Wubshet is a registered pharmacist, lecturer, and course coordinator in Medicines Management and Pharmacy Practice 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.
He completed his PhD at the University of Tasmania, focusing on ‘Medication appropriateness and regimen complexity in chronic kidney disease’ in December 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 aims to investigate the effectiveness of a community pharmacy-led point-of-care screening in improving the detection of kidney disease and quality use of medicines.
Journal Article: Drug-Related Problems and Sick Day Management Considerations for Medications that Contribute to the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury
Truong, Mimi, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Sud, Kamal, Van, Connie, Seth, Shrey, Croker, Nerida and Castelino, Ronald Lynel (2024). Drug-Related Problems and Sick Day Management Considerations for Medications that Contribute to the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13 (2), 343. doi: 10.3390/jcm13020343
Journal Article: Medication Adherence Among Patients With Kidney Disease: An Umbrella Review
Tesfaye, Wubshet, Parrish, Nicholas, Sud, Kamal, Grandinetti, Amanda and Castelino, Ronald (2024). Medication Adherence Among Patients With Kidney Disease: An Umbrella Review. Advances in Kidney Disease and Health, 31 (1), 68-83. doi: 10.1053/j.akdh.2023.08.003
Journal Article: Efficacy of eHealth Technologies on Medication Adherence in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Aldhaleei, Wafa Ali, Atey, Tesfay Mehari, Assefa, Solomon and Tesfaye, Wubshet (2023). Efficacy of eHealth Technologies on Medication Adherence in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JMIR Cardio, 7, e52697. doi: 10.2196/52697
Truong, Mimi, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Sud, Kamal, Van, Connie, Seth, Shrey, Croker, Nerida and Castelino, Ronald Lynel (2024). Drug-Related Problems and Sick Day Management Considerations for Medications that Contribute to the Risk of Acute Kidney Injury. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13 (2), 343. doi: 10.3390/jcm13020343
Medication Adherence Among Patients With Kidney Disease: An Umbrella Review
Tesfaye, Wubshet, Parrish, Nicholas, Sud, Kamal, Grandinetti, Amanda and Castelino, Ronald (2024). Medication Adherence Among Patients With Kidney Disease: An Umbrella Review. Advances in Kidney Disease and Health, 31 (1), 68-83. doi: 10.1053/j.akdh.2023.08.003
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Aldhaleei, Wafa Ali, Atey, Tesfay Mehari, Assefa, Solomon and Tesfaye, Wubshet (2023). Efficacy of eHealth Technologies on Medication Adherence in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JMIR Cardio, 7, e52697. doi: 10.2196/52697
Tesfaye, Wubshet, Krass, Ines, Sud, Kamal, Johnson, David W., Van, Connie, Versace, Vincent L., McMorrow, Rita, Fethney, Judith, Mullan, Judy, Tran, Anh, Robson, Breonny, Vagholkar, Sanjyot, Kairaitis, Lukas, Gisev, Natasa, Fathima, Mariam, Tong, Vivien, Coric, Natali and Castelino, Ronald L. (2023). Impact of a pharmacy-led screening and intervention in people at risk of or living with chronic kidney disease in a primary care setting: a cluster randomised trial protocol. BMJ Open, 13 (12) e079110, 1-13. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079110
Duong, Henna, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Van, Connie, Sud, Kamal and Castelino, Ronald L. (2023). Hospitalisation Due to Community-Acquired Acute Kidney Injury and the Role of Medications: A Retrospective Audit. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12 (9), 3347. doi: 10.3390/jcm12093347
Clinical characteristics and outcomes of community acquired-acute kidney injury
Tso, Maggie, Sud, Kamal, Van, Connie, Tesfaye, Wubshet and Castelino, Ronald L. (2023). Clinical characteristics and outcomes of community acquired-acute kidney injury. International Urology and Nephrology, 55 (9), 2345-2354. doi: 10.1007/s11255-023-03533-0
Workplace violence against pharmacists: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Obamiro, Kehinde, Hussain, Zahid and Tesfaye, Wubshet (2023). Workplace violence against pharmacists: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 63 (1), 23-31. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2022.07.012
Sick day management in people with chronic kidney disease: a scoping review
Duong, Henna, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Van, Connie, Sud, Kamal, Truong, Mimi, Krass, Ines and Castelino, Ronald L (2022). Sick day management in people with chronic kidney disease: a scoping review. Journal of Nephrology, 36 (5), 1293-1306. doi: 10.1007/s40620-022-01497-5
Bezabh, Solomon Abrha, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Christenson, Julia K., Carson, Christine F. and Thomas, Jackson (2022). Antiparasitic Activity of Tea Tree Oil (TTO) and Its Components against Medically Important Ectoparasites: A Systematic Review. Pharmaceutics, 14 (8), 1587. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081587
Tso, Maggie, Sud, Kamal, Van, Connie, Patekar, Abhijit, Tesfaye, Wubshet and Castelino, Ronald L. (2022). Hospital-Acquired Acute Kidney Injury in Noncritical Care Setting: Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2022, 1-8. doi: 10.1155/2022/7077587
Hansen, Micaella Sotera, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Sud, Kamal, Sewlal, Beena, Mehta, Bharati, Kairaitis, Lukas, Tarafdar, Surjit, Chau, Katrina, Razi Zaidi, Syed Tabish and Castelino, Ronald (2022). Psychosocial factors in patients with kidney failure and role for social worker: A secondary data audit. Journal of Renal Care, 49 (2), 75-83. doi: 10.1111/jorc.12424
