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Comparability of Interview and Self-Administration of the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Tuberculosis (Facit-Tb) Instrument in Iraqi Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients
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Elsevier
, 2014 , Article)
Objectives
To investigate the extent to which two different modes of administration (interview by a trained interviewer versus self-administration) yielded a comparable estimate of health-related quality of life (HRQL) ...
Implementation of An Ambulatory Pharmacist-Managed Anticoagulation Clinic In Qatar: Development of A New Service and A Pilot On Patients' Satisfaction and Quality of Life
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Elsevier
, 2014 , Article)
Objectives
Pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinics have been shown to improve the quality of life (QoL) of patients receiving anti-clot treatment. The first pharmacist-managed anticoagulation clinic in Qatar was ...
Knowledge and perception about pharmacovigilance among pharmacy students of universities in Sana'a Yemen
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Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
, 2017 , Article)
Introduction: Pharmacists in community or hospital setting play a key role in reporting Adverse Drug Reaction (ADRs) during practice. Under reporting is considered as a profession malpractice worldwide. Aim: To determine ...
Quality of llife of Qatar university students with disability and its relation to their academic adjustment and performance
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International Journal of Special Education
, 2018 , Article)
This study aimed at assessing the quality of life of Qatar University students with disability and its relation to their academic adjustment and performance. Seventy (70) students, 31 males, and 39 females participated in ...
Psychological and Psychosocial Consequences of Zoonotic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis among Women in Tunisia: Preliminary Findings from an Exploratory Study
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
, 2016 , Article)
Background
The incidence of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis (ZCL) makes it the most widespread parasitic disease in Tunisia and the Arab world. Yet, few studies have addressed its psychological and psychosocial effects. ...
Ramadan Fasting and Patients with Cancer: State-of-the-Art and Future Prospects
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Frontiers Media
, 2016 , Article)
Ramadan fasting represents one of the five pillars of the Islam creed. Even though some subjects (among which patients) are exempted from observing this religious duty, they may be eager to share this particular moment of ...
Effect of a pedometer-based walking challenge on increasing physical activity levels amongst hospital workers
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2019 , Article)
Background: More than 50% of Qatari adults are physically inactive. The workplace is an excellent environment to implement cost-effective, efficient behavioural physical activity (PA) interventions to increase PA. This ...
Health related quality of life assessment in acute coronary syndrome patients: The effectiveness of early phase I cardiac rehabilitation
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BioMed Central Ltd.
, 2017 , Article)
Background: Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) is one of the most burdensome cardiovascular diseases in terms of the cost of interventions. The Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme (CRP) is well-established in improving clinical ...
Understanding the Burden of Atopic Dermatitis in Africa and the Middle East
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Springer Healthcare
, 2019 , Article Review)
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by intensely pruritic lesions. The prevalence of atopic dermatitis is increasing in developing regions, including Africa and the Middle East. ...
Improving type 2 diabetes patients' quality of life by using a community based interactive approach - diabetes mellitus strategy in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Blackwell Publishing Ltd
, 2012 , Article)
Objective The aim of this study was to improve diabetes patients' quality of life (QOL) by using a community based interactive approach - diabetes mellitus (CBIA-DM) strategy. Methods This study was a time-series pre and ...