Pharmacy Research: Recent submissions
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Adherence as a Predictor of Glycemic Control Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Retrospective Study Using Real-world Evidence
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Purpose: Metabolic control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is generally poor. Nonadherence is a contributor to this poor glycemic control, leading to adverse outcomes. The findings of studies reporting ... -
A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists' and patients' perspectives of the program
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Background Tobacco use is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. An intensive pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program was implemented in eight primary care pharmacies in Qatar. Objective This study aimed ... -
Adding colchicine to tocilizumab in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia: An open-label randomized controlled trial
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Colchicine acts upstream in the cytokines cascade by inhibiting the nod-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome while interleukin 6 (IL-6) receptor antagonists, such as tocilizumab, block the end result ... -
An HIV-STI risk reduction program among undergraduate students at a northern Nigerian university: A randomized controlled field trial
(2012 , Article)Aim This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led human immunodeficiency virus-sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) intervention program based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model among ... -
The SCIDOTS Project: Evidence of benefits of an integrated tobacco cessation intervention in tuberculosis care on treatment outcomes
(2011 , Article)Background: There is substantial evidence to support the association between tuberculosis (TB) and tobacco smoking and that the smoking-related immunological abnormalities in TB are reversible within six weeks of cessation. ... -
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
( 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 ... -
Understanding adverse drug-related emergency department visits: Development of a conceptual model through a systematic review
( SAGE Publications Ltd , 2019 , Article Review)Background: The burden of adverse drug event (ADE)-related emergency department (ED) visits is increasing despite several preventive measures. The objective of this paper was to develop and validate a conceptual model for ... -
Vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring service quality indices and clinical effectiveness outcomes: A retrospective cohort and clinical audit
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2020 , Article)Introduction: Vancomycin is commonly used for the treatment of complicated infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The impact of vancomycin therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) quality indices on ... -
Pharmacists' attitudes towards pharmacy practice research: A review
( Springer International Publishing , 2015 , Book chapter)Despite an increase in pharmacy practice research, literature addressing the attitudes and involvement of pharmacists is limited. Our own observations as pharmacy practitioners and educators lead us to believe that, so ... -
Analysis of signaling cascades from myeloma cells treated with pristimerin
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Multiple myeloma (MM) is the 2nd most frequently diagnosed blood cancer after non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The present study aimed to identify the differentially expressed genes (DEGs) between the control and pristimerin-treated ... -
Development and evaluation of the pharmacy alumni employment experience questionnaire
( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2022 , Article)Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the 'Pharmacy Alumni Employment Experience Questionnaire' (PAEEQ). Methods: Literature review and Herzberg's 'motivation-hygiene' theory were used to derive PAEEQ domains: ... -
Development, translation, and validation of a bilingual questionnaire on unused medications in homes
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Background: Unused medications in homes pose significant health, economic, and environmental risks. Patients are the medications end users and their knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) play an important role towards ... -
Development and Psychometric Properties of a Tuberculosis-Specific Multidimensional Health-Related Quality-of-Life Measure for Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Background: Various generic instruments exist to assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with tuberculosis (TB), but a psychometrically sound disease-specific instrument is lacking. Objectives: The present ... -
Evaluating prescribing competencies covered in a Canadian-accredited undergraduate pharmacy program in Qatar: A curriculum mapping process
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2020 , Article)Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate the existing Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy [BSc (Pharm)] curriculum at Qatar University College of Pharmacy (QU CPH), for addressing international prescribing ... -
Effect of pharmacist care on clinical outcomes among people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Background: Pharmacists play a significant role in the multidisciplinary care of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA). However, there is less evidence to ... -
Effect of CYP2C19 genetic variants on bleeding and major adverse cardiovascular events in a cohort of Arab patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and stent implantation
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2022 , Article)Introduction One-third of patients have clopidogrel resistance that may lead to major adverse cardiac events (MACEs). By contrast, it was found that some clopidogrel-treated patients have hyperresponsive platelets that are ... -
Determination of potential drug-drug interactions in prescription orders dispensed in a community pharmacy setting using Micromedex and Lexicomp: a retrospective observational study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2022 , Article)Background Community pharmacists have a role in identifying drug-drug interactions (DDIs) when processing prescription orders and dispensing medications to patients. The harmful effects of DDIs can be prevented or minimized ... -
Development and evaluation of pictograms on medication labels for patients with limited literacy skills in a culturally diverse multiethnic population
( 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
( 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 ... -
Clinical pharmacy considerations in special population: Pregnancy and lactation
( Elsevier , 2019 , Book chapter)The physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and lactation may affect pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs. Hence, administration of medications during pregnancy and lactation may require adjustments in ...
