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  1. Hajj A, Sacre H, Akel M, Zeenny RM, Babar Z-U-D, Salameh P. Mapping validated Lebanese core and specialised pharmacy competencies to global frameworks. Pharm Educ 2024;24:745–56. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2024.241.745756
  2. Kalash A, Hatem G, Chaheen M, Awada S, Rachidi S, Ajrouche R. Patients’ perceptions of community pharmacists’ role: A cross-sectional study in Lebanon. Journal of Generic Medicines 2024:17411343241265924. https://doi.org/10.1177/17411343241265924
  3. Mouawad YA, El Ters F, Mina C, Richa K, Salameh P, Nakhle R. Assessment of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Knowledge Among Lebanese Medical Residents. Cureus. 2024 Sep 11;16(9):e69205. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69205. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39268028
  4. Sacre H, Haddad C, Sakr F, Safwan J, Hajj A, Zeenny RM, Akel M, Salameh P. Patient-Pharmacist Relationship Dynamics: A Mediation Analysis of Patient Characteristics and Reported Outcomes. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2024. Jul 15;17(1):2371409. doi: 10.1080/20523211.2024.2371409. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39015753
  5. Dargham SA, Alloush R, Nader I, Salameh P, Awada S, Henaine AM. Pharmacist Knowledge in the Treatment and Therapeutic Education of Asthma. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Scientific Innovation 2024 Feb 22;13:1–10. https://www.jpsionline.com/abstract/pharmacist-knowledge-in-the-treatment-and-therapeutic-education-of-asthma-126526.html
  6. Daher OA, Dabbousi AA, Chamroukh R, Saab AY, Al Ayoubi AR, Salameh P. Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge and Attitude Among Lebanese Medical Students. Cureus. 2024 Jan 1;16(1):e51466. doi: 10.7759/cureus.51466. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38298326
  7. Nasrallah I, Sabbah I, Haddad C, Ismaiil L, Kotaich J, Salameh P, Kak AEL, Nasr R, Bawab W. Evaluating the academic scientific laboratories’ safety by applying failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) at the public university in Lebanon. Heliyon 2023;9:e21145. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21145
  8. Iskandar K, Hallit S, Haddad C, Mohammed I, Fekih-Romdhane F, Jabeen R, Cherfane M, Makhoul E, Akel M, El Khatib S, Amin R, Brytek-Matera A, Pavlovic N, Darwish R, Haque M, Murugaiyan J, Chinecherem Eze S, Choueiry R, Egwu K, Khanafer N, Mróz M, Pavani Molli V, Furtado Rockenbach T, Sitarska J, Tomas A, Salameh P. Highlighting the pivotal role of the pharmacist in influencing health behaviours during emergency crisis: A lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacy Education 2023;23:676–92. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.676692
  9. Chahine S, Kassem J, Wanna S, Almawy E, Matar H, Salameh P. Assessment of Sleep Among Lebanese University Medical Trainees During Clinical Years and Association With Shifts, Psychological Stress, and Fatigue. Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2023 Sep 12;25(5):23m03492. doi: 10.4088/PCC.23m03492. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37713725
  10. Sawli N, Salameh P. Medical Waste Management in Lebanese Hospitals. Open Access Library Journal 2023;10. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1110526
  11. Namnoum J, Hajj A, Iskandar K, Sacre H, Akel M, Zeenny MR, Haddad C, Salameh P. Assessing and Validating the Specialized Competency Framework for Pharmacists in Sales and Marketing (SCF-PSM): A Cross-Sectional Analysis in Lebanon. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2023 Oct 27;16(1):128. doi: 10.1186/s40545-023-00638-w. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37885029
  12. Dabbous M, Sakr F, Safwan J, Akel M, Malaeb D, Rahal M, Kawtharani A. Instructional educational games in pharmacy experiential education: a quasi-experimental assessment of learning outcomes, students’ engagement and motivation. BMC Med Educ. 2023 Oct 11;23(1):753. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04742-y. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37821895
  13. Safwan J, Akel M, Sacre H, Haddad C, Sakr F, Hajj A, Zeenny RM, Iskandar K, Salameh P. Academic pharmacist competencies in ordinary and emergency situations: content validation and pilot description in Lebanese academia. BMC Med Educ. 2023 Oct 6;23(1):737. doi: 10.1186/s12909-023-04712-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37803447
