A5103246868- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity and Protection
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Education
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences
2016-2025
King Abdulaziz Medical City
2014-2025
National Guard Health Affairs
2014-2025
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
2017-2024
King Saud Medical City
2022
University of Florida
2013
The aims of the current study were to determine prevalence and severity anxiety depression, explore associated factors among hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.All (160 patients) who admitted Internal Medicine Wards King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from January August 2015 asked participate, 158 agreed do so. A self-administered questionnaire consisting parts was used. first part on sociodemographic information, second a validated screening tool for...
The direct involvement of clinical pharmacists in patient care is an ever-evolving role the pharmacy profession. Studies have demonstrated that discharge counseling performed by a pharmacist improves patients' knowledge their medications. aim this article to evaluate effect educational level and previous on medication among patients visiting King Abdulaziz Medical City, tertiary center.The education was assessed 90 both inpatient outpatient settings at Abdul Aziz City during 5-week period...
Numerous studies have shown that students of health professions report higher perceived stress and lower quality life (QOL) levels than those in other disciplines. The purpose this cross-sectional survey study is to assess variations students' QOL by demographic college-related factors. World Health Organization (WHOQOL) – BREF Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-14) were used among at King Saud Bin Abdul-Aziz University for Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, during December 2015–June 2016. WHOQOL-BREF...
The term sickness presenteeism (SP) has been described as the act of going to work despite having a state health that may be regarded poor enough justify sick leave. SP observed prevalent among three-quarters care providers (HCPs). Working while not only puts patients at risk but also decreases productivity and increases probability medical errors. Moreover, identified factor for many negative outcomes HCPs themselves, such depression, burnout, serious cardiac events. aim this study was...
Patient awareness of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and thromboprophylaxis is essential for their safety. In this study, we evaluated patients' VTE perceptions thromboprophylaxis. We administered a cross-sectional survey to patients hospitalized at the King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Of 190 approached, 174 completed survey, constituting response rate 95%. Most participants (72%) were receiving However, only 32 15% reported knowledge deep vein thrombosis (DVT) pulmonary...
BACKGROUND:Herbal medicine is commonly used in Saudi Arabia, and widely viewed as natural safe. However, its use among transplant recipients poses risks due to interactions with immunosuppressive therapies. This study explores herbal use, knowledge, attitudes recipients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:A cross-sectional of 203 from multiple clinics Arabia was conducted using a structured questionnaire assess demographics, supplement awareness risks, attitudes. Statistical analyses compared users...
Background: Kidney transplantation improves life expectancy in patients with end-stage renal disease but encounters ethical concerns, particularly commercial transplantation, which yields worse outcomes. Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is an immunosuppressant used as induction therapy transplantation. This study evaluates ATG therapeutic outcomes kidney transplants. Methods: A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted on adults who underwent and were subsequently admitted to King Abdulaziz...
The Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SSCP) is a scientific and professional society in the field clinical pharmacy that operates under Commission for Health Specialties governance. SSCP believes there need to define describe many aspects related profession Arabia. Moreover, an increasing demand promoting concept developing consensus regarding scope practice pharmacist's required postgraduate education training This paper intended present several position statements by pharmacy, training,...
Clinical pharmacists are responsible for guiding pharmacotherapy and ensuring medication safety along with other health-care providers. This study highlighted barriers that physicians nurses encounter when interacting clinical pharmacists. Twenty-seven were randomly invited to participate in focus-group discussions. Five discussions recorded then transcribed, the transcripts reviewed coded. Three major themes identified, which role of pharmacists, interprofessional communication, competency....
Abstract Background Recent guidelines recommend using direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) as first-line agents in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Research is currently investigating the use of Apixaban underweight patients, some results suggesting altered pharmacokinetics, decreased drug absorption, and potential overdosing this population. This study examined effectiveness safety standard dosing adult NVAF weighing less than 50 kg. Methods a retrospective cohort...
The shortage of clinical pharmacists in Saudi Arabia has limited the full implementation pharmaceutical care most its hospitals. National Guard Health Affairs This work discussed Department Pharmaceutical Care, and King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Sciences College Pharmacy four initiatives that were planned 2009-2010 to develop recruit pharmacists, practitioners, or faculty.The combined aimed at (1) instituting a 4-year skills development career ladder, (2) expanding postgraduate...
Knowledge, attitude and practice of patient medication counseling among drug dispensers in North West EthiopiaNasir T Wabe, N.J. Raju, Mulugeta Angamo
Herbal medicine has been widely utilized by pregnant women despite the limited available evidence regarding safety and efficacy of that practice. The current studies, from different countries, estimated use herbal during pregnancy range 7% up to 96%. aim this study is determine prevalence, attitude, source information, reasoning behind among in Saudia Arabia.
Patients with underlying heart failure (HF) in the setting of COVID-19 who require admission to intensive care unit (ICU) might present a unique set challenges. This study aims extensively describe characteristics and outcomes patients HF were admitted ICU COVID-19. We conducted multicenter retrospective analysis for all adult an objectively confirmed diagnosis ICUs between March 1 August 31, 2020, Saudi Arabia. A total 723 critically ill into during period: 59 664 no before ICU. had...
Twenty six α-substituted N4-acetamide derivatives of ciprofloxacin (CIPRO) and norfloxacin (NOR) were synthesized assayed for antibacterial activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus Bacillus subtilis. The primarily more active Gram-positive bacteria. CIPRO derivatives, CD-7 (Ar = 3-chlorophenyl), CD-9 2-pyrimidyl) CD-10 (α-phenyl, Ar 2-pyrimidyl), exhibited lower MIC values, 0.4–0.9 μM, than CIPRO, while only compound better activity, 0.1 subtilis...
BACKGROUND:Evidence suggests that patients who are more satisfied with their treatment show better adherence the prescribed therapy. Although there is valuable data about medication among renal transplant recipients (RTRs), a limited literature satisfaction and its relation to adherence. The aim of present study was investigate factors can predict explore relationship between in recipients. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Adult RTRs were included using convenient sampling. participants asked complete...
Purpose: Antimicrobial resistance is a major health hazard worldwide. Combining azithromycin (AZ) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) in one drug delivery system was proposed to boost their antibacterial activity overcome resistance. This study aims improve by co-encapsulating them inside chitosan-coated polymeric nanoparticles evaluating activity. Methods: The double emulsion method employed co-encapsulate AZ/CIP nanoparticles. formulations were evaluated for nanoparticle size, size distribution, zeta...
Purpose: To evaluate the main reasons for returning intravenous (IV) medications and to determine its cost impact in an in-patient setting a Saudi tertiary care hospital.Methods: The study was conducted over one-month period at central IV room of pharmacy unit King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Arabia. All returned were evaluated terms frequency, causes cost.Results: total number 2,061 items. most common drug discontinuation (933 items, 45.3 %), dispensing extra quantity (396 19.2...
The Saudi Society of Clinical Pharmacy (SSCP) is striving to enhance the concept clinical pharmacy within Arabia (SA) at all levels. Given differences that exist between education, training, and practice settings in SA other countries, SSCP believes it can play a proactive role highlighting streamlining various aspects SA. By gaining new knowledge, skills, values through entering practice, pharmacists should be equipped with certain competencies meet expectations definition. In 2019,...