The aim of this study was to determine patient preferences, satisfaction, and perceived stigma related community pharmacists.A total 79 persons receiving psychotropic medications from pharmacies were recruited at mental health outpatient clinics in Canada complete a cross-sectional survey.Traditional pharmacy services (providing medication information) be greater importance than some clinical (such as dosing recommendations). However, service strongly correlated with its availability....

Abstract Objective Studies completed internationally have demonstrated an alarming number of patients believed antibiotics are indicated in the treatment viral infections and other self-limited illnesses. Evaluation patient practices relating to also inappropriate use. Antibiotic misuse by practitioners has been identified as a factor development resistance. Current knowledge, views antibiotic use Qatar is unknown. The primary objective this study was evaluate general population's current...

ABSTRACTBackground: Antimicrobial use is the major factor in development of antimicrobial resistance. stewardship has been recom-mended as a strategy to improve use. Objective: To learn about health care providers’ perceptions current and stewardship, including barriers facilitators improving at acute hospitals Nova Scotia.Methods: This qualitative research study was conducted Scotia using focus groups semistructured interviews. Health providers (nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists,...

Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to explore barriers and enablers improving the management bacteriuria in hospitalized adults. Design: Qualitative study. Setting: Nova Scotia, Canada. Participants: Nurses, physicians, pharmacists involved assessment, diagnosis, treatment patients. Methods: Focus groups (FGs) were completed between May July 2019. FG discussions facilitated using an interview guide that consisted open-ended questions coded theoretical domains framework (TDF)...

<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p><p><strong>Background:</strong> Point prevalence surveys are used to monitor antimicrobial use and identify targets for improvement through stewardship activities. Few studies have evaluated in Nova Scotia acute care institutions.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To determine the characteristics of hospitals.</p><p><strong>Methods:</strong> A point survey was conducted...

Context Health professional student evaluation during experiential training is notably subjective and assessor judgements may be affected by socio-cultural influences. Objectives This study sought to explore how clinical preceptors in pharmacy conceptualise varying levels of performance identify any contextual differences that exist across different countries. Methods The qualitative research design employed semi-structured interviews. A sample 20 for post-baccalaureate Doctor Pharmacy...

Abstract Objectives The objectives of this study were to identify antimicrobial stewardship activities in Qatar, pharmacist involvement and summarize perceived barriers for implementation programs (ASPs). Methods A cross-sectional survey was developed based on completed by pharmacists Qatar. Key findings Most hospital settings have implemented components ASP. Lack infectious disease specialists training healthcare providers the most common barrier or expansion ASP identified community...

This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and psychometric defensibility of implementing a comprehensive objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) on complete pharmacy programme for students in Middle Eastern context, identify facilitators barriers implementation within new settings. Eight cases were developed, validated, had standards set according blueprint, assessed with graduating students. Assessor reliability was evaluated using inter-class coefficients (ICCs). Concurrent...

Self-care instruction in pharmacy curricula is essential given the impact pharmacists have caring for patients community and their evolving role this area. The primary objective of study was to strengthen our current understanding self-care education across undergraduate Canadian programs.A national curriculum survey follow-up phone interview conducted 2019 assess quantity quality schools. Representatives were selected based on theirparticipation Association Faculties Pharmacy Canada...

Introduction: Point prevalence surveys have been used internationally to characterize the use of antimicrobial agents. The primary objective this study was determine in oncology population Qatar. Methodology: Data collected from National Center for Cancer Care and Research hospital over 3 separate days during a two week period. Adults admitted on day audit were included. Results: Prevalence 43% (25/58). most commonly prescribed class agents penicillin/Beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations...

Background: Little is known about knowledge and attitudes of pharmacy students regarding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or how compare internationally. Aims: The primary objective this study was to students' HIV between in Doha, Qatar, Saskatchewan, Canada. Materials Methods: A cross-sectional survey administered enrolled at Qatar University the Saskatchewan. Results: Overall response rate 36.1%, with 51% 32% completing Canada, respectively. While most both institutions were...

Background/Objective:Preventable drug-related morbidity in patients with type 2 diabetes is a major concern. Our objective was to develop set of Canadian clinical indicators preventable (PDRM) and care-related (PCRM) for diabetes.Methods:Each study partner (Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Department Health, Diabetes Care Program Scotia, Sobeys Pharmacy Group) asked identify the priorities medication-related care from Association 2003 practice guidelines using nominal group technique. Based...

Objective The purpose of this study was to develop research-informed guidance on how better prepare students for working with diverse populations through exposure diversity representation within case-based learning materials. Methods This a qualitative interpretive phenomenological using audio-recorded semi-structured interviews data collection. Interviews were conducted virtually 15 recent program alumni from Dalhousie University and members underrepresented communities in Nova Scotia,...