Publications

  1. Alorfi NM, Harbi MH, El Hajj MS, Alayoubi S, Ibrahim NA, Alayoubi FZ. Use and effectiveness of PCSK-9 inhibitors in heart diseases: A review. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024;103(36):e39308. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000039308
  2. Mahmoud A, Abuhelwa AY, Owen T, Alazzawi A, Shara M, Alqudah MAY, ElHajj MS, Smith JR. Role of pharmacists in the care of adult asthma patients: A scoping review. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2024 Sep;20(9):860-869. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2024.06.005. Epub 2024 Jun 17. PMID: 38918145.
  3. El Hajj MS, Saleh M, Ibrahim N, et al. A Cross-Sectional Study of Vaccination-Related Education in Pharmacy Programs in the Middle East. Am J Pharm Educ. 2024;88(7):100715. doi:10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.100715
  4. Abdelkader NN, Awaisu A, Elewa H, El Hajj MS. Prescribing patterns of antihypertensive medications: A systematic review of literature between 2010 and 2020. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2023;11:100315. Published 2023 Aug 5. doi:10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100315
  5. El Hajj MS, Kaddoura R, Abu Yousef SEA, et al. Effectiveness of a structured pharmacist-delivered intervention for patients post-acute coronary syndromes on all-cause hospitalizations and cardiac-related hospital readmissions: a prospective quasi-experimental study. Int J Clin Pharm. 2023;45(3):630-640. doi:10.1007/s11096-023-01538-4
  6. El-Awaisi A, Ismail S, Sulaiman R, Kane T, El Hajj MS, Shraim M. A Qualitative Exploration of Health Profession Students’ Experiences of Resilience and Burnout Using the Coping Reservoir Model during the COVID-19 Pandemic [published online ahead of print, 2023 May 9]. Teach Learn Med. 2023;1-13. doi:10.1080/10401334.2023.2209073
  7. Sulaiman R, Ismail S, Shraim M, El Hajj MS, Kane T, El-Awaisi A. Experiences of burnout, anxiety, and empathy among health profession students in Qatar University during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychol. 2023;11(1):111. Published 2023 Apr 13. doi:10.1186/s40359-023-01132-3
  8. Abushanab D, Gulied A, Hamad A, Abu-Tineh M, Abdul Rouf PV, Al Hail M, El-Kassem W, El Hajj MS, Al-Badriyeh D. Cost savings and cost avoidance with the inpatient clinical pharmacist interventions in a tertiary cancer care hospital. J Oncol Pharm Pract. 2023 Mar 22:10781552231160275. doi: 10.1177/10781552231160275. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36946146.
  9. Elbashir M, El Hajj MS, Rainkie D, et al. Evaluation of Health Literacy Levels and Associated Factors Among Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure in Qatar. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2023;17:89-105. Published 2023 Jan 7. doi:10.2147/PPA.S385246
  10. Wilbur K, El-Awaisi A, El Hajj MS. Reducing health provider stereotypes through undergraduate interprofessional education. J Taibah Univ Med Sci. 2022;17(6):991-999. Published 2022 Jun 12. doi:10.1016/j.jtumed.2022.05.007
  11. Ibrahim SA, El Hajj MS, Owusu YB, et al. Adherence as a Predictor of Glycemic Control Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Retrospective Study Using Real-world Evidence. Clin Ther. 2022;44(10):1380-1392. doi:10.1016/j.clinthera.2022.09.003
  12. El Hajj MS, Al-Ziftawi N, Stewart D, Al-Khater DMAY. Community pharmacists’ participation in adult vaccination: A cross-sectional survey based on the theoretical domains framework. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2023;89(2):773-786. doi:10.1111/bcp.15529
  13. Mohammed AH, Hassan BAR, Wayyes AM, et al. Exploring the quality of life of cosmetic users: A cross-sectional analysis from eight Arab countries in the Middle East. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2023;22(1):296-305. doi:10.1111/jocd.15085
  14. ElGeed H, El Hajj MS, Ali R, Awaisu A. The utilization of simulated patients for teaching and learning in the pharmacy curriculum: exploring pharmacy students’ and recent alumni’s perceptions using mixed-methods approach. BMC Med Educ. 2021 Nov 6;21(1):562. doi: 10.1186/s12909-021-02977-1. PMID: 34742275; PMCID: PMC8571846.
  15. Shami R, Alam MF, ElHajj MS. The role of community pharmacists in depression management: a survey of attitudes, practices and perceived barriers. Int J Clin Pharm. 2021 Oct 18. doi: 10.1007/s11096-021-01337-9. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34661831.
