Publications by authors named "Shahd Al-Arkee"
Background: Atrial Fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke by a factor of five, leading a significant cost burdens on healthcare system. Pharmacists, especially those based in a primary care environment are well placed to support patients in this therapeutic area.
Objectives: To assess primary care pharmacists' actual knowledge on the management of AF symptoms and anticoagulation.
Pharmacist management of atrial fibrillation in UK primary care: a qualitative study.
J Pharm Policy Pract
December 2022
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects up to 2% of the UK population. AF is a potentially long-term condition that needs management, and as such primary care pharmacists may have a substantial role in supporting the management of AF.
Objectives: This study aims to explore the role of primary care pharmacists, working in community pharmacies and general practices (GPs), in supporting the management of AF.
Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is prevalent worldwide, and for many patients, non-adherence to medication remains a problem. Motivational interviewing is a behavioural, communication strategy used as an intervention aimed to improve health outcomes.
Aims: This systematic review sought to investigate the effect of motivational interviewing delivered as part of pharmacy care on medication adherence, and the effect this has on clinical outcomes.
Background: Adherence rates of preventative medication for cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been reported as 57%, and approximately 9% of all CVD events in Europe are attributable to poor medication adherence. Mobile health technologies, particularly mobile apps, have the potential to improve medication adherence and clinical outcomes.
Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the effects of mobile health care apps on medication adherence and health-related outcomes in patients with CVD.