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A Retrospective Review Of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Trends Over More Than 10 Years In Saudi Arabia, Sahar H. Alsharif, Mohammed Alfada, Abdullah A. Alaqeel
A Retrospective Review Of Mohs Micrographic Surgery Trends Over More Than 10 Years In Saudi Arabia, Sahar H. Alsharif, Mohammed Alfada, Abdullah A. Alaqeel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) trends in Saudi Arabia.Mohs micrographic surgery is a precise surgical technique that has been proven to have the highest cure rate with maximum normal tissue preservation. It is the treatment of choice for non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), especially the aggressive histopathological forms, and tumors located in high-risk regions or where tissue preservation is a mandate. Methods: A multicentric retrospective study was performed on patients who underwent MMS between January 2010 and September 2022. The information was extracted from the database of King Saud University Medical City and Prince Sultan Military Medical City in …
Assessment Of Osteoporosis In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Study From The Central Region Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Alshomar, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Qazi Shoeb Ahmad, Mariam S. Alharbi, Resheed Alkhiari, Essam M. Hamad, Zafar Rasheed
Assessment Of Osteoporosis In Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Study From The Central Region Of Saudi Arabia, Ahmad Alshomar, Waleed Al Abdulmonem, Qazi Shoeb Ahmad, Mariam S. Alharbi, Resheed Alkhiari, Essam M. Hamad, Zafar Rasheed
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To understand the impact of diabetes on bone mineral density and whether it increases the likelihood of osteoporosis. Methods: This study was performed on 327 Saudis (aged >40 years) who were screened for osteoporosis and diabetes mellitus (DM). The levels of osteoporosis were determined by an estimation of Bone mineral density (BMD) using a DEXA scan examination. The data on BMD from diabetic subjects were compared with healthy nondiabetic controls. Results: Out of 327 enrolled subjects, 38 (11.6%) were found to be osteoporotic, whereas 138 (42.2%) had DM. The data showed that the number of patients with osteoporosis in …
Factors Influencing Blood Pressure Fluctuation In Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study, Saud Bahaidarah, Fatma Alzahrani, Mohammed Alshinqiti, Nader Moria, Fahad Alahwal, Khalid Naghi, Ammar Abdulfattah, Mohammed Alharbi, Gaser Abdelmohsen
Factors Influencing Blood Pressure Fluctuation In Pediatric Patients With Sickle Cell Disease In Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study, Saud Bahaidarah, Fatma Alzahrani, Mohammed Alshinqiti, Nader Moria, Fahad Alahwal, Khalid Naghi, Ammar Abdulfattah, Mohammed Alharbi, Gaser Abdelmohsen
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To investigate changes in blood pressure (BP) among pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) and determine the variables that might influence these changes. Methods: A total of 100 pediatric patients with SCD who followed up in the pediatric outpatient clinic were recruited for this retrospective cohort study. Clinical data included anthropometric measures, average systolic and diastolic BP recorded during multiple follow-up visits, hemoglobin (Hb) level, serum creatinine, and hemoglobin S percentage. Blood pressure measurements were categorized according to the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP, 2017). Results: In this cohort, 68% of the patients had normal …
Characteristics Of Re-Admitted Adult Patients Infected With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 After Initial Hospitalization At King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, Hanaa Albalawi, Rashed Albalawi, Riham Hamza, Abdulaziz Galdagoun, Noura S. Aljofi, Khaled Elgohary, Samira Fallatah
Characteristics Of Re-Admitted Adult Patients Infected With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 After Initial Hospitalization At King Salman Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, Hanaa Albalawi, Rashed Albalawi, Riham Hamza, Abdulaziz Galdagoun, Noura S. Aljofi, Khaled Elgohary, Samira Fallatah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To describe the clinical characteristics and possible risk factors associated with re-hospitalization within 30 days of discharge among hospitalized adult patients with confirmed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study conducted at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital (KSAFH), Tabuk, Saudi Arabia over the period between March to November 2020. The study was conducted over 237 patients who had confirmed SARS-CoV-2 and fulfilled the study inclusion criteria (at least 14 years old, with subsequently discharged alive from the hospital) were included. Results: The commonest presenting symptoms were cough, fever, and dyspnea. The …
Can Light Therapy Treat Atrial Fibrillation?
