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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Sawli N, Salameh P. Medical Waste Management in Lebanese Hospitals. Open Access Library Journal 2023;10. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1110526
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. 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/
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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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