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Compassion Fatigue In Critical Care Nurses: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Jalal Alharbi, Debra Jackson, Kim Usher
Compassion Fatigue In Critical Care Nurses: An Integrative Review Of The Literature, Jalal Alharbi, Debra Jackson, Kim Usher
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To provides a critical evaluation of current empirical evidence related to the prevalence, causes and outcomes of compassion fatigue among critical care nurses. Compassion fatigue is characterized the development of emotional, physical, and/or spiritual exhaustion as a result of working with traumatized individuals. Methods: Data was collected using an integrated review framework via an advanced search of healthcare databases; namely, ProQuest, Science Direct, and CINAHL for research articles on compassion fatigue among nurses in critical care settings. Analysis was performed on the articles which met the inclusion criteria for this review (n=10) to identify the key themes and issues …
Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Among The Risk Factors For Acute Coronary Syndrome?: A Multi-Centric Case-Control Study Between Patients Attending Governmental Hospitals In Western Saudi Arabia, Banan M. Alamoudi, Nahla K. Ibrahim
Are Proton Pump Inhibitors Among The Risk Factors For Acute Coronary Syndrome?: A Multi-Centric Case-Control Study Between Patients Attending Governmental Hospitals In Western Saudi Arabia, Banan M. Alamoudi, Nahla K. Ibrahim
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the predictors of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and to determine the relationship between usage of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the occurrence of a first non-fatal ACS event among patients that attended governmental hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A matched, multi-centric case-control study was performed between January and June of 2015 in Jeddah involving 2 governmental hospitals and the main university hospital. A total of 118 cases aged ≥18 years who were recently diagnosed with ACS were selected. For each case, one control matched by age and gender was selected. Information from an interview questionnaire and …
Analysis Of Drug Resistance Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases-Producing Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae In Children With Urinary Tract Infection, Lu Keshi, Xiao Weiwei, Li Shoulin, Liu Xiaodong, Wang Hao, Jiang Junhai, Wang Xiangwei, Wang Rui, Zhu Pei
Analysis Of Drug Resistance Of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases-Producing Escherichia Coli And Klebsiella Pneumoniae In Children With Urinary Tract Infection, Lu Keshi, Xiao Weiwei, Li Shoulin, Liu Xiaodong, Wang Hao, Jiang Junhai, Wang Xiangwei, Wang Rui, Zhu Pei
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the drug resistance of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K.pneumoniae) in children with urinary tract infection (UTI) and to provide the rationale for clinical use of antibiotics. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of drug susceptibility in children with E. coli or K. pneumoniae -positive urine culture between August 2013 and August 2017, Shenzhen Children’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China. Drug resistance was statistically assessed using Fisher exact test and χ 2 test. Results: A total of 698 cases of E. coli , 426 of which were confirmed ESBL-producing strains, and 217 …
Assessment Of Safety And Effectiveness Of Oral Multiple Sclerosis Medication, Dalal A. Alabdulkarim, Abdullah U. Althemery
Assessment Of Safety And Effectiveness Of Oral Multiple Sclerosis Medication, Dalal A. Alabdulkarim, Abdullah U. Althemery
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety profile of the new disease modifying drugs (fingolimod, teriflunomide, and dimethyl fumarate) at a local hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort, where institutional review board approval was granted in December 2015. The study was conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Demographic variables (age, gender, disease onset, and duration on medication), clinical variables (medication side effects and radiological findings), in addition to relapse frequency per year was collected. Results: Fifty-seven patients’ records were retrieved from the pharmacy and included in the analysis. Eight patients …
Study Of Low Vitamin D Among Children With Anorexia In Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq During Summer Months, Riyadh A. Al-Obeidi, Aws H. Al-Numan
