College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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Survey Among Healthcare Professionals On The Implications Of Pharmacogenetics And Its Limitations
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2014 , Conference Paper)Pharmacists are expected to play an important role in applying pharmacogenetic discoveries to patient care. Despite the increased attention to genetic research in Qatar, clinicians' attitude towards pharmacogenetics' ... -
Trends in New 75% Oral Anticgulant Use in Qatar: A 5-Year Experience
( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2016 , Conference Paper)Introduction: Warfarin has been the cornerstone oral anticoagulant for more than 60 years. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been introduced to the market since 2008. In Qatar, dabigatran was introduced in 2011 ... -
Iron Overload in Chronic Kidney Disease: Less Ferritin, More T2MRI.
( Frontiers Media , 2022 , Article Review)To date, there is no consensus on the most reliable marker of iron status in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum ferritin is used routinely, although it may be a misleading marker for iron overload. The success ... -
Improving type 2 diabetes patients' quality of life by using a community based interactive approach - diabetes mellitus strategy in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2012 , Article)Objective The aim of this study was to improve diabetes patients' quality of life (QOL) by using a community based interactive approach - diabetes mellitus (CBIA-DM) strategy. Methods This study was a time-series pre and ... -
Health priorities of the Nepal Government: Where are the essential medicines?
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The influence of consumers' preferences and perceptions of oral solid dosage forms on their treatment
(2012 , Article)Background: Beyond the direct pharmacological effect of medicines, preferences and perceptions toward a particular oral solid dosage form (OSDF) play a crucial role in recovery and may reduce adherence to the prescribed ... -
Polypharmacy in the management of patients with schizophrenia on risperidone in a tertiary-care hospital in Malaysia
(2012 , Article)The present study was conducted primarily to determine the occurrence of polypharmacy in patients with schizophrenia on risperidone. The secondary aim was to ascertain the incidence of inappropriate prescribing with ... -
Evaluation of angiotensin II receptor blockers for drug formulary using objective scoring analytical tool
( Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica , 2012 , Article)Drug selection methods with scores have been developed and used worldwide for formulary purposes. These tools focus on the way in which the products are differentiated from each other within the same therapeutic class. ... -
Are Sudanese community pharmacists capable to prescribe and demonstrate asthma inhaler devices to patrons? A mystery patient study
( Grupo de Investigacion en Atencion Farmaceutica , 2012 , Article)Although community pharmacists have become more involved in the care of asthma patients, several studies have assessed pharmacists' ability to illustrate appropriately inhalation technique of different asthma devices. Many ... -
Improving of type 2 diabetic patients knowledge, attitude and practice towards diabetes self-care by implementing community-based interactive approach-diabetes mellitus strategy
(2012 , Article)Background Community Based Interactive Approach-diabetes mellitus (CBIA-DM) is an active self-learning method. This study is aimed at improving type 2 diabetic patients' knowledge, attitude and practice on diabetes self-care ... -
Validation of the Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 among Chronic Schizophrenia Patients in Malaysia
(2012 , Article)Objectives: To explore the validity and reliability of a disease-specific health-related quality-of-life questionnaire-the Schizophrenia Quality of Life Scale Revision 4 (SQLS-R4)-in patients with schizophrenia in Malaysia. ... -
Perception and attitude of general practitioners regarding generic medicines in Karachi, Pakistan: A questionnaire based study
(2012 , Article)Objectives: In developing countries out-of-pocket payments (OOP) are as high as 80% of healthcare spending. Generic medicines can be instrumental in reducing this expenditure. The current study is aimed to explore the ... -
Evaluation of pharmaceutical industry - Sponsored educational events attended by physicians in Pakistan
(2012 , Article)The objectives of this study were to identify and document various medical educational events attended by physicians in Pakistan. A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was undertaken with a representative ... -
Consumer behaviour towards counterfeit drugs in a developing country
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2012 , Article)Introduction Availability of counterfeit drugs is increasing, especially in developing countries. This fact makes it critical to develop new measures that can help to combat this problem. Objectives This study was designed ... -
A qualitative study exploring medical representatives' views on current drug promotion techniques in Yemen
(2012 , Article)Medical representatives are a key component of the marketing strategies used to convince physicians to prescribe targeted drugs. The perspectives of medical representatives on the extent and composition of pharmaceutical ... -
Mothers beliefs and barriers about childhood diarrhea and its management in Morang district, Nepal
(2012 , Article)Background: In developing countries, mothers usually manage diarrhea at home with the pattern of management depending on perceived disease severity and beliefs. The study was carried out with the objective of determining ... -
Impact of pharmaceutical promotion on healthcare professional's practices and behaviour: Views from general practitioners, medicine dispensers and medical representatives in Yemen
(2012 , Article)The relationship between pharmaceutical companies and medical professionals should serve the patients' best interests and improve the use of medicine in society. The aim of this study is to explore the current status of ... -
Factors affecting patients' compliance to anti-tuberculosis treatment in Yemen
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2013 , Article)Objectives To identify the risk factors associated with patient non-compliance to anti-tuberculosis treatment among Yemini tuberculosis (TB) patients. Methods A prospective nested case-control study was conducted. ... -
Assessment of disease management of acute respiratory tract infection at community pharmacies through simulated visits in Pakistan
(2012 , Article)The present study aimed to document the state of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) management at community pharmacies in Pakistan. A cross-sectional study was conducted at randomly selected 371 pharmacies in three cities ... -
Evaluation of academic detailing programme on childhood diarrhoea management by primary healthcare providers in Banke district of Nepal
( International Center for Diarrhoeal Disease Research , 2013 , Article)Academic detailing is rarely practised in developing countries. A randomized control trial on healthcare service was conducted to evaluate the impact of academic detailing programme on the adherence of primary healthcare ...
