Rajeev Shrestha

ORCID: 0000-0003-1822-3969
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Research Areas
  • Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
  • Antibiotic Use and Resistance
  • Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
  • Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
  • Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Pharmaceutical studies and practices
  • Global Maternal and Child Health
  • Pharmaceutical industry and healthcare
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
  • Healthcare Systems and Reforms
  • Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Pain Management and Opioid Use
  • Health and Well-being Studies
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Healthcare cost, quality, practices
  • Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
  • Pharmacy and Medical Practices
  • COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
  • Zoonotic diseases and public health
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

Green Pastures Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre
2023-2025

NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre
2025

Newcastle University
2025

Bhaktapur Cancer Hospital
2025

Kathmandu Cancer Center
2025

Eastern Health
2025

Monash University
2025

Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute
2025

Kathmandu University
2019-2024

Teikyo University
2024

Abstract Background Excessive or inappropriate use of social media has been linked to disruptions in regular work, well-being, mental health, and overall reduction quality life. However, a limited number studies documenting the impact on health-related life (HRQoL) are available globally. Aim This study aimed explore perceived needs their among adult population various selected countries. Methodology A cross-sectional, quantitative design analytical utilized an online survey disseminated...

10.1186/s13690-023-01222-z article EN cc-by Archives of Public Health 2024-03-06

The rational use of medicine improves patient's quality life. Excessive and inappropriate prescriptions result in severe consequences. study drug patterns prescription errors is necessary to promote developing countries. aim the was evaluate practice help medicine.A retrospective, cross-sectional quantitative conducted at Bharatpur District Hospital central Nepal. outpatient retained pharmacy from November December 2017 were used errors. total 770 reviewed. stratified random sampling method...

10.1186/s40545-019-0177-y article EN cc-by Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice 2019-07-09

The purpose of this study was to conduct a preliminary assess knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) associated with antibiotic use among medical students (MS) non-medical (NMS) at Kathmandu University, Nepal. A self-administered questionnaire distributed 1223 for cross-sectional study. In total, 1222 questionnaires collected from 609 MS 613 NMS were regarded as effective. t-test Chi-square test applied analyze the data. total 25 out 39 questions in KAP survey found have statistical...

10.3390/ijerph16203996 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019-10-18

Rigorous and transparent management strategies for conflicts of interest clinical practice guidelines with the best available evidence are necessary development nephrology guidelines. However, there was no study assessing financial nonfinancial interest, quality underlying Japanese CKD, conflict policies guideline development.

10.2215/cjn.14661121 article EN Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 2022-05-27

Financial relationships between healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies have historically caused conflicts of interest unduly influenced patient care. However, little was known about such relationship its effect in clinical practice among specialists respiratory medicine.Based on the retrospective analysis payment data made available by all 92 Japan, this study evaluated magnitude trend financial board-certified Japanese 2016 2019. Magnitude prevalence payments for were...

10.1159/000526576 article EN cc-by-nc Respiration 2022-01-01

Cervical cancer is prevalent among women, with a reported 604,127 cases in 2020 worldwide. The incidence of cervical has been mitigated most high-income countries by promoting the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine. However, Japan, still leading cause mortality and women aged between 15 39. This can be attributed to 7-year suspension HPV vaccination recommendations Japanese government. A decline coverage followed this suspension, caused small number adverse events, resulting steep from over...

10.35772/ghm.2023.01010 article EN Global Health & Medicine 2023-05-24

COVID-19 pandemic has caused an extraordinary situation, especially for the healthcare workers (HCWs), leading to increased psychological stress. The aim of study was estimate prevalence different grades anxiety and depression across centers in Philippines identify demographic factors associated with them.A cross-sectional, web-based, multi-center conducted among HCWs from April 20- May 20, 2020. instruments used were Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) scale Patient Health Questionnaire...

10.4081/jphr.2021.2604 article EN cc-by-nc Deleted Journal 2021-12-01

Palliative care is essential for life-threatening illnesses. However, Nepal still faces significant challenges in accessing primary palliative services, including required medications, particularly rural areas. This commentary highlights the need policies and guidelines to ensure equitable access with medicines. While limited studies confirmed demand, persist areas deficient quality healthcare. article discusses existing efforts noteworthy initiatives implemented by healthcare institutions....

