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Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta versus darbepoetin alfa for anemia in non-dialysis-dependent CKD: a systematic review
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Kluwer Academic Publishers
, 2014 , Article Review)
Background Anemia management in non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is associated with cardiovascular and cost benefits, slows decline in renal function, and prevents mortality. Different reviews ...
Pharmacists' involvement in and attitudes toward pharmacy practice research: A systematic review of the literature
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Elsevier
, 2015 , Article Review)
Background: The role of pharmacists in health care has evolved toward patient-centered care. Pharmacy practice-based research is essential to the advancement of practice; however, literature addressing attitudes and ...
Clinical pharmacokinetics: perceptions of hospital pharmacists in Qatar about how it was taught and how it is applied
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Kluwer Academic Publishers
, 2015 , Article)
Background The application of clinical pharmacokinetics (PK) is essential when providing pharmaceutical care. Appropriate application of PK monitoring results in improved patient outcomes including decreased mortality, ...
Building hospital pharmacy practice research capacity in Qatar: a cross-sectional survey of hospital pharmacists
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Kluwer Academic Publishers
, 2015 , Article)
Background There is a need to systematically develop research capacity within pharmacy practice. Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the principal non-profit health care provider in Qatar. Traditionally, pharmacists in Qatar ...
Development and evaluation of pictograms on medication labels for patients with limited literacy skills in a culturally diverse multiethnic population
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Elsevier
, 2014 , Article)
Background: Much of the migrant workforce in Qatar is of low literacy level and does not understand Arabic or English, presenting a significant challenge to health care professionals. Medicine labels are typically in Arabic ...
Drug-related problems identified by pharmacists conducting medication use reviews at a primary health center in Qatar
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Kluwer Academic Publishers
, 2014 , Article)
Background: Medication use review (MUR) is increasingly being recognized globally as a routine strategy performed by pharmacists to optimize the therapeutic outcomes of long-term medications. MUR services are not commonly ...
Management of coronary artery disease & dyslipidemia and pharmacist's role
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Elsevier
, 2019 , Book chapter)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. It commonly coexists with other clinical conditions such as dyslipidemia and hypertension. Based on the manifestations a patient is ...
Patient assessment teaching and learning in undergraduate pharmacy curriculum: Students' perspective of a pharmacist-physician instructional strategy
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International Pharmaceutical Federation
, 2015 , Article)
Introduction: Pharmacy programmes commonly use physicians, nurses, and physician assistants as instructors of patient assessment courses. These are often questioned to be physician-focused. The aim of this study was to ...
Attitudes towards using smart devices and medical applications among pharmacy students, preceptors and faculty members in Jordan
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International Pharmaceutical Federation
, 2017 , Article)
Objective: To determine the utilisation, purposes, barriers and attitudes towards the use of smart devices and medical applications among pharmacy students, preceptors, and faculty members at Jordan University of Science ...
How Pharmacy Education Contributes to Patient and Pharmaceutical Care
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Elsevier
, 2018 , Book chapter)
In recent years, pharmacy practice has undergone a significant evolution toward patient-centered care. These changes have occurred primarily as a result of demographic changes in population as well as political and economic ...