  16. AlKudsi SZ, Kamel NH, El-Awaisi A, Shraim M, El Hajj MS. Mental health, burnout and resilience in community pharmacists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study. Saudi Pharm J. 2022;30(7):1009-1017. doi:10.1016/j.jsps.2022.04.015
  17. Abdelsadig Mohammed H, Elamin SA, El-Awaisi A, El Hajj MS. Use of the job demands-resource model to understand community pharmacists’ burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2022;18(9):3568-3579. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.03.011
  18. El-Awaisi A, Koummich S, Koraysh S, El Hajj MS. Patient Safety Education in Entry to Practice Pharmacy Programs: A Systematic Review. J Patient Saf. 2022;18(2):e373-e386. doi:10.1097/PTS.0000000000000818
  19. El Hajj MS, Awaisu A, Nik Mohamed MH, et al. Assessment of an intensive education program for pharmacists on treatment of tobacco use disorder using an objective structured clinical examination: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Med Educ. 2022;22(1):289. Published 2022 Apr 18. doi:10.1186/s12909-022-03331-9
  20. El Hajj MS, Jaam M, Sheikh Ali SAS, Saleh R, Awaisu A, Paravattil B, Wilby KJ. Critical appraisal of tobacco dependence treatment guidelines. Int J Clin Pharm. 2020 Sep 8. doi: 10.1007/s11096-020-01110-4. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 32897449.
  21. Whitfield K, Arya V, Austin Z, Bajis D, Bradley C, Clark B, Exintaris B, Galbraith K, El Hajj MS, Hall K, Hughes L, Kirsa S, Langran C, Mantzourani E, Wilby KJ, Willis S. Developing a Global Community of Practice for Pharmacy Workforce Resilience-Meet GRiT. Pharmacy (Basel). 2021 Jun 10;9(2):110. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy9020110. PMID: 34200916; PMCID: PMC8293364.
  22. El Hajj MS, Mekkawi R, Elkaffash R, Saleh R, El Awaisi A, Wilbur K. Public attitudes towards community pharmacy in Arabic speaking Middle Eastern countries: A systematic review. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2020 Nov 24:S1551-7411(20)31198-0. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.11.013. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33257161.
  23. Buffone B, Djuana I, Yang K, Wilby KJ, El Hajj MS, Wilbur K. Diversity in health professional education scholarship: a document analysis of international author representation in leading journals. BMJ Open. 2020 Nov 23;10(11):e043970. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-043970. PMID: 33234661; PMCID: PMC7684802.
  24. Alhmoud, E.N., Barazi, R., Fahmi, A., Abdu, A., Higazy, A. El Hajj MS. Critical Appraisal of the Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Dyslipidaemias: Lipid Modification to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk: European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and European Atherosclerosis Society (ESC/EAS) 2019 Guidelines. Pharm Health Serv Res. 2020 July 12; 11: 423-427. https://doi.org/10.1111/jphs.12371
  25. Ibrahim SA, El Hajj MS, Zidan A, Owusu Y, Awaisu A. Barriers to Diabetes Adherence: Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Instrument into Arabic Context. Value Health Reg Issues. 2020 Sep;22:49-53. doi: 10.1016/j.vhri.2020.03.005. Epub 2020 Aug 11. PMID: 32795934.
  26. Al Mukdad S, Zaghloul N, Awaisu A, , Mahfoud Z, Kheir N , El Hajj MS. Exploring the Role of Community Pharmacists in Obesity and Weight Management in Qatar: A Mixed-Methods Study. Risk Manag Healthc Policy. 2021 Jun 29;14:2771-2787. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S309142. eCollection 2021.
  27. El Hajj MS, Sheikh Ali SA, Awaisu A, Saleh R, Kheir N, Shami R. A pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in Qatar: an exploration of pharmacists’ and patients’ perspectives of the program. Int J Clin Pharm (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-021-01286-3
  28. Jaam M, Awaisu A, El-Awaisi A, Stewart S, El Hajj MS. Use of Delphi technique in pharmacy practice research. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2021. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.06.028.
  29. El-Awaisi A, Awaisu A, Jaam M, El Hajj MS, Verjee MA. Does the delivery of interprofessional education have an effect on stereotypical views of healthcare students in Qatar?. J Interprof Care. 2020 Jan-Feb;34(1):44-49.