  14. Sacre H, Saab M, Haddad C, Haddad M, Zeenny RM, Akel M, Hajj, A, Iskandar K, Salameh P. The Specialized Competency Framework for Industry Pharmacists (SCF-IP): Validation and Pilot Assessment. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2023 Jul 31;16(1):96. doi: 10.1186/s40545-023-00602-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37525247
  15. Chamoun N*, Ramia E*, Sacre H, Haddad M, Haddad C, Hajj A, Namnoum J, Zeenny RM, Iskandar K, Akel M, Salameh P. Validation of the Specialized Competency Framework for Pharmacists in Hospital Settings (SCF-PHS): A Cross-Sectional Study. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2023 Jul 10;16(1):86. doi: 10.1186/s40545-023-00592-7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37430355
  16. Nawfal R, Kassem J, Sayegh LN, Haddad A, Azzi M, Salameh P, Tarabey L, Abou-Mrad F. Acceptance and attitude of Lebanese lawyers and medical students toward surrogate pregnancy: a cross-sectional study. Reprod Health. 2023 Jun 21;20(1):94. doi: 10.1186/s12978-023-01638-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37344911
  17. Sacre H, Aoun R, Haddad C*, Abou Selwan C, Zeenny RM, Akel M, Hajj A, Hassoun C, Namnoum J, Iskandar I, Salameh P. Specialized Competency Framework for Pharmacists in Managerial Positions in Sales and Marketing (SCF-PMSM): Development, Validation, and Correlates. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2023 May 11;16(1):64. doi: 10.1186/s40545-023-00567-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37170278
  18. Sakr F*, Akel M*, Sacre H, Haddad C, Tawil S, Safwan J, Hajj A, Zeenny RM, Iskandar K, Salameh P. The Specialized Competency Framework for Community Pharmacists (SCF-CP) in Lebanon: Validation and Evaluation of the Revised Version. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2023 Jun 21;16(1):77. doi: 10.1186/s40545-023-00585-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37344915
  19. Kanaan S, Dabbous M, Akel M, Lteif R, Rahal M, Sakr F. Game-based learning in pharmacy education: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. Pharmacy Education. 2023;23(1):629-639. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.629639
  20. Sakr F, Safwan J, Fahs I, Akel M, Dabbous M, Rahal M. Are pharmacy graduates practice ready? A validation and assessment study of curricular effectiveness in a school of pharmacy in Lebanon. Pharmacy Education. 2023;23(1), 613-628. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.613628
  21. Younes S, Sakr F, Mourad N, Rahal M, Dabbous M, Safwan J, Akel M, Hammoudi Halat D. Assessment of stress among pharmacy educators: Validation of the faculty stress index and 2-year cross-sectional follow-up in a Lebanese pharmacy school. Pharmacy Education, 2023;23(1), 539-553. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.539553
  22. Rahal M, Alsharif N, Younes S, Sakr F, Mourad N, Hammoudi Halat D, Akel M, Jomha I. The assessment of mentorship programs on pharmacy students’ leadership roles and performance in experiential education. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2023;21(3):1-7. https://doi.org/10.18549/PharmPract.2023.3.285
  23. Sakr F, Dabbous M, Rahal M, Salameh P, Akel M. Challenges and opportunities to provide immunization services: Analysis of data from a cross-sectional study on a sample of pharmacists in a developing country. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 13;6(4):e1206. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.1206. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37064320
  24. Safwan J, Halat DH, Akel M, Younes S, Rahal M, Mourad N, Akiki Z, Cherfane M, Saade F, Bouraad E, Dabbous M, Sakr F. The impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of Lebanese pharmacists: A national cross-sectional study. Front Public Health. 2023 Apr 13;11:1156840. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1156840. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37124813
  25. Fahs I, Akel M, Haddad C, Sacre H, Hajj A, Zeenny RM, Iskandar K, Salameh P. Working Together for Patient Health: Assessing Interprofessional Competencies Among Healthcare Professionals in Lebanon. J Interprof Educ Pract. 2023; 100630. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjep.2023.100630
