Mohamed Azmi Hassali
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View article: Impact of education on knowledge and attitude related to pharmacovigilance and reporting of adverse drug reactions among community pharmacists in Yemen: A pre- and postinterventional study
Impact of education on knowledge and attitude related to pharmacovigilance and reporting of adverse drug reactions among community pharmacists in Yemen: A pre- and postinterventional study Open
INTRODUCTION Previous studies conducted in Yemen found poor pharmacovigilance (Pv) knowledge among community pharmacists (CPs);[1] however, no educational intervention was conducted for them. Thus, the study aims to evaluate the effect of …
View article: EFEK ANTIDIABETES DAUN JAMBU BIJI PADA HEWAN COBA: TINJAUAN KEPUSTAKAAN SISTEMATIS
EFEK ANTIDIABETES DAUN JAMBU BIJI PADA HEWAN COBA: TINJAUAN KEPUSTAKAAN SISTEMATIS Open
Background: Indonesia ranks fifth in the world with diabetes and diabetes cases are expected to increase continuously. The treatment of diabetes is taking medication and modifying life style. Herbal medicine is used as an additional or sub…
View article: Exploring the Capability of the Hospital Pharmacists in Conducting Pharmacy Practice Research: A Study from Malaysia
Exploring the Capability of the Hospital Pharmacists in Conducting Pharmacy Practice Research: A Study from Malaysia Open
The engagement of pharmacists in research activities is pivotal in the advancement of the pharmacy practice. The study aims to evaluate the confidence and competence of Malaysian hospital pharmacists in conducting clinical and practice-bas…
View article: Adequacy of Empiric Antibiotics Therapy and Its Impact on Outcomes in Adult Critically Ill Sepsis Patients: A Review
Adequacy of Empiric Antibiotics Therapy and Its Impact on Outcomes in Adult Critically Ill Sepsis Patients: A Review Open
Sepsis is a medical emergency that involves a systemic immunological response due to an infection, resulting in the end-stage-organs malfunction and death. It is associated with high mortality rate despite a better understanding of the dis…
View article: Correction: Rare disease in Malaysia: Challenges and solutions
Correction: Rare disease in Malaysia: Challenges and solutions Open
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View article: Barriers and facilitators to pharmacovigilance activities in Pakistan: A healthcare professionals-based survey
Barriers and facilitators to pharmacovigilance activities in Pakistan: A healthcare professionals-based survey Open
The timely reporting of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) could improve pharmacovigilance (PV) in a healthcare system. However, in almost all healthcare systems barriers exist that lead to the underreporting of ADRs. The objective of this stud…
View article: Impact of diabetes-related knowledge and medication adherence on quality of life among type 2 diabetes patients in a tertiary health facility in Multan, Pakistan
Impact of diabetes-related knowledge and medication adherence on quality of life among type 2 diabetes patients in a tertiary health facility in Multan, Pakistan Open
Purpose: To assess the impact of drug adherence and diabetes-related knowledge on the quality of life (QoL) of type 2 diabetes patients in a hospital in Pakistan.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in City Hospital, Multan, Paki…
View article: Barriers to scaling up hepatitis C treatment in Malaysia: a qualitative study with key stakeholders
Barriers to scaling up hepatitis C treatment in Malaysia: a qualitative study with key stakeholders Open
Background While the availability of generic direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) opens the door for large-scale treatment, the care for people living with hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Malaysia is shifting toward a tripartite partnership between …
View article: Pharmaceutical marketing of over-the-counter drugs in the current digital era: A review
Pharmaceutical marketing of over-the-counter drugs in the current digital era: A review Open
Digitization is a current era trend that has permeated various daily activities of individuals and businesses. The acceleration of digital adoption can be seen even more with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, a new pattern o…
View article: The Patient Satisfaction with Pharmacist Services Questionnaire (PSPSQ 2.0): translation and validation study of the Urdu version
The Patient Satisfaction with Pharmacist Services Questionnaire (PSPSQ 2.0): translation and validation study of the Urdu version Open
The study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Urdu version of Patient Satisfaction with Pharmacist Services Questionnaire (PSPSQ 2.0). We applied the forward-backward procedure to translate the PSPSQ 2.0 in the Urdu languag…
View article: Covid-19 and Type 1 Diabetes: A Scientometric Assessment of Global Publications based on the Scopus Database
Covid-19 and Type 1 Diabetes: A Scientometric Assessment of Global Publications based on the Scopus Database Open
Background: The Covid-19-related diabetes research is confined mainly to type 2 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes (T1D) which presents unique challenges in COVID-19, appears to be well-researched, a bibliometric assessment of this researc…
View article: Perceptions of Yemeni physicians about sources of drug information and factors predicting their choices
Perceptions of Yemeni physicians about sources of drug information and factors predicting their choices Open
High-quality information is a necessary prerequisite for an optimum prescribing decision that enhances patient healthcare outcomes. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to identify the main sources of information used by physicians to …
View article: Direct Cost Associated with Adverse Drug Reactions among Hospitalised Chronic Kidney Patients in a Public Healthcare Facility in Malaysia: A Retrospective 3-Year Study
Direct Cost Associated with Adverse Drug Reactions among Hospitalised Chronic Kidney Patients in a Public Healthcare Facility in Malaysia: A Retrospective 3-Year Study Open
Adverse reactions which are clinically diverse increases the overall cost of care, as it often results in additional days of hospitalisation, clinical investigations and treatment drugs. Thus, the main objective of this study is to evaluat…
View article: Direct cost associated with adverse drug reactions among hospitalised chronic kidney patients in a public healthcare facility in Malaysia: A retrospective 3-year study.
