Overview
Background
Wubshet is an accredited pharmacist, lecturer, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor at the University of Queensland’s Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences. He also holds an Affiliate Research Fellow position at the University of Sydney School of Pharmacy. Currently, he is a course coordinator for Pharmacy Practice and Medicines Management in the BPharm (Hons) program.
He completed his PhD at the University of Tasmania in 2019. Following that, he held postdoctoral researcher roles at the University of Canberra and University of Sydney, where he coordinated multiple government- and industry-funded clinical trials.
Wubshet's research primarily centres around understanding medication and patient outcomes in individuals with chronic diseases, with a special emphasis on kidney diseases. In collaboration with several researchers and stakeholders in Australia, Wubshet has attracted ~$2.1 million in grant funding. Currently, he is actively involved as an investigator in a large-scale cluster randomised trial (ACTRN12622000329763) funded by the Medical Research Future Fund and led by the University of Sydney. This trial is investigating the effectiveness of a community pharmacy-led point-of-care screening in improving the detection of chronic kidney disease and quality use of medicines.
Availability
- Dr Wubshet Tesfaye is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research interests
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Pharmacy-led approaches to improve health and medication outcomes
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Public health roles of pharmacists
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Quality use of medicines in kidney disease
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eHealth interventions
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Treatment of tungiasis using a tea tree oil-based gel formulation: Protocol for a randomised controlled proof-of-principle trial
Abrha, Solomon, Christenson, Julia K., McEwen, John, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Vaz Nery, Susana, Chang, Aileen Y., Spelman, Tim, Kosari, Sam, Kigen, Gabriel, Carroll, Simon, Heukelbach, Jorg, Feldmeier, Hermann, Bartholomaeus, Andrew, Daniel, Mark, Peterson, Gregory M. and Thomas, Jackson (2021). Treatment of tungiasis using a tea tree oil-based gel formulation: Protocol for a randomised controlled proof-of-principle trial. BMJ Open, 11 (7) e047380, 1-9. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-047380
2021
Journal Article
Emerging treatment strategies for impetigo in endemic and nonendemic settings: a systematic review
Gahlawat, Garima, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Bushell, Mary, Abrha, Solomon, Peterson, Gregory M., Mathew, Cynthia, Sinnollareddy, Mahipal, McMillan, Faye, Samarawickrema, Indira, Calma, Tom, Chang, Aileen Y., Engelman, Daniel, Steer, Andrew and Thomas, Jackson (2021). Emerging treatment strategies for impetigo in endemic and nonendemic settings: a systematic review. Clinical Therapeutics, 43 (6), 986-1006. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.04.013
2021
Journal Article
Comparative efficacy and safety of interventions for treating head lice: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis
Stevenson, Bill, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Christenson, Julia, Mathew, Cynthia, Abrha, Solomon, Peterson, Gregory, Samarawickrema, Indira and Thomas, Jackson (2021). Comparative efficacy and safety of interventions for treating head lice: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 5 (1) e001129, e001129. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001129
2021
Journal Article
Risk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: a systematic review
Gesesew, Hailay Abrha, Koye, Digsu Negese, Fetene, Dagnachew Muluye, Woldegiorgis, Mulu, Kinfu, Yohannes, Geleto, Ayele Bali, Melaku, Yohannes Adama, Mohammed, Hassen, Alene, Kefyalew Addis, Awoke, Mamaru Ayenew, Birhanu, Mulugeta Molla, Gebremedhin, Amanuel Tesfay, Gelaw, Yalemzewod Assefa, Shifti, Desalegn Markos, Muluneh, Muluken Dessalegn, Tegegne, Teketo Kassaw, Abrha, Solomon, Aregay, Atsede Fantahun, Ayalew, Mohammed Biset, Gebre, Abadi Kahsu, Gebremariam, Kidane Tadesse, Gebremedhin, Tesfaye, Gebremichael, Lemlem, Leshargie, Cheru Tesema, Kibret, Getiye Dejenu, Meazaw, Maereg Wagnew, Mekonnen, Alemayehu Berhane, Tekle, Dejen Yemane, Tesema, Azeb Gebresilassie ... Adane, Akilew Awoke (2021). Risk factors for COVID-19 infection, disease severity and related deaths in Africa: a systematic review. BMJ Open, 11 (2) e044618, 1-10. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044618
2021
Journal Article
Mass drug administration campaigns for scabies and impetigo: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ghosh, Pousali, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Manandhar, Avilasha, Calma, Thomas, Bushell, Mary, Oguoma, Victor M., Kosari, Sam, McMillan, Faye, Peterson, Greg and Thomas, Jackson (2021). Mass drug administration campaigns for scabies and impetigo: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Paediatrics Open, 5 (1) 001132, 1-5. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001132
2020
Journal Article
Intolerable burden of impetigo in endemic settings: a review of the current state of play and future directions for alternative treatments
Abrha, Solomon, Tesfaye, Wubshet and Thomas, Jackson (2020). Intolerable burden of impetigo in endemic settings: a review of the current state of play and future directions for alternative treatments. Antibiotics, 9 (12) 909, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics9120909
2020
Journal Article
Mānuka oil—a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties
Mathew, Cynthia, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Rasmussen, Phil, Peterson, Gregory M., Bartholomaeus, Andrew, Sharma, Manab and Thomas, Jackson (2020). Mānuka oil—a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. Pharmaceuticals, 13 (11) 343, 1-23. doi: 10.3390/ph13110343
2020
Journal Article
Impetigo animal models: a review of their feasibility and clinical utility for therapeutic appraisal of investigational drug candidates
