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Journal of Emergency Medicine, Trauma and Acute Care - 1 - Qatar Health 2022 Conference abstracts, January 2022
1 - Qatar Health 2022 Conference abstracts, January 2022
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Behavioral determinants potentially influencing COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among pharmacy professionals in Qatar: a nationwide survey using the Theoretical Domains Framework
Background: There is a paucity of robust, theory-based research investigating vaccination behavior.1 Using Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), the study aimed to explore the key behavioral determinants influencing vaccine behavior among pharmacy professionals in Qatar. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey of pharmacy professionals was conducted in April 2021. Survey items included questions related to demographics, va Read More
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Knowledge and Attitude regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) among Hospital Pharmacists in Qatar
Authors: Lama madi, Doua Alsaad, Raja Alkhawaja, Wessam ElKassem and Moza AlhailBackground: Pharmacists are front-line healthcare workers who contributed to fighting the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Knowledge and attitude of both community and hospital pharmacists about COVID-19 were reviewed at different practice settings1. This work aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of hospital pharmacists in Qatar about COVID-19. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional web-based survey was distri Read More
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Improving wellbeing for COVID-19 patients at Umm Salal Isolation and Recovery Facility through expressive drawing (Art Therapy): A Service/Quality Improvement Initiative
Authors: Sarah Shillitoe, Nadya Al-Anzi, Ramy Gharib, Ahmed Gueddes, Sunjay Ragbheer and Brendon David MorrisBackground: COVID-19 has brought several patient challenges related to anxiety disorders impacting their wellbeing 1. According to Vaartio-Rajalin et al., 2, expressive art therapy (AT) has many advantages including mental health, physical, and social wellbeing. AT was introduced to COVID-19 patients on the 29th of May, 2021 as part of our Patient Wellbeing Programme launched at Umm Salal Isolation Facility (USIF) in Qatar. USIF provided Read More
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Home Healthcare Services’ Clinical Pharmacists′ patient-centered interventions during the COVID-19 outbreak
Background: Home Health Care Services is a non-residential long-term care facility, part of Hamad Medical Corporation. It serves around 2,700 patients, the majority of which are elderly, with multiple co-morbidities and polypharmacy, and subsequently, an increased risk of drug-related problems and inappropriate medication use.1 The clinical pharmacists’ ultimate focus is to provide effective pharmaceutical care to improve health outcom Read More
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Reducing errors in medication order prescription for in-patients by pediatric physicians: A step towards effective patient care
Authors: Shital Mehta, Kavitha Manuvel Thambi and Jessy WilliamsBackground: In the data collected in the Hamad General Hospital (HGH), general pediatric in-patient unit, it was found that only 58% of medication orders were correctly prescribed by the resident physicians. This leads to patient care delays in a critical context and affects the discharge process1,2. By placing the correct order of medications, medication errors can be reduced. It prevents unnecessary calls being made to physicians by nu Read More
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Utilization of Emergency Services by Children with Asthma in Qatar
Authors: Dima Arafah, Jane Smith, John Campbell, Khalid Al-Ansari and Colin PowellBackground: Asthma is a leading chronic disease in children worldwide, which if left untreated or poorly controlled, can lead to altered lung function and poor quality of life.1 Early detection and improved control of asthma are recommended to decrease utilization of emergency services and hospitalizations. Respiratory diseases are the most common conditions seen in Pediatric Emergency Centers (PECs) in Qatar.2 The five PECs a Read More
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Investigating head injury and dental trauma related to shopping carts amongst children under the age of 12 years old: A meta-analysis of observational studies
Authors: Amal Elwadia and Alaa DaudBackground: Understanding the epidemiology of traumatic head injuries (THI) is essential to shape public health (PH) policies, implement prevention strategies, and justify the allocation of resources towards public safety, education, and research 1. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized a gap in data and the high financial cost of THI's. Falls from shopping carts (SCs) are the most common cause of such injuries. This study aim Read More
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Integrated Trauma Anesthesia Service Pathway for Level I Trauma Center – Qatar Experience
Background: The Level 1 Trauma Center at Hamad General Hospital (HGH) offers world-class trauma services for Qatar, which also boasts the coveted Trauma Distinction Accreditation1 award by Accreditation Canada. Consequently, HGH is expected to meet the Level 1 service specifications, which requires that an anesthetist should respond to Trauma 1 (T1) call within 15 minutes. Unfortunately, it was reported that this was not achieved Read More
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Case report: Trauma in Pregnancy, The Golden Hour
Authors: Janoub Khazaal, Lamyaa El Sayegh, Yara Hage Diab, Amina Kronbi and Rabih ChahineBackground: The evaluation of the pregnant trauma patient presents unique challenges. There are two patients potentially at risk; the mother and the fetus who both require evaluation and management.1 Physiological changes like ligaments laxity, weight gain, and changes in the center of gravity make pregnant women at increased risk for trauma.2 Knowing the other physiological changes is crucial for the adapted trauma management in p Read More
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Diaphragmatic Paralysis in Trauma patient and bedside Ultrasound – A Case Report
Background: The diaphragm is a musculotendinous structure providing a significant drive for respiration and lung expansion during inspiration. The other muscles aiding in ventilation are intercostal, abdominal, and accessory muscles, including sternocleidomastoid and scalene.1 Direct neck trauma, either blunt or penetrating, potentially can contribute to diaphragmatic paralysis related to phrenic nerve palsy.2 The use of ultrasound to confirm d Read More