  30. El Bashir M, Awaisu A, El Hajj MS, Rainkie D. Measurement of health literacy in patients with cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2019 Dec;15(12):1395-1405
  31. El-Awaisi A, Joseph S, El Hajj MS, Diack L. Pharmacy academics’ perspectives toward interprofessional Education prior to its implementation in Qatar: a qualitative study. BMC Med Educ. 2019 Jul 24;19(1):278.
  32. Diab M, Nasr, Z, El Hajj MS, Elewa H, Mohamed HA Wilby KJ. Exploring the Influence of Language on Assessment Given a Mismatch Between Language of Instruction and Language of Practice.. Simul Healthc. 2019 Aug;14(4):271-275.
  33. El Hajj MS, Awaisu A, Kheir N, Haniki M, Haddad R, Saleh R, Alhamad N, Al Mulla A, Mahfoud ZR. Evaluation of an intensive education program on the treatment of tobacco use disorder for pharmacists: a protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials 2019 Jan 8;20(1):25. doi: 10.1186/s13063-018-3068-7.
  34. Zidan A, Awaisu A, El Hajj MS, Al-Abdulla SA, Figueroa DCR, Kheir N. Medication-Related Burden among Patients with Chronic Disease Conditions: Perspectives of Patients Attending Non-Communicable Disease Clinics in a Primary Healthcare Setting in Qatar. Pharmacy (Basel). 2018 Aug 13;6(3). pii: E85. doi: 10.3390/pharmacy6030085.
  35. El-Awaisi A, El Hajj MS, Joseph S, Diack L. Perspectives of practicing pharmacists towards interprofessional education and collaborative practice in Qatar. Int J Clin Pharm. 2018 Jul 26. doi: 10.1007/s11096-018-0686-9.
  36. El-Awaisi A, El Hajj MS, Joseph S, Diack L. Perspectives of pharmacy students in Qatar toward interprofessional education and collaborative practice: a mixed methods study. J Interprof Care. 2018 Jul 27:1-15. doi: 10.1080/13561820.2018.1498466
  37. Wilby KJ, El Hajj MS, El Bashir M, Mraiche F. Overcoming pitfalls: Results from a mandatory peer review process for written examinations. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2018 Apr;10(4):423-426.
  38. El Awaisi A, Joseph S, El Hajj MS, Diak L. A comprehensive systematic review of pharmacy perspectives on interprofessional education and collaborative practice. Res Social Adm Pharm 2018 Oct;14(10):863-882.
  39. El Hajj MS, Jaam MJ, Awaisu A. Effect of pharmacist care on medication adherence and cardiovascular outcomes among patients post-acute coronary syndrome: A systematic review. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2018 Jun;14(6):507-520.
  40. El Hajj MS, Abu Yousef S, Basri M. Diabetes mellitus care in Qatar: a survey of pharmacists’ activities, attitudes and perceived barriers. Int J Clin Pharm. 2018 Feb;40(1):84-93.
  41. El Hajj MS, Kheir N, Al Mulla AM, Shami R, Fanous N and Mahfoud ZR. Effectiveness of a pharmacist-delivered smoking cessation program in the State of Qatar: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health. 2017; 17:215.
  42. El Hajj MS, Awaisu A, Saleh R, Alhamad N, Kheir N, Zeeny R, Fathelrahman A. Tobacco-related education in schools of pharmacy in the middle east: a multinational cross-sectional study. Nicotine Tob Res. 2018 Apr 2;20(5):561-567
  43. El-Awaisi A, Awaisu A, El Hajj MS, Alemrayat B, Al-Jayyousi G, Wong N, Verjee MA. Delivering Tobacco Cessation Content in the Middle East Through Interprofessional Learning. Am J Pharm Educ. 2017 Jun;81(5):91.
  44. El Awaisi A, Wilby KJ, Wilbur K, El Hajj MS, Awaisu A, Pravattil B. A Middle Eastern journey of integrating Interprofessional Education into the healthcare curriculum: a SWOC analysis. BMC Medical Education. 2017;17:15. DOI: 10.1186/s12909-016-0852-5.
  45. El Hajj MS, Turgeon, RD, Wilby, KI. Ceftaroline fosamil for community-acquired pneumonia and skin and skin structure infections: a systematic review. Int J Clin Pharm. 2017;39(1):16-32.
  46. Zidan A, Awaisu A, Kheir N, Mahfoud ZR, Kaddoura R, AlYafei S, El Hajj MS. Impact of a pharmacist-delivered discharge and follow-up intervention for patients with acute coronary syndromes in Qatar: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2016;6:e012141. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012141.
  47. El Awaisi A, El Hajj MS, Joseph S, Diack L. Interprofessional education in the Arabic-speaking Middle East: perspectives of pharmacy academics. J Interprof Care. 2016;30(6):769-776.