Study Of Low Vitamin D Among Children With Anorexia In Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq During Summer Months, Riyadh A. Al-Obeidi, Aws H. Al-Numan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the impact of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency on the development of anorexia in children with mild malnutrition without an obvious cause. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Faruk Medical City, Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, between May and September 2018. It included 39 mildly malnourished children with a poor appetite for over 3 months and 156 children who were healthy except for minor illnesses as the control group. All the children were regular attendees at the outpatient clinic and were tested for serum levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D. We used binary logistic regression statistical analysis to …
Assessing Health Related Quality Of Life Of School Aged Saudi Children In Western Province Using The Validated Arabic Version Of Child Health Questionaire-Parent Form-50, Shatha M. Albokhari, Wallaa A. Garout, Maha M. Al-Ghamdi, Alyaa A. Garout, Sundus M.W. Noorsaeed, Shahad M. Daali
Assessing Health Related Quality Of Life Of School Aged Saudi Children In Western Province Using The Validated Arabic Version Of Child Health Questionaire-Parent Form-50, Shatha M. Albokhari, Wallaa A. Garout, Maha M. Al-Ghamdi, Alyaa A. Garout, Sundus M.W. Noorsaeed, Shahad M. Daali
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of children from a community in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, excluding those with known chronic illnesses. Methods: Four schools in Jeddah participated in this cross-sectional study, which was conducted from February 2018 to February 2019. The parents of 5-14 year-old children were surveyed using the validated Arabic version of the Child Health Questionnaire-Parent Form 50 (CHQ-PF50). It consisted of 50 items divided into 15 scales (namely, 11 multi-item and 4 single-item scales) and expressed as scores of 0-100, with higher scores indicating better HRQOL. The levels of HRQOL were analyzed and compared. …
Illness Anxiety Disorder And Perception Of Disease And Distress Among Medical Students In Western Saudi Arabia, Heba A. Ezmeirlly, Fayssal M. Farahat
Illness Anxiety Disorder And Perception Of Disease And Distress Among Medical Students In Western Saudi Arabia, Heba A. Ezmeirlly, Fayssal M. Farahat
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To estimate and assess the prevalence and predictors of illness anxiety disorder among Saudi medical students in western Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2017 to March 2018 at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was applied. The questionnaire is composed of demographic data, the short version of the Health Anxiety Inventory (SHAI), the Medical Student’s Disease (MSD) perception and distress scale and history of a visit to a physician in the past 6 months. Results: Two hundred and seventy-one Saudi medical students participated; 71% were males …
Pathology Awareness In Patients And Patient’S Relatives Applying To A Pathology Laboratory, Siddika Findik, Fatma G. Cihan
Pathology Awareness In Patients And Patient’S Relatives Applying To A Pathology Laboratory, Siddika Findik, Fatma G. Cihan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate pathology awareness in patients applying to a pathology laboratory. Method: This cross-sectional study included 150 patients and patients’ relatives. A questionnaire, prepared by the researchers according to the literature, was administered at the Pathology Laboratory, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey on May 2018. Results: Of the participants, 79 (52.7%) were female and 71 (47.3%) were male. The mean age was 39.56±14.16 years old. Ninety-eight (65.3%) of them thought that patients do not have right to choose their pathologist. Of the participants, 24 (16%) did not know that the medical school had to be completed in order to …
Association Of Health Literacy And Self-Management Practices And Psychological Factor Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Saudi Arabia, Turky H. Almigbal, Khalid M. Almutairi, Jason M. Vinluan, Mohammed A. Batais, Abdulaziz Alodhayani, Wadi B. Alonazi, Eman Sheshah, Razan I. Alhoqail
Association Of Health Literacy And Self-Management Practices And Psychological Factor Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In Saudi Arabia, Turky H. Almigbal, Khalid M. Almutairi, Jason M. Vinluan, Mohammed A. Batais, Abdulaziz Alodhayani, Wadi B. Alonazi, Eman Sheshah, Razan I. Alhoqail
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the association between sociodemographic, clinical, and health literacy and the presence of depressed mood and their relationships to diabetes self-management among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A total of 352 T2DM patients from 2 public tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia participated in this descriptive cross-sectional study between December 2016 and February 2017. All respondents answered a 4-part questionnaire, which includes demographic data, Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire (DSMQ), 36-item test based Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults, and a 2-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2). The Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were …
