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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
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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 ...
Structured Multi-Skill Assessment (SMSA) in pharmacy: A contextual adaptation for authentic assessment for colleges of pharmacy and beyond
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Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Journals
, 2015 , Article)
There is a need for a contextual adaptation model of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) procedures and assessment methods into diverse contexts with great cultural diversity that is both affordable and ...
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Dosing Considerations of Novel β-Lactams and β-Lactam/β-Lactamase Inhibitors in Critically Ill Adult Patients: Focus on Obesity, Augmented Renal Clearance, Renal Replacement Therapies, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2022 , Article)
Objective: Dose optimization of novel β-lactam antibiotics (NBLA) has become necessary given the increased prevalence of multidrug-resistant infections in intensive care units coupled with the limited number of available ...
Pill-burden and its association with treatment burden among patients with advanced stages of chronic kidney disease
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Elsevier
, 2023 , Article)
IntroductionChronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with multimorbidity and high treatment burden. Pill-burden is one component of the overall treatment burden. However, little is known about its magnitude and contribution ...
Exploring the Capability of the Hospital Pharmacists in Conducting Pharmacy Practice Research: A Study from Malaysia
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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 ...
Evaluation of Health Literacy Levels and Associated Factors Among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure in Qatar
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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 ...
The economic impact of pharmacist care for people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review
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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 ...
Rare case of norethisterone-induced hepatitis: A case report.
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Clinical Case Reports
, 2022 , Report)
We report a case of probable norethisterone-related liver injury, manifesting as a significant rise in liver transaminases in a 62-year-old woman. Upon discontinuation of norethisterone, liver transaminases decreased to ...
Editorial: Medication safety and interventions to reduce patient harm in low- and middle-income countries
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2023 , Other)
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 ...
Refugee healthcare needs and barriers to accessing healthcare services in New Zealand: a qualitative phenomenological approach
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Refuges and asylum seekers have specific healthcare needs; however there has been insufficient attention and effort to address these needs globally. Furthermore, effective communication between healthcare ...