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Medical comorbidities in patients with serious mental illness: A retrospective study of mental health patients attending an outpatient clinic in Qatar
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Dove Medical Press Ltd.
, 2017 , Article)
Background: The life span of individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) is shorter compared to the general population. This excess mortality is mainly due to physical illness. The aim of the study was to investigate the ...
Healthcare practitioners’ views of their role in addressing the medical comorbidites of people with mental illness
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Fortune Journals
, 2020 , Article)
Objectives: To explore the views and experiences of different healthcare professionals in Qatar about their role addressing the medical comorbidities of people with serious mental illness (SMI).
Subjects and Methods: ...
Evaluation of cardiovascular risk in adult psychiatric outpatients in Qatar using two risk assessment tools
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction: Individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) experience premature death, likely due to increased rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study was conducted to estimate the CVD risk in a ...
A qualitative exploration of clozapine prescribing and monitoring practices in the Arabian Gulf countries
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article)
Clozapine is considered as the first line antipsychotic for treatment resistant schizophrenia (TRS). Worldwide reports indicate an overall underutilization of clozapine in patients experiencing TRS. This study aims to ...
An Exploration of Smoking Patterns Among People with Serious Mental Illness Attending an Outpatient Clinic in Qatar
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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, ...
Long-acting injectable antipsychotics: A systematic review of their non-systemic adverse effect profile
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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 ...
Assessing Pharmacists Knowledge and Attitude Toward the Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Qatar
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SAGE Publications Inc.
, 2020 , Article)
Pharmacists were found to play a key role in anticoagulation care. In order to make an appropriate selection and counselling regarding direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), pharmacists should be knowledgeable and abiding by ...