  26. Sakr F, Dabbous M, Rahal M, Salameh P, Akel M. Challenges and opportunities to provide immunization services: Analysis of data from a cross-sectional study on a sample of pharmacists in a developing country. Health Sci Rep. 2023 Apr 13;6(4):e1206. doi: 10.1002/hsr2.1206. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37064320
  27. Radwan L, Salameh P. Evaluation of patient safety culture in community pharmacies. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2023 Apr 7;10:100260. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2023.100260. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37396109
  28. Zeineldine L, Sacre H, Haddad C, Zeenny RM, Akel M, Hajj A, Salameh P. The Association of Management and Leadership Competencies with Work Satisfaction Among Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students in Lebanon. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2023 Mar 21;16(1):48. doi: 10.1186/s40545-023-00554-z. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36945015
  29. Sacre H, Hamra R, Hassoun C, Abi Hanna ML, Ghossoub M, Jaber J, Hajj A, Akel M, Zeenny RM, Rached R, Mina W, Rached R, Chourbagi W, El Hajj S, Ziade B, Gebrael R, Sleiman A, Traboulsi L, Abi Karam C, El Rifai O, Salameh P. Towards a National Pharmaceutical Strategy in Lebanon: Ensuring Access to Quality and Safe Medications for All. Pharmacy Education. 2023;23(1): 165–179. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2023.231.165179
  30. Bou-Saba A, Kassak KM, Salameh P. Adherence to Good Pharmacy Practices by Community Pharmacies in Lebanon and Opportunities for Quality Improvement: It is Time to Act. Integr Pharm Res Pract. 2023 Jan 27;12:25-35. doi: 10.2147/IPRP.S377635. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36733974
  31. Bajis D, Bajis S, Akel M, Bizama AP, Chaar B. A grounded theory approach to exploring the experiences of community pharmacists in Lebanon to a triple whammy of crises: The Lebanese financial crisis, COVID-19 pandemic, and the Beirut port explosion. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2023 Jan 4;9:100217. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100217. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36703715
  32. Hajj A, Zeenny RM, Sacre H, Akel M, Haddad C, Salameh P. Pharmacy education and workforce: strategic recommendations based on expert consensus in Lebanon. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2023 Jan 2;16(1):1. doi: 10.1186/s40545-022-00510-3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36593528
  33. Iskandar K, Haddad C, Hajj A, Sacre H, Zeenny RM, Akel M, Salameh P. Assessing Self-Reported Core Competencies of Public Health Practitioners in Lebanon Using the WHO-ASPHER Validated Scale: A Pilot Study. BMC Med Educ. 2022 Dec 20;22(1):882. doi: 10.1186/s12909-022-03940-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36536409
  34. Nassar E, Kassouf S, Hajj A, Sacre H, Akel M, Zeenny RM, Haddad C, Salameh P. A pilot assessment of the career and job satisfaction of the pharmaceutical workforce in Lebanon. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2022 Nov 28;15(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s40545-022-00498-w. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36443866
  35. Akel M, Hajj A, Sacre H, Zeenny RM, Haddad C, Salameh P. Developing a National Pharmaceutical Research Strategy in Lebanon: Opportunities to Bridge the Gaps and Reach the Goals. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2022 Nov 17;15(1):83. doi: 10.1186/s40545-022-00485-1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36397120
  36. Bou-Saba AW, Kassak KM, Salameh PR. Public views of community pharmacy services during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national survey. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2022 Oct 29;15(1):76. doi: 10.1186/s40545-022-00474-4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36309706
  37. Nasrallah IM, Salameh PR, El-Outa AR, Elkak AK, Nasr RR, Bawab WT. Availability of Safety Measures and Knowledge towards Hazardous Waste Management among Workers in Scientific Laboratories of Two Universities in Lebanon. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 2022. Sept;9(9):7-16. https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-9-issue-9/07-16.pdf
