Browsing Pharmacy Research by Author "Awaisu, A."
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Clinical and Pharmacokinetic Outcomes of Peak–Trough-Based Versus Trough-Based Vancomycin Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Approaches: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Al-Sulaiti F.K.; Nader A.M.; Saad M.O.; Shaukat A.; Parakadavathu R.; Elzubair A.; Al-Badriyeh D.; Elewa H.; Awaisu A.... more authors ... less authors ( Springer-Verlag France , 2019 , Article)Background Vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is based on achieving 24-h area under the concentration–time curve to minimum inhibitory concentration cure breakpoints (AUC24/MIC). Approaches to vancomycin TDM ... -
Comparability of Interview and Self-Administration of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Tuberculosis (Facit-Tb) Instrument in Iraqi Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
Dujaili, J.A.; Syed, Sulaiman S.A.; Hassali, M.A.; Blebil, A.Q.; Awaisu, A.; Bredle, J.M.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Objectives To investigate the extent to which two different modes of administration (interview by a trained interviewer versus self-administration) yielded a comparable estimate of health-related quality of life (HRQL) ... -
Do community pharmacists in Qatar manage acute respiratory conditions rationally? A simulated client study
Mohamed Ibrahim M.I.; Awaisu A.; Palaian S.; Radoui A.; Atwa H. ( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2018 , Article)Objectives: This study evaluated Qatar's community pharmacists' therapeutic recommendations, medication labelling, dispensing and counselling practices in response to common cold and allergic rhinitis symptoms. Methods: A ... -
Efficacy and safety of laxatives for chronic constipation in long-term care settings: A systematic review
Alsalimy N.; Madi L.; Awaisu A. ( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2018 , Article Review)What is known and objective: Constipation is a common disorder among long-term care (LTC) patients due to several factors. However, there are no systematic reviews investigating the use of laxatives for chronic constipation ... -
Evaluating the effect of glycaemic control, blood pressure, lipid profile and diabetes duration on developing diabetes complications and its progression
Albaroodi K.A.I.; Sulaiman S.A.S.; Awaisu A. ( Pharmainfo Publications , 2018 , Article)Purpose: This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of glycaemic control, blood pressure, lipid profile and diabetes duration on developing diabetes complications and its progression. Methods: One thousand and fourteen ... -
Exploring facilitators and barriers to medication error reporting among healthcare professionals in Qatar using the theoretical domains framework: A mixed-methods approach
Stewart D.; Thomas B.; MacLure K.; Wilbur K.; Wilby K.; Pallivalapila A.; Dijkstra A.; Ryan C.; El Kassem W.; Awaisu A.; McLay J.S.; Singh R.; Hail M.A.... more authors ... less authors ( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)Background There is a need for theory informed interventions to optimise medication reporting. This study aimed to quantify and explain behavioural determinants relating to error reporting of healthcare professionals in ... -
Exploring the role of community pharmacists in obesity and weight management in Qatar: A mixed-methods study
Almukdad, S.; Zaghloul, N.; Awaisu, A.; Mahfoud, Z.R.; Kheir, N.; Hajj, M.S.E.... more authors ... less authors ( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Obesity is a major public health burden in Qatar. Pharmacists can play an important role in providing weight management services (WMSs). This study aimed to explore their attitudes, practice, perceived ... -
HIV-related sexual risk behaviors among university students in Northern Nigeria
Saad, A.; Awaisu, A.; Rampal, L.; Sabitu, K.; Lawal, A.; Gwarzo, U.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier, Ltd , 2014 , Poster)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) constitutes an important health challenge for young adults worldwide as a result of high prevalence of risk behaviors. Universities in Sub- Saharan Africa including Nigeria are faced ... -
Implementation of An Ambulatory Pharmacist-Managed Anticoagulation Clinic In Qatar: Development of A New Service and A Pilot On Patients' Satisfaction and Quality of Life
Awaisu, A.; Kheir, N.; Mohamed, Ibrahim M.I.; Al-Taweel, H.M.; Elmubark, A.E. ( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Objectives Pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinics have been shown to improve the quality of life (QoL) of patients receiving anti-clot treatment. The first pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinic in Qatar was ... -
Instructional design and assessment of an elective course on the use of drugs in sport
