Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Clinical Pharmacy Services and Their Impact on The Management of Cancer in Taif, Saudi Arabia

Kabel, Ahmed M.; Bakr, Morouj M; Alshanbari, Abeer M; Alwagdani, Shahad M; Altalhi, Hanan A; Alzaidi, S.; Altowairqi, Meaad H

doi:10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.2.531

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“…This result is in line with Samarghandian et al [45] These cytokines were significantly reduced in candesartan or EGCGtreated groups. These outcomes are in accordance with others which reported the impact of candesartan on proinflammatory markers [46,47] ;…”

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Candesartan and epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate ameliorate gentamicin‐induced renal damage in rats through p38‐MAPK and NF‐κB pathways

Ahmed

Mohamed

2018

J Biochem & Molecular Tox

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This study pointed to estimate the possible protective impacts of candesartan and/or epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate (EGCG) against gentamicin‐induced nephrotoxicity. The current work revealed that gentamicin significantly elevated relative kidney weight and the serum level of creatinine and urea. Also, renal level of malondialdehyde was significantly increased with a concurrent decrease in renal glutathione‐S‐transferase and superoxide dismutase activities. Moreover, renal levels of nuclear factor‐kappa B (NF‐κB) and p38 mitogen‐activated protein kinase (p38‐MAPK) were increased together with the elevation of tumor necrosis factor‐alpha and interleukin‐1 beta levels after gentamicin treatment. In addition, caspase‐3 expression was elevated, and histological examination revealed extreme alterations enlightening inflammation, degeneration, and necrosis. Pretreatments with candesartan and/or EGCG attenuated gentamicin‐induced nephrotoxicity. Importantly, the altered expression of p38‐MAPK and NF‐κB may play a significant role in the protective mechanisms exerted by candesartan and EGCG. Coadministration of candesartan and EGCG exhibited more profound response compared with the monotherapy.

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confidence: 93%

Candesartan and epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate ameliorate gentamicin‐induced renal damage in rats through p38‐MAPK and NF‐κB pathways

Ahmed

Mohamed

2018

J Biochem & Molecular Tox

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“…National level studies showed that pharmacists play an important role on the healthcare team. 40 Studies also revealed that pharmacists performed a major role in detecting and preventing prescribing errors and medication errors, increasing patient compliance with treatment, performing medication reconciliation, providing patient counselling and playing a key role in raising public health awareness. [41][42][43]…”

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Using a Global Systematic Framework Tool to Identify Pharmacy Workforce Development Needs: A National Case Study on Saudi Arabia

Almaghaslah

Alsayari

2021

RMHP

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Background Healthcare is one of the key focuses of the Saudi Vision 2030. Identifying and acknowledging the strengths and weakness of the healthcare manpower, including pharmacy, are crucial for workforce development and for achievement of the vision. Methods This paper used a global systematic framework tool, the International Pharmaceutical Federation the International 21 Development Goals (FIP DGs), as a roadmap to identify pharmacy workforce development needs. Results An increase in the number of qualified Saudi pharmacy employees was successfully achieved by increasing the number of pharmacy education institutions. Several postgraduate pharmacy programs (Master’s and Ph.D.) were also established. Some pharmacy colleges around the country obtained national and international accreditation/certification from reputable quality assurance organizations, such as the NAAA, ACPE and CCAPP. Clinical pharmacy residency programs were expanded to cover various specialties. No comprehensive competency framework exists for pharmacists in Saudi Arabia. A wide range of CDP programs, including electronic courses, have been offered for healthcare practitioners and accredited by SCFHS. While a certain number of CME hours are required for re-registration as a pharmacist, these CME hours are currently not linked to a needs-based health initiative. Several initiatives and strategies have been developed and implemented to address pharmaceutical workforce gender and diversity balances. The pharmacy profession is regulated by the MOH, the SCFHS, and the HRSD. Discussion and Conclusion Among the three clusters of the DGs – Academia, Professional Development, and Systems – Cluster 2, Professional Development, was identified as a priority area for improvement. Within this cluster, these particular DGs were selected as top priority: competency development (DG 5), leadership development (DG 6), and working with others (DG 8). Two DGs in Cluster 3, Systems, were also highlighted as priorities: continuing professional development strategies (DG 9) and impact and outcome (DG 11).

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“…17,18 The perception of physicians towards clinical pharmacists or towards themselves has been studied extensively in the Arab region and across the world. 17,[19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] Abdel-Latif had noted that in the Arab region, physicians' acceptance of the clinical pharmacist's role in clinical practice remains debatable. 31 This may be due to the fact that the current roles of clinical pharmacists have not been clearly established and agreed.…”

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Sudanese Medical Doctors’ Perceptions, Expectations, Experiences and Perceived Barriers Towards the Roles of Clinical Pharmacists: A Cross-Sectional Study

Mahmoud¹,

Maatoug²,

Jomaa³

et al. 2022

IPRP

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Purpose Interprofessional collaboration between physicians and clinical pharmacists has been shown to improve patients’ outcome by reduce medical errors, costs and patient adherence. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the medical doctors’ perceptions, expectations, experiences, and perceived barriers regarding clinical pharmacists in Wad Medani. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at five major hospitals in Wad Medani, between April and June 2021 using a self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed among 178 physicians. The questionnaire consists of four sections, in addition to a demographic section. These four sections measure physicians’ perceptions, expectations, experience, and perceived barriers. Results A total of 178 physicians were enrolled in the study. Physicians were comfortable with clinical pharmacists detecting and preventing prescription errors (55.1%); providing patient education (56.3%). Generally, physicians had high expectations with agreement rate of all the items ranged from 51.7% to 85.4%. Most physicians (79.8%) agreed that clinical pharmacists were a reliable source of general and clinical drug information. 64.0% and 59.0% of physicians perceive the unclear responsibility of clinical pharmacists and the lack of physicians’ experience with clinical pharmacists were barriers that can hinder clinical pharmacists’ contributions, respectively. Conclusion Physicians had positive perceptions, expectations, and experiences with clinical pharmacists, and pointed out some barriers clinical pharmacists face. It was suggested that hospitals should recruit more clinical pharmacists to cover each unit within the hospital with clear job description and provide them CPD.

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Perceptions and Attitudes Towards Clinical Pharmacy Services and Their Impact on The Management of Cancer in Taif, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 9 publications

References 37 publications

Candesartan and epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate ameliorate gentamicin‐induced renal damage in rats through p38‐MAPK and NF‐κB pathways

Candesartan and epigallocatechin‐3‐gallate ameliorate gentamicin‐induced renal damage in rats through p38‐MAPK and NF‐κB pathways

Using a Global Systematic Framework Tool to Identify Pharmacy Workforce Development Needs: A National Case Study on Saudi Arabia

Sudanese Medical Doctors’ Perceptions, Expectations, Experiences and Perceived Barriers Towards the Roles of Clinical Pharmacists: A Cross-Sectional Study

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