Publications by authors named "Bassem A Almalki"
Background: The Saudi Community pharmacy sector has been changing towards patient-centred care rather than depending solely on dispensing medications. Accordingly, pharmacies can now provide many services that they previously could not offer. The aims of this study were to identify all pharmacy services provided in a community setting and to assess public awareness and utilization of and satisfaction with these services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study examined the level of adherence to self-care behaviors among individuals with type 2 diabetes in Saudi Arabia and its connection with depression and demographic factors. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among diabetes patients using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) to measure depression and the Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) to evaluate diabetes self-care activities. Among the 252 participants who completed the survey, 43.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The practice of dispensing drugs in primary healthcare centers has shifted to community pharmacies in Saudi Arabia. These changes increase demand and mandate improving their services; one such is establishing pharmacy drive-thru services. To explore the effects of drive-thru services on the pharmacy profession, this study aimed to measure community pharmacists' acceptance, perception, and satisfaction regarding drive-thru services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. It is a general term used to describe a group of disorders that affect the heart or blood vessels. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and predictors of polypharmacy in patients with heart failure.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) aims to optimize medication use and reduce risks of adverse drug reactions, especially in elderly populations, which are often prone to medication-related problems.
- The study assesses community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and barriers to MTM services for older adults in Saudi Arabia, using a survey conducted between February and May 2023.
- Findings show that out of 528 pharmacists who viewed the survey, 319 completed it, with 65.52% reporting a high level of knowledge on MTM and a generally positive attitude towards its implementation for older patients.