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Clinical outcomes of high-intensity doses of atorvastatin in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A retrospective cohort study using real-world data
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Aims: To compare the effectiveness and safety of 2 high-intensity atorvastatin doses (40 mg vs 80 mg) among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study using real-world ...
Trends of use of SGLT2 inhibitors in Qatar
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Qatar University Press
, 2021 , Poster)
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a growing health challenge in Qatar and worldwide. T2DM is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality, and progression of renal disease. ...
Insights from healthcare academics on facilitating interprofessional education activities
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2021 , Article)
Facilitators are of paramount importance to the success of interprofessional education (IPE) activities; hence, it is crucial to explore their perspectives and experiences in delivering IPE in Qatar. Using an exploratory ...
Assessment of treatment burden and its impact on quality of life in dialysis-dependent and pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients
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Elsevier Inc.
, 2021 , Article)
Background
The management of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its complications places a significant burden on patients, resulting in impairment of their health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). Little is known about ...
The Arabic version of the sleep hygiene index: Linguistic validation and cultural adaptation among University students in Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction: Sleep is necessary for maintaining adequate health and well-being. However, several behavioral and environmental factors, known as sleep hygiene, could affect sleep quality, contributing to the development ...
The utilization of simulated patients for teaching and learning in the pharmacy curriculum: exploring pharmacy students' and recent alumni's perceptions using mixed-methods approach
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: The use of simulated patients (SPs) is considered a significant resource for teaching and assessing clinical and communication skills in health professional education. We conducted this study to explore pharmacy ...
Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2021 , Article)
Objective: This study aims to assess the educational needs and professional competencies of community pharmacists in Qatar to inform the development of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs. Methods: ...
Experiences with clinical pharmacy services in a cardiac rehabilitation program in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Book chapter)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The prevalence of CVDs within the Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Qatar is a member country, is very high. In today's healthcare ...
Clinical pharmacy service innovation in an obstetrics and gynecology setting: A case study from Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Book chapter)
Clinical pharmacy services have evolved rapidly and been developed largely to cover a wide range of patient care settings and therapeutic areas. However, clinical pharmacists' services in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYNE) ...
A Comparative Study of High-intensity Rosuvastatin Versus Atorvastatin Therapy Post-acute Coronary Syndrome Using Real-world Data
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
A high-intensity statin is recommended for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, real-world evidence of the effectiveness of rosuvastatin following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is scarce. ...