Publications by authors named "Abdulaziz Ben Obaid"
Purpose: During COVID-19 pandemic, cancer patients are considered one of the most vulnerable to infection since they tend to have advanced age, multiple comorbidities, and are often immunosuppressed by their cancer or therapy. Hence, the Saudi Oncology Pharmacy Assembly has issued recommendations to reduce the frequency of cancer patients' visits to oncology centers during the pandemic while maintaining the access to cancer therapy and minimize the risk of exposure to coronavirus disease.
Materials And Methods: A qualitative methodological approach was conducted in April 2020 using a virtual panel discussion for collection of recommendations.
Article Synopsis
- Cancer treatment shortages are a widespread issue in Saudi Arabia, affecting patient outcomes and requiring immediate attention from healthcare professionals.
- A qualitative study with 55 oncology experts revealed that 100% of respondents encounter these shortages, averaging five instances per month.
- The panel identified a need for standardized definitions of drug shortages and proposed nine actionable recommendations to improve the current system and better manage resources.