Maher Khdour

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• Ph.D
• Professor of Pharmacy at Al-Quds University

Background Diabetes significantly contributes to both microvascular and macrovascular complications. Effective management depends on meticulous glycemic control, with insulin playing a crucial role. The success of insulin therapy relies on patients’ ability to properly administer insulin and adhere to the administration instructions. Objective Thi...

Purpose Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder affecting approximately 1% of the global population. Traditional antipsychotic treatments, while effective for positive symptoms, often have significant side effects and fail to address cognitive and negative symptoms. Novel pharmacological treatments targeting muscarinic...

Objective To assess knowledge, attitude, practice, and barriers to skin cancer screening among the general population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods In this cross-sectional study, an online-based questionnaire was distributed via online social media sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, and others to the residents of the UAE. The...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a worldwide public health problem. This study assessed pharmacists’ knowledge about CKD and its therapeutic management. Online questionnaire was composed of three sections: sociodemographic factors, disease knowledge questions (range 0-11) and therapeutic knowledge-based questions (range 0-12). Disease and therapeuti...

Skin cancer, notably melanoma, poses a significant global health burden, with rising incidence and mortality rates. While therapeutic advancements have improved outcomes, metastatic melanoma remains challenging to treat. This study aims to systematically review systemic treatment options for advanced melanoma, focusing on efficacy and safety in the...

Background Mental health literacy (MHL) research in Jordan is sparse and validated MHL measures are lacking. The present study validated a Jordanian version of the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) and examined Jordanian individuals’ MHL. Method A Google Forms survey was designed, and the link was shared through various Jordanian social media pl...

Introduction: Several studies have examined risk factors for COVID-19, and there have been conflicting results regarding whether blood type influences the risk of COVID-19. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the association between the ABO blood group system and the severity of COVID-19 in the West Bank of Palestine. Methods: A case-control s...

Academic Entitlement (AE) is the expectation by students to receive high grades or preferential treatment without significant effort. Exploring AE from faculty perspective has not been investigated in Arab colleges of pharmacy. The aim of this study was to explore experiences and perceptions towards student AE among pharmacy faculty in the Arab Wor...

Objective: Evaluate the economic burden of cystic fibrosis treatment in Palestine and demonstrate the cost-benefit of introducing new therapeutic options. A willingness to pay survey to assess the patients'/families' ability to contribute to the cost of these new medications was used. Method: A cross-sectional study of CF patients attending pediatr...

Objective: The study aim was to explore academic entitlement among pharmacy students in different pharmacy colleges in the Arab World and assess associated factors. Methods: This study design was a cross-sectional survey. Data were collected using a self-administered electronic questionnaire posted across pharmacy colleges networks in 10 Arab count...

Objective The study’s aim was to explore academic entitlement among pharmacy students in different pharmacy colleges in the Arab World and assess associated factors. Methods This study design was a cross-sectional survey. Data were collected using a self-administered electronic questionnaire posted across pharmacy college networks in 10 Arab count...

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Disease activity has been suggested as an important indicator for QoL in patients with IBD. The aim of this study was to examine the association between disease activity and patient QoL. Methods: A correlation cross-sectional study was conducted from Jul...

Purpose This study was undertaken to investigate in-depth the factors impacting job satisfaction among pharmacists in the Arab world and the challenges they encounter in their career path. The outcome of this study should help the local policymakers to take corrective actions to improve pharmacist’s satisfaction and therefore enhance quality of pat...

Objective: To assess the clinical characteristics and outcomes of cystic fibrosis in Palestine by studying the quality of life (QoL)of participants. Method: Thiscross-sectional study involved theapplication of Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised (CFQ-R) to participantsattending the pediatric pulmonology clinic at Caritas Baby HospitalbetweenJa...

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has a significant impact on quality of life (QoL). Disease activity has been suggested as an important indicator for QoL in patients with IBD. The aim of this study was to examine the association between disease activity and patient QoL. Methods: A correlation cross-sectional study was conducted from Jul...

Background: The pandemic COVID-19 requires collaborative teamwork by all healthcare professionals including Pharmacists who could help in combating epidemic diseases by providing several pharmaceutical services. Nevertheless, public perception of pharmacist’s role in providing health service is controversial Methods: A cross-sectional web-based des...

Background Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses among children and adolescents. It can severely affect their quality of life (QoL). Our study assessed the QoL and analyzed potential risk factors for poor QoL among asthmatic children and adolescents. Methods This was a cross-sectional comparative study. Pediatric Asthma Quality of Lif...

