A5012020236- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Pharmacy and Medical Practices
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
University of Balamand
2024-2025
Klebsiella pneumoniae is a significant global public health burden, especially in low-income countries and regions with fragile healthcare infrastructures, due to its ability cause severe infections, increase mortality rates, rising antimicrobial resistance. This study aimed estimate the proportion of multidrug-resistant (MDR) K. infections identify associated risk factors. Data were retrospectively collected from three academic hospitals Beirut, Lebanon, between January 2021 September 2023...
Background Difficult-to-treat resistant (DTR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections have emerged as a significant global public health threat, characterized by limited treatment options and heightened mortality risk. This study aimed to assess the appropriateness of initial antibiotic therapy, estimate 30-day all-cause mortality, determine impact DTR P. on mortality. Methods A retrospective, multicenter was conducted at four teaching hospitals in Beirut, Lebanon, between January 2021 December...
Abstract Background Studies showed that pharmacists have little experience with adverse drug reactions (ADRs) reporting due to insufficient knowledge of the concept ADR and pharmacovigilance (PV). There is an urge assess hospital pharmacists' in medication safety practices. Objective To evaluate knowledge, attitude, practice, among Lebanon concerning ADRs PV concepts. Methods A cross‐sectional study, conducted between March July 2016, enrolled 187 all Lebanese districts. Results Concerning...
Objectives: For decades, the role of hospital pharmacists has been instrumental in elevating pharmacy practice worldwide. Recently, Hospital Pharmacy Section International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), European Association Pharmacists (EAHP), and American Society Health-System (ASHP) updated their statements about future responsibilities executive hospitals health systems. A series surveys were conducted around globe to better understand current state practice. The purpose these was...