{"title":"Digital Competence as a Necessary Component of the Professional Competence of Pharmaceutical Industry Employees","authors":"Kuchyn Iurii, Tetiana Reva, Nataliia Stuchynska, Mykytenko Pavlo, Kucherenko Inna, O. Chkhalo","doi":"10.51847/8ortvmwgro","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/8ortvmwgro","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"114 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87990911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Thematic Analysis of Non-Pharmacological Intervention Strategies in the Management of Diabetic Patients in Malaysia","authors":"Fahmi Hassan, E. Hatah","doi":"10.51847/kkiibdiiok","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/kkiibdiiok","url":null,"abstract":"Pharmacotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for the control of diabetes and the prevention of its complications. Optimal glycaemic control can reduce the healthcare burden. Nonetheless, the efficacy of diabetes management is often limited by poor medication adherence among patients. The level of medication adherence among diabetic patients in Malaysia has been reported to be 36%-87% for oral medication and 54%-81% for insulin injection. In order to increase the proportion of diabetic patients with good glycaemic control and low disease complications, other intervention strategies that are complementary to drug treatment should be considered. These strategies include all the non-pharmacological interventions and patient-mediated strategies that can be implemented either as standalone or adjunct therapy to promote better diabetic control among patients who are already prescribed with conventional pharmacotherapy. This study aimed to provide a synthesis of the themes for all the non-pharmacological intervention strategies applied in the management of diabetic patients in Malaysia. An electronic literature search for English articles in four databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and OVID) was conducted using relevant search strings. Twenty-two articles were included in the final analysis. Six themes were identified, namely diabetes education programmes, patient empowerment programmes, adherence support programmes, lifestyle adjustment programmes, psychological intervention programmes, and shared decision- making. Further research is warranted to empirically validate these results and to obtain a better understanding of the themes that are most meaningful for patients as well as their practical application in real-life settings.","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75164167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
P. Uduagbamen, A. O. AdebolaYusuf, S. Ahmed, Marylee Thompson, B. Alalade, M. Ogunmola, T. Falana, Olutomiwa Omokore, C. C. Emmanuel
{"title":"Gender Differences in Chronic Kidney Disease. Findings from a Two Center Study in Nigeria","authors":"P. Uduagbamen, A. O. AdebolaYusuf, S. Ahmed, Marylee Thompson, B. Alalade, M. Ogunmola, T. Falana, Olutomiwa Omokore, C. C. Emmanuel","doi":"10.51847/eoltidnxtq","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/eoltidnxtq","url":null,"abstract":"Gender differences have been known to exist both in physiologic and pathological states including kidney disease. There is a need to be well acquitted with these differences to enhance preventive and curative strategies for kidney diseases. One hundred and forty-four participants with chronic kidney disease, stage 3 to non-dialytic 5 had urine, blood, and radiological investigations to assess albuminuria, kidney function, and sizes. The findings were compared on a gender basis. Eighty-two males and 62 females participated. The mean age of the males and females were 47.9 ± 16.8 years and 50.5 ± 14.73 years respectively. A greater proportion of participants 65 years and older were females. Chronic interstitial nephritis was more common in females while chronic glomerulonephritis was more common in males. Hyponatremia, metabolic acidosis, and hyperphosphatemia were more common in females. Men used vitamin D analogs and erythropoietin more than women while women used sodium bicarbonate and phosphate binders more than men. Aging (OR-3.28, CI-2.69-387), hyponatremia (OR-4.74, CI-2.10-6.33), hypoalbuminemia ((OR-4.56, CI-3.45-7.49)), and metabolic acidosis (OR-4.14, CI-1.46-4.92) were independently associated with the female gender. Gender differences exist in the risk profile, epidemiology, laboratory findings, and response to treatment of CKD sufferers. Women had more hyponatremia and hyperphosphatemia while men had higher albumin and kidney sizes. Gender partitioned median range cut-offs of some variables would be needed for effective prevention, treatment, and follow-up of CKD sufferers.","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"90 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90423850","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Traditional Practitioner’s Knowledge of Malay Post-Partum Herbal Remedies in Malaysia","authors":"T. Mohamad, F. Islahudin, M. Jasamai, J. Jamal","doi":"10.51847/ani1usvkcv","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/ani1usvkcv","url":null,"abstract":"Herbal remedies are often used in traditional postpartum care among Malay women in Malaysia, closely guided by traditional women practitioners. Due to the diversity of plant species in Malaysia, the use of herbal remedies is often localized and may differ from one place to another. Unfortunately, with the lack of proper documentation, there is a risk of losing information on the practice and common plants used by women traditional practitioners in post-partum management. This work aimed to identify the common plants used in post-partum care among female Malay traditional practitioners in Perak, Malaysia. A researcher-assisted questionnaire of traditional practitioners’ knowledge of plants for post-partum remedies was employed. A total of 36 female traditional practitioners were included. There were 139 different plant species used for post-partum management. Leaves were the most common plant part used (n=86, 62.3%). Overall, the most common plants used by the traditional practitioners were fragrant lemongrass ( Cymbopogon nardus L. Rendle (Poaceae) (n=18, 50%), noni ( Morinda citrifolia , L. (Rubiaceae) (n=15, 41.7%) and screwpine ( Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb. (Pandanaceae) (n=14, 38.9%). External preparations in the form of baths were reported as the most common use (n=78, 44.1%), whilst powders were the most common oral forms (n=57, 32.2%). Clearly, Various plants are used in different preparations of herbal remedies for post-partum care. As such, official documentation of various medicinal plants that are used by traditional practitioners for post-partum care among Malay women is urgently required so as to preserve the traditional knowledge and practice.","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90899149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sensitivity and