Overall Survival Of Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Based On Cytogenetic And Molecular Abnormalities During 5 Years In A Single Center Study, Enaam M. Alsobhi, Fayssal M. Farahat, Mustafa F. Daghistani, Khadeeja A. Awad, Omar S. Al-Zahrani, Afaf S. Al-Saiari, Fai K. Koshak
Overall Survival Of Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia Based On Cytogenetic And Molecular Abnormalities During 5 Years In A Single Center Study, Enaam M. Alsobhi, Fayssal M. Farahat, Mustafa F. Daghistani, Khadeeja A. Awad, Omar S. Al-Zahrani, Afaf S. Al-Saiari, Fai K. Koshak
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determined the 5-year overall survival (OS) rates for adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, based on cytogenetic and molecular abnormalities. Methods: A retrospective cohort study reviewing adult AML patient files between 2011 and 2018. Sixty-three patients were excluded due to pediatric age and secondary AML. The remaining 87 adult patients with de novo AML were enrolled in this study. Results: The most frequent cytogenetic abnormalities were t(15;17) (17.2%), followed by complex cytogenetic (13.8%) and t(8;21) (5.7%). The most frequent molecular abnormalities were promyelocytic leukemia/retinoic acid receptor alpha (PML-RARA) …
Immune System Upgrade: Catalytic Immunotherapy For Cancer: Nanoparticles Act As Artificial Enzymes
Immune System Upgrade: Catalytic Immunotherapy For Cancer: Nanoparticles Act As Artificial Enzymes
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Expert Panel On Digital Health Meets For First Time
Who Expert Panel On Digital Health Meets For First Time
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (Mers-Cov) – The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (Mers-Cov) – The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Epidemiology Of Brucellosis In Saudi Arabia, Malak Al Anazi, Isamme Alfayyad, Rawan Alotaibi, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Epidemiology Of Brucellosis In Saudi Arabia, Malak Al Anazi, Isamme Alfayyad, Rawan Alotaibi, Amani Abu-Shaheen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To provide a comprehensive summary of brucellosis incidence, prevalence, risk associated factors, and impact on the Saudi population. Methods: A systematic review was conducted using the PubMed database. The articles included in the review were written in English and investigated the epidemiology, etiology, distribution, impact, or burden of brucellosis in the Saudi population. Articles to be included were finalized after a mutual consensus of 2 researchers. Results: Seventeen (n=17) studies were included which were conducted in diverse geographical areas of Saudi Arabia. Of them, 3 studies reported the prevalence of brucellosis among pregnant women and pregnancy outcomes; 3 studies …
Pancreatic Tuberculosis In Immunocompetent Patients: At The University Hospital In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Faisal A. Alsaif, Mazen M. Hassanain, Abdulrahman M. Aljebreen, Abdulsalam B. Alsharaabi, Faisal A. Alalem, Reem A. Alharbi, Fatima S. Ali, Hend K. Idriss, Ola A. Alkhalaf
Pancreatic Tuberculosis In Immunocompetent Patients: At The University Hospital In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Faisal A. Alsaif, Mazen M. Hassanain, Abdulrahman M. Aljebreen, Abdulsalam B. Alsharaabi, Faisal A. Alalem, Reem A. Alharbi, Fatima S. Ali, Hend K. Idriss, Ola A. Alkhalaf
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To raise awareness of practitioners on benign treatable conditions such as pancreatic tuberculosis (TB). Methods: A retrospective study at King Khaled University Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia of all patient charts presented with pancreatic mass for a period of 10 years (2007-2017) with a study duration of 4 years between 2013 and 2017. Patients with confirmed diagnosis of pancreatic cancer were excluded. A written ethical approval was obtained accordingly. Results: All adult patient charts were retrospectively reviewed with a pancreatic mass for a period of 10 years (2007-2017). Nine patients were identified with proven diagnosis of TB. The data were …
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Shotblocker And Cold Spray In Reducing Intramuscular Injection-Related Pain In Adults: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial, Sedat Bilge, Attila Aydin, Cem Gun, Hasan Aldinc, Yahya A. Acar, Serpil Yaylaci, Orhan Cinar, Veysel Balci
Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Shotblocker And Cold Spray In Reducing Intramuscular Injection-Related Pain In Adults: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial, Sedat Bilge, Attila Aydin, Cem Gun, Hasan Aldinc, Yahya A. Acar, Serpil Yaylaci, Orhan Cinar, Veysel Balci
