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A qualitative exploration of barriers to medication adherence among patients with uncontrolled diabetes in Qatar: integrating perspectives of patients and health care providers.
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Dove Medical Press
, 2018 , Article)
To develop an in-depth understanding of the barriers to medication adherence among patients with uncontrolled diabetes attending primary health care (PHC) centers in Qatar by exploring and integrating patients' and health ...
Interventions to improve spontaneous adverse drug reaction reporting by healthcare professionals and patients: systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Taylor & Francis
, 2020 , Article)
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions used for improving ADR reporting by patients and healthcare professionals. A systematic review of literature was conducted by searching Medline, ...
A qualitative exploration of pharmacy students' opinions and experiences of volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Elsevier
, 2022 , Article)
IntroductionThis study explored the experiences of pharmacy students volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic and the perceived impact of volunteering on experiential learning and development of core pharmacy skills. ...
Effectiveness and safety of early versus late caffeine therapy in managing apnoea of prematurity among preterm infants: a retrospective cohort study
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Springer
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Early administration of intravenous (IV) caffeine (initiation within 2 days of life) is an effective treatment strategy for the management of apnoea of prematurity among infants. However, the safety and ...
Community pharmacists’ views and experiences toward over-the-counter medicines misuse and abuse in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study
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Frontiers Media
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to identify and address the issue of misuse and abuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. To date, no study has explored the Saudi community pharmacists’ views and ...
Role of primary care pharmacists in the post-hospital discharge care of patients: a scoping review protocol
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BMC
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Evidence has shown that there is a significant problem with medication safety when patients are transferred between settings. The role of community pharmacists and hospital pharmacists in facilitating transition ...
Facilitating the transfer of care from secondary to primary care: a scoping review to understand the role of pharmacists in general practice
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Springer Nature
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Limited published research exists on the role of pharmacists in general practice (primary care pharmacists) in facilitating post-hospital discharge care of patients. Aim: To summarise and map the nature and ...
Minimizing prescribing errors: A phenomenological exploration of the views and experiences of independent prescribing pharmacists
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Wiley-Blackwell
, 2023 , Article)
Aims: This study aims to explore the views and experiences of independent prescribing (IP) pharmacists regarding prescribing errors and strategies to mitigate errors in practice. Methods: One-to-one online semi-structured ...
Online Pharmacies Selling Prescription Drugs: Systematic Review.
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MDPI
, 2022 , Article)
The patronage of online pharmacies is rapidly growing, driven by the convenience and cheaper costs of purchasing prescription drugs electronically, especially under the lockdown situation. However, there are issues regarding ...
Assessment of prevalence, knowledge and health-related practices of dysmenorrhea among Malaysian women in Kuala Lumpur: a cross-sectional survey
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Taylor & Francis
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Menstruation is a natural phenomenon considered an important indicator of women’s health, reflecting their endocrine function. Women in low middle income countries face substantial menstrual hygiene management ...