Publications by authors named "Najwa Al Himali"
Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology of access and non-access-related infections in patients receiving haemodialysis at an academic tertiary hospital in Oman.
Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of 287 hospitalized patients who received haemodialysis during the period January 2018 to December 2019 at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Results: A total of 202 different infections were documented in 142 of the 287 patients (49.
Article Synopsis
- Clinical pharmacists play a vital role in enhancing treatment efficacy and reducing toxicity in patients, with 58% of their interventions aimed at improving treatment outcomes.
- A study at a tertiary care hospital in Oman showed high levels of agreement among clinical pharmacists regarding the significance of their interventions, particularly between the originator and reviewers.
- The findings highlight the importance of collaboration among clinical pharmacists, demonstrating substantial consensus on the clinical impact of their interventions on patient safety.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health challenge, with a reported prevalence of around 10%. Prescribing for patients receiving hemodialysis (HD) is challenging and complicated by polypharmacy, comorbidities, and changes in clearance of medications. The aim of this study was to evaluate antibiotics utilization patterns and dosage appropriateness in patients receiving HD at a tertiary hospital.
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