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An online module to evaluate the validity of an algorithm to assess the risk for drug-induced QTc prolongation in the psychiatric population
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Introduction: QTc interval prolongation leads to serious complications making it a concern for all clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTc interval prolongation, especially in the psychiatric population, can be challenging ...
Development of a college-level assessment framework in line with international accreditation standards: A Middle Eastern perspective.
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Elsevier
, 2017 , Article)
Accreditation of international pharmacy programs by North American and European accrediting bodies is becoming increasingly popular. Practices regarding assessment and evaluation are especially highlighted in accreditation ...
Development and Evaluation of an Educational Program for Community Pharmacists on Cardiovascular Risk Assessment.
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Dove Medical Press
, 2020 , Article)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment is an important strategy for the prevention of CVD. Pharmacists play an important role in CVD risk assessment and management (CVDRAM). Our previous study identified gaps in ...
Healthcare practitioners’ views of their role in addressing the medical comorbidites of people with mental illness
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Fortune Journals
, 2020 , Article)
Objectives: To explore the views and experiences of different healthcare professionals in Qatar about their role addressing the medical comorbidities of people with serious mental illness (SMI).
Subjects and Methods: ...
Are Blood Pressure Devices Available in Qatar Community Pharmacies Validated For Accuracy?
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Research purpose: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Qatar. Community pharmacist-managed home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) services have been shown to provide better control ...
Portrayal of Autism Spectrum Disorder and related treatments in Qatar's printed media
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Public cultivates perceptions and beliefs through mass media. Although considerable progress in the diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has emerged over the last decade, negative media stereotypes ...
Mental Wellbeing During COVID-19: Assressing your Medication-Rleated Concerns
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College of Pharmacy - Qatar University
, 2020 , Video)
Brief outline : Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having an impact on everyone's mental wellbeing. For those battling with mental health problems the current situation is an added burden. In this workshop, we hope to engage with ...
A Systematic Review of Instruments for the Assessment of Insomnia in Adults.
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Dove Medical Press
, 2020 , Article)
Self-reported sleep instruments remain the most practical methods for the assessment of insomnia in clinical practice. This systematic review aims to identify, describe and summarize the psychometric properties of ...
Healthcare professionals' perspectives on a mental health educational campaign for the public
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SAGE Publications Ltd
, 2017 , Article)
Objective: To explore barriers and facilitators in implementing an educational campaign in mental health for the public in Qatar. Design: Qualitative study. Setting: Healthcare facilities across Qatar were used as the ...
Evaluation of a Mobile Application Tool to Assist Health Care Providers in Cardiovascular Risk Assessment and Management
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment and management (RAM) services face many challenges and barriers in the community. Mobile technology offers the opportunity to empower patients and improve access to ...