Browsing Pharmacy Research by Publisher "Dove Medical Press"
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Assessment of Drug-Induced QTc Prolongation in Mental Health Practice: Validation of an Evidence-Based Algorithm
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Background: Drug-induced QTc interval prolongation (QTcIP) can lead to serious consequences and is often a concern for mental health practitioners, as access to experts such as cardiologists, for consultation is time-limiting ... -
Awareness and Perception of Hospitalized Patients on Thromboembolism and Thromboprophylaxis: A Cross-Sectional Study in Sana’a-Yemen
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Patients’ awareness toward VTE and thromboprophylaxis is critical for medication adherence. This study aimed to evaluate the patient’s awareness and perception towards VTE and its prophylaxis and to assess patient’s ... -
Awareness of the risk factors for heart attack among the general public in pahang, malaysia: A cross-sectional study
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Background: Cardiovascular disease is a leading nationwide cause of morbidity and mortality. Public awareness of risk factors for heart attacks is thought to impact the burden of disease, prevention, and timely management. ... -
BCL-2 Inhibitor Venetoclax Induces Autophagy-Associated Cell Death, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Apoptosis in Human Breast Cancer Cells.
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Venetoclax (VCX) is a selective BCL-2 inhibitor approved for the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. However, the mechanisms of anti-cancer effect of VCX either as a monotherapy or in combination with other chemotherapeutic ... -
Career Readiness Among Saudi Pharmacy Students: Exploring the Need for and the Impact of Career Counseling Services
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Employers place emphasis on graduates’ work experience and interpersonal skills while academia mainly focuses on developing students’ learning ability. One proposed strategy is through career guidance by universities; ... -
Content validation of an algorithm for the assessment, management and monitoring of drug-induced qtc prolongation in the psychiatric population
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Background: QTc interval (QTcI) prolongation leads to serious complications, making it a concern for clinicians. Assessing the risk of QTcI prolongation in the psychiatric population is important because they are exposed ... -
Development and Evaluation of an Educational Program for Community Pharmacists on Cardiovascular Risk Assessment.
( 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 ... -
An Exploration of Smoking Patterns Among People with Serious Mental Illness Attending an Outpatient Clinic in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)Background: Studies have shown that tobacco use is exceptionally high in people affected with serious mental illness (SMI). Many countries worldwide have observed a decrease in the prevalence of tobacco smoking; however, ... -
An exploratory analysis of the portrayal of mental illness in Qatar’s newspapers
( Dove Medical Press , 2020 , Article)Background: Concerns have been raised about the role of the media influencing the public’s understanding of mental illness. Aim: This study explored the extent and nature of mental health coverage in Qatar’s newspapers. A ... -
Genetic and non-genetic factors impact on inr normalization in preprocedural warfarin management
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Background: Annually, 10% of warfarin patients will likely need to stop warfarin prior to elective surgery to achieve a baseline international normalization ratio (INR) level (INR ≤ 1.2) at the time of the procedure. This ... -
Genetic polymorphism effect on warfarin–rifampin interaction: A case report and review of literature
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Warfarin–rifampin interaction has been reported since the 1970s. Due to rifampin’s strong induction of CYP2C9, most cases could not attain the target international normalized ratio (INR) despite warfarin dose escalation. ... -
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics: A systematic review of their non-systemic adverse effect profile
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Long acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics are commonly used in the treatment of schizophrenia to improve adherence and clinical outcomes. Concerns have been reported in relation to their non-systemic or ... -
A Multi-Institutional Study of Yemeni Final Year Undergraduate Pharmacy Students’ Understanding, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers Toward Provision of Pharmaceutical Care: A Cross-Sectional Study
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Introduction: Pharmaceutical care (PC) is the philosophy of the pharmacist’s practice to achieve a better health-related outcome by designing, implementing and monitoring the therapeutic plans. It is in its infancy in ... -
Pharmacogenomics In Pharmacy Practice: Current Perspectives.
( Dove Medical Press , 2019 , Article)Pharmacogenomics (i.e., the application of genetic information in predicting an individual's response to drug therapy) plays an increasingly important role in drug development and decision-making regarding precision medicine. ... -
Pharmacy students' attitudes toward pharmaceutical care in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press , 2014 , Article)Objectives: The study objectives were to investigate Qatar pharmacy students' attitudes toward pharmaceutical care (PC), to identify the factors that influence their attitudes, and to recognize their perceived barriers for ... -
A qualitative exploration of barriers to medication adherence among patients with uncontrolled diabetes in Qatar: integrating perspectives of patients and health care providers.
( 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 ... -
Reintroduction of Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, Post-Bac) Program in Nepal: Exploration of the Obstacles and Solutions to Move Forward
( Dove Medical Press , 2022 , Article)This commentary article highlights the status of clinical pharmacy education in Nepal, explores the challenges and solutions in sustainably reintroducing Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, Post-Bac) in Nepal, ... -
Sleep Quality Among People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus During COVID-19 Pandemic: Evidence from Qatar’s National Diabetes Center
( Dove Medical Press , 2023 , Article)Purpose: Sleep disturbance is suspected to increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, and people with type 2 DM are known to have a higher risk of sleep disturbance. We aimed to determine the prevalence and determinants of ... -
A Systematic Review of Instruments for the Assessment of Insomnia in Adults.
( 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 ... -
The types and pattern of use of mobile health applications among the general population: A cross-sectional study from Selangor, Malaysia
( Dove Medical Press , 2021 , Article)Purpose: The aims of this study are to explore the types and patterns of use of health mobile apps among pharmacy clients in Selangor, Malaysia, and to explore the users’ experiences and views regarding the benefits of and ...