Browsing Pharmacy Research by Author "Awaisu, Ahmed"
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Characteristics and quality of adverse drug reaction reporting: a comparison of pharmacists with other healthcare providers at a multi-specialty hospital in Qatar
Alsalimy, Noor; Elkhalifa, Dana; Al Shammaa, Aya; Magdy, Mohamed; Awaisu, Ahmed ( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article)Objective: Rumailah Hospital (RH) is a multi-specialty hospital with a capacity of 605 beds that serves subacute and long-term patients in Qatar. Since under-reporting and low-quality reporting of adverse drug reactions ... -
Clinical outcomes of high-intensity doses of atorvastatin in patients with acute coronary syndrome: A retrospective cohort study using real-world data
Rahhal, Alaa; Khir, Fadi; Aljundi, Amer Hussien; AlAhmad, Yaser; Alzaeem, Hakam; Habra, Masa; Al-Shekh, Israa; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Awaisu, Ahmed; Al-Yafei, Sumaya; Arabi, Abdul Rahman... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Clinical pharmacokinetics: perceptions of hospital pharmacists in Qatar about how it was taught and how it is applied
Kheir, Nadir; Awaisu, Ahmed; Gad, Hoda; Elazzazy, Shereen; Jibril, Farah; Gajam, Mawadda... more authors ... less authors ( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2015 , Article)Background The application of clinical pharmacokinetics (PK) is essential when providing pharmaceutical care. Appropriate application of PK monitoring results in improved patient outcomes including decreased mortality, ... -
Clinical pharmacy considerations in special population: Pregnancy and lactation
Sankaralingam, Sowndramalingam; Al Saad, Doua Tayser Sulieman; Ibrahim, Angham; Owusu, Yaw B.; Awaisu, Ahmed ( 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 ... -
Clinical pharmacy service innovation in an obstetrics and gynecology setting: A case study from Qatar
AlSaad, Doua; Awaisu, Ahmed; AlHail, Moza; Ahmed, Afif; Moursi, Ahmed; Abdulrouf, Palli Valapila; ElKassem, Wessam; AlSaadi, Muna... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Book chapter)Clinical pharmacy services have evolved rapidly and been developed largely to cover a wide range of patient care settings and therapeutic areas. However, clinical pharmacists' services in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYNE) ... -
Collaborative care model for diabetes in primary care settings in Qatar: a qualitative exploration among healthcare professionals and patients who experienced the service
Abdulrhim, Sara; Sankaralingam, Sowndramalingam; Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed; Diab, Mohammed Issam; Hussain, Mohamed Abdelazim Mohamed; Al Raey, Hend; Ismail, Mohammed Thahir; Awaisu, Ahmed... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Comparability of Interviewer-Administration Versus Self-Administration of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Tuberculosis (FACIT-TB) Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
Dujaili, Juman Abdulelah; Sulaiman, Syed Azhar Syed; Awaisu, Ahmed; Hassali, Mohamed Azmi; Blebil, Ali Qais; Bredle, Jason M.... more authors ... less authors ( Adis , 2016 , Article)Objective To investigate the extent to which two different modes of administration (interview by a trained interviewer versus self-administration) yielded a comparable estimate of health-related quality of life (HRQL) in ... -
A Comparative Study of High-intensity Rosuvastatin Versus Atorvastatin Therapy Post-acute Coronary Syndrome Using Real-world Data
Rahhal, Alaa; Khir, Fadi; Orabi, Bassant; Chbib, Salma; Al-Khalaila, Osama; Salah Abdelghani, Mohamed; Osman, Omnia; Azzam Ashour, Amr; Al-Awad, Mohammad; Mahfouz, Ahmed; Awaisu, Ahmed; Hussien Aljundi, Amer; Alahmad, Yaser; Alyafei, Sumaya; Rahman Arabi, Abdul... more authors ... less authors ( 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. ... -
Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Al-Sulaiti, Fatima; Fares, Hebatala; Awaisu, Ahmed; Kheir, Nadir ( SAGE Publications Inc. , 2021 , Article)Objective: This study aims to assess the educational needs and professional competencies of community pharmacists in Qatar to inform the development of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) programs. Methods: ... -
Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Ibuprofen versus Indomethacin or Paracetamol for the Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates.
