Implementation and acceptance of pharmacists' prescribing of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is highly effective at reducing the risk of acquiring HIV. PrEP is underused due, in part, to prescriber inaccessibility. The overall aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of pharmacist PrEP management (including prescribing and monitoring) on clinical and acceptance outcomes in patients who are at high risk for HIV exposure.

Age-related disparities in biologic therapy initiation among rheumatoid arthritis patients: Insights from a large retrospective cohort study.

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition with increasing prevalence, particularly in older adults. This study examined differences in prescribing patterns of biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs) between younger (< 65 years) and older (≥ 65 years) adults and explored factors influencing delays in therapy initiation.

Methods: A retrospective comparison of bDMARD use in younger (< 65 years) and older (≥ 65 years) adults who have RA was conducted using data from the Rheumatoid Arthritis Pharmacovigilance Program and Outcomes Research in Therapeutics (RAPPORT) registry.

Provider Experiences With Systematically Administered Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Sub-Study.

Background And Objectives: There has been interest in using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to capture and systematically assess patients' perceptions of their multiple sclerosis (MS) experience and feed this information back to the clinician, but PROMs are not routinely used in MS outpatient clinics. We explored the perspectives of providers caring for persons with MS (PwMS) on the integration of PROMs into clinical practice.

Methods: This was a qualitative substudy of a separate randomized controlled trial (ClinicalTrials.

Implementation of Pharmacist Case-Finding and Care Pathway Intervention for Vascular Prevention (PROACT): Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Unlabelled: Cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. The risk factors contributing to CVD development have been well known for decades, but treatment gaps persist. Pharmacists are frontline primary healthcare providers whose interventions to lower CV risk are supported by rigorous evidence.

An international portrait of pharmacists' professional role identities: A Q-methodology innovative study.

Background: Professional identities shape who pharmacists are, what they do, and what they stand for as professionals. Novel research methodologies have potential to illuminate pharmacists' professional identity and roles in new and innovative ways. This study aimed to explore international pharmacists' identity through reflection on their professional roles.

Utilization, perceived benefits and concerns regarding robotic technologies among community pharmacists.

Background: Robotic technology is being rapidly adopted worldwide. The purpose of this study was to quantify the prevalence of robotic technology use among UAE community pharmacists, evaluate their perceived benefits and concerns, and identify factors that predict heightened concern levels.

Research Design And Methods: The present study utilized a validated self-administered survey, which was distributed in person to community pharmacists in different regions of Abu Dhabi and other Emirates.

Insulin-self administration among individuals with diabetes: Implications for improved practices.

Background: Diabetes significantly contributes to both microvascular and macrovascular complications. Effective management depends on meticulous glycemic control, with insulin playing a crucial role. The success of insulin therapy relies on patients' ability to properly administer insulin and adhere to the administration instructions.

Determinants of poor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease control.

Uncontrolled COPD has been associated with reduced health-related quality of life, activity impairment, and increased use of healthcare resources. However, limited research is available on the factors associated with poor disease control in COPD patients. This study aimed to explore the factors associated with poor disease control in patients with COPD.

Evaluating the impact of systematic reporting of patient-reported outcome measures on depression and anxiety levels in people with multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: The effect of systematic capture of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) on depression and anxiety levels in persons with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) is not known. We evaluated the effects of PROMs on depression and anxiety levels in PwMS in a randomized controlled trial.

Methods: PwMS were randomized on a 1:1 basis to intervention or control arms.

Public knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers to skin cancer screening in the United Arab Emirates.

Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers to skin cancer screening among the general population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, an online-based questionnaire was distributed via online social media sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and others to the residents of the UAE. The questionnaire evaluated socio-demographics, knowledge (8 items), attitudes (10 items), practices (14 items), and barriers (9 items) in the context of skin cancer screening.

Drug repurposing for sustainable antimicrobial use: exploring pharmacists' awareness, attitudes, facilitators and barriers.

This study utilized a validated questionnaire that aimed to assess pharmacists' awareness and attitude towards drug repurposing for antimicrobial use. Despite the reasonable awareness, pharmacists reported unfavourable attitudes. Pharmacists with a B.

Determinants of poor health-related quality of life among outpatients with rheumatoid arthritis in Jordan.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and investigate the variables contributing to reduced HRQOL in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at two teaching hospitals in Jordan using a convenience sampling technique. The participants were interviewed face-to-face during the scheduled appointment at the outpatient rheumatology clinic.

Factors Influencing Public Attitudes and Willingness to Utilize Telepharmacy Services in the UAE.

Telepharmacy, utilizing telecommunications to dispense pharmaceutical products and deliver patient care, offers numerous benefits for both the public and pharmacists. Previous research on exploring attitudes and willingness to use telepharmacy services has primarily focused on pharmacists rather than the general population. This study is aimed at assessing the attitudes and willingness of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) population to utilize telepharmacy services and identifying the factors influencing their inclination to use these services.

Enhancing hypertension detection and control through a hypertension certification program for pharmacists: A cluster randomized trial (The RPATH Study).

Importance: We designed an online educational program for primary care health care providers, the Hypertension Canada Professional Certification Program (HC-PCP), based upon its 2020 guidelines.

Objective: The objective was to determine the effect of the HC-PCP, taken by pharmacists, on systolic blood pressure (BP) in patients with poorly controlled hypertension.

Design: Stepped wedge cluster randomized trial (unit of randomization was the pharmacy).

Artificial intelligence utilization in the healthcare setting: perceptions of the public in the UAE.

Understanding the use of AI in healthcare is essential for the successful implementation of AI-driven healthcare solutions. The aim of this study was to evaluate public perception of AI utilization in healthcare settings. A validated questionnaire assessed general perceptions towards AI utilization, the use of AI by physician , and the use of AI by pharmacists .

Confidence, attitude, and practice of scientific research among health professions' students in the United Arab Emirates.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the confidence, attitude, and scientific research practices of undergraduate students of different health profession specialties.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, an online-based questionnaire was distributed as a Google Form via groups and pages of medical universities available on social media sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter to the second- to sixth-year students of different health profession specialties in different universities across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the period from October through December 2023 using the convenience sampling technique. The questionnaire included four parts that assessed socio-demographics and custom-designed research-related questions (6 items), perceived confidence (8 items), attitudes (14 items), and the practice in the context of scientific research and its implementation (9 items).

Determinants of Health-Related Quality of Life in Outpatients with Myocardial Infarction.

Background: The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with myocardial infarction (MI) is suboptimal because of the disease's life-threatening nature, the requirement for long-term lifestyle modifications, and the treatment regimens following MI. This study aimed to evaluate HRQOL and its associated factors in MI patients.

Material And Methods: This study was conducted on patients with MI who attended the outpatient cardiology clinic at a major teaching hospital in Jordan.

Role of Community Pharmacist in Asthma Management: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice.

Purpose: To investigate knowledge, attitude, and practice of asthma management counseling and the perceived barriers by community pharmacists.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 416 community pharmacists using an online-based questionnaire. The questionnaire included five parts that assessed socio-demographics and medical references used to seek drug-related information, pharmacists' knowledge (7 items), attitudes (5 items), practice (22 items) and the barriers for the provision of asthma management counseling (10 items).

Public knowledge and attitude towards drug-food interactions: implications for improved public health safety.

Drug-Food Interaction (DFI) can potentially lead to treatment ineffectiveness and adverse health outcomes. This study investigated knowledge and attitude towards DFI and the associated factors. A validated questionnaire was distributed to 2040 participants across Jordan.