Publications by authors named "Mashael Alowais"
Digital literacy education for UK undergraduate pharmacy students: a mixed-methods study.
Int J Pharm Pract
September 2024
Objectives: Digital literacy is increasingly crucial in pharmacy practice, and relevant education and training are required to prepare the future workforce. This study aims to explore the current and planned inclusion of digital literacy education in the undergraduate curricula of UK pharmacy schools.
Methods: A mixed-methods approach was conducted with two phases.
Introduction: Vitamin D deficiency is a serious health problem that is associated with many health consequences. The study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical students at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, regarding vitamin D deficiency.
Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted among students of Unaizah Colleges of Pharmacy (UCP) and Medicine (UCM) at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, over a period of 3 months.
Digital literacy in undergraduate pharmacy education: a scoping review.
J Am Med Inform Assoc
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The scoping review aimed to evaluate how digital literacy is incorporated into undergraduate pharmacy programs worldwide, focusing on educational methods, training, and assessment techniques.
- - A total of 57 articles were analyzed, revealing that educational strategies included theoretical and practical knowledge of health informatics, use of digital tools in patient care, and collaborative practices, often employing blended learning methods.
- - The review highlights the importance of aligning learning objectives and assessment methods with the rapidly changing digital health environment and recommends collaboration with various stakeholders in developing digital literacy courses.
Knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding dietary supplements in Saudi Arabia.
J Family Med Prim Care
February 2019
Objective: The study was aimed at determining the characteristics and lifestyle choices of dietary supplement users and to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice related to dietary supplements in the health sciences students versus other individuals in Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional, online questionnaire-based study was conducted on 351 participants (138 were health sciences students and 203 were not). The results were documented and analyzed using SPSS- version 22.