Pharmacy Research
Recent Submissions
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Pharmacists’ perceptions of the impact of Objective Structured Clinical Examination on professional development and competence: a cross-sectional study in Qatar
( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)Objectives: The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a key tool in healthcare education, assessing clinical skills and competencies. This study explores OSCE’s impact on pharmacists’ competence, confidence, ... -
Predictors of enablers and barriers to community pharmacists' management of minor ailments in a developing setting: A theory-driven assessment
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Background The clinical and financial burdens associated with minor ailments are well documented, but published evidence suggests that minor ailment services led by community pharmacists have a remarkable positive impact, ... -
A consolidated framework for implementation research (CFIR) guided exploration of key informant perspectives on establishing a pharmacist-led anticoagulation service in primary care: a qualitative study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Background: Globally, pharmacist-led anticoagulation services have improved patient outcomes in secondary and tertiary care settings. However, there is a paucity of literature about establishing such services within primary ... -
Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2024 , Article)Background: In Yemen, effective early detection and a comprehensive grasp of breast cancer symptoms and risk factors are vital in preventing its potentially deadly spread. However, challenges arise in combating breast ... -
Assessing Yemeni university students' public perceptions toward the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare
( Nature Research , 2024 , Article)Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare has emerged as a transformative force, promising to enhance medical diagnosis, treatment, and overall healthcare delivery. Hence, this study investigates university ... -
The role of Pharmaceutical Marketing in Prescribing Decisions in a Developing Country: a Comprehensive Study Exploiting Theory of Planned Behaviour
( Muhammadiyah Palu University , 2024 , Article)Background: Prescription medicines have become a major component of health systems in both developed and developing countries contributing to, may be, more than half of the total health care expenditure in the developing ... -
Pharmacy students' readiness and preparedness to contribute during disasters: A cross-sectional two institutional study from the uae
( Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica , 2023 , Article)Background: Pharmacists involvement in disaster management has been acknowledged in the literature for their involvement in various clinical and non-clinical services. Future pharmacists are expected to be skill full in ... -
Cross-sectional assessment of perception and attitude of pharmacy students towards pharmaceutical promotion: a study from developing country, Pakistan
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: The pharmaceutical promotion is “all informational and persuasive activities by manufacturers and distributors, the effect of which is to induce the prescription, supply, purchase and/or use of medicinal drugs. ... -
A qualitative, theory-based exploration of facilitators and barriers for implementation of pharmacist prescribing in chronic kidney disease
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Background: While there is an accumulation of evidence that pharmacist prescribing is safe and effective, there is a lack of research on processes of implementation into practice, particularly for patients with complex ... -
Patients' insights into unused medications during the COVID-19 outbreak: A qualitative study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Background: The COVID-19 outbreak had significant global healthcare implications, including the use of medications. This is specifically evident in the surge in use of some medication and a decline in the use of others. ... -
Development and Characterization of Novel Combinations and Compositions of Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Formulations Loaded with Trans-Resveratrol for Pulmonary Drug Delivery
( MDPI , 2024 , Article)Background/Objectives: This study aimed to fabricate, optimize, and characterize nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) loaded with trans-resveratrol (TRES) as an anti-cancer drug for pulmonary drug delivery using medical ... -
Phenolic Profile of Seedless Ziziphus mauritiana Fruits and Leaves Extracts with In Vivo Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Activities: Influence on Pro-Inflammatory Mediators
( Wiley , 2024 , Article)The present study aimed to assess the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of polyphenol-rich extracts of seedless variety of Ziziphus mauritiana (SZM). Reverse Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC) ... -
Pharmacological investigations of newly synthesized oxazolones and imidazolones as COX-2 inhibitors
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Oxazoles and Imidazoles are heterocyclic compounds with significant biological activities. The present study explores the pharmacological effects of some new oxazole and imidazole derivatives as potential COX-2 inhibitors. ... -
Enhancing medication management of older adults in Qatar: healthcare professionals’ perspectives on challenges, barriers and enabling solutions
( SAGE , 2024 , Article)Background: Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are significant challenges in older adults’ medication management. The Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) is a comprehensive approach ... -
Description of clinical pharmacists reported interventions to prevent adverse drug events among patients with cardiovascular disease in Qatar
(2024 , Article)Background: Unidentified drug-related problems (DRPs) can cause negative health and economic consequences if not addressed appropriately. The literature revealed that interventions conducted by clinical pharmacists can ... -
Highly functionalized pH-triggered supramolecular nanovalve for targeted cancer chemotherapy
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Article)Chemotherapeutic drug delivery systems are commonly limited by their short half-lives, poor bioavailability, and unsuccessful targetability. Herein, pH-responsive hybrid NPs consist of benzimidazole-coated mesoporous silica ... -
Comparative cost-effectiveness analysis of CDK4/6 inhibitors in the first-line treatment of HR-positive and HER2-negative advanced breast cancer: a Markov's model-based evaluation
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2024 , Article)Introduction: CDK4/6 inhibitors are the first-line treatment for HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. Despite their clinical benefit, they can increase healthcare expenditure. To date, there is no thorough comparison among ... -
“Happily tired”: A descriptive qualitative study of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women academics in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted existing gender inequalities and inequities in academia, such as unequal workload distribution and insufficient recognition of women's scientific and institutional contributions. This study ... -
Identifying factors influencing clinicians’ reporting of medication errors: a systematic review and qualitative evidence synthesis using the theoretical domains framework
( Taylor & Francis , 2024 , Article)Introduction: Medication errors have a significant impact on patient safety and professional practice. The widespread under-reporting of errors by clinicians indicates the critical need for behavioral change. This systematic ... -
The Reduction of the Productivity Burden of Cardiovascular Disease by Improving the Risk Factor Control Among Australians with Type 2 Diabetes: A 10-Year Dynamic Analysis.
(2024 , Article)To quantify the productivity burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in type 2 diabetes and the potential benefits of improved CVD risk factor control. We designed models to quantify the productivity burden (using the ...
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