Abstract: Objectives: This study was conducted to determine the source of medicines and medicine information of persons living with hypertension and diabetes in rural and urban Ghana and assessing if they are influenced by predisposing and enabling factors as defined b

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Abstract: Objectives: to assess the knowledge of both parents and community pharmacists regarding antibiotics use and resistance in pediatrics in Lebanon.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June and August 2017 in community pharmacies. A pre-establis

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Abstract: Background: There remains variability in both practice and evidence related to optimal initial empiric dosing strategies for vancomycin.Objective: Our primary objective was to describe the percentage of obese patients receiving vancomycin doses consistent wit

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Abstract: Background: Falls in elderly people can lead to serious health problems. There is limited knowledge about the prevalence of falls, risk factors and causes of falls in the United Arab Emirates.Objective: To assess the prevalence of falls among older adults age

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Abstract: Background: Health literacy is an essential predictor of health status, disease control and adherence to medications.Objectives: The study goals were to assess the health literacy level of the general population in Saudi Arabia using translated Gulf Arabic ve

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Abstract: Background: Pets, pet owners (referred to as clients in veterinary medicine and throughout this article), veterinarians, and community pharmacies may all benefit from veterinary compounding services provided in community pharmacies, but the benefits of this s

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Abstract: Objectives: To determine the prevalence and describe factors associated with the use of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) among older patients.Methods: Cross sectional study of 400 older patients selected systematically at the geriatric centre, Unive

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Abstract: Objectives: To evaluate a prompt card (i.e., a post-card sized tool that lists counselling prompt information) with 5 key elements and 3 open key questions to ask patients in community pharmacies.Methods: Commun

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Abstract: Background: Benzodiazepine and z-hypnotic prescribing has slowly decreased over the past 20 years, however long-term chronic prescribing still occurs and is at odds with prescribing guidance.Objectives: To identify the pattern of benzodiazepine and z-hypnotic

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Abstract: Background: Suboptimal pain control has been frequently reported in healthcare settings and documented to negatively impact patients’ health. Patients’ perception regarding pain management may influence their satisfaction regarding treatment.Objectives: This

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Abstract: Objectives: Explore antibiotic use, assess conformity with evidence-practice guidelines, and describe knowledge and attitudinal factors among Lebanese dentists.Methods: National cross-sectional telephonic survey, using a standardized questionnaire addressing

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Abstract: Background: Community pharmacists have a key role to play in the management of allergic rhinitis (AR). Their role is especially important because the majority of medications used to treat AR are available for purchase over-the-counter (OTC), allowing patients

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Abstract: A growing body of research demonstrates the effectiveness of evidence-based pharmacy practice, but too many practice innovations fail to survive past the initial implementation and study phase. This paper presents the resource-based theory of competitive adva

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