College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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Microcredentials training in pharmacy practice and education: an exploratory study of its viability and pharmacists' professional needs
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2022 , Article)Background: Microcredentials (MCs) are short courses that certify/recognise an individual's achievement of specific skills or knowledge. Schools of pharmacy could be well-placed to contribute to the continuing professional ... -
Perceptions and experiences of undergraduate pharmacy students and alumni toward research after exposure to undergraduate research courses
( Frontiers Media S.A. , 2022 , Article)Introduction: Academic institutions have a duty to equip health professional students with the requisite research skills to ensure the implementation of evidence-based practice. This study aims to determine the perceptions ... -
Methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta versus darbepoetin alfa for anemia in non-dialysis-dependent CKD: a systematic review
( Kluwer Academic Publishers , 2014 , Article Review)Background Anemia management in non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is associated with cardiovascular and cost benefits, slows decline in renal function, and prevents mortality. Different reviews ... -
Patient assessment teaching and learning in undergraduate pharmacy curriculum: Students' perspective of a pharmacist-physician instructional strategy
( International Pharmaceutical Federation , 2015 , Article)Introduction: Pharmacy programmes commonly use physicians, nurses, and physician assistants as instructors of patient assessment courses. These are often questioned to be physician-focused. The aim of this study was to ... -
Exploring the role of community pharmacists in obesity and weight management in Qatar: A mixed-methods study
( 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 ... -
Health-related quality of life and its predictors among adults living with HIV/AIDS and receiving antiretroviral therapy in Pakistan
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2021 , Article)Background: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is considered to be the fourth 90 of UNAIDS 90-90-90 target to monitor the effects of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART has significantly increased the life ... -
Impact of a customized peer-facilitators training program related to sexual health intervention
(2012 , Article)This study aimed to develop and implement a customized training program related to the delivery of an integrated human immunodeficiency virus - sexually transmitted infections (HIV-STI) risk reduction intervention for ... -
How Pharmacy Education Contributes to Patient and Pharmaceutical Care
( Elsevier , 2018 , Book chapter)In recent years, pharmacy practice has undergone a significant evolution toward patient-centered care. These changes have occurred primarily as a result of demographic changes in population as well as political and economic ... -
Evaluating prescribing competencies covered in a Canadian-accredited undergraduate pharmacy program in Qatar: A curriculum mapping process
( 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 ... -
Effect of pharmacist care on clinical outcomes among people living with HIV/AIDS: A systematic review and meta-analysis
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)Background: Pharmacists play a significant role in the multidisciplinary care of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (PLWHA). However, there is less evidence to ... -
Effect of CYP2C19 genetic variants on bleeding and major adverse cardiovascular events in a cohort of Arab patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and stent implantation
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2022 , Article)Introduction One-third of patients have clopidogrel resistance that may lead to major adverse cardiac events (MACEs). By contrast, it was found that some clopidogrel-treated patients have hyperresponsive platelets that are ... -
Evaluation of patient safety culture in community pharmacies in Qatar
( 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 ... -
Evidence of community pharmacists' response preparedness during COVID-19 public health crisis: A cross-sectional study
( Journal of Infection in Developing Countries , 2021 , Article)Introduction: Community pharmacists are often the first point of contact for the public, especially during pandemics. As outlined by the International Pharmaceutical Federation, community pharmacists have an important ... -
Experiences with clinical pharmacy services in a cardiac rehabilitation program in Qatar
( 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 ... -
Cultural awareness and competence of pharmacy educators and learners from the perspective of pharmacy students at Qatar University: A mixed-methods approach
( 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, ... -
Development and evaluation of the pharmacy alumni employment experience questionnaire
( 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: ... -
Collaborative care model for diabetes in primary care settings in Qatar: a qualitative exploration among healthcare professionals and patients who experienced the service
( 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
( 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 ... -
Continuing Professional Development Needs of Community Pharmacists in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Approach
( 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: ... -
Determination of potential drug-drug interactions in prescription orders dispensed in a community pharmacy setting using Micromedex and Lexicomp: a retrospective observational study
( 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 ...