  38. Karam J, Abou Ibrahim S, Mahmoud L, Zeidan N, Salameh P, Alami N. Factors Contributing to the Improvement of University Students’ Academic Performance and Knowledge Retention in an Online Learning Environment. International Journal of Education and Research, 2022 Sept;10(9):93-106. http://www.ijern.com/journal/2022/September-2022/08.pdf
  39. Sakr F, Haddad C, Zeenny RM, Sacre H, Akel M, Iskandar K, Hajj A, Salameh P. Work Ethics and Ethical Attitudes Among Healthcare Professionals: The Role of Leadership in Determining Ethics Construct and Professional Behaviors. Healthcare (Basel). 2022 Jul 27;10(8):1399. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10081399. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35893220
  40. Chehabeddine N, Lahoud N, Noujeim ZEF, Zeidan RK, Hleyhel M, Saleh N. Effect of an educational intervention among Lebanese dentists on antibiotic prescribing: a randomized controlled study. Clin Oral Investig. 2022 Jul;26(7):4857-4869. doi: 10.1007/s00784-022-04453-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348880
  41. Al Akoum HA, Salameh PR, El Abed AA, Akoum HA, Adib SM. Patient Safety Knowledge and Compliance Among Nurses in Public Hospitals in Lebanon. IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS). 2022 May-Jun;11(3):40-50. https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jnhs/papers/vol11-issue3/Ser-6/F1103064050.pdf
  42. El Hage S, Wakim E, Sayde G, Salameh P. Assessment of Gender Gap in Surgical Specialties among Lebanese Medical Personnel: the crucial need for involvement of women in surgery. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 2022. Accepted, under press.
  43. El Hage S, Chahine MN, Sayde G, Daaboul M, El Masri J, Salameh P. Correction to: Competencies required for graduated physicians: the integration of Englander’s common taxonomy in a validated scale for the assessment of competency acquiring in undergraduate medical education. Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Mar 15. doi: 10.1007/s11845-022-02973-4. Erratum for: Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Mar 4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35290606
  44. El Hage S, Chahine MN, Sayde G, Daaboul M, El Masri J, Salameh P. Competencies required for graduated physicians: the integration of Englander’s common taxonomy in a validated scale for the assessment of competency acquiring in undergraduate medical education. Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Mar 4:1–9. doi: 10.1007/s11845-022-02962-7. Epub ahead of print. Erratum in: Ir J Med Sci. 2022 Mar 15. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35244872
  45. Safi S, Mansour PC, Kaady T, El Kareh A, Mokled E, Salameh P. Lebanese medical students’ knowledge on and attitude toward xenotransplantation and its ethical issues: A cross-sectional study. Xenotransplantation. 2022 Jul;29(4):e12762. doi: 10.1111/xen.12762. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35754352
  46. Bou-Saba AW, Kassak KM, Salameh PR. The current trends and challenges towards good community pharmacy practice and the way forward. Explor Res Clin Soc Pharm. 2022 Jun 21;6:100152. doi: 10.1016/j.rcsop.2022.100152. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35782690
  47. Al Akoum HA, Salameh P, El Abed AA, Akoum AA, Adib SM. Knowledge and Compliance with Patient Safety in Public Hospitals in Urban and Rural Lebanon. Int J Comm & Publ Healt. 2022; 02(02): 2021-11. https://columbuspublishers.com/uploads/reviews/IJCMPH-2021-11.pdf
  48. Safwan J, Cherfan M, Dabbous M, Hammoudi D, Akiki Z, Saade F, Akel M, Younes S, Rahal M, Bou Raad E, Sakr F. Faculty perceptions on online education in a school of pharmacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacy Education, 2022; 22(1):450-457. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2022.221.450457
  49. Salameh P, Constantinou C, Kolokotroni O. Research, Ranking, and University Branding: An Investment for Excellence in Health Professions’ Education. Pharmacy Education, 2022;22(1):404–408. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2022.221.404408
  50. Nasrallah I, Salameh P, El-Outa A, Elkak A, Nasr R, Bawab W. Knowledge toward hazardous waste management among workers in scientific laboratories of two universities in Lebanon and the availability of safety measures. ACS Chemical Health & Safety, 2022. Accepted, under press.