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the efficacy of ShotBlocker and cold spray in reducing intramuscular (IM) injection-related pain in adults. Methos: A prospective, randomized, controlled study carried out between January 2018 and March 2018 at the Department of Emergency Medicine, Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey. Adult patients receiving IM injection of diclofenac sodium (75 mg/3 ml) were included. The patients were randomized into 3 groups: ShotBlocker, cold spray, and control. Each group comprised 40 patients. Patients were instructed to rate the intensity of IM injection-related pain using a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS). Visual analog scale scores …
Causes Of Blindness In A Pediatric Age Group At A Tertiary Healthcare Center In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Waseem M. Alzamil, Fatima T. Alshamlan, Hamdah M. Alkhaldi, Alhanoof M. Almubaiyd, Alaa A. Alsaif, Jinan R. Alhamad, Razan H. Alattas
Causes Of Blindness In A Pediatric Age Group At A Tertiary Healthcare Center In The Eastern Province Of Saudi Arabia, Waseem M. Alzamil, Fatima T. Alshamlan, Hamdah M. Alkhaldi, Alhanoof M. Almubaiyd, Alaa A. Alsaif, Jinan R. Alhamad, Razan H. Alattas
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe causes of blindness and visual impairment (VI) in children in Eastern province, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A record-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Medical records of patients aged 2 to 16 years who were following up in the Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinics, Dhahran Eye Specialist Hospital, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia between September and December 2018 were reviewed. Causes of vision loss according to visual acuity (VA) with best correction were recorded. Blindness was defined as VA <20/400, VI as VA from 20/400 to 20/60, and visual loss as VA of ≤20/60. Results: Of 818 patients, 39% had visual loss, 22.9% were blind, and 71.2% had VI. Common etiologies of bilateral blindness were retinal dystrophy disease and Leber’s congenital amaurosis, whereas unilateral blindness was most common due to trauma and refractive error (RE). Common etiologies of bilateral VI were RE, esotropia, and retinal dystrophy. Unilateral VI was mainly due to RE, cataract, congenital esotropia, and trauma. Of all patients, 58.8% had treatable causes, 22.6% had preventable causes, and 19.5% had non-preventable and non-treatable causes; mostly genetic or congenital (59.7%) rather than acquired (40.2%). Conclusion: Genetic or congenital causes are major factors causing blindness. Most causes are treatable and preventable, emphasizing on early detection and treatment of those causes.
Isolation And Deisolation Of Patients Admitted With Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Can It Be Shortened?, Fatehi E. Elzein, Nisreen Alsherbeeni, Mohammed Mursi, Shoug F. Algoblan, Abuzaid A. Abuzaid, Ali M. Albarrak
Isolation And Deisolation Of Patients Admitted With Presumptive Pulmonary Tuberculosis: Can It Be Shortened?, Fatehi E. Elzein, Nisreen Alsherbeeni, Mohammed Mursi, Shoug F. Algoblan, Abuzaid A. Abuzaid, Ali M. Albarrak
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the ideal number of sputum acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smears and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) required for discontinuing tuberculosis (TB) isolation among patients with suspected pulmonary TB. Methods: This was a single-center, record-based retrospective study of all admitted patients diagnosed with culture-proven pulmonary TB between 2010 and 2018. The study was conducted at Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a large tertiary care center consisting of 1,200 beds. Data were obtained from our TB notification records. Patients with smear-positive TB were investigated. Only the first 3 sputum smears for AFB were included in the …
Pediatric Residents’ Perceptions Of The Impact Of The 24-Hour On-Call System On Their Well-Being And Education And Patient Safety: A National Survey, Fahad M. Alsohime
Pediatric Residents’ Perceptions Of The Impact Of The 24-Hour On-Call System On Their Well-Being And Education And Patient Safety: A National Survey, Fahad M. Alsohime
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine pediatric residents’ perceptions of the 24-hour in-hospital shift and its impact on their well-being and education and patient safety. Methods: A cross-sectional survey conducted with residents enrolled in pediatric residency programs across Saudi Arabia in February 2017 at the Saudi Commission For Health Specialties, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. We designed a self-administered questionnaire that was distributed using the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties E-mail groups. A 4-point Likert-type scale was used to rank the residents’ responses; and the relative importance index (RII) approach was used to analyze the relative contribution of each indicator to its main theme. Results: …