Awaisu A.; Khalifa S.; Mottram D.; Ahmed A.; Stuart M. ( Elsevier Inc. , 2018 , Article)Background and purpose: The use and misuse of drugs in sport is becoming increasingly important globally, and the role of pharmacists is evolving in this regard. This paper describes the design and implementation of an ... -
Is pyridoxine effective and safe for post-partum lactation inhibition? A systematic review
AlSaad, D.; Awaisu, A.; Elsalem, S.; Abdulrouf, P. V.; Thomas, B.; AlHail, M.... more authors ... less authors ( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2017 , Article Review)What is known and objective: It has been suggested that pyridoxine has an antilactogenic effect. Studies of the efficacy of pyridoxine in suppressing lactation have reported conflicting results. The aim of this review was ... -
Management of neurological disorders and pharmacist's role: Multiple sclerosis
Jamshed S.Q.; Ibrahim A.; Awaisu A.; Aslam A.; Siddiqui M.J.; Malik M.; Hussain A.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by chronic inflammation of the central nervous system. This paper focuses on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, and the risk ... -
Misconceptions and current use of contraception among women of reproductive age in six major cities in Nigeria
Saad A.; Akinsulie B.; Ega C.; Akiode A.; Awaisu A. ( Taylor and Francis Ltd , 2018 , Article)Objectives: The aims of this study were to assess the determinants of family planning misconceptions and modern contraceptive use, and the influence of misconceptions on the use of modern contraceptive methods. Methods: ... -
Perception and intentions to quit among waterpipe smokers in Qatar: a cross-sectional survey
Jaam, M.; Al-Marridi, W.; Fares, H.; Izham, M.; Kheir, N.; Awaisu, A.... more authors ... less authors ( International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease , 2016 , Article)Objective: To evaluate the perceptions and attitudes of waterpipe (shisha) smokers in Qatar regarding the health risks associated with addiction and to determine their intentions to quit. Methods: A cross-sectional ... -
Perspective of pharmacists in Qatar regarding doping and anti-doping in sports
Mottram, D.; Khalifa, S.; Alemrayat, B.; Rahhal, A.; Ahmed, A.; Stuart, M.; Awaisu, A.... more authors ... less authors ( Edizioni Minerva Medica , 2016 , Article)BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current knowledge and perceptions of pharmacists in Qatar with regard to the use of drugs in sport and to explore their views on the introduction of education and ... -
Perspectives of healthcare professionals in Qatar on causes of medication errors: A mixed methods study of safety culture
Stewart D.; Thomas B.; MacLure K.; Pallivalapila A.; El Kassem W.; Awaisu A.; McLay J.S.; Wilbur K.; Wilby K.; Ryan C.; Dijkstra A.; Singh R.; Al Hail M.... more authors ... less authors ( Public Library of Science , 2018 , Article)Background There is a lack of robust, rigorous mixed methods studies of patient safety culture generally and notably those which incorporate behavioural theories of change. The study aimed to quantify and explain key aspects ... -
Perspectives of healthcare professionals toward interprofessional collaboration in primary care settings in a middle eastern country
El-Awaisi, A.; Awaisu, A.; Aboelbaha, S.; Abedini, Z.; Johnson, J.; Al-Abdulla, S.A.... more authors ... less authors ( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2021 , Article)Background: Primary healthcare (PHC) setting is regarded as a central pillar to the healthcare system as it tends to be the first point of contact for patients. Interprofessional collaboration between healthcare professionals ... -
Perspectives of pharmacy graduates toward an undergraduate ethics course and its potential impact on their professional practice
Kheir, N.; Awaisu, A.; Ibrahim, S.; Al-Dulaimi, S.M.; Gad, H. ( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2019 , Article)Purpose: The aim of this study was to gauge the opinions and attitudes of pharmacy graduates toward an undergraduate ethics course they received and to explore if the ethics course was relevant to their practice. Sample ... -
The Prevalence of Tobacco Smoking in Patients With Diabetes in Hospital Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Albaroodi, K.A.I.; Syed Sulaiman, S.A.; Shafie, A.A.; Awaisu, A.; Lajis, R. ( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)Widespread evidence has demonstrated the negative effects of tobacco smoking in patients with diabetes. Although many studies have explored the prevalence of tobacco smoking in the general population, data are lacking ... -
Self-reported attitudes and perceived preparedness to provide pharmaceutical care among final year pharmacy students in Qatar and Kuwait
Awaisu A.; Katoue M.G.; Al-Taweel D.; Bacha R.; El-Gargawi A.; Kheir N.... more authors ... less authors ( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2018 , Article)Purpose: While pharmaceutical care (PC) had been introduced and taught in schools of pharmacy decades ago, it is still being introduced with different degrees of success in many developing countries around the world. This ...