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Woolf, Benjamin, Rahmani, Jamal, Vidyasagar, Kota and Tesfaye, Wubshet (2022). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors use and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and dose–response analysis of cohort studies with one million participants. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 78 (7), 1199-1200. doi: 10.1007/s00228-022-03309-y
Self-reported medication adherence measurement tools: some options to avoid a legal minefield
Tesfaye, Wubshet and Peterson, Gregory (2022). Self-reported medication adherence measurement tools: some options to avoid a legal minefield. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 47 (3), 363-368. doi: 10.1111/jcpt.13515
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Mahabadi, Mohammadjavad Ashrafi, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Nayar, Kesavan Rajasekharan and Chattu, Vijay Kumar (2022). Healthcare workers’ knowledge and perception of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant: a multinational cross-sectional study. Healthcare, 10 (3) 438, 438. doi: 10.3390/healthcare10030438
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Woolf, Benjamin, Rahmani, Jamal, Vidyasagar, Kota and Tesfaye, Wubshet (2022). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use and the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and dose–response analysis of cohort studies with one million participants. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 78 (4), 547-555. doi: 10.1007/s00228-021-03264-0
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Vidyasagar, Kota and Fialova, Daniela (2022). Polypharmacy and hyperpolypharmacy in older individuals with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Gerontology, 68 (10), 1081-1090. doi: 10.1159/000521214
Hansen, Micaella Sotera, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Sewlal, Beena, Mehta, Bharati, Sud, Kamal, Kairaitis, Lukas, Tarafdar, Surjit, Chau, Katrina, Zaidi, Syed Tabish and Castelino, Ronald Lynel (2022). Psychosocial factors affecting patients with end-stage kidney disease and the impact of the social worker. Journal of Nephrology, 35 (1), 43-58. doi: 10.1007/s40620-021-01098-8
Wubishet, Befikadu L., Tesfaye, Wubshet H., Khan, Md Nuruzzaman, Thomas, Jackson, Tuffaha, Haitham, Comans, Tracy A., Scuffham, Paul and Erku, Daniel A. (2021). Public hesitancy to COVID‐19 vaccine and the role of pharmacists in addressing the problem and improving uptake. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 51 (6), 494-500. doi: 10.1002/jppr.1784
Alamnia, Tilahun Tewabe, Tesfaye, Wubshet, Abrha, Solomon and Kelly, Matthew (2021). Metabolic risk factors for non-communicable diseases in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open, 11 (11), e049565. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049565
Therapeutic potential of tea tree oil for tungiasis
Abrha, Solomon, Tesfaye, Wubshet and Thomas, Jackson (2021). Therapeutic potential of tea tree oil for tungiasis. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 105 (5), 1157-1162. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.21-0427
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Vidyasaga, Kota, Gebreyohannes, Eyob Alemayehu and Tesfaye, Wubshet (2021). Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding on Treatment With Statin Alone or With Concomitant Administration of Warfarin: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of 5.3 Million Participants. Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 56 (7), 820-830. doi: 10.1177/10600280211049727
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Vidyasagar, Kota and Tesfaye, Wubshet (2021). Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Phase II/III Trials. Pharmaceuticals, 14 (10), 991. doi: 10.3390/ph14100991
Alamnia, Tilahun Tewabe, Tesfaye, Wubshet and Kelly, Matthew (2021). The effectiveness of text message delivered interventions for weight loss in developing countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity Reviews, 23 (1), 1-20. doi: 10.1111/obr.13339
Bhagavathula, Akshaya Srikanth, Tesfaye, Wubshet and Vidyasagar, Kota (2021). Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors use and risk of colorectal cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 36 (12), 2577-2584. doi: 10.1007/s00384-021-04022-5
Tesfaye, Wubshet H., Erku, Daniel, Mekonnen, Alemayehu, Tefera, Yonas Getaye, Castelino, Ronald, Sud, Kamal, Thomas, Jackson and Obamiro, Kehinde (2021). Medication non-adherence in chronic kidney disease: a mixed-methods review and synthesis using the theoretical domains framework and the behavioural change wheel. Journal of Nephrology, 34 (4), 1091-1125. doi: 10.1007/s40620-020-00895-x
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Kidney International Reports, 4 (7), S251-S251. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2019.05.626
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
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. doi: 10.3390/jcm8030395
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
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
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 32, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/2050-6511-15-32
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
Admassie, Endalkachew, Melese, Tesfahun, Mequanent, Woldeselassie, Hailu, Wubshet and Srikanth, B Akshaya (2013). Extent of poly-pharmacy, occurrence and associated factors of drug-drug interaction and potential adverse drug reactions in Gondar Teaching Referral Hospital, North West Ethiopia. Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology and Research, 4 (4), 183-9. doi: 10.4103/2231-4040.121412