  51. Hajj A*, Zeenny RM*, Akel M, Sacre H, Salameh P. The Lebanese Experience for Early Career Development: Bridging the Gap to Reach the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Global Competency Framework. Pharmacy Education 2022; 22(1):211-220. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2022.221.211220
  52. Hajj A*, Hallit S*, Sacre H, Akel M, Zeenny RM, Salameh P. Lebanese Pharmacy Core Competencies Framework: Tool Validation for Self-Declared Assessment. Int J Pharm Pract. 2021 Sep 25:riab055. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riab055. Epub ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34562077
  53. Semaan MS, Bassil JP, Salameh P. Effect of soft skills and emotional intelligence of health-care professionals on burnout: a Lebanese cross-sectional study. International Journal of Health Professions. 2021 Jan 1;8(1):112-24. https://doi.org/10.2478/ijhp-2021-0011
  54. Sakr F, Akiki Z, Dabbous M, Salameh P, Akel M. The role of pharmacists in providing immunization to the general population: Are Lebanese pharmacists ready for this role? Pharm Pract (Granada). 2021 Oct-Dec;19(4):2565. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2021.4.2565. Epub 2021 Nov 13. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35474647
  55. Chahine B, Cherfane M, Sakr F, Safwan J, Dabbous M, Akel M, Rahal M. Community pharmacists’ perceptions and role in the management of common dermatological problems in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study. Int J Pharm Pract. 2021 Aug 28:riab056. doi: 10.1093/ijpp/riab056. Epub ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34454404
  56. Itani R, Alnafea M, Tannoury M, Hallit S, Al Faraj A. Shedding Light on the Direct and Indirect Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Lebanese Radiographers or Radiologic Technologists: A Crisis within Crises. Healthcare (Basel). 2021 Mar 23;9(3):362. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9030362. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33807020
  57. Barake S, Tofaha R, Rahme D, Lahoud N. The Health Status of Lebanese Community Pharmacists: Prevalence of Poor Lifestyle Behaviors and Chronic Conditions. Saudi Pharm J. 2021 Jun;29(6):497-505. doi: 10.1016/j.jsps.2021.04.005. Epub 2021 Apr 22. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34194256
  58. El Masri J, Dankar R, El Masri D, Chanbour H, El Hage S, Salameh P. The Arab Countries’ Contribution to the Research of Neurodegenerative Disorders. Cureus. 2021 Aug 31;13(8):e17589. doi: 10.7759/cureus.17589. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34646642
  59. Khawand Ayle G, Saadeh D. Construire le sentiment d’auto-efficacité par l’analyse de l’activité centrée sur les schèmes. Expérimentation d’une formation à l’éthique auprès des infirmières au Liban. Phronesis. 2021;10(1):72-92. https://doi.org/10.7202/1076183ar
  60. Zeenny RM*, Akel M*, Hajj A, Sacre H, Hallit S, Salameh P. Descriptive Assessment of Graduates’ Perceptions of Pharmacy-Related Competencies Based on the Lebanese Pharmacy Core Competencies Framework. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2021 Apr-Jun;19(2):2320. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2021.2.2320. Epub 2021 Jun 22. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34221200
  61. El Hage S, Daou L, Sayde G, Daaboul M, Hallit S, Salameh P. Attitudes Towards Psychiatry in Lebanese Medical Students: What Are the Factors that Could Lead to a More Favorable Outlook? Acad Psychiatry. 2021 May 3:1–7. doi: 10.1007/s40596-021-01466-3. Epub ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33942240
  62. Sacre H*, Akel M*, Zeenny RM, Hajj A, Hallit S, Salameh P. Pharmacy Education, Workforce, Practice, and Sciences in Lebanon: Benchmarking with the FIP Development Goals. Pharmacy Education 2021; 21(1):105-120. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2021.211.105120
  63. Hajj A, Azzo C, Hallit S, Salameh P, Sacre H, Abdou F, Naaman N, Khabbaz LR. Assessment of Drug-Prescribing Perception and Practice Among Dental Care Providers: A Cross-Sectional Lebanese Study. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2021 Jan-Mar;19(1):2234. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2021.1.2234. Epub 2021 Mar 9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33777263
