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Conducting a survey within the UAE in order to gather and evaluate feedback from clinical physicians regarding the Doctor- Pharmacist relationship after the popularity of the Pharm D degree in the medical field. We requested the physicians to fill out the questionnaire regarding the doctor- pharmacist relationship, and gathered feedback on the introduction of clinical pharmacists in the hospitals of the UAE. A recruitment data was arranged in a spreadsheet and analyzed statistically. Only 50% of doctors knew the objective of Pharm D program. Most of the doctors received calls from the pharmacists with high scientific content. It was found that despite the calls from the pharmacist to doctors when in doubt, mistakes are still found in prescription dispensing. We found that only 33% clinical pharmacists are working with doctors. This should send an alarm to pharmacy professionals. Unless we create awareness among the doctors and the community about the exact role of the clinical pharmacist, we will not have an individual identity as health professionals
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The aim of this survey was to determine the level of population awareness about diabetes in Ajman community, based on the available education programs. This project aims to increase people's awareness of diabetes and key indicators of risk factors of complications from diabetes. The cross-sectional study was carried out with 38 subjects aged over 18 years old, without diabetes and inhabitant in Ajman population. Multi-stage random simple sampling was used in this study. The study is an exploratory questionnaire based study. Knowledge, attitude and practice [KAP] questionnaire with 20 questions was used: demographics indices and knowledge fundamentals about diabetes, its presenting signs and symptoms, the early and late complications, means of management were surveyed. Female awareness towards diabetes was 75% compared with male 64%. Both males and females have the same knowledge [60%] about the causes of diabetes. Females [79%] have more awareness and knowledge of diabetes symptoms, management [81%] and treatment, drug adherence and diabetes control [59%] while males have less awareness and knowledge of diabetes symptoms [58%], management [72%] and treatment, drug adherence and diabetes control [48%]. Males show better knowledge and awareness of diabetes complication [79%] compared with females [64%]. A comparison between male and female practical approach towards diabetes regarding checking of blood pressure, eye examination, urine test and management of hypoglycemic symptoms showed a variation. Educating the public regarding diabetes symptoms and complications is required. Diabetes mellitus is a major health problem in the world. According to WHO, the UAE is among the top ten countries where the disease is prevalent. A sedentary lifestyle and bad eating habits have been blamed for the increasing prevalence of diabetes in the UAE. Results indicate that most subjects' awareness about fundamentals and complications of diabetes diseases was low, so the people need better education about diabetes. From the data collected it is evident that people in Ajman are not aware of the severe complications diabetes can cause if it is not controlled. So it is imperative that the authorities take up mass education program which would go a long way in the prevention and management of diabetes in the Gulf region and UAE in particular
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This is a preliminary study to evaluate the role of pharmacist in patient counseling in UAE community pharmacies. A group of five second year students conducted a survey of pharmaceutical consultation carried out in 40 community pharmacies in Ajman and Sharjah /UAE. Forty pharmacists participated in this survey, 24 males and 16 females, 85% were under 40 years and 15% over 40 years. The pharmacists were asked about the type of inquiries from patients and doctors, and also the number of such inquiries per month. 39% of the participants receive inquiries from patients and 61% not receive any inquires. 70% of patients inquiries is regarding drug prescribing and dispensing for a particular case; 50% for dose recommendation; 10% for adverse effect; 10% for drug interaction and 10% for diets to be taken with certain diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cholesterolemia. The number of inquiries received from doctors about drugs, 51% of participant pharmacists received inquiries from doctors. 51% of the inquiries are regarding drug dose, 28% for drug mode of action and ingredients, 25% for drug interaction. Pharmacists should be well versed with the recent trends in drug therapy, the dosage forms, dosage adverse effects and interactions. The health authorities must seriously think of setting up a drug information center either alone or in collaboration with other teaching institutions/universities with a free access to all the registered pharmacists and pharmacy students