Reliability of Two Antibodies in Detecting E. coli in Meat and Water","authors":"B. Mashat, M. M. Awad, A. Amin, Y. Osman","doi":"10.51847/dhyfesoys8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/dhyfesoys8","url":null,"abstract":"Detection of E . coli in water and food constitutes a major challenge. However, the outer membrane proteins of this Gram-negative bacterium represent an excellent choice for their detection and diagnosis. Two outer membrane proteins: A and C, play important roles as drug modulators and in cellular permeability for this bacterium. Here we employed the antibodies raised against these two outer membrane proteins for the development of dot-blot immunoassays to detect this bacterium in water and meat samples. This immune-based assay was not only sensitive and reliable but rapid and cheap to perform. Sensitivities and specificities were demonstrated at the lowest detection limits of just two to three cells per milliliter, while the upper limit reached 107 cells per milliliter. In conclusion, the simplicity and extremely high resolution of this colored-based immunoassay test would be of great importance for untrained food and/or water inspectors or laboratory personnel to use with immediate visual results.","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"48 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85360210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Natarajan Muthuvignesh, Jeyaraj Brintha Jei, M. Balasubramaniam
{"title":"Materialistic Meets Realistic on Denture Characterization – A Case Report","authors":"Natarajan Muthuvignesh, Jeyaraj Brintha Jei, M. Balasubramaniam","doi":"10.51847/nacbjuxw40","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/nacbjuxw40","url":null,"abstract":"In completely edentulous patients the treatment challenges are associated with aesthetics, comfort, and function. As the oral hard and soft tissues are lost it may create a severe impact on the lower one third of the facial contour. So the rehabilitation of the lost structure must be done to improve the complete facial aesthetics. The two components that are important in denture aesthetics are denture teeth and the supporting denture base. various solutions are available to restore comfort and function, but restoring the edentulous patient’s aesthetic appearance is a mere challenge. Facial aesthetics and social integration of completely edentulous patient is significantly improved by using characterized denture when compared with a conventional denture. Once the patient’s expectations are fulfilled it will impart a positive effect on the patient’s self-esteem. So every complete denture patient must be evaluated individually and the dentist must strive to prepare a complete denture unique to that patient. The purpose of this case report is to provide unique denture characterization to fulfil patient aesthetic demands.","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81082319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Influence of Speed and Strength Indicators on the Coordination Abilities of 13-14-Year-Olds with Different Typologies","authors":"G. Polevoy, Andrew Sablin","doi":"10.51847/08fe7xmvx4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/08fe7xmvx4","url":null,"abstract":"The children's health is one of the significant issues of the families, schools and governments all over the world. Considering the importance of their health, the aim of this research is to designate the emergence of speed and power abilities in children aged 13–14 years on their coordination abilities. By using a tapping test, the strength of the nervous system is diagnosed, and Speed-strength abilities were determined by arm strength, torso strength, leg strength. Furthermore, coordination abilities were determined by using a test called the \"shuttle run 3x10\" test. The results of the tests and research indicate that the control group improved by 2-6% and there were more significant changes in the experimental group. Indicators enhanced by 11-17%. The study concluded that if you perform exercises to develop the speed and strength qualities of children aged 13-14 during physical education lessons at school, these indicators will improve coordination abilities.","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86011646","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Asma Said Al Shidhani, A. A. Al Salmani, Yaqoub Al Saidi, Marwa Al Shehhi, Hoor Al Khanjari, Mahla Al Aamri, Fatma Al Hadabi
{"title":"Polypharmacy and Medication Compliance among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Oman: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Asma Said Al Shidhani, A. A. Al Salmani, Yaqoub Al Saidi, Marwa Al Shehhi, Hoor Al Khanjari, Mahla Al Aamri, Fatma Al Hadabi","doi":"10.51847/zimw7hb8od","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/zimw7hb8od","url":null,"abstract":"The goal of this study was to estimate the prevalence of polypharmacy and medication compliance among patients with T2DM at a primary care clinic in Muscat, Oman, to determine whether various sociodemographic and clinical factors were associated with polypharmacy and to assess relationships between polypharmacy, compliance, and self-related health. It is a cross-sectional study conducted between September and November 2019 and included all adult T2DM patients attending the clinic. Data were collected using a questionnaire, face-to-face interviews, and electronic medical records. A total of 202 T2DM patients were included. The majority were female (56.9%) and ≥60 years old (45.5%). Most had two or more chronic health conditions (66.3%). The prevalence of polypharmacy was 83.1%. Overall, 65% and 92% of patients reported a high level of adherence to treatment and good-to-excellent health, respectively. In conclusion, Polypharmacy was common among T2DM patients and was significantly associated with age, common comorbidities, and T2DM duration.","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"445 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78791446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Agarwal, Rahma Hamayun Fazeel, Hana El-Sayed Abdel Rahman, Atheer Muteb K Alenezi, Dhari Atallah S Alshammari, M. H. Alenzi, T. A. Albalawi, Yazed Muteb K Alenezi, Rahaf Hajea E Alenazi
{"title":"Prevalence of Cardiovascular Disease and Associated Risk Factors among Adult Population Attending Fitness Center/Gymnasium in Arar","authors":"A. Agarwal, Rahma Hamayun Fazeel, Hana El-Sayed Abdel Rahman, Atheer Muteb K Alenezi, Dhari Atallah S Alshammari, M. H. Alenzi, T. A. Albalawi, Yazed Muteb K Alenezi, Rahaf Hajea E Alenazi","doi":"10.51847/sbqqcztmzv","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51847/sbqqcztmzv","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":8308,"journal":{"name":"Archives Of Pharmacy Practice","volume":"4 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.6,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74397443","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}