Can Light Therapy Treat Atrial Fibrillation?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Intraoperative Medial Wall Disruption In Dega Pelvic Osteotomy: Does It Effect The Radiographic Outcome At Medium-Term?, Murat Danişman, Rıza Mert Çetik, Ozan Tuncay, Güney Yilmaz
Intraoperative Medial Wall Disruption In Dega Pelvic Osteotomy: Does It Effect The Radiographic Outcome At Medium-Term?, Murat Danişman, Rıza Mert Çetik, Ozan Tuncay, Güney Yilmaz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the radiographic outcomes of our patients who encountered medial wall disruption, with those who did not while undergoing Dega osteotomy. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the records of 95 hips with developmental dysplasia of the hip who were treated with Dega pelvic osteotomy. Hips were divided into 2 groups according to medial wall disruption: group A included the hips with medial wall disruption, while group B included the hips without disruption. Preoperative, immediate postoperative, 12 weeks and last follow-up anteroposterior radiographs of the pelvis were reviewed for changes in the acetabular index (AI) between groups. Results: There were …
Women And Girls Hit Hard By Attacks On Health In Sudan, Un Agencies Warn
Women And Girls Hit Hard By Attacks On Health In Sudan, Un Agencies Warn
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Development Of A Candidate Multi-Epitope Vaccine Against Sphingobacterium Spiritivorum : Reverse Vaccinology And Immunoinformatics Approach, Mubarak A. Alamri
Development Of A Candidate Multi-Epitope Vaccine Against Sphingobacterium Spiritivorum : Reverse Vaccinology And Immunoinformatics Approach, Mubarak A. Alamri
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To develop a candidate vaccine aginst the Sphingobacterium spiritivorum . Methods: Since there is currently no vaccine against this pathogen, we employed in-silico methods to extensively explore the outer membrane toxin-producing proteins found specifically in S. spiritivorum to forecast a multi-epitope chimeric vaccine design. This computational study was conducted in Saudi Arabia in 2022 (study design: computational; ethical approval not applicable). Results: TThe vaccine peptide comprises multiple linear and conformational B-cell epitopes, which have the potential to elicit humoral immunity. Projected B-cell- derived T-cell epitopes for outer membrane proteins are present in the produced protein. The docking and molecular …
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In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
Lifesaving Solution Dramatically Reduces Severe Bleeding After Childbirth
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Cardiothoracic Ratio And Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Relationship: A Meta-Analysis Study, Sadi Elasan, Osman Yilmaz
Cardiothoracic Ratio And Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Relationship: A Meta-Analysis Study, Sadi Elasan, Osman Yilmaz
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the overall effect size, identify the study with the strongest effect size, and examine the age group with the strongest relationships between the variables. Methods: In this study, a meta-analytical analysis was carried out by bringing together 13 studies from around the world examining the statistical relationships between cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF). Thus, it is hoped that the results will contribute to studies on the relationships between CTR and LVEF and bring a holistic view to these relationships. To determine CTR, studies were identified through a review of the literature, and those …
Prospective Evaluation Of Lipid Management Following Acute Coronary Syndrome In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed R. Arafah, Michael U. Youssef, Faisal M. Alsamadi
Prospective Evaluation Of Lipid Management Following Acute Coronary Syndrome In Saudi Arabia, Mohammed R. Arafah, Michael U. Youssef, Faisal M. Alsamadi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate LDL-C control in patients within 6 months after hospitalization for ACS in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This multicenter, prospective, observational registry evaluates LDL-C control in patients within 6 months after hospitalization for ACS in Saudi Arabia between December 2017 and October 2019. The study aimed at recruiting 170 patients and data were collected retrospectively at baseline and prospectively at 2 subsequent visits. Results: 201 patients were included at baseline, 193 completed the 3-month visit and 186 completed the 6-month visit. Post-ACS, virtually all patients were prescribed high-intensity statins and LDL-C levels decreased consistently. However, at LDL-C target assessment, …
Assessment Of Sharps Penetrating Injury, Mucosal Exposure And Compliance With Standard Precautions Of Health Workers At A University Hospital In Turkey, Hıdır Sarı, Saim Dayan, Hüsna Balkan, Yeliz Çiçek, Mehmet Özel
