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Content Validation of an Algorithm for the Assessment, Management and Monitoring of Drug-Induced QTc Prolongation in the Psychiatric Population
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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 ...
Effect of Pharmacogenetic-Based Decision Support Tools in Improving Depression Outcomes: A Systematic Review
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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 ...
Content validation of an algorithm for the assessment, management and monitoring of drug-induced qtc prolongation in the psychiatric population
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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 ...
Using motivational interviewing techniques to inform decision-making for COVID-19 vaccination
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Springer
, 2021 , Article)
Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered communication style used to enhance a person’s internal motivation for attitudinal change by exploring and solving inherent ambivalences. In the face of rising COVID-19 vaccine ...
The Arabic version of the sleep hygiene index: Linguistic validation and cultural adaptation among University students in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction: Sleep is necessary for maintaining adequate health and well-being. However, several behavioral and environmental factors, known as sleep hygiene, could affect sleep quality, contributing to the development ...
Reshaping experiential education within Qatar University's Health Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2021 , Article)
Health professions programs heavily depend on experiential learning to prepare learners for practice within the healthcare system. Learners acquire a significant proportion of patient care skills as they participate in ...
Evaluation of a Mobile Application Tool to Assist Health Care Providers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management
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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
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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 ...
A qualitative exploration of clozapine prescribing and monitoring practices in the Arabian Gulf countries
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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 ...
Assessment of Educational Needs and Design of a Preceptor Development Program for Health Professional Education Programs in Qatar
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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 ...