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Clinical outcomes of high-intensity doses of atorvastatin in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A retrospective cohort study using real-world data
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Aims: To compare the effectiveness and safety of 2 high-intensity atorvastatin doses (40 mg vs 80 mg) among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. Methods: This retrospective observational cohort study using real-world ...
A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists' and patients' perspectives of the program
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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 ...
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 ...
Attitudes of pharmacy students towards patient safety: A cross-sectional study from six developing countries
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BMJ Publishing Group
, 2020 , Article)
Objective To evaluate the attitudes of undergraduate pharmacy students towards patient safety in six developing countries. Design A cross-sectional study. Setting Participants were enrolled from the participating universities ...
Evaluating prescribing competencies covered in a Canadian-accredited undergraduate pharmacy program in Qatar: A curriculum mapping process
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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 ...
Evaluation of patient safety culture in community pharmacies in Qatar
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction
Patient safety culture is a key contributor to medication safety globally. However, the perspective of pharmacists and other personnel in community pharmacy regarding patient safety culture may vary from one ...
Cultural awareness and competence of pharmacy educators and learners from the perspective of pharmacy students at Qatar University: A mixed-methods approach
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Public Library of Science
, 2020 , Article)
Background Since healthcare professional educators and practitioners in Qatar are culturally diverse, the impact of this diversity on the education and training of healthcare students should be evaluated. This study, ...
Exploring the role of community pharmacists in obesity and weight management in Qatar: A mixed-methods study
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Introduction: Obesity is a major public health burden in Qatar. Pharmacists can play an important role in providing weight management services (WMSs). This study aimed to explore their attitudes, practice, perceived ...
Perspectives of healthcare professionals toward interprofessional collaboration in primary care settings in a middle eastern country
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Dove Medical Press Ltd
, 2021 , Article)
Background: Primary healthcare (PHC) setting is regarded as a central pillar to the healthcare system as it tends to be the first point of contact for patients. Interprofessional collaboration between healthcare professionals ...
Insights from healthcare academics on facilitating interprofessional education activities
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Taylor and Francis Ltd.
, 2021 , Article)
Facilitators are of paramount importance to the success of interprofessional education (IPE) activities; hence, it is crucial to explore their perspectives and experiences in delivering IPE in Qatar. Using an exploratory ...