  64. Zeenny RM*, Dimassi A*, Sacre H, El Khoury G, Hajj A, Farah R, Hajj H, Lahoud N, Akel M, Hallit S, Salameh P. A Cross-Sectional Survey on Community Pharmacists Readiness to Fight Covid-19 in a Developing Country: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice In Lebanon. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2021 Jun 11;14(1):51. doi: 10.1186/s40545-021-00327-6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34116719
  65. Sacre H, Hallit S, Hajj A, Zeenny RM, Raad E, Akel M, Sili G, Salameh P. Upgrading Pharmacy Education to Produce Practice-Ready Pharmacists in Lebanon. Pharmacy Education 2020; 20(1):379-394. https://doi.org/10.46542/pe.2020.201.379394
  66. Hajj A, Sacre H, Hallit S, Zeenny RM, Sili G, Salameh P. Prescription and Dispensing Guidelines in Lebanon: Initiative of the Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2020 Nov 6;13(1):70. doi: 10.1186/s40545-020-00273-9. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33292614
  67. Zeenny RM, Ramia E, Akiki Y, Hallit S, Salameh P. Assessing knowledge, attitude, practice, and preparedness of hospital pharmacists in Lebanon towards COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2020 Sep 18;13:54. doi: 10.1186/s40545-020-00266-8. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32959004
  68. El Jawiche R, Hallit S, Tarabey L, Abou-Mrad F. Withholding and withdrawal of life-sustaining treatments in intensive care units in Lebanon: a cross-sectional survey of intensivists and interviews of professional societies, legal and religious leaders. BMC Med Ethics. 2020 Aug 28;21(1):80. doi: 10.1186/s12910-020-00525-y. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32859185
  69. Sacre H, Hallit S, Hajj A, Zeenny R, Akel M, Raad E, Salameh P. For the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists Academic Board. Developing Core Competencies for Pharmacy Graduates: The Lebanese Experience. J Pharm Pract. 2020 Oct 21:897190020966195. doi: 10.1177/0897190020966195. Epub ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33084476
  70. Jaffal LH, Lahoud N, Zein S, Awada S, Khachman D. Lebanese Pharmacists’ Knowledge and Attitude toward Cannabis Medical Use Legality. Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Med J. 2020 May. doi:10.2991/dsahmj.k.200507.001. https://www.atlantis-press.com/journals/dsahmj/125940000
  71. Tarhini F, Taky R, Jaffal LH, Kresht J, El-Chaer G, Awada S, Lahoud N, Khachman D. Awareness of Lebanese Pharmacists towards the Use and Misuse of Gabapentinoids and Tramadol: A Cross-sectional Survey. Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Med J. 2020 Feb;2(1):24–30. doi: 10.2991/dsahmj.k.200206.002. https://www.atlantis-press.com/journals/dsahmj/125934125/view
  72. Hallit S, Abou Selwan C, Salameh P. Primary health care policy and vision for community pharmacy and pharmacists in Lebanon. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2020;18(2):2003. doi:10.18549/PharmPract.2020.2.2003. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32566052
  73. Sarkis AS, Hallit S, Hajj A, Kechichian A, Karam Sarkis D, Sarkis A, Nasser Ayoub E. Lebanese students’ motivation in medical school: does it change throughout the years? A cross-sectional study. BMC Med Educ. 2020;20(1):94. Published 2020 Mar 31. doi:10.1186/s12909-020-02011-w. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32234030
  74. Farah R, Malaeb D, Sacre H, Akel M, Hallit S, Salameh P. Factors Associated with Work Impairment among Community Pharmacists in Lebanon: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study. [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 7]. Int J Clin Pharm. 2020;10.1007/s11096-020-01087-0. doi:10.1007/s11096-020-01087-0. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32638293/
  75. Hobeika E*, Hallit S*, Sacre H, Obeid S, Hajj A, Salameh P. Factors Associated with Empathy among Community Pharmacists in Lebanon: Results of a Cross-Sectional Study. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2020;13:32. Published 2020 Aug 14. doi:10.1186/s40545-020-00237-z. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32817799