Abrha, Solomon, Bartholomaeus, Andrew, Tesfaye, Wubshet and Thomas, Jackson (2020). Impetigo animal models: a review of their feasibility and clinical utility for therapeutic appraisal of investigational drug candidates. Antibiotics, 9 (10) 694, 1-18. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics9100694
2020
Journal Article
How do we combat bogus medicines in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Tesfaye, Wubshet, Abrha, Solomon, Sinnollareddy, Mahipal, Arnold, Bruce, Brown, Andrew, Matthew, Cynthia, Oguoma, Victor M., Peterson, Gregory M. and Thomas, Jackson (2020). How do we combat bogus medicines in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic?. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 103 (4), 1360-1363. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.20-0903
2020
Journal Article
When fear and misinformation go viral: pharmacists' role in deterring medication misinformation during the 'infodemic' surrounding COVID-19
Erku, Daniel A., Belachew, Sewunet A., Abrha, Solomon, Sinnollareddy, Mahipal, Thomas, Jackson, Steadman, Kathryn J. and Tesfaye, Wubshet H. (2020). When fear and misinformation go viral: pharmacists' role in deterring medication misinformation during the 'infodemic' surrounding COVID-19. Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 17 (1), 1954-1963. doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.04.032
2020
Journal Article
Strategies to increase the pharmacist workforce in rural and remote Australia: a scoping review
Obamiro, Kehinde O, Tesfaye, Wubshet Hailu and Barnett, Tony (2020). Strategies to increase the pharmacist workforce in rural and remote Australia: a scoping review. Rural and Remote Health, 20 (4), 1-3. doi: 10.22605/RRH5741
2020
Journal Article
Medication Adherence, Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study
Tesfaye, Wubshet H., McKercher, Charlotte, Peterson, Gregory M., Castelino, Ronald L., Jose, Matthew, Zaidi, Syed Tabish R. and Wimmer, Barbara C. (2020). Medication Adherence, Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adults with Predialysis Chronic Kidney Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17 (1) 371, 1-13. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17010371
2019
Journal Article
Effect of pharmacist-led medication review on medication appropriateness in older adults with chronic kidney disease
Tesfaye, Wubshet H., Wimmer, Barbara C., Peterson, Gregory M., Castelino, Ronald L., Jose, Matthew, McKercher, Charlotte and Zaidi, Syed Tabish R. (2019). Effect of pharmacist-led medication review on medication appropriateness in older adults with chronic kidney disease. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 49 (5), 471-476. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1539
2019
Conference Publication
Medication burden and patient-centred outcomes in adults with advanced chronic kidney disease not on renal replacement therapy
Tesfaye, W., McKercher, C., Wimmer, B.C., Jose, M., Zaidi, S.T.R. and Peterson, G.M. (2019). Medication burden and patient-centred outcomes in adults with advanced chronic kidney disease not on renal replacement therapy. ISN World Congress of Nephrology (WCN) Abstracts, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 12-15 April 2019. New York, NY United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2019.05.626
2019
Journal Article
The effect of hospitalization on potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults with chronic kidney disease
Tesfaye, Wubshet H., Wimmer, Barbara C., Peterson, Gregory M., Castelino, Ronald L., Jose, Matthew D., McKercher, Charlotte and Zaidi, Syed Tabish R. (2019). The effect of hospitalization on potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults with chronic kidney disease. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 35 (6), 1119-1126. doi: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1560193
2019
Journal Article
Medication-related factors and hospital readmission in older adults with chronic kidney disease
Tesfaye, Wubshet H., Peterson, Gregory M., Castelino, Ronald L., McKercher, Charlotte, Jose, Matthew, Zaidi, Syed Tabish R. and Wimmer, Barbara C. (2019). Medication-related factors and hospital readmission in older adults with chronic kidney disease. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8 (3) 395, 395-3. doi: 10.3390/jcm8030395
2019
Journal Article
Medication regimen complexity and hospital readmission in older adults with chronic kidney disease
Tesfaye, Wubshet H., Peterson, Gregory M., Castelino, Ronald L., McKercher, Charlotte, Jose, Matthew D., Wimmer, Barbara C. and Zaidi, Syed Tabish R. (2019). Medication regimen complexity and hospital readmission in older adults with chronic kidney disease. The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 53 (1), 28-34. doi: 10.1177/1060028018793419
2017
Journal Article
Inappropriate prescribing in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review of prevalence, associated clinical outcomes and impact of interventions
Tesfaye, Wubshet Hailu, Castelino, Ronald L., Wimmer, Barbara C. and Zaidi, Syed Tabish R. (2017). Inappropriate prescribing in chronic kidney disease: A systematic review of prevalence, associated clinical outcomes and impact of interventions. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 71 (7) e12960, 1-16. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.12960
2014
Journal Article
Self-reported adverse drug reactions and their influence on highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV infected patients: a cross sectional study
Tadesse, Wondmagegn Tamiru, Mekonnen, Alemayehu Berhane, Tesfaye, Wubshet Hailu and Tadesse, Yidnekachew Tamiru (2014). Self-reported adverse drug reactions and their influence on highly active antiretroviral therapy in HIV infected patients: a cross sectional study. BMC Pharmacology & Toxicology, 15 (1) 32, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/2050-6511-15-32
2014
Journal Article
Evaluation of the diuretic activity of the aqueous and 80% methanol extracts of Ajuga remota Benth (Lamiaceae) leaves in mice
Hailu, Wubshet and Engidawork, Ephrem (2014). Evaluation of the diuretic activity of the aqueous and 80% methanol extracts of Ajuga remota Benth (Lamiaceae) leaves in mice. Bmc Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 14 135, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/1472-6882-14-135
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