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Availability, prices and affordability of selected essential medicines in Jordan: a national survey by Alefan, Qais, Amairi, Rawan, Tawalbeh, Shoroq

“…Free access to essential medicines is a fundamental right. Governments should provide accessible and affordable medicines to people. The purpose of this study…”
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Validation of the Arabic version of the general medication adherence scale in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Jordan by Islam, Md. Ashraful, El-Dahiyat, Faris, Nouri, Ahmed, Alefan, Qais, Naqvi, Atta Abbas

“…Background: Medication adherence is a major challenge for patients with diabetes. Adherence rates are often low, and this can lead to poor glycaemic control…”
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Hospital unit costs in Jordan: Insights from a country facing competing health demands and striving for universal health coverage by Hammad, Eman A, Alabbadi, Ibrahim, Taissir, Fardos, Hajjwi, Malek, Obeidat, Nathir M, Alefan, Qais, Mousa, Rimal

“…Background: Public providers in Jordan are facing increasing health demands due to human crises. This study aimed to benchmark the unit costs of hospital…”
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Direct medical cost associated with colorectal cancer in north of Jordan by Alefan, Qais, PhD, Malhees, Rana, MSc, Mhaidat, Nizar, PhD

“…Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is mainly characterized as the malignant and impaired growth of rectal cells in the intestinal region. Direct medical cost is…”
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Drug Shortages in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional National Survey = نقص الدواء في الأردن : دراسة مسحية وطنية مستعرضة by Alefan , Qais, Alazzam , Sayer, Tashman , Khawlah, Mukattash , Tarek

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PHARMACOECONOMIC STUDIES IN WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN COUNTRIES: REPORTING COMPLETENESS by Alefan, Qais, Rascati, Karen

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of reporting necessary information in published health economic research in World Health Organization Eastern…”
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Cost-related nonadherence can be explained by a general nonadherence framework by Alefan, Qais, Cheekireddy, Vishnu Meghana, Blackburn, David

“…A conceptual framework has been developed specifically for cost-related nonadherence (CRNA) that differs from models proposed for general medication…”
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Clinical and economic impact of telemedicine in the management of pediatric asthma in Jordan: a pharmacist-led intervention by Shdaifat, Mu'min Billah M., Khasawneh, Rawand A., Alefan, Qais

“…Pediatric asthma is a major public health concern, considering its chronic nature and negative effects on quality of life of affected children. Telemedicine is…”
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Evaluation of a medication safety and adherence program within a First Nations community in Saskatchewan, Canada by Erker, Rebecca, Alefan, Qais, Goodridge, Donna, Crawley, Alex, Rabbitskin, Norma, Bighead, Shirley, Blackburn, David

“…The objective of this mixed methods report was to describe a pharmacist intervention to support medication adherence of patients living with chronic health…”
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Pharmacy education in Jordan: updates by Alefan, Qais, Alsmadi, Mo'tasem M.

“…Objective To describe the increasing number of pharmacy schools in Jordan. Method A review for numbers of schools and their curricula was conducted. Key…”
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Barriers to implementing pharmacoeconomics: interview study by Alefan, Qais, Hamdouni, Esra'a, Alhamad, Hamza, Mukattash, Tareq, Rascati, Karen

“…: Pharmacoeconomics estimates the value of pharmaceutical products and services and provides healthcare decision-makers with valuable information…”
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Factors associated with early nonpersistence among patients experiencing side effects from a new medication by Alefan, Qais, Yao, Shenzhen, Taylor, Jeffrey G., Lix, Lisa M., Eurich, Dean, Choudhry, Niteesh, Blackburn, David F.

“…Drug discontinuation (i.e., nonpersistence) is often attributed to the emergence of adverse effects. However, it is not known whether other factors increase…”
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Factors affecting hypertensive patients' compliance with healthy lifestyle by Alefan, Qais, Huwari, Dima, Alshogran, Osama Y, Jarrah, Mohamad I

“…Purpose: This study aimed to identify factors correlating with hypertensive patients' compliance with lifestyle recommendations in north of Jordan. Patients…”
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The influence of adverse drug effects on health-related quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients by Altawalbeh, Shoroq M, Almomani, Basima A, Alefan, Qais, Mohammad Momany, Suleiman, Al-Share, Qusai Y

“…Abstract Objectives Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Concerns have been raised about the…”
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Assessment of Extrapyramidal Symptoms Associated with Psychotropics Pharmacological Treatments, and Associated Risk Factors by Abu-Naser, Dania, Gharaibeh, Sara, Al Meslamani, Ahmad Z, Alefan, Qais, Abunaser, Renad

“…Extrapyramidal Symptoms (EPS) are unwanted symptoms commonly originating from the use of certain medications. The symptoms can range from minimal discomfort to…”
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High prevalence of self-medication practices among medical and pharmacy students: a study from Jordan by Alkhatatbeh, Mohammad J, Alefan, Qais, Alqudah, Mohammad A Y

“…To assess self-medication practices and to evaluate the impact of obtaining medical knowledge on self-medication among medical and pharmacy students at Jordan…”
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Measuring the Influence of Side Effect Expectations, Beliefs, and Incident Side Effects on the Risk for Drug Discontinuation Among Individuals Starting New Medications, a Cross-sectional Study by Blackburn, David F, Yao, Shenzhen, Taylor, Jeff G, Alefan, Qais, Lix, Lisa M, Eurich, Dean T, Choudhry, Niteesh K

“…To measure the impact of beliefs, expectations, side effects, and their combined effects on the risk for medication nonpersistence. Using a cross-sectional…”
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Drug and therapeutics committees in Jordanian hospitals: a nation-wide survey of organization, activities, and drug selection procedures by Alefan, Qais, Alshareef, Somayya, Al-Shatnawi, Samah

“…Background: Drug and Therapeutics Committees (DTCs) were founded about a century ago as a guide for dealing with drugs in hospitals. Since then, it has shown a…”
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Association of smoking with direct medical expenditures of chronic diseases in north of Jordan: a retrospective cohort study by Alefan, Qais, Al-Issa, Eman T, Alzoubi, Karem H, Hammouri, Hanan M

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to estimate the association of smoking with the direct medical expenditures for chronic disease management in north of Jordan.Design,…”
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Drug-related problems in a sample of outpatients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study from Jordan by Al-Azzam, Sayer I, Alzoubi, Karem H, AbuRuz, Salah, Alefan, Qais

“…Optimization of drug therapy and preventing drug-related problems (DRPs) are major factors to improve health care, reduce expenditure, and potentially save…”
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