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This study was conducted to evaluate pharmacist opinions on patient counseling by using product information leaflet [PIL] or customer product information [CPI]. The study was carried out in 40 community pharmacies that were distributed among Sharjah and Ajman. Forty pharmacists participated in this study, 59% male and 41% female, with the age <40 years [34 pharmacists] and >40 [6 pharmacists] or 85% less than forty years and 15% more than forty, as shown in figure 1 and agure 2. The study is based on a questionnaire with 12 questions and pharmacists feedback recorded as Agree, Disagree and Neither Agree nor Disagree. 92% of the pharmacists agree that patient counseling is their professional responsibility with male response rate of 92% and female of 38%. 88% agree that the use of CPI or PIL will ease their counseling task-male response was 83% compared with 37% for female. 60% agree that the customers will experience medication side effects when they are given CPI, with 63% of males giving a positive response compared to 23% for female responses. Regarding effective counseling 68% of the participants agree about training requirements for pharmacist while 5% disagree and 8% neither agree nor disagree: male positive response was 75% against 23% for female. On financial profit of counseling, 46% of the pharmacists agree that they should be paid for counseling and 31% disagree and 23% neither agree nor disagree. While 50% of the pharmacists agree that counseling improve their sales. As a professional, it is the pharmacist's responsibility to make patient safety a priority. Communicating with patients is an important way to avoid medication errors and to help patients understand the intended effects as well as the side effects of their drugs. Studies have shown that the professional expertise provided by a pharmacist during counseling can save money, unnecessary hospitalization, and in some cases, prevent patient harm/death
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To systematically review the feedback from pharmacy users on their perceptions and experiences of health-related advice and services provided by community pharmacies. A nine item survey conducted by three second year, level 3 Pharm D students through interactions by questionnaire with different patients in Al-Mafraq Hospital and Khalifa Hospital in Abu-Dhabi. Thirty participants were involved in this study. This survey involved inquiring about the people's faith in pharmacist and his advice concerning health problems. 48% of participants have a positive response that pharmacists recommend a medical specialty for their health problems; 48% of participants ask pharmacists for a medical recommendation and 31% visit a pharmacy for drug compounding. When participants were asked whether the pharmacist conducts full investigation or gives full instructions for their health problem, 72% agreed about full instructions while 31% agreed about full investigation. 24% of participants visited the pharmacist for blood pressure checking as pharmacist is a health professional. 52% of participants trust pharmacist for his choice of medicines and 55% treat the pharmacist as a friend for health management. Users of community pharmacy-based health development initiatives express a high level of satisfaction. If community pharmacies are to be used to their full extent, then actions to extending the public's awareness and acceptance of the pharmacist's role in giving advice will be crucial. There is considerable interest among community pharmacists in expanding their role to include more prevention, but there are many barriers to actualizing this role. Further work should focus on ways to overcome these barriers because pharmacists are particularly well-suited to make an important contribution to prevention
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1] to explore the role of the pharmacist in patient counseling in UAE, 2] the evaluation of pharmacist's opinion on patient counseling and 3] the potential determinants of personal consultation. This study was carried out in 80 community pharmacies, of which 40 pharmacies were located in Ajman and the rest in Sharjah. One Hundred pharmacists participated in this survey. Three different questionnaires A, B, C [one for each objective] were used. Data analysis was done by using PASW 17 software. 59 males in the age group of 27-55 years and 41 females in the age group 25-42 years, with experience of 2-20 years participated. Patient's inquiries regarding drug prescribing and dispensing for a particular case and the dose confirmation record the highest value. 39% of participating pharmacists mentioned that they receive inquiries from doctors. Different types of inquiries were forwarded by doctors. For answering such inquiries 74% of the pharmacists use BNF, 67% use MIMS. 92% male and 94% female pharmacists agreed that patient counseling is their professional responsibility. 88% male and 94% female participants agreed that the use of CPI or PIL would case their counseling task. 60% male and 56% female participants agreed that the patients would psychologically experience medication side effects when given CPI. However, 68% male and 56% female pharmacists felt that they need to undergo training for effective counseling. 48% of patient participants have reported that pharmacists do recommend a medical specialty for their health problems and 31% visit a pharmacy for drug compounding. Our study shows a new perspective on patient-pharmacist contacts and recommends that the community pharmacist should act more as a personal advisor. The potential determinants of personal consultation show that 52% of participants trusted pharmacist and 55% considered a pharmacist as a friend. The frequency of pharmaceutical consultation in private is low, but many be improved by reorganization of the pharmacist's activities. We must seriously think of equipping pharmacists with the recent trends in drug therapy, the dosage forms, dosage, adverse effects and interaction