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Reshaping experiential education within Qatar University's Health Programs during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2021 , Article)
Health professions programs heavily depend on experiential learning to prepare learners for practice within the healthcare system. Learners acquire a significant proportion of patient care skills as they participate in ...
A systematic review of stability of medicines used in emergency medical service settings
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Temperature, among several environment conditions like humidity, is known to impact medicine stability 1,2 . In emergency medical service (EMS) settings, it is often challenging to control these conditions. In ...
Clinical usefulness of prediction tools to identify adult hospitalized patients at risk of drug-related problems: A systematic review of clinical prediction models and risk assessment tools
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Wiley
, 2021 , Article Review)
Aims: This study aimed to review systematically all available prediction tools identifying adult hospitalized patients at risk of drug-related problems, and to synthesize the evidence on performance and clinical usefulness. ...
Patients' experiences of medicines on initiation of antineoplastic agents for the treatment of colorectal cancer: A qualitative study
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2021 , Article)
Objective To explore the patients' experiences on initiation of treatment with antineoplastic medicines for colorectal cancer. Design A qualitative study using semistructured, face-to-face interviews based on the adapted ...
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. ...
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 ...
Is Curcumin at the Threshold of Therapeutic Effectiveness on Patients with Colon Cancer?- A Systematic Review
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Frontiers Media S.A.
, 2021 , Article Review)
Curcumin, obtained from curcuma longa, has been the subject of decades of scientific investigation on its therapeutic usefulness. It is reported to possess several therapeutic properties, of which anti-colon cancer is of ...
National assessment of pharmaceutical workforce and education using the International Pharmaceutical Federation's global development goals: a case study of Qatar
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background
The sustainable development goals were launched by the United Nations in 2015. Its fifth goal was describing the achievement of universal health coverage by 2030. This goal reaffirms the importance of investing ...
Pharmacist-led intervention on chronic pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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John Wiley and Sons Inc
, 2021 , Article Review)
Aims
Pharmacists have been contributing to the management of chronic pain, ensuring the quality use of medicine. However, there is diversity in the interventions provided by pharmacists and their impact.
Methods
Six ...
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Readiness to Practice Regarding Disaster Medicine and Preparedness among University Health Students
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Cambridge University Press
, 2021 , Article)
Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge (K), attitude (A), and readiness to practice (rP) levels regarding disaster medicine and preparedness among health profession students at Qatar University. ...