Assessment Of Sharps Penetrating Injury, Mucosal Exposure And Compliance With Standard Precautions Of Health Workers At A University Hospital In Turkey, Hıdır Sarı, Saim Dayan, Hüsna Balkan, Yeliz Çiçek, Mehmet Özel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To evaluate the compliance with standard precautions in healthcare workers who experienced a sharps penetrating injury or mucosal exposure using the compliance with Standard Precautions Scale, Turkish version. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary hospital. The occupational health and safety unit records of healthcare workers who were injured by a sharps penetrating injury or experienced mucosal exposure between January 2018 and July 2020 were examined. Compliance with the Standard Precautions Scale was assessed by having participants answer a questionnaire. Results: Of the 100 participants, 59% were men. Of all healthcare workers in the university hospital, …
Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion In Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study, Bayan O. Besharah, Rehab F. Simsim, Lina Y. Natto, Ahmad J. Khiyami, Ahed A. Aqeel
Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion In Makkah, Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study, Bayan O. Besharah, Rehab F. Simsim, Lina Y. Natto, Ahmad J. Khiyami, Ahed A. Aqeel
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To improve the local data and demographics of foreign body (FB) ingestion in the Makkah, Saudi Arabia and to provide basic statistics for future studies in the local community. Methods: We carried out a record-based retrospective epidemiological study of 153 pediatric patients with FB ingestion who presented to our center in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, between December 2014 and December 2019. Adult age, impacted FB at other sites, and chemical ingestion were excluded. Results: Descriptive statistical analyses were performed. There has been an alarming increase in the number of children admitted to hospitals following FB ingestion. Approximately 41.8% of these …
Complications Of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery For Chronic Rhinosinusitis In A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Abdulmajeed Alharbi, Fahad Alhussain, Abduljabbar Alyamani, Majed Aljohani, Abdullah Alsergani, Mashal Abaalkhail, Ahmed Alsayed, Mohammad Aloulah, Abdulaziz Alrasheed, Surayie Aldousary, Saud Alromaih, Ahmad Alroqi, Saad Alsaleh
Complications Of Endoscopic Sinus Surgery For Chronic Rhinosinusitis In A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In Saudi Arabia, Abdulmajeed Alharbi, Fahad Alhussain, Abduljabbar Alyamani, Majed Aljohani, Abdullah Alsergani, Mashal Abaalkhail, Ahmed Alsayed, Mohammad Aloulah, Abdulaziz Alrasheed, Surayie Aldousary, Saud Alromaih, Ahmad Alroqi, Saad Alsaleh
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To determine the incidence of complications of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and to investigate the factors associated with the occurrence of complications. Methods: In this retrospective study, we reviewed the medical records of all patients who had undergone ESS at King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) between January 2015 and March 2022. Patients who underwent ESS for complicated acute sinusitis, sinonasal malignancy, and cerebrospinal fluid leak repair, and those who underwent extended ESS for indications other than chronic rhinosinusitis were excluded. This study was approved by the KSUMC Institutional Review Board. Results: We included 1395 patients, 3 of whom …
A Review Of Acetabular Fracture Patterns, Etiologies, And Management In Jordan, Fadi M. Alrousan, Ahmad K. Almigdad, Murad N. Jwinate, Moh’Dkheir A. Aolymate, Fahed Y. Alsarhan, Omar M. Al-Qudah
A Review Of Acetabular Fracture Patterns, Etiologies, And Management In Jordan, Fadi M. Alrousan, Ahmad K. Almigdad, Murad N. Jwinate, Moh’Dkheir A. Aolymate, Fahed Y. Alsarhan, Omar M. Al-Qudah
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To review the epidemiology of acetabular fractures in Jordan and to provide a base to advance high-level clinical research in the future. Methods: A total of 141 acetabular fractures admitted to King Hussein Medical City, Amman, Jordan, from July 2018 to December 2022 were reviewed retrospectively. Fractures were classified according to Judet and Letournel and were analyzed regarding age, gender, the cause of injury, fracture classification, mode of treatment, and associated nerve and other body part injuries. Results: Males represented 84.4% of patients. The mean age was 42.52 (±17.655) years, and the age group from 20 to 39 represented …
The Impact Of Low Self-Esteem On Academic Achievement And The Behaviors Related To It Among Medical Students In Saudi Arabia, Saleh A. Alghamdi, Mohammed A. Aljaffer, Faisal S. Alahmari, Ahmed B. Alasiri, Abdullah H. Alkahtani, Fadhah S. Alhudayris, Bassam A. Alhusaini
The Impact Of Low Self-Esteem On Academic Achievement And The Behaviors Related To It Among Medical Students In Saudi Arabia, Saleh A. Alghamdi, Mohammed A. Aljaffer, Faisal S. Alahmari, Ahmed B. Alasiri, Abdullah H. Alkahtani, Fadhah S. Alhudayris, Bassam A. Alhusaini