Objectives The aim of this study was to assess antipsychotic medication adherence and its relation to Psychiatric symptoms in a sample of patients with schizophrenia in Palestine. Methods Patients were recruited from the governmental psychiatry clinic in Ramallah in a cross-sectional study. The self-reported Morisky–Green–Levine (MGL) scale was us...

Objectives: The study objectives were to (1) describe the characteristics of the pharmacy professionals and (2) explore the association between job satisfaction and factors, such as work control, work stress, workload and organization and professional commitments. Methods: This study was a cross-sectional design. The survey items were mainly ada...

Abstract Background Thromboembolic events are a common complicated health problem. Although anticoagulants have several positive effects on these conditions, they also have several characteristics that strongly affect compliance and satisfaction. The purpose of this investigation is to explore the association between treatment satisfaction and self...

Introduction Despite the controversy about the benefits of dietary supplements in treating or preventing COVID-19, their use has increased worldwide even with the introduction of relevant vaccines. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the perception of Middle Eastern Arab publics of dietary supplements as prophylactic or therapeutic agents against...

Objective: To assess the quality of life (QoL) of Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients in West Bank, Palestine using the Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised (CFQ-R) form. Method: A cross-sectional study involving application of CFQ-R questionnaire in CF patients attending pediatric pulmonology clinic at Caritas Baby Hospital (CBH). Their health status w...

Background: Disease activity is suggested to be an important indicator for quality of life (QoL) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Few studies of the association between adherence to medication and QoL in patients with IBD are available, and their findings are conflicting. We examined associations between disease activity, medicat...

Job satisfaction is considered one of the essential factors contributing to a person’s motivation, productivity and overall well-being, the present study aimes to assess job satisfaction and job-related stress levels among pharmacists that are currently registered and practicing in Palestine. we report a cross-sectional survey, including measures o...

Introduction To examine the mean differences between patient beliefs about medicine with reference to adherence and glycemic control. Methods This study utilized a cross-sectional questionnaire-based approach. Adherence to medication was measured with the Morisky Green Levine Medication Adherence Scale (MGLS); glycemic control as the last HbA1c te...

Objective: This study aimed to assess treatment satisfaction and its association with medication adherence among patients with diabetes. Methods: Participants in this study were outpatients at the governmental Primary Healthcare Unit in Ramallah. Adherence was measured with the 4-item Morisky Green- Levine (MGL) questionnaire, and treatment sati...

Objectives: This study had the goal of evaluating the role of treatment satisfaction among diabetic patients in the context of health-related quality of life (QoL) and medication adherence. Methods: This study, which utilized a cross-sectional design, was conducted at the Primary Healthcare Unit in the Ministry of Health in Ramallah between Feb....

Objectives The present study aimed to exploring community pharmacists’ willingness and readiness to test for COVID‐19 in Jordan. Methods Purposeful sampling was used to identify a list of 30 community pharmacies which were approached to participate in the study. Twenty interviews were needed to reach data saturation. In‐depth interviews were condu...

Aims Strong evidence indicates that drugs to reduce blood lipids improve cardiovascular end points, leading to their wide usage. However, the success of these treatments can be affected by poor patient adherence to prescribed medication. The current study aimed to evaluate medication adherence in patients with dyslipidemia in association with patie...

The purpose of kidney transplantation is to improve the quality of life (QoL) for patients with end-stage renal disease. This study aims to measure QoL in renal transplant patients in Bethlehem and Hebron in Palestine. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was performed on 109 renal transplant patients referred to Palestinian Ministry of Health - pr...

Objectives: This review surveys current pharmacotherapies available for the treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), emphasising their mechanisms of action. Methods: A comprehensive literature review focusing on the 'pharmacotherapy and treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy' was conducted. The Database of International Pharmaceut...

Background: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common dermatological disease affecting almost 85% of teenagers. Patients with AV usually present at community pharmacies during the early stages of their disease. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess community pharmacists' knowledge, attitudes, and practice toward AV management in West Bank in Palestine....

Asthma is a clinical problem with social, psychological and economic burdens. To improve patient disease management, different education programmes have been developed. Challenges in asthma management may be partially attributed to non‐adherence or improper use of inhalers. This study aimed to implement and assess hospital‐based pharmaceutical care...

Use of antipsychotic drugs and attitude toward mentally ill people have been affected by public knowledge and beliefs about psychotropic drugs, the underlying cause (s) of mental disorders, and mental health. To evaluate the extent at which knowledge, beliefs and socioeconomic factors affect people attitudes towards mental illness in West Bank. Bet...

