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Arit Udoh is a research professional with a background in pharmacy practice. Arit holds a doctorate in advance pharmacy practice with professional experience in clinical trials, observational research, health service evaluation and policy development. Skilled at the use of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies for evidence synthesis and analysis in the health sector. Proven analytical, interpretative and problem-solving abilities with proficiency in effective communication of research findings to inform decision-making and influence health policies. Arit's research interests span across pharmacy practice, global health, health technology, clinical drug development including clinical trials (phase I-IV), clinical investigations of medical devices and post market follow-up studies.
Recent publications:
1. Bates I, Patel D, Chan AHY, Rutter V, Bader L, Meilianti S, Udoh A. A comparative analysis of pharmaceutical workforce development needs across the commonwealth. Res Soc Adm Pharm. Published online August 8, 2022. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2022.07.010
2. Amorha K, Irobi C, Udoh A. The brain drain potential of skilled health workers from sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of pharmacy students in Nigeria. Pharm Educ. 2022;22(1):654-663. doi:10.46542/pe.2022.221.654663
3. Ndem E, Okon B, Udoh A, Orok E. Childhood Fever Management: Socio-demographic Factors Associated With Caregivers’ Knowledge and Health-Seeking Practices in Southern Nigeria. Niger J Clin Pharm Ther. 2021;1(1):23-28.
4. Udoh A, Lawal BK, Akpan M, et al. Microbial contamination of packaged drinking water in Nigeria. Trop Med Int Health. 2021;26(11):1378-1400. doi:10.1111/tmi.13672
5. Udoh A, Akpan M, Ibrahim UI, et al. Clinical pharmacy services provided in public sector hospitals in Nigeria: a national survey. Int J Pharm Pract. 2021;29(5):471-479. doi:10.1093/ijpp/riab046
6. Udoh A, Bruno-Tomé A, Ernawati DK, Galbraith K, Bates I. The development, validity and applicability to practice of pharmacy-related competency frameworks: A systematic review. Res Soc Adm Pharm. 2021;17(10):1697-1718. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.02.014
7. Udoh A, Bruno-Tomé A, Ernawati DK, Galbraith K, Bates I. The effectiveness and impact on performance of pharmacy-related competency development frameworks: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Res Soc Adm Pharm. Published online February 12, 2021. doi:10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.02.008
8. Udoh A, Ernawati DK, Akpan M, Galbraith K, Bates I. Pharmacies and primary care: a global development framework. Bull World Health Organ. 2020;98(11):809-811. doi:10.2471/BLT.19.248435
9. Akpan MR, Isemin NU, Udoh AE, Ashiru-Oredope D. Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes in African countries: a systematic literature review. J Glob Antimicrob Resist. 2020;22:317-324. doi:10.1016/j.jgar.2020.03.009
10. Ekpenyong A, Ndem E, Adebisi Y, Udoh A. Drug Storage Practices in Secondary Care Hospitals in Nigeria: A Pilot Study. J Pharm. Published online October 30, 2019.
11. Ekpenyong A, Udoh A, Kpokiri E, Bates I. An analysis of pharmacy workforce capacity in Nigeria. J Pharm Policy Pract. 2018;11(1):20. doi:10.1186/s40545-018-0147-9
12. Ndem E, Udoh A, Awofisayo O, Bafor E. Consumer and Community Pharmacists’ Perceptions of Online Pharmacy Services in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria. Innov Pharm. 2019;10(3):18-18. doi:10.24926/iip.v10i3.1774
13. Balal S, Udoh A, Pappas Y, et al. The feasibility of finger prick autologous blood (FAB) as a novel treatment for severe dry eye disease (DED): protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2018;8(10):e026770. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026770
14. Agomo C, Udoh A, Kpokiri E, Agomo JOO author C. Community pharmacists’ contribution to public health: assessing the global evidence base. Pharm J. 2018;10(4). doi:10.1211/PJ.2018.20204556
15. Udoh A, Bruno A, Bates I. A survey of pharmacists’ perception of foundation level competencies in African countries. Hum Resour Health. 2018;16(1):16. doi:10.1186/s12960-018-0280-1
16. Udoh A, Bruno A, Bates I, Galbraith K. Transnational comparability of advanced pharmacy practice developmental frameworks: a country-level crossover mapping study. Int J Pharm Pract. 2018;26(6):550-559. doi:10.1111/ijpp.12427
17. Gill, J., Rakha, I., Udoh A, Taylor D. Preventing and Treating Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias. A Technical Report presented at the 2016 UCL School of Pharmacy New Year Lecture organised by Pfizer and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/pharmacy/departments/practice-policy/dementia-medi...
18. Udoh A, Bruno A, Bates I (2014). Developing the Global Pharmacy Workforce: An Opportunity for Stakeholders' Engagement in Africa. The African Pharmacist 2014;2: 41-42.
19. Udoh A. Better Quality Pharmacy Education Produces Better Pharmacists. International Pharmacy Journal 2013; 31(2): 41-42.
20. Udoh A, Arakawa N. Interprofessional Education in Pharmacy. International Pharmacy Journal 2013; 31(2): 31-32.