay-Hong; Hashmi,Furqan Khurshid; Awaisu,Ahmed; Chaiyakunapruk,Nathorn... more authors ... less authors ( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Background: With the increased availability of safe antiretroviral therapy (ART) in recent years, achieving optimal adherence and patient retention is becoming the biggest challenge for people living with HIV (PLWH). Care ... -
Barriers to Diabetes Adherence (BDA): Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Instrument into Arabic Context
Ibrahim, Sohayla A.; ElHajj, Maguy; Zidan, Amani; Owusu, Yaw; Awaisu, Ahmed ( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Objectives: Barriers to Diabetes Adherence (BDA) instrument is a measure developed in English to assess barriers to adherence in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). The main objectives of the present study were to ... -
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 ...