Direct cost associated with adverse drug reactions among hospitalised chronic kidney patients in a public healthcare facility in Malaysia: A retrospective 3-year study. Open
Adverse reactions which are clinically diverse increases the overall cost of care, as it often results in additional days of hospitalisation, clinical investigations and treatment drugs. Thus, the main objective of this study is to evaluat…
View article: The effect of generic medicines e-learning course via Web 2.0 tools on knowledge of pharmacists and pharmacy students
The effect of generic medicines e-learning course via Web 2.0 tools on knowledge of pharmacists and pharmacy students Open
Background: Research scoping on e-learning and novel web 2.0 tools in pharmacy education in Arabic Language Speaking Countries (ALSCs) is scarce. Aim and methods: Therefore, this study aimed to develop an online educational course on gener…
View article: A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections Among Geriatric Patients: Prevalence, Medication Regimen Complexity, and Factors Associated With Treatment Outcomes
A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Urinary Tract Infections Among Geriatric Patients: Prevalence, Medication Regimen Complexity, and Factors Associated With Treatment Outcomes Open
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most prevalent infection among the elderly population. Hence, the current study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of UTIs among older adults, medication regimen complexity, and the …
View article: Validation of the Arabic Version of General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) in Sudanese Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Validation of the Arabic Version of General Medication Adherence Scale (GMAS) in Sudanese Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Open
The Arabic version of GMAS was validated in Sudanese patients with T2DM making it a suitable scale to be used in this population.
View article: The Satisfaction of Patients with the Management of Kidney Stones in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study
The Satisfaction of Patients with the Management of Kidney Stones in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study Open
Background: Kidney stones form by the precipitation or crystallization of minerals and urinary constituents. It is a common problem worldwide manifested with recurrent intermittent pain episodes, surgical interventions, an…
View article: Incidence of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and the adherence to the HAIs’ prevention strategies in a military hospital in Alkharj
Incidence of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and the adherence to the HAIs’ prevention strategies in a military hospital in Alkharj Open
The rate of overall healthcare-associated infections (HAI) was low. The compliance rate of health care workers to preventive measures that control HAIs was generally high but there was a need for more awareness particularly regarding perso…
View article: Assessment of risk factors responsible for rapid deterioration of lung function over a period of one year in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Assessment of risk factors responsible for rapid deterioration of lung function over a period of one year in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Open
Compromised lung function is a common feature of COPD patients, but certain factors increase the rate of lung function decline in COPD patients. The objective of the current study was to investigate the effect of different clinically impor…
View article: Risk Assessment of Over-the-Counter Cannabinoid-Based Cosmetics: Legal and Regulatory Issues Governing the Safety of Cannabinoid-Based Cosmetics in the UAE
Risk Assessment of Over-the-Counter Cannabinoid-Based Cosmetics: Legal and Regulatory Issues Governing the Safety of Cannabinoid-Based Cosmetics in the UAE Open
Purpose: The lack of scientific evidence of the safety and efficacy of over-the-counter topical cannabinoid-based cosmetics remains a concern. The current study attempted to assess the quality of cannabinoid-based cosmetic products availab…
View article: Development, translation, and validation of a bilingual questionnaire on unused medications in homes
Development, translation, and validation of a bilingual questionnaire on unused medications in homes Open
View article: A Two-Year Outcome Evaluation of Government-Led Initiative to Upscale Hospital-based Hepatitis C Treatment Using a Standard Two-Drug Regimen in Malaysia
A Two-Year Outcome Evaluation of Government-Led Initiative to Upscale Hospital-based Hepatitis C Treatment Using a Standard Two-Drug Regimen in Malaysia Open
Background: Malaysia has been fully committed to the global endeavor to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection by 2030. In early 2018, the Ministry of Health (MOH) embarked on a “one-size-fits-all strategy” by introducing generic vers…
View article: Global Point Prevalence Survey in Five Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq
Global Point Prevalence Survey in Five Teaching Hospitals in Baghdad, Iraq Open
Introduction: One of the crucial steps of the antimicrobial stewardship process is the measurement of antimicrobial usage. This study aims to assess the antimicrobial prescription patterns in Iraqi hospitals by conducting a survey and to d…
View article: Medication-related Knowledge, Administration Practice and Adherence Among Caregivers of Chronically Ill Children in Malaysia
Medication-related Knowledge, Administration Practice and Adherence Among Caregivers of Chronically Ill Children in Malaysia Open
Background : Caregivers’ knowledge, practice and adherence in medication administration who care for children with chronic illness requiring long-term pharmacological treatments are factors associating with children medication safety at ho…
View article: Post-COVID-19 Outbreak of Severe Kawasaki-like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Post-COVID-19 Outbreak of Severe Kawasaki-like Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Open
With the continuation of the second wave of a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which is likely to be even more devastating, there are several associated health problems. COVID-19 is usually mild and non-fatal in children. However, in …
View article: WHO key access antibiotics prices, availability and affordability in private sector pharmacies in Pakistan
WHO key access antibiotics prices, availability and affordability in private sector pharmacies in Pakistan Open