Objective This study aims to assess the views and attitudes of the general public towards the current role of pharmacists in Jordan. Methods This study is a cross-sectional quantitative questionnaire-based study. After a thorough literature review on public perspectives of pharmaceutical care services, a draft questionnaire was designed. This ques...

Background: The limited implementation of clinical pharmacy service programs and the lack of studies identifying barriers to achieve blood glucose control have all attributed to the increased proportion of type 2 diabetes patients who have poor glycemic control in Jordan. Objective: To explore factors associated with higher HbA1c in patients wit...

Background The consumption of complementary and herbal products is increasing in many parts of the world. The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes among pharmacists in West Bank towards the use of herbal products. Methods This cross-sectional study was done in the four largest cities in occupied Palestinian territor...

Background Diabetes is increasingly becoming a major health problem in Jordan and glycemic goals are often not achieved. Objective To explore the patients’ perspectives regarding type 2 diabetes and its management in order to “fine-tune” future pharmaceutical care intervention programs. Method Focus groups method was used to explore views from in...

Aims: Inappropriate use of antibiotics is one of the most important factors contributing to the emergence of drug resistant pathogens. The purpose of this study was to measure the clinical impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) interventions on hospitalized patients at the Intensive care unit at Palestinian Medical Complex. Methods: A...

Hypertension remains poorly controlled in Palestine. Improvement of its management will require an understanding of the patient characteristics and treatment factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension. A cross-sectional analysis using data from prevalence of hypertension study in West Bank (N=2077) using two-stage stratified sampling method....

Use of antipsychotic drugs and attitude to mentally be affected by their knowledge and beliefs about psychotropic drugs, the underlying cause (s) of mental disorders, and mental health. To evaluate the extent at which knowledge, beliefs and socioeconomic factors affect people attitudes towards mental illness in West Bank. Between March and December...

Although cardiovascular diseases (CVD) typically occur in middle age or later, the initiating behaviors for the development of CVD begins in childhood and continued into adulthood.CVD is estimated to cause 40% of all mortalities in Palestine. CVD will continue to be a leading cause of death to the young generation unless they have knowledge regardi...

Although cardiovascular diseases (CVD) typically occur in middle age or later, the initiating behaviors for the development of CVD begins in childhood and continued into adulthood.CVD is estimated to cause 40% of all mortalities in Palestine. CVD will continue to be a leading cause of death to the young generation unless they have knowledge regardi...

Although cardiovascular diseases (CVD) typically occur in middle age or later, the initiating behaviors for the development of CVD begins in childhood and continued into adulthood.CVD is estimated to cause 40% of all mortalities in Palestine. CVD will continue to be a leading cause of death to the young generation unless they have knowledge regardi...

Although cardiovascular diseases (CVD) typically occur in middle age or later, the initiating behaviors for the development of CVD begins in childhood and continued into adulthood.CVD is estimated to cause 40% of all mortalities in Palestine. CVD will continue to be a leading cause of death to the young generation unless they have knowledge regardi...

Active national pharmacovigilance programmes are needed to monitor adverse drug reaction (ADR) data in local populations. The objective of this study was to describe the knowledge, experiences, attitudes and perceived barriers to reporting of suspected ADRs by community and hospital pharmacists in West Bank, Palestine. Between December 2014 and Mar...

Abstract Insomnia, the inability to sleep and feel refreshed the next morning is a common problem reported as the most prevalent sleep disorder worldwide. Recently, special interest has focused on the use of herbal anxiolytics such as valerian root. In the Arab world, and particularly Jordan where it is prescribed by pharmacists, valerian root may...

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the use of off-label antibiotics in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and paediatric wards in Jordan. Methods: Data of patients admitted to the neonatal intensive care units and paediatric wards in King Abdulla University Hospital were collected over an 8-week survey between May and July...

Background: It has been estimated that up to 50% of any patient population is at least partially non-adherent to their prescribed treatment. Identifying barriers to adherence is required to develop effective interventions for psychiatric patients. Objective: To explore the prevalence and factors of non-adherence among psychiatric patients presen...

Background: There is an increasing trend towards consumption of complementary and alternative herbal products in many parts of the world. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the knowledge and attitudes among pharmacists in West Bank, Palestine towards the use of herbs. Methods: Self-administered questionnaire was designed as th...