  76. Rahme D, Lahoud N, Sacre H, Akel M, Hallit S, Salameh P. Work Fatigue Among Lebanese Community Pharmacists: Prevalence and Correlates. Pharm Pract (Granada) [Internet]. 2020Jun.3 [cited 2020Jun.4];18(2):1844. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32566046
  77. Zeitoun A, Sacre H, Hallit S, Zeenny RM, Sili G, Salameh P. Clinical Preceptor Competencies for a Better Pharmacy Education: A Suggested Framework for Lebanon. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2020;13:21. Published 2020 Jun 24. doi:10.1186/s40545-020-00217-3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32587705
  78. Badro D*, Sacre H* (first co-author), Hallit S, Amhaz A, Sili G, Salameh P. Good Pharmacy Practice Assessment Among Community Pharmacies in Lebanon: A Pilot Study. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2020;18(1):1745. doi:10.18549/PharmPract.2020.1.1745. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32256898
  79. Tawil S, Hallit S, Sacre H, Hajj A, Salameh P. Pharmacists and Continuing Education: A Cross-sectional Observational Study of Value and Motivation. [published online ahead of print, 2020 Mar 19]. Int J Pharm Pract. 2020;10.1111/ijpp.12616. doi:10.1111/ijpp.12616. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32190941
  80. Hallit S, Zeidan RK, Saade S, Hajj A, Hallit R, Akel M, Yahchouchy C, Kheir N, Iskandar K, Sacre H, Salameh P. Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Lebanese Community Pharmacists Towards Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. J Epidemiol Glob Health, 2020; 10(1):86–95. doi: 10.2991/jegh.k.191215.004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175715
  81. Hallit S, Hajj A, Sacre H, Zeenny RM, Akel M, Sili G, Salameh P. Emphasizing the role of the pharmacist as a researcher: The Lebanese Order of Pharmacists perspective. J Res Pharm Pract. 2019;8(4):229–230. Published 2019 Dec 27. doi:10.4103/jrpp.JRPP_19_7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31956640
  82. Tawil S, Sacre H, Sili G, Salameh P. Patients’ Perceptions Regarding Pharmacists’ Healthcare Services: The Case of Lebanon. J Pharm Pract Res, 2020. DOI: 10.1002/jppr.1615. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jppr.1615
  83. Hajj A, Mourad D, Ghossoub M, Hallit S, Geagea A, Abboud H, El Mouallem H, Saniour P, El Hachem N, Rabbaa Khabbaz L. Uncovering Demographic, Clinical, Triggering Factors Similarities Between Migraine and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Prospective Study. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2019 Oct;207(10):847-853. doi: 10.1097/NMD.0000000000001033. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31503173
  84. Sacre H, Tawil S, Hallit S, Sili G, Salameh P. Mandatory continuing education for pharmacists in a developing country: assessment of a three-year cycle. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2019 Jul-Sep;17(3):1545. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2019.3.1545. Epub 2019 Aug 24. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31592035
  85. Hallit S, Sacre H, Hajj A, Sili G, Zeenny RM, Salameh P. Projecting the future size of the Lebanese pharmacy workforce: forecasts until the year 2050. Int J Pharm Pract. 2019 Dec;27(6):582-588. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12564. Epub 2019 Jul 16. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31310391
  86. Yaacoub S, Lahoud N, Francis N, Rahme D, Murr T, Maison P and Saleh N. Antibiotic prescribing rate in Lebanese community pharmacies: A nation-wide patient simulated study of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis. J Epidemiol Glob Health. 2019 Mar;9(1):44-49. doi: 10.2991/jegh.k.190305.001. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30932389
  87. Chamoun N, Usta U, Karaoui LR, Salameh P, Hallit S, Shuhaiber P, Henaine AM, Akiki Y, Zeenny RM, Iskandar K. Current Trends in Hospital Pharmacy Practice in Lebanon. Hosp Pharm. 2020 Apr;55(2):112-118. doi: 10.1177/0018578718823733. Epub 2019 Jan 19. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32214445
  88. Hallit S, Zeidan RK, Saade S, Hajj A, Hallit R, Yahchouchy C, Kheir N, Iskandar K, Sacre H, Salameh P. Knowledge, attitude and practice of Lebanese community pharmacists towards chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Epidemiol Glob Health, 2020; 10(1):86–95. doi: 10.2991/jegh.k.191215.004. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175715
