A systematic review of self-medication practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: implications for pharmacy practice in supporting public health measures

Y Zheng, J Liu, PK Tang, H Hu, COL Ung - Frontiers in Public Health, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Since the COVID-19 pandemic, self-medication had become highly popular due
to the risk of virus infection and overwhelming medical resources. Pharmacists are well …

[HTML][HTML] Pharmacist involvement in cancer pain management: a systematic review and meta-analysis

S Shrestha, KC Bhuvan, AQ Blebil, SL Teoh - The Journal of Pain, 2022 - Elsevier
This review aimed to critically evaluate the impact of pharmacist involvement in managing
pain in cancer patients. Databases (including MEDLINE, Embase and CENTRAL) were …

Pharmacy education in traditional and complementary medicines–a systematic review

COL Ung, N Kbar, P Aslani, L Smith, IC Gelissen… - Research in Social and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Traditional and complementary medicines (T&CMs) are not typically covered in
medical curricula despite 80% of the world's population using some form of herbal product …

Public knowledge, attitude, and practice on herbal remedies used during pregnancy and lactation in West Bank Palestine

AM Eid, N Jaradat - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2020 - frontiersin.org
The use of herbal products by pregnant and lactating mothers without awareness of their
harmful effects may expose both mother and fetus or infant to great dangers, such as …

Barriers, knowledge, and training related to pharmacists' counselling on dietary and herbal supplements: a systematic review of qualitative studies

JY Ng, U Tahir, S Dhaliwal - BMC health services research, 2021 - Springer
Background Pharmacists are recognized as one of the most accessible healthcare providers
and are licensed to advise patients on drugs and health products including dietary and …

Pharmacist-involved antiretroviral stewardship programs in people living with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review

A Ahmed, M Tanveer, JA Dujaili, LH Chuah… - AIDS Patient Care …, 2023 - liebertpub.com
People living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(HIV/AIDS; PLWHA) frequently encounter antiretroviral (ARV) therapy-related problems …

Towards defining and supporting pharmacists' professional role associated with traditional and complementary medicines–A systematic literature review

JE Harnett, COL Ung - Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 2023 - Elsevier
Background A review conducted in 2015 reported community pharmacists are willing to
adopt a professional role in counselling consumers about the appropriate and safe use of …

Advancing the pharmacist's role in promoting the appropriate and safe use of dietary supplements

JE Harnett, COL Ung, H Hu, M Sultani… - … therapies in medicine, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Natural products (NPs) are widely purchased as dietary supplements
(DS) in pharmacy outlets. US pharmacists report multiple barriers in adopting a professional …

Barriers to pharmacists adopting professional responsibilities that support the appropriate and safe use of dietary supplements in the United States: perspectives of …

COL Ung, JE Harnett, H Hu… - American Journal of …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Purpose Complementary health approaches including the use of dietary supplements (DS)
such as vitamin, mineral, nutritional, and herbal supplements are popular in the United …

Development of a strategic model for integrating complementary medicines into professional pharmacy practice

COL Ung, J Harnett, H Hu - Research in Social and Administrative …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Traditional medicine (TM) and complementary medicine (CM) products have
played an increasingly important role in the business of pharmacy for over two decades in a …