  48. El Hajj MS, Saad A, Suwaidi JA, Al Marridi WF, Elkhalifa DH, Mohamed A, Mahfoud ZR. Utilization of evidence-based secondary prevention medications at the time of discharge in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Qatar. Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2016;14(4): 394 – 403.
  49. El-Awaisi A, Diack L, Joseph S, El Hajj MS. Perspectives of pharmacy students, pharmacy academics and practicing pharmacists on interprofessional education and collaborative practice: a comprehensive systematic review protocol. JBI Database System Rev Implement Rep. 2016;13(12):70-92.
  50. El Hajj MS, Al-Saeed HS, Khaja M. Qatar pharmacists’ understanding, attitudes, practice and perceived barriers related to providing pharmaceutical care. Int J Clin Pharm. 2016;38(2):330-343.
  51. El Hajj MS, Mahfoud ZR, Al Suwaidi J, Alkhiyami D, Alasmar AR. Role of pharmacist in cardiovascular disease-related health promotion and in hypertension and dyslipidemia management: a cross-sectional study in the State of Qatar. J Eval Clin Pract. 2016;22(3):329-40.
  52. El Hajj MS, Kheir N, Al Mulla AM, Al-Badriyeh D, Al Kaddour A, Mahfoud ZR, Salehi M and Fanous N. Assessing the effectiveness of a pharmacist delivered smoking cessation program in the State of Qatar: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2015;16:65.
  53. Mamtani R, Cheema S, MacRae B, Alrouh R, Lopez T, El Hajj MS, Mahfoud ZR. Herbal and nutritional supplement use among college students in Qatar. East Mediterr Health J. 2015;21(1):39-44.
  54. El Hajj MS, Hammad A, Afifi HM. Pharmacy students’ attitudes toward pharmaceutical care in Qatar. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2014;10:121-129.
  55. Awaisu A, Kheir N, Mohamed Ibrahim MI, El-Hajj MS, Hazi H, Khudair N, Barazi R. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of community pharmacists on generic medicines in Qatar. Int J Clin Pharm. 2014; 36(2):394-404.
  56. El Hajj MS, Elajez R, Ismail M, Sawaftah D. Home Diagnostics in the State of Qatar: a snapshot of public views, level of awareness and use. Int J Clin Pharm. 2012;34(6):885-892.
  57. El Hajj MS, Al-Nakeeb R, Al-Qudah R. Smoking cessation counseling in Qatar: community pharmacists’ attitudes, role perceptions, and practices. Int J Clin Pharm. 2012;34(4): 667-676.
  58. Kheir N, El Hajj MS, Wilbur K, Kaissi RML, Yousif A. An exploratory study on medications in Qatar homes. Drug Healthc Patient Saf. 2011;3:99-106.
  59. El Hajj MS, El Salem S, Mansoor H. Public’s attitudes towards community pharmacy in Qatar: a pilot study. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2011;5:405-422.
  60. El Hajj MS, Kheir N, Al-Zaidan MB, Jewesson PJ. Pharmacist Characteristics, medication use perceptions and professional satisfaction: a first national survey in the state of Qatar. Journal of Healthcare Leadership. 2011;3:9-28.
  61. El Hajj MS, Hamid Y. Community pharmacists in the State of Qatar: a survey of their interests and needs in relation to Breast Cancer health promotion. Int J Clin Pharm. 2011;33(1):70–79.
  62. Kheir N, Zaidan M, Younes H, El Hajj MS, Wilbur K, Jewesson P. Pharmacy Education and Practice in 13 Middle Eastern Countries. Am J Pharm Educ. 2009;72(6) (Article 133):1-13.

BOOK CHAPTERS

  1. El-Awaisi A, El Hajj MS, Lising D, Schwartz F, Paulenko T. Chapter 17: Advancing Health Literacy through Interprofessional Education: Strategies for Collaborative Learning and Practice. Health Literacy in Medicines Use and Pharmacy. Elsevier: 2024. (Accepted for publication)
  2. Jaam M, Awaisu A, El-Awaisi A, Stewart S, El Hajj MS. Applying the Delphi Technique in pharmacy and health services research. Contemporary Research Methods in Pharmacy and Health Services. Elsevier: 2022. Pages 467-485.
  3. Wilbur K, El Hajj MS, Kheir N. Pharmacy practice in the Gulf States. In: Babar ZUD et al. (eds). Encyclopedia of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Pharmacy 2019: pp. 526 – 534. Massachusetts. Elsevier

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