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To measure the prevalence of low self-esteem among medical students in Saudi Arabia and determine its impact on their behaviors and academic achievement. Methods: We hypothesized that the level of self-esteem reflected on the student’s academic performance and linked to some of their behaviors. A cross-sectional study was carried out among students of the medical colleges in Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed electronically using social media platforms, socio-demographic data, Rosenberg’s self-esteem scale, and a questionnaire about self-esteem-related behaviors. Results: Of 1099 participants (55.9% females and 50% males), 24.1% showed low self-esteem. Independent significant predictors of low self-esteem …
Who Advises Not To Use Non-Sugar Sweeteners For Weight Control In Newly Released Guideline
Who Advises Not To Use Non-Sugar Sweeteners For Weight Control In Newly Released Guideline
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Silver Spike Point Therapy In Smoking Cessation: What Is It And Does It Work?, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani
Silver Spike Point Therapy In Smoking Cessation: What Is It And Does It Work?, Abdulmohsen H. Al-Zalabani
Saudi Medical Journal
Smoking is a global health challenge that causes a myriad of diseases. Smoking cessation services are part of the armamentarium to combat smoking epidemic. In addition to the approved treatments, alternative therapies, including electrical stimulation, have been proposed. The aim of this study is to review and summarize the evidence for the efficacy of electrical stimulation, including Silver Spike Point therapy, in smoking cessation. A historical background and descriptive summary of various acupuncture and related therapies is provided. Systematic reviews and original studies were reviewed, and their results were summarized. In conclusion, the current best available evidence does not support …
Association Between Non-Communicable Diseases And Physical Activity Level In Older Adults Visiting Primary Health Care Centers In Jizan, Saudi Arabia, Sultan M. Hakami, Mohammed T. Omar, Saad M. Alsaad, Vishal S. Vennu, Laila I. Hattan, Saad M. Bindawas
Association Between Non-Communicable Diseases And Physical Activity Level In Older Adults Visiting Primary Health Care Centers In Jizan, Saudi Arabia, Sultan M. Hakami, Mohammed T. Omar, Saad M. Alsaad, Vishal S. Vennu, Laila I. Hattan, Saad M. Bindawas
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To examine the association between the number of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and physical activity (PA) in older adults visiting primary healthcare centers (PHCCs) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on men and women aged ≥60 who visited PHCCs, Jizan City between June and September 2021. Eleven self-reported NCDs were identified and summed to produce a single score, and PA scores were calculated based on the self-reported PA Scale for the Elderly (PASE). Multiple linear regression models were used to examine the association between the number of NCDs and PA in the included population. Results: …
How Do Combat-Related Injuries And Their Treatments Affect Bone Health?
How Do Combat-Related Injuries And Their Treatments Affect Bone Health?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Changes In Cancer Screening Process In Primary Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic. A Record-Based Descriptive Study, Yıldız Büyükdereli Atadağ, Ahmet T. Türkmen, Ahmet Öksüz, Hamit S. Keten, Muhammet R. Aydin
Changes In Cancer Screening Process In Primary Care During The Covid-19 Pandemic. A Record-Based Descriptive Study, Yıldız Büyükdereli Atadağ, Ahmet T. Türkmen, Ahmet Öksüz, Hamit S. Keten, Muhammet R. Aydin
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To reveal the number of cancer screenings in primary care during the pandemic period and whether there is a change in screening compared to the pre-pandemic period. Methods: This record-based descriptive study was carried out by evaluating the number of people who applied to family health centers or cancer early diagnosis, screening, and education center (KETEM) units for cancer screening (breast, cervical, and colorectal) for any reason. The study data were scanned between January 2017 and December 2020 and were obtained from the Gaziantep Provincial Health Directorate Cancer Branch. Results: Breast cancer screening was the highest in December 2019 …
Using The ‘4ps’ Social Marketing Strategy To Overcome Vaccination Hesitancy: Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage In A Chinese College As An Example, Baojia Zheng, Jiao Yan, Xiaoqing Wang, Yuxin Tang, Yali Xiang
Using The ‘4ps’ Social Marketing Strategy To Overcome Vaccination Hesitancy: Covid-19 Vaccine Coverage In A Chinese College As An Example, Baojia Zheng, Jiao Yan, Xiaoqing Wang, Yuxin Tang, Yali Xiang
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To explore the role of the ‘4Ps’ social marketing strategy on vaccine hesitancy and its impact on public vaccine coverage. The ‘4Ps’ strategy (place, price, product and promotion) is a social marketing tool that had addressed many public issues and vaccinations. Methods: This study was a retrospective before-after study. A total of 10795 people were enrolled. The routine COVID-19 immunization method was used for the first vaccination doses from 23 March to 11 April, 2021. Then we carried out a ‘4Ps’ social marketing strategy for vaccination from 12 April to 1 May 2021. The vaccine hesitancy and the coverage …
Does Brepocitinib Benefit Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis?