In-Hospital Mortality Of Acute Coronary Syndrome In Elderly Patients, Omima E. Ahmed, Samah I. Abohamr, Shaima A. Alharbi, Dawood A. Aldrewesh, Abdulaziz S. Allihimy, Sarah A. Alkuraydis, Ibtihal M. Alhammad, Eman Elsheikh, Ahmad S. Azazy, Asim A. Mohammed, Mehboob A. Dar, Rami M. Abazid
In-Hospital Mortality Of Acute Coronary Syndrome In Elderly Patients, Omima E. Ahmed, Samah I. Abohamr, Shaima A. Alharbi, Dawood A. Aldrewesh, Abdulaziz S. Allihimy, Sarah A. Alkuraydis, Ibtihal M. Alhammad, Eman Elsheikh, Ahmad S. Azazy, Asim A. Mohammed, Mehboob A. Dar, Rami M. Abazid
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To analyze predictors of death in elderly patients diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Methods: A record-based study carried out between January 2016 and January 2018 at The central province in Saudi Arabia. All elderly patients (>75 years) with definite diagnosis of ACS were retrospectively included. Demographic data, echocardiographic, and angiographic parameters were reported. Results: A total of 179 patients were enrolled, 129 (72%) were male. The mean age was 79±4.7 years. Approximately 102 (57%) patients were diagnosed with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). Of all 125 (70%) underwent invasive coronary angiography, we found that 43 (24%) had …
Influenza Vaccine Coverage, Awareness, And Beliefs Regarding Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Among People Aged 65 Years And Older In Central Saudi Arabia, Fawzan Y. Alotaibi, Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel, Yousef M. Alluhaymid, Mohammed G. Alshibani, Abdulkarim O. Almuhaydili, Talal A. Alhuqayl, Fahad M. Alfayez, Ahmed A. Almasabi
Influenza Vaccine Coverage, Awareness, And Beliefs Regarding Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Among People Aged 65 Years And Older In Central Saudi Arabia, Fawzan Y. Alotaibi, Abdulkarim F. Alhetheel, Yousef M. Alluhaymid, Mohammed G. Alshibani, Abdulkarim O. Almuhaydili, Talal A. Alhuqayl, Fahad M. Alfayez, Ahmed A. Almasabi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the level of awareness, sources of knowledge, and beliefs about the influenza vaccine in people ≥65 years in central Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study that used self-administered questionnaires conducted in 3 primary healthcare centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia between May 2018 and August 2018. Results: There were 496 Saudis participants (70.2% male) were included, of whom, 47.8% had been vaccinated against influenza at least once. Of unvaccinated individuals, 46% believed that the vaccine was unnecessary. The majority of participants (70.2%) preferred to receive medical information on vaccination from doctors and health workers. Participants with higher levels …
Are Children And Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes In Saudi Arabia Safe At School?, Aqeel A. Alaqeel
Are Children And Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes In Saudi Arabia Safe At School?, Aqeel A. Alaqeel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examined the safety of schools, availability of school personnel to help in diabetes management, glycemic control, absenteeism, and differences in diabetes care between public and private schools. Methods: This cross-sectional study used an online platform to circulate surveys to parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) attending school or kindergarten in all regions of Saudi Arabia from February to May 2019. Results: The 411 questionnaires received were completed mostly by mothers (80.8%). Limited trained staff were found to be responsible for management of diabetes at school, and parents had relatively poor perceptions regarding the care of …
Risk Factors For Thromboembolism In Burn Patients Admitted To The Burn Unit At King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Thamer A. Althunayan, Saad M. Alqarni, Waleed A. Mohsenh, Ahmed M. Alkhalifah, Abdullmajeed N. Alsadi, Omar S. Alrushid, Mohammad M. Al-Qattan
Risk Factors For Thromboembolism In Burn Patients Admitted To The Burn Unit At King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Thamer A. Althunayan, Saad M. Alqarni, Waleed A. Mohsenh, Ahmed M. Alkhalifah, Abdullmajeed N. Alsadi, Omar S. Alrushid, Mohammad M. Al-Qattan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and associated risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) in burn patients. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study eliciting the risk factors in burn patients who developed thromboembolism. The study took place at the Adult Burn Unit, King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Charts of all patients admitted to the burn unit from January 2010 to December 2016 were reviewed. Only patients 16 years of age and older were included. The research team with a consultant plastic surgeon developed the data sheet. A total of 304 patient records met the inclusion criteria. Logistic regression …
