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Banakhar, Maram, Maha Bamohrez, Raghad Alhaddad, Reema Youldash, Rwan Alyafee, Sufanah Sabr, Loujain Sharif, Alaa Mahsoon, and Nofaa Alasmee. "The Journey of Saudi Male Nurses Studying within the Nursing Profession: A Qualitative Study." Nursing Reports 11, no. 4 (October 25, 2021): 832–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nursrep11040078.
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Background: Nursing is considered to be a primarily female profession, particularly in Saudi Arabia, despite the fact that male nurses have contributed to the advancement of the nursing profession in various specialties, such as military nursing, mental health, and critical care. Purpose: We explore the factors influencing Saudi male nursing interns to study within the nursing profession in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive qualitative study was conducted. A convenience sample of 12 Saudi male nursing interns from different nursing colleges were recruited, alongside four hospital internship coordinators. The data were collected by conducting two semi-structured focus group interviews and four individual interviews. All the interviews were analyzed using a comparative analytical approach. Results: Role models and the role of the internship year were identified as factors influencing Saudi male nurses’ decision to study nursing. However, hospital placements, cultural preferences, and the preferences of patients and their families for female nurses were the key challenges encountered. Importantly, this study demonstrated that social media plays a critical role in raising awareness regarding the importance of Saudi male nurses. Conclusion: Awareness needs to be raised of the nursing profession as a gender-diverse field through volunteering programs for the community. It is recommended that Saudