College of Pharmacy: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of pharmacist-based compared to doctor-based anticoagulation management in Qatar
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)Rationale, aims and objectives For over 60 years, warfarin has been the mainstay anticoagulant used in the outpatient setting for the prevention and treatment of a wide variety of thromboembolic clinical conditions. ... -
Utilization of evidence-based secondary prevention medications at the time of discharge in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Qatar
( Bentham Science Publishers , 2016 , Article)Background and Objectives: In Qatar, ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome) has become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Guidelines recommend that ACS patients should receive indefinite treatment with antiplatelets, ... -
Prevalence of vincristine induced-peripheral neuropathy among Sudanese cancer patients
( EManuscript Services , 2016 , Article)Background: Increasing clinical evidence suggests treatment of cancer with neurotoxic agents results in some degree of peripheral neuropathy. Objective: The main objective of the study was to evaluate vincristine induced ... -
Liposome Delivery Systems for Inhalation: A Critical Review Highlighting Formulation Issues and Anticancer Applications
( S. Karger AG , 2016 , Conference Paper)This is a critical review on research conducted in the field of pulmonary delivery of liposomes. Issues relating to the mechanism of nebulisation and liposome composition were appraised and correlated with literature reports ... -
Targeting dopaminergic system for treating nicotine dependence
( Bentham Science Publishers B.V. , 2016 , Article)Background: Smoking is the world's leading cause of preventable death among populations. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of numerous health problems, including heart diseases, stroke, atherosclerosis and many types ... -
The first pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinic under a collaborative practice agreement in Qatar: clinical and patient-oriented outcomes
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)Summary What is known and objective Optimal outpatient anticoagulation management requires a systematic and coordinated approach. Extensive evidence regarding the benefits of pharmacist-managed anticoagulation services ... -
Patient activation and patient-reported outcomes of men from a community pharmacy lifestyle intervention after prostate cancer treatment
( Springer , 2021 , Article)Purpose: To report patient activation, which is the knowledge, skills, and confidence in self-managing health conditions, and patient-reported outcomes of men after prostate cancer treatment from a community pharmacy ... -
A Scoping Review of Antimicrobial Stewardship Teaching in Pharmacy Education Curricula.
( American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) , 2021 , Article)To conduct a scoping review of the existing literature to identify published studies on innovative teaching and assessment practices for antimicrobial stewardship in the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum and to provide a ... -
Assessment of antimicrobial stewardship programs within governmental hospitals in Qatar: a SWOC analysis
( OXFORD ACADEMIC , 2021 , Article)OBJECTIVES: Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide public health issue that requires emergent action. Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) have been proposed as a strategy to minimise resistance. Although ASPs were ... -
Cancer Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic : Systematic Review of Patient's and Caregiver's Experiences
( medRxiv , 2021 , Article)Purpose: Cancer patients have faced intersecting crises during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review aimed to examine patients’ and caregivers’ experiences of accessing cancer services during the pandemic and its perceived ... -
Using Assessment Design Decision Framework in understanding the impact of rapid transition to remote education on student assessment in health-related colleges: A qualitative study.
( Public Library of Science , 2021 , Article)Maintaining integrity and validity with online assessment is a significant issue that is well documented. Overt policies encouraging educators to adopt e-Learning and implement digital services coupled with the dramatic ... -
Effect of Cuff Design on Auscultatory and Oscillometric Blood Pressure Measurements
( Oxford University Press , 2016 , Article)Two-piece blood pressure (BP) cuffs are the historical cuff standard. Use of 1-piece cuffs is increasing. Substituting 1-piece for 2-piece cuffs has an unknown effect on measurement accuracy. We compared these cuff ... -
Triple Oral Antithrombotic Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Artery Stenting: Searching for the Best Combination
( Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. , 2016 , Article)Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are treated with oral anticoagulants often have concurrent coronary artery disease. Triple oral antithrombotic therapy (TOAT) is often necessity to prevent stent thrombosis or ... -
Medicine expenditures in Sudan National Health Insurance Fund : an ABC-VEN analysis of 5-year medicine consumption
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article)Objectives: This study was conducted to assess the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) program in Sudan in terms of the expenditure trends over the period of 5 years (2006 and 2010), their value of usage and the pattern ... -
The Living with Medicines Questionnaire: Translation and Cultural Adaptation into the Arabic Context
( Elsevier Inc. , 2016 , Article)Background The Living with Medicines Questionnaire (LMQ) was developed in English language to assess, from a patient's perspective, issues related to the burden resulting from the use of medicines. Objectives To translate ... -
Using the transtheoretical model to enhance self-management activities in patients with type 2 diabetes : a systematic review
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2016 , Article Review)Objective: The objective of this article is to present a review of the literature focusing on the use of the TTM in improving self-management activities in patients with type 2 diabetes. Self-management activities include ... -
More education needed for pharmacist diabetes advising roles during Ramadan throughout the world
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Herbal fixed dose combinations in Nepal : Growing concerns in a developing country
( Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research , 2016 , Article)Herbal medicines are mostly prepared as a combination therapy that has been used since therapeutic was first practiced. Combination products, also known as Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) of herbal remedies are in widespread ... -
Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic drug interactions associated with antiretroviral drugs
( Springer Singapore , 2016 , Book)Clinically-focussed, with easily accessible tables and chapter summaries suitable for clinicians and researchers, this comprehensive book provides a systematic, critical evaluation of the current literature. An updated ... -
Provision of clinical pharmacy services during the COVID-19 pandemic: Experiences of pharmacists from 16 European countries
( 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 ...