  89. Hajj A, Hallit S, Azzo C, Abdou F, Akel M, Sacre H, Salameh P, Rabbaa Khabbaz L. Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Community Pharmacists towards Dental Care: A National Cross Sectional Survey. Saudi Pharm J. 2019 May;27(4):475-483. doi: 10.1016/j.jsps.2019.01.010. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31061615
  90. Zeidan RK, Hallit S, Zeenny RM, Salameh P. Lebanese community-based pharmacists’ interest, practice, knowledge, and barriers towards pharmacy practice research: A cross-sectional study. Saudi Pharm J. 2019 May;27(4):550-557. doi: 10.1016/j.jsps.2019.02.002. Epub 2019 Feb 10. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31061624
  91. Domiati S*, Sacre H*, Lahoud N, Sili G, Salameh P. Knowledge of and readiness for medication therapy management among community pharmacists in Lebanon. Int J Clin Pharm. 2018 Oct;40(5):1165-1174. doi: 10.1007/s11096-018-0666-0. Epub 2018 Jun 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29858761
  92. Mansour H, Feghali M, Saleh N, Zeitouny M. Knowledge, Practice and Attitudes regarding Antibiotics use among Lebanese dentists. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2018 Jul-Sep;16(3):1272. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2018.03.1272. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30416630
  93. Hallit S, Hajj A, Shuhaiber P, Iskandar K, Ramia E, Sacre H, Salameh P, Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon scientific committee—Medication safety subcommittee. Medication safety knowledge, attitude, and practice among hospital pharmacists in Lebanon. J Eval Clin Pract. 2019 Apr;25(2):323-339. doi: 10.1111/jep.13082. Epub 2018 Dec 27. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30592116
  94. Mouhtadi BB, Alame MM, Malaeb B, Hallit S, Salameh P, Malaeb D. Physician-community pharmacist collaborative care in diabetes management: a pilot study. J Drug Assess. 2018 Oct 23;7(1):61-65. doi: 10.1080/21556660.2018.1535437. eCollection 2018. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30370175
  95. Fahs IM, Hallit S, Rahal MK, Malaeb DN. The Community Pharmacist’s Role in Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Lebanon: A Longitudinal Study. Med Princ Pract. 2018;27(6):508-514. doi: 10.1159/000490853. Epub 2018 Jun 13. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29898452
  96. Sacre H, Tawil S, Hallit S, Hajj A, Sili G, Salameh P. Attitudes of Lebanese pharmacists towards online and live continuing education sessions. Pharm Pract (Granada). 2019 Apr-Jun;17(2):1438. doi: 10.18549/PharmPract.2019.2.1438. Epub 2019 Jun 4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31275496
  97. Akel M, Ramia E, Hallit S, Hajj A, Lahoud N, Hajj H, Shuhaiber P, Sacre H, Salameh P, Zeenny R. Medication Safety Spontaneous Reporting System: The Lebanese Order of Pharmacists Initiative. Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, 2019. Doi: 10.1016/j.bfopcu.2019.02.001. https://bfpc.journals.ekb.eg/article_47919.html
  98. Hallit S, Sacre H, Sarkis H, Dalloul N, Jaoude CA, Nahhas Z, Dagher J, Sili G, Salameh P. Good Pharmacy Practice Standardized for Community Pharmacists: The Lebanese Order of Pharmacists Initiative. J Res Pharm Pract. 2019 Jan-Mar;8(1):29-32. doi: 10.4103/jrpp.JRPP_18_96. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30911561
  99. Hallit S, Sacre H, Salameh P. Role of a professional organization in promoting and conducting research: the Lebanese Order of Pharmacists’ experience. Int J Pharm Pract. 2019 Jun;27(3):330-331. doi: 10.1111/ijpp.12517. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31111986
  100. Hallit S, Sacre H, Zeenny R, Hajj A, Sili G, Salameh P. Credentialing and Recognition of Pharmacy Specializations: The Lebanese Order of Pharmacists Initiative. ACCP International Clinical Pharmacists, 2019. https://www.accp.com/international/index.aspx?iss=0519&art=2
  101. Sacre H, Hallit S, Hajj A, Zeenny RM, Sili G, Salameh P. The Pharmacy Profession in a Developing Country: Challenges and Suggested Governance Solutions in Lebanon. J Res Pharm Pract. 2019 Apr-Jun;8(2):39-44. doi: 10.4103/jrpp.JRPP_19_5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31367637
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