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A comparative study between Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP) and Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
More LessBackground: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most frequent diseases in men. The laser treatment for BPH has challenged TURP due to advances in laser technology, a better understanding of tissue-laser interactions, and rowing clinical experience.1 The objective of this work is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HoLEP) and compare it to Bipolar Transurethral resection of the p Read More
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Timely Discharge Prescription Review by Clinical Pharmacists at a COVID-19 Facility
Background: Mesaieed Hospital (MSH) was a COVID-19 center from the 7th of February till the 28th of June, 2021 with a high capacity and turnover. Therefore, timely discharge was crucial.1 Before implementing the clinical pharmacy service, MSH discharge pharmacy was receiving discharge prescriptions from noon. Since clinical pharmacists did not review discharge prescriptions, errors identified by the discharge pharmacy result Read More
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An overactive bladder treatment: Mirabegron versus Tolterodine
More LessBackground: Overactive bladder (OAB), as described by the International Continence Society (ICS), is characterized by complex symptoms, which include urinary urgency (strong, sudden need to urinate that is difficult to delay) with or without urge incontinence that is usually associated with frequency (abnormally frequent urination) and nocturia (excessive urination at night).1 The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of Read More
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The role of antibiotic resistance mobile genetic element MCR-1 in enhancing bacterial survival in macrophages
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) determinants such as mobile colistin resistance (MCR-1) that encodes colistin resistance are increasingly spreading in healthcare-associated and community-acquired infections.1 Colistin, a cationic peptide antibiotic, resistance is encoded by the MCR-1 gene that functions as phosphoethanolamine (PEA) transferase which adds a PEA moiety to lipid A head group rendering it resistant to host antimic Read More
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Epidemiology, Microbiological Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Invasive Blood Stream Infections of Group B Streptococcal Isolates From Qatar
Background: Group B Streptococci (GBS) or Streptococcus agalactiae colonize humans genitourinary and gastrointestinal tracts particularly in females1. The pathogen is capable of causing invasive disease primarily in infants, pregnant and postpartum women as well as the elderly and patients with comorbidities2. There is a paucity of studies on the disease with regional differences in prevalence and presentation of invasive bloodstream Read More
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Antibacterial activity of Myrtus communis L. and Melaleuca leucadendron var. cajaputi essential oils against antibiotic-resistant bacterial strains
Background: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to public health. There is a dire need for new antibiotics as AMR threatens our last-resort antibiotics efficacy.1,2 Myrtle plants have been used in folk medicine for centuries. Essential oils from these plants demonstrated therapeutics effects. This study aims to examine the antibacterial activity of essential oils extracted from Myrtus communis L and Melaleuca leucadendron against Read More
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Staphylococcus aureus histone deacteylase-like enzyme is a potential target for adjuvant antibiotic discovery
Authors: Shazeda H. Chowdhury and Susu M. ZughaierBackground: The rise in antibiotic resistance requires prompt action to reduce the burden of untreatable bacterial diseases1. Staphylococcus aureus is a human commensal and opportunistic pathogen that causes a broad range of diseases, from mild skin infections to infective endocarditis. The World Health Organization has placed S. aureus on the high-priority pathogen list due to its multidrug-resisting nature2. The study aims to identify Read More
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Cost-Effectiveness of Non-Statin Lipid-Modifying Agents for Primary and Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease among Patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A Systematic Review
Authors: Dina Abushanab, Daoud Al-Badriyeh, Clara Marquina, Cate Bailey, Myriam Jaam, Danny Liew and Zanfina AdemiBackground: Non-statin therapies (NSTs) have been shown to provide additional benefits for cardiovascular risk reduction among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but their economic merits have not been confirmed. The objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of NSTs for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in T2DM patients.1Methods: A literature search Read More
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A systematic review on the prevalence and management of subclinical hypothyroidism in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Emad Elgorg, Ahmed Waheed and Atul KalhanBackground: Subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) remains one of the most common biochemical manifestations of thyroid dysfunction.1 Similarly, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered the most common metabolic disorder in clinical practice.2Methods: This is a systematic review to ascertain the prevalence and optimum management approach for thyroid dysfunction in patients with T2DM. We conducted a search on PubMed and Goog Read More
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Decreasing insulin wastage in acute medical assessment units at Hamad General Hospital
Authors: Haider Alabd, Mohamed Elshafai, Omar Makawi, Ahmed Abdul Alim, Asmaa Ezzalidin and Mohammed ZahidBackground: Insulin therapy is commonly used to control hyperglycemia in hospitalized diabetic patients. There are different delivery devices of Aspart and Glargine insulin which are available in 1000 IU vial and 300 IU Flexpen. As per the manufacturer's recommendations, insulin pre-filled pens are designed for single patient use only, whereas the vial form is intended for multidose administration for different patients, therefore, the selec Read More
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