Publications by authors named "A A Al Hindi"
Background: Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are associated with eye manifestations, especially in patients with systemic disease. However, there are no ophthalmic screening guidelines for infants with congenital CMV.
Methods: Retrospective review of pediatric patients (< 18 years old, 2010-2023) with a diagnosis of congenital CMV and at least 1 eye examination.
Background: Healthcare systems globally are expanding community pharmacy services to meet patient needs and reduce healthcare costs. In England this includes helping community pharmacies to provide integrated professional services but concerns persist over quality of care. This study aimed to identify priorities from key stakeholders for improving the quality of professional community pharmacy services.
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- - The study aimed to enhance pharmacovigilance in a psychiatry referral hospital by identifying patterns of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and promoting patient safety through the role of pharmacists in managing these reactions.
- - Adult patients aged 18-60 treated with psychotropic medications were examined, with a focus on ADR documentation, analyzing causality, severity, and management using specific assessment scales.
- - Out of 506 patients, 327 ADRs were recorded, with neurological ADRs being the most common; factors like gender and type of medication used influenced the occurrence and type of ADRs observed.
Background: Pharmacy technicians play a crucial role in the healthcare system to enable pharmacists to focus on clinical services. However, a lack of recognition for their role and contribution leads to high turnover rates.
Objective: To identify the reasons behind pharmacy technicians leaving, or intending to leave, pharmacy practice.
Background: The intention to more effectively mobilise and integrate the capabilities of the community pharmacy workforce within primary care is clearly stated within National Health Service (NHS) England policy. The Pharmacy Integration Fund (PhIF) was established in 2016 to support the development of clinical pharmacy practice in a range of primary care settings, including community pharmacy.
Objective: This study sought to determine how PhIF funded learning pathways for post-registration pharmacists and accuracy checking pharmacy technicians enabled community pharmacy workforce transformation, in what circumstances, and why.