Al-Shaibi, Samaher; Abounahia, Fouad; Abushanab, Dina; Awaisu, Ahmed; AlBadriyeh, Daoud ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This was a first-time evaluation that sought to analyze the cost-effectiveness of oral paracetamol and intravenous (IV) indomethacin as alternatives to ibuprofen for PDA in neonates. Decision-analytic, literature-based, ... -
Critical appraisal of tobacco dependence treatment guidelines
El Hajj, Maguy Saffouh; Jaam, Myriam; Sheikh Ali, Saba Abdal Salam; Saleh, Rana; Awaisu, Ahmed; Paravattil, Bridget; Wilby, Kyle John... more authors ... less authors ( Springer , 2020 , Article)© 2020, The Author(s). Background Tobacco use is a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of tobacco use dependence are of varied scope and quality, ... -
Cultural awareness and competence of pharmacy educators and learners from the perspective of pharmacy students at Qatar University: A mixed-methods approach
Mukhalalati, Banan; Shahrour, Ma'al; Rabie, Sara; Awaisu, Ahmed; Elshami, Sara; Alali, Feras... more authors ... less authors ( 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, ... -
Cultural Competence among Healthcare Professional Educators: A Mixed-Methods Study
Mukhalalati, Banan; Ahmed, Aicha; Elshami, Sara; Awaisu, Ahmed ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)As cultural diversity gains global prominence, healthcare professional educators (HPEs) are expected to exhibit a high level of cultural competence in education. Responding to this necessity requires the establishment of ... -
Determinants of community pharmacists' information gathering and counseling practices during the management of minor ailments
Makhlouf, A.M.; Ibrahim, Mohamed Izham Mohamed; Awaisu, Ahmed; Vyas, Saseendran Kattezhathu; Yusuff, Kazeem Babatunde ( Elsevier B.V. , 2021 , Article)Objective To assess the determinants of community pharmacists’ information gathering and counseling practices during the management of minor ailments in Qatar. Method A cross-sectional study of 305 community pharmacists ... -
Determination of potential drug-drug interactions in prescription orders dispensed in a community pharmacy setting using Micromedex and Lexicomp: a retrospective observational study
Abbas, Afraa; Al-Shaibi, Samaher; Sankaralingam, Sowndramalingam; Awaisu, Ahmed; Kattezhathu, Vyas S.; Wongwiwatthananukit, Supakit; Owusu, Yaw B.... more authors ... less authors ( 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
Kheir, Nadir; Awaisu, Ahmed; Radoui, Amina; El Badawi, Aya; Jean, Linda; Dowse, Ros... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Development and evaluation of the pharmacy alumni employment experience questionnaire
ElShami, Sara; Stewart, Derek; Awaisu , Ahmed; Mukhalalati, Banan ( 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 and Psychometric Properties of a Tuberculosis-Specific Multidimensional Health-Related Quality-of-Life Measure for Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Abdulelah, Juman; Sulaiman, Syed Azhar Syed; Hassali, Mohamed A.; Blebil, Ali Q.; Awaisu, Ahmed; Bredle, Jason M.... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Development, translation, and validation of a bilingual questionnaire on unused medications in homes
Makki, Mutaseim; Hassali, Mohamed Azmi Ahmad; Awaisu, Ahmed; Chemaitelly, Hiam; Al Hail, Moza; Mohammed ElMotasim, Walid; Yousif Mohamed Ali Taha, Mohamed; Mohd J Al-Khuzaei, Noriya; Salama, Gamila; Pallivalapila, Abdulrouf; El Kassem, Wessam; Thomas, Binny... more authors ... less authors ( 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 ... -
Does the delivery of interprofessional education have an effect on stereotypical views of healthcare students in Qatar?
El-Awaisi, Alla; Awaisu, Ahmed; Jaam, Myriam; Saffouh El Hajj, Maguy; Verjee, Mohamud A. ( Taylor & Francis , 2019 , Article)Interprofessional education (IPE) is an evolving educational approach for preparing healthcare professional students to provide patient care in a collaborative team atmosphere. One of the important outcomes to be achieved ...