Assessing The Pre-Hospital Care Preparedness To Face Mass Casualty Incident In Saudi Arabia In 2017-2018, Maged S. Alotaibi, Anas A. Khan
Assessing The Pre-Hospital Care Preparedness To Face Mass Casualty Incident In Saudi Arabia In 2017-2018, Maged S. Alotaibi, Anas A. Khan
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To assess the mass casualty incident (MCI) preparedness of pre-hospital care providers in Saudi Arabia and to identify and highlight their strengths and weaknesses when responding to MCIs. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive quantitative analysis was conducted between January 2017 and 2018 and included all Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) general administration branches in 13 regions in Saudi Arabia. The modified version of the emergency medical specialists (EMS) incident response and readiness assessment (EIRRA) tool was used in this study. Results: The Makkah region has the largest number of ambulances and medics vehicles, followed by Riyadh. Makkah and Al Madinah …
Knowledge And Attitude Towards Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Among Medical Students At Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, Ahmad A. Hazzazi, Mohssen H. Ageeli, Abdulaziz M. Alfaqih, Amnah K. Zakri, Erwa E. Elmakki
Knowledge And Attitude Towards Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Among Medical Students At Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, Ahmad A. Hazzazi, Mohssen H. Ageeli, Abdulaziz M. Alfaqih, Amnah K. Zakri, Erwa E. Elmakki
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To identify the knowledge and attitudes of medical students at Jazan University towards hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Methods: This cross-sectional study involved all medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia, between October 2018 and February 2019. Data were collected using a questionnaire that has been used in a previous study conducted at Mayo Medical School, Minnesota, USA. Results: Out of 800 students, 744 completed the questionnaire (the response rate was 93%). Sixty-seven students (9%) were already registered in the Saudi stem cell donor registry (SSCDR). The participants’ knowledge on donor eligibility was 37.4% …
Stronger Focus On Nutrition Within Health Services Could Save 3.7 Million Lives By 2025
Stronger Focus On Nutrition Within Health Services Could Save 3.7 Million Lives By 2025
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Who Calls For Urgent Action To Reduce Patient Harm In Healthcare
Who Calls For Urgent Action To Reduce Patient Harm In Healthcare
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Research Activities In Saudi Arabia, Abbas M. Shamsan
Research Activities In Saudi Arabia, Abbas M. Shamsan
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Association Of Frequency Of Hereditary Hemochromatosis (Hfe) Gene Mutations (H63d And C282y) With Iron Overload In Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients In Pakistan, Yasir Sharif, Saba Irshad, Anam Tariq, Sana Rasheed, Muhammad H. Tariq
Association Of Frequency Of Hereditary Hemochromatosis (Hfe) Gene Mutations (H63d And C282y) With Iron Overload In Beta-Thalassemia Major Patients In Pakistan, Yasir Sharif, Saba Irshad, Anam Tariq, Sana Rasheed, Muhammad H. Tariq
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate any association between the frequency of hereditary hemochromatosis (HFE) gene mutation (H63D and C282Y) and iron overload in beta-thalassemia major (BTM) patients. Methods: The case-control study was conducted from June 2016 to February 2018. Blood samples from 204 BTM patients and 204 normal controls were taken from the Sundas Foundation Blood Bank. These samples were analyzed for serum ferritin assay and HFE mutation. Ferritin level was measured on the ARCHITECT 1000SR. Both patient and control samples were analyzed for mutations using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP). Results: Serum ferritin levels for all patients were >1000ng/mL. …
An Evaluation Of The Different Types Of Labor Pain Relief, Preferred Methods Of Pain Relief, And Effects Of Social Media On Awareness And Knowledge Among Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Majed S. Alshahrani
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the attitudes of pregnant women towards different forms of labor pain relief, preferred methods of pain relief, and the effects of social media on their awareness and knowledge. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted between April and August 2017 in the Maternity and Children’s Hospital, Najran, Saudi Arabia. A total of 416 pregnant women were interviewed and analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 20 (IBM Corp, Armonk, NY, USA). Results: A total of 62.7% were aware of labor pain. However, 58.7% of the total sample group was unaware of labor pain relief, and …