Background: The prevalence of diabetes in Jordan is among the highest in the world, making it a particularly alarming health problem there. It has been indicated that poor adherence to the prescribed therapy lead to poor glycemic control and enhance the development of diabetes complications and unnecessary hospitalization. Objective: To explore...

Background Hypertension and its complications are major health problems in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt); the results of preliminary surveys suggest that the prevalence of hypertension might be as high as 24%. The aim in this study was to estimate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension and to ascertain awareness, trea...

Background Hypertension and its complications are major health problems in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt); the results of preliminary surveys suggest that the prevalence of hypertension might be as high as 24%. The aim in this study was to estimate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension and to ascertain awareness, trea...

Background Hypertension and its complications are major health problems in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt); the results of preliminary surveys suggest that the prevalence of hypertension might be as high as 24%. The aim in this study was to estimate the prevalence and distribution of hypertension and to ascertain awareness, trea...

Dr Maher R Khdour PhD a Corresponding AuthorEmail Address, Hussein O Hallak PhD a, Muammur Shaeen MSc b, Qusai N Al-Shahed MSc c Background Hypertension and its complications are major health problems in the West Bank, occupied Palestinian territory (oPt); the results of preliminary surveys suggest that the prevalence of hypertension might be as hi...

We determined the prevalence of hypertension and the level of awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among Palestinian adults in a population-based cross-sectional survey. Two-stage stratified sampling method was used to select 2077 participants from the general population aged 25 years and over. Trained observers obtained two blood press...

The out- patient pharmacies in Ramallah and Bethlehem, central Palestine, were evaluated for NSAIDs utilization and pattern of prescribing and dispensing of these commonly used medications across the whole country. In our study for this area that accounts for almost 25% of the inhabitants of all Palestine (459, 761 inhabitants according to 2011 cen...

To evaluate the perceptions, expectations and experiences of physicians with regard to hospital-based pharmacists in the West Bank, Palestine. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 250 physicians practising in four general hospitals in the West Bank, Palestine. The main sections of the questionnaire comprised a series of statements p...

Unlabelled: Drug-related problems (DRPs) can reduce the potential clinical benefits of treatment with medicines and waste valuable resources. No previous studies were published to examine the nature and frequency of drug related problems among hospitalized patients in Palestinian hospitals. Methodology: Prospective observational study was conduc...

To investigate the effect of a range of demographic and psychosocial variables on medication adherence in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients managed in a secondary care setting. A total of 173 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of COPD, recruited from an outpatient clinic in Northern Ireland, participated in the study. Data coll...

Understanding the public's view of professional competency is extremely important; however little has been reported on the public's perception of community pharmacists in Palestine. To determine the perception of Palestinian consumers of the community pharmacist and the services they offer. This project used the survey methodology administered by s...

Understanding the public's view of professional competency is extremely important; however little has been reported on the public´s perception of community pharmacists in Palestine Objectives: To determine the perception of Palestinian consumers of the community pharmacist and the services they offer Method: This project used the survey methodology...

Drug-related problems (DRPs) can reduce the potential clinical benefits of treatment with medicines and waste valuable resources. No previous studies were published to examine the nature and frequency of drug related problems among hospitalized patients in Palestinian hospitals. Methodology: Prospective observational study was conducted to report a...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment goals are often not achieved despite the availability of many effective treatments. Furthermore, clinical pharmacist interventions to improve clinical and humanistic outcomes in COPD patients have not yet been explored and few randomized controlled trials have been reported to evaluate the impa...

To undertake a cost-utility analysis (CUA) of a pharmacy-led self-management programme for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). A single outpatient COPD clinic at the Mater Hospital, Belfast, Northern Ireland between. CUA alongside a randomised control trial. The economic analysis used data from 127 COPD patients aged over 45 years, with a...

To determine the extent and nature of unlicensed/off-label prescribing patterns in hospitalised children in Palestine. Four paediatric wards in two public health system hospitals in Palestine [Caritas children's hospital (Medical and neonatal intensive care units) and Rafidia general hospital (Medical and surgical units)]. A prospective survey of d...

The aim was to investigate the impact of a disease and medicine management programme, focusing on self-management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). One hundred and seventy-three patients (mean age 67 years; 54% female) were recruited; 86 patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group and 87 to a usual care (co...

Background Health education becomes widely disseminated via the revolution in information technology (IT). To prepare healthcare professionals for their changing roles, a revolution in education is needed. This need is as important in Palestine as anywhere else, especially in a society where economic resources are limited, yet the culture of educat...