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A systematic review of pharmacists' input in the screening, management and prevention of metabolic syndrome
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Objectives: To critically appraise, synthesise, and present the available evidence on pharmacists' input to the screening, prevention and management of metabolic syndrome (MetS). Design: Systematic review. Methods: The ...
The Impact of Pharmacist Interventions on Reducing Medication Errors in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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Qatar University Press
, 2020 , Poster)
Background: Medication errors are avoidable events that could occur at any stage of the medication use process. They are widespread in the healthcare system and are associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality. ...
Pharmacist-led educational interventions provided to healthcare providers to reduce medication errors: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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Public Library of Science
, 2021 , Article)
Medication errors are avoidable events that can occur at any stage of the medication use process. They are widespread in healthcare systems and are linked to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Several strategies ...
Provision of clinical pharmacy services during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences of pharmacists from 16 European countries
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Article)
The pharmacy profession has an important role in the frontline healthcare response to COVID-19 across all settings. This study sought to explore the views and experiences of clinical pharmacists in relation to the provision ...
A theoretically informed, mixed-methods study of pharmacists’ aspirations and readiness to implement pharmacist prescribing
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Springer Nature
, 2021 , Article)
Background Studies have highlighted advancing clinical pharmacy practice in Qatar. Objective To explore pharmacists’ aspirations and readiness to implement pharmacist prescribing. Setting Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), ...
Experiences with clinical pharmacy services in a cardiac rehabilitation program in Qatar
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Elsevier
, 2021 , Book chapter)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The prevalence of CVDs within the Gulf Cooperation Council, of which Qatar is a member country, is very high. In today's healthcare ...
Determination of potential drug-drug interactions in prescription orders dispensed in a community pharmacy setting using Micromedex and Lexicomp: a retrospective observational study
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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 ...
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 ...
Assessment of an intensive education program for pharmacists on treatment of tobacco use disorder using an objective structured clinical examination: a randomized controlled trial
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BioMed Central Ltd
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Tobacco use is one of the major public health threats globally. Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to offer tobacco cessation services owing to their easy accessibility by the public. To prepare Qatar ...
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 ...