A Comprehensive Survey on Super-Resolution Techniques in Medical Imaging
December 15, 2025
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1 Lecturer, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore
2 Assistant Professor, Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Lahore
Background: Allergic rhinitis is a common disorder that is strongly linked to asthma and conjunctivitis. Intranasal therapy is the backbone of allergic rhinitis management.
Aims: The present study aimed to assess the impact of educational intervention on the management of allergic rhinitis
Method: The prospective interventional study includes rhinitis patients from Quaid-i-Azam International Hospital and community pharmacists from pharmacy setups in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pre- and post-intervention competency was accessed and evaluated statistically. Allergic rhinitis management of patients was evaluated through skin prick test and Management of AR Control Questionnaire (ARC) scores.
Results: Registered pharmacists from 100 pharmacies were included in this study including 71% male and 29% female pharmacists (p value < 0.0001). All pharmacists were interviewed to assess their knowledge about AR, patients’ symptoms, and the management of NCS usage in patients (7 days, 14 days or 1 month). Pharmacists were also categorized as competent and non-competent in NCS demonstration based upon the ability of pharmacists to demonstrate all the essential steps correctly with a total score of ≥ 5. The data showed that before intervention only 24 pharmacists scored seven demonstrating all the essential steps and were considered and were classified as non-competent (p-value 0.05). McNamar tests analysis showed that pharmacists’ competence level was significantly improved from 29% before educational intervention to 48% after intervention (p-value 0.0057).
Impact Statement: Continued Education is necessary for all health professionals along with practical exposure.