Does Brepocitinib Benefit Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Comparing Oxygen Demand In Critical Covid-19 Patients Using Single Versus Double Doses Of Tocilizumab, Abdullah U. Althemery, Marzoog A. Albadi, Ahmad F. Allaf, Shekhah S. Almoqren, Amal H. Alnajjar, Faisal K. Alkholifi
Comparing Oxygen Demand In Critical Covid-19 Patients Using Single Versus Double Doses Of Tocilizumab, Abdullah U. Althemery, Marzoog A. Albadi, Ahmad F. Allaf, Shekhah S. Almoqren, Amal H. Alnajjar, Faisal K. Alkholifi
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the outcomes of single versus double doses of tocilizumab in patients with severe COVID-19, especially on different types of oxygenation requirements. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out from January 2020 to March 2020. Patients diagnosed with COVID-19, who received at least one dose of tocilizumab, were included. The dependent variable was tocilizumab dose (single versus double). The primary outcome variable was oxygen demand on the first and last day of hospitalization. A series of comparisons between patients administered one dose of tocilizumab versus 2 doses were conducted. Results: Herein, 80 patients with severe COVID-19 infection were …
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articles
In This Issuereview Articleoriginal Articles
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
How Well Do Face Masks Worn By Children Block The Release Of Exhaled Particles?
How Well Do Face Masks Worn By Children Block The Release Of Exhaled Particles?
Saudi Medical Journal
No abstract provided.
Corticosteroids Treatment For Pediatric Acute Respiratory Syndrome: A Critical Review, Khouloud A. Al-Sofyani
Corticosteroids Treatment For Pediatric Acute Respiratory Syndrome: A Critical Review, Khouloud A. Al-Sofyani
Saudi Medical Journal
Approximately 25% of all pediatric consultations are due to respiratory conditions, 10% of which are for asthma. Regarding prevalence, bronchiolitis, acute bronchitis, and respiratory infections are other leading pediatric respiratory illnesses. Compared to the aforementioned diseases, pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS) is rare but lethal in the Intensive Care Unit patients. According to global studies, the mortality in PARDS ranges from 13.3% to 60.7%. Before the Pediatric Acute Lung Injury Consensus Conference (PALICC), adult acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) management guidelines were used for PARDS. The PALICC set new criteria to identify PARDS with a different treatment and management …
Comparison Of Postoperative Visual Performance Between Trifocal Intraocular Lens And Monofocal Intraocular Lens, Wanping Zhang, Ting Peng, Xi Cheng, Chen Wang, Xiangyun Lv, Siting Liang, Jun Hu
Comparison Of Postoperative Visual Performance Between Trifocal Intraocular Lens And Monofocal Intraocular Lens, Wanping Zhang, Ting Peng, Xi Cheng, Chen Wang, Xiangyun Lv, Siting Liang, Jun Hu
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To compare the subjective and objective visual quality more comprehensively after surgery of the commonly used multifocal intraocular lenses (IOL) and monolocal IOL implants through long-term systematic clinical observation, providing reference and basis for clinical application. Methods: Non-randomized controlled trial. A total of 91 (138 eyes) patients between June 2020 and December 2020 were implanted trifocal IOL or monofocal IOL after phacoemulsification in a tertiary class hospital in Wuhan. Monocular testing 3 months after surgery included best-spectacles corrected and uncorrected visual at distant, intermediate, and near vision; spherical equivalent (SE); defocus curve; modulation transfer function (MTF); dysfunctional lens index …
Fit-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Approach In Public Mass Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Teaching: A Randomized Control Trial, Amirudin Sanip, Mohd H. Isa, Mohd J. Jaafar, Meilya Silvalila, Ismail M. Saiboon
Fit-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Approach In Public Mass Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Teaching: A Randomized Control Trial, Amirudin Sanip, Mohd H. Isa, Mohd J. Jaafar, Meilya Silvalila, Ismail M. Saiboon
Saudi Medical Journal
Objectives: To improve public awareness and the rate of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), a novel and exciting approach called fit-CPR that incorporates mass CPR with high-intensity physical activity into the beat of locally favoured music was proposed. This study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of fit-CPR compared to the standard classroom method (CCM). Methods: Between 30th August to 29th November 2018, 129 participants from Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, were randomized to learn CPR, either through fit-CPR or CCM protocol. All participants underwent pre, post, and 6-month retention tests. Each test had a 10-item questionnaire with CPR performance …