Browsing Pharmacy Research by Publisher "Dove Medical Press Ltd"
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A case of probable esomeprazole-induced transient liver injury in a pregnant woman with hyperemesis
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2016 , Article)We report a case of 22-year-old primigravida presented to Women's Hospital - Hamad Medical Corporation emergency with severe epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. On admission, she was dehydrated with remarkably worsening ... -
An exploratory study on medications in Qatar homes
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2011 , Article)Background: Drug therapy is the most often used intervention for treatment and prevention of disease. However, if used inappropriately, drugs can cause more harm than good. Improper drug storage and disposal can have a ... -
Cancer services during the covid-19 pandemic: Systematic review of patient's and caregiver's experiences
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Cancer patients have faced intersecting crises during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review aimed to examine patients and caregivers experiences of accessing cancer services during the pandemic and its perceived ... -
Exploring the role of community pharmacists in obesity and weight management in Qatar: A mixed-methods study
( 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 ... -
Impact of Irrational Use of Antibiotics Among Patients in the Intensive Care Unit on Clinical Outcomes in Sudan
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a specialized ward where critically ill patients are admitted to provide intensive health care Inappropriate antimicrobial therapy (AMT) and high mortality rates were documented in ... -
Knowledge, Perception, and Self-Confidence of Antibiotic Resistance, Appropriate Antibiotic Therapy, and Antibiotic Stewardship Among Undergraduate Pharmacy Students in Sudan
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2024 , Article)Background: Adequate training in infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance is crucial for pharmacy students to participate in antibiotic stewardship programs and understand microbiology careers. Aim: The study was ... -
Managing Pain in Low Resource Settings: Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Pain Management in Western Nepal
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Pain is a public health problem and affects millions of people globally. Effective pain management is possible through comprehensive pain management guidelines, adequate facilities, and trained healthcare ... -
Mental Health Prescribers' Perceptions on the Use of Pharmacogenetic Testing in the Management of Depression in the Middle East and North Africa Region
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)Objective: A wide variety of commercial pharmacogenetic (PGx) tools are available worldwide to guide treatment selection for depression based on individuals’ genetic profiles. However, the use of genetic testing to inform ... -
Perspectives of healthcare professionals toward interprofessional collaboration in primary care settings in a middle eastern country
( 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
( 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 ... -
Public Perception Toward COVID-19 Disease Nature, Susceptibility to Complication, and Relationship to Influenza: A Cross-Sectional Study from Yemen
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) declaration as a pandemic, Yemen has started applying preventive measures to prevent its spread. This study aims to identify the perception regarding the nature of ... -
Public's attitudes towards community pharmacy in Qatar: A pilot study
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2011 , Article)Objectives: To assess the public's attitudes towards the community pharmacist's role in Qatar, to investigate the public's use of community pharmacy, and to determine the public's views of and satisfaction with community ... -
Sleep Quality and Sleep Hygiene Behaviours Among University Students in Qatar
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2023 , Article)Background: Insomnia is a highly prevalent health problem, affecting about one-third of the adult population globally. University students are at a high risk for developing insomnia due to the stressful nature of academic ... -
The Malaysia dreem: Perceptions of medical students about the learning environment in a medical school in Malaysia
( Dove Medical Press Ltd , 2014 , Article)Background: Students’ perceptions of their learning environment, by defining its strengths and weaknesses, are important for continuous improvement of the educational environments and curriculum. Therefore, the aim of this ...