10.1080/15360288.2024.2320384 article EN Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy 2024-03-05

ABSTRACT Background Financial conflicts of interest (FCOIs) between pharmaceutical companies and clinical practice guideline (CPG) authors can influence recommendations, posing challenges to patient care. Despite global concerns, limited research exists on FCOI awareness among healthcare professionals in lower‐middle‐income countries like Nepal. Methods This cross‐sectional study, conducted June 2020 January 2021, aimed assess Nepalese oncologists identify associated factors. Data were...

10.1111/jep.70034 article EN Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 2025-02-01

Introduction Several studies exhibited varying reports of perception toward vaccine effectiveness, hesitancy, and acceptance COVID-19 vaccines. As this fluctuated with evidence generation, study explored the effectiveness in rural urban communities among various countries. Methods A cross-sectional was conducted online from April to August 2021 using convenience sampling people different countries approved by Asia Metropolitan University Medical Research Ethics. We adapted questionnaire...

10.3389/fpubh.2022.958668 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2022-09-26

Antimicrobial resistance in uropathogens is increasing globally, particularly resource-limited settings such as Nepal, limiting treatment options. This study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial patterns of isolated from patients with urinary tract infections (UTIs) a tertiary care hospital central Nepal. utilized retrospective design. We retrospectively observed medical records August 2023 February 2024 at Manmohan Memorial Teaching Hospital focusing on significant bacterial growth urine...

10.1177/20499361251339383 article EN cc-by-nc Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease 2025-05-01

The access to essential medicines for non-communicable disease treatment is unacceptably low worldwide. fundamental right health cannot be fulfilled without equitable medicines.A cross-sectional study was carried out in 94 community pharmacies of Kathmandu valley. Non-probability quota sampling method adopted the purpose. Village Development Committees with more than 5000 populations were included study. availability selected medicines, their price and producer identity observed. Data entry...

10.1177/2050312117738691 article EN cc-by-nc SAGE Open Medicine 2017-01-01

Background: Drug utilization research has been defined by the WHO as .the marketing, distribution, prescription and use of drugs in a society, with special emphasis on resulting medical, social economic consequences. Several studies drug conducted many developed countries shows wide evidence irrational use. Objectives: To assess pattern Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities Kaski district, Western Nepal. Methods :A prospective cross-sectional descriptive study was 11 PHC district using core...

10.3126/stcj.v1i1.8652 article EN Sunsari Technical College Journal 2013-09-16

Objective: There is insufficient data on the financial relationships between Japanese neurologists and pharmaceutical companies prior to advent of new-generation Alzheimer’s disease drugs. The purpose this study evaluate magnitude, prevalence, trend relationship 2016 2019. Methods: A cross-sectional was undertaken all board-certified neurology specialists in Japan from Descriptive statistics were applied measure magnitude prevalence payments among specialists, as well their trends during...

10.7759/cureus.53848 article EN Cureus 2024-02-08

Control of high blood pressure and prevention cardiovascular complications among hypertensive patients depends on patients' adherence to therapy. The Hill-Bone Compliance High Blood Pressure Therapy Scale (HBCTS) is one the most popular scale assess behaviour. Unfortunately, no questionnaire in Nepalese language available date anti-hypertensive therapy.To translate, culturally adapt validate English original version HBCTS into measure treatment patients.The cross-sectional study was...

10.2147/ppa.s349760 article EN cc-by-nc Patient Preference and Adherence 2022-04-01

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Medicines are an essential component of health-care services. The community pharmacies have great value in terms providing medicinal services developing countries. Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) assesses whether the medicines safe, effective, available, and accessible used correctly. objective study is to assess good pharmacy practice among Kathmandu, Bhaktapur Lalitpur districts.</p><p...

10.18203/issn.2454-2156.intjscirep20184191 article EN International Journal of Scientific Reports 2018-09-29

Burnout is a significant concern among healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, as it can lead to adverse effects on their well-being, job satisfaction, and patient care delivery. However, no previous study was conducted pharmacy professionals in Nepal assess burnout cases. This aimed evaluate presence explore its associated factors Nepal.A cross-sectional of Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. The validated Assessment Tool measured across multiple domains. Data demographic work-related...

10.1177/20503121231215237 article EN cc-by-nc SAGE Open Medicine 2023-01-01

The increased utilization of opioids in low– and middle-income countries (LMICs) presents a growing threat opioid-related abuse, misuse diversion. Pharmacists, as integral members healthcare teams, are responsible for dispensing monitoring opioid use hold pivotal role stewardship within LMICs. This commentary describes the potential multifaceted roles pharmacists resource-constrained settings highlights appropriate strategies promoting utilization.

10.1080/20523211.2024.2345219 article EN cc-by Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice 2024-06-05
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