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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 ...
Management of common minor ailments in Qatar: Community pharmacists’ self-perceived competency and its predictors
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Public Library of Science
, 2021 , Article)
Studies focused on comprehensive assessment of self-perceived competency of community pharmacists to manage minor ailments are scanty despite that self-perceived competency is a valid determinant of task performance. The ...
The impact of pharmacist care on diabetes outcomes in primary care settings: An umbrella review of published systematic reviews
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article Review)
Objective: To systematically review published systematic reviews (SRs) examining the impact of pharmacist interventions in multidisciplinary diabetes care teams on diabetes-related clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes ...
Impact of pharmacist-involved collaborative care on diabetes management in a primary healthcare setting using real-world data
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Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
, 2022 , Article)
Background Diabetes mellitus is a complex multi-system disorder, requiring multi-disciplinary care. The conventional care model, where physicians are the sole caregivers may not be optimal. Addition of other healthcare ...
Collaborative care model for diabetes in primary care settings in Qatar: a qualitative exploration among healthcare professionals and patients who experienced the service
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Diabetes mellitus is highly prevalent and associated with huge economic burden globally. The conventional care and management of diabetes mellitus is highly fragmented and complex, warranting the need for a ...
Reintroduction of Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, Post-Bac) Program in Nepal: Exploration of the Obstacles and Solutions to Move Forward
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Dove Medical Press
, 2022 , Article)
This commentary article highlights the status of clinical pharmacy education in Nepal, explores the challenges and solutions in sustainably reintroducing Post-Baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD, Post-Bac) in Nepal, ...
How Prepared Are the Health Care Professionals for Disaster Medicine Management? An Insight from Pakistan
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
, 2021 , Article)
Countries need healthcare professionals who are competent first responders with a positive attitude and prepared to deal with catastrophes. The study evaluated the knowledge, attitude, and readiness of the practice of ...
Increased Fracture Risk After Bariatric Surgery: a Case-Controlled Study with a Long-Term Follow-Up
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Springer
, 2021 , Article)
Purpose: Bariatric surgeries are common procedures due to the high prevalence of obesity. This study aimed to investigate whether bariatric surgery increases fracture risk. Material and Methods: It was a case-controlled ...
Career Readiness Among Saudi Pharmacy Students: Exploring the Need for and the Impact of Career Counseling Services
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Dove Medical Press
, 2022 , Article)
Purpose: Employers place emphasis on graduates’ work experience and interpersonal skills while academia mainly focuses on developing students’ learning ability. One proposed strategy is through career guidance by universities; ...
Awareness and Perception of Hospitalized Patients on Thromboembolism and Thromboprophylaxis: A Cross-Sectional Study in Sana’a-Yemen
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Dove Medical Press
, 2022 , Article)
Purpose: Patients’ awareness toward VTE and thromboprophylaxis is critical for medication adherence. This study aimed to evaluate the patient’s awareness and perception towards VTE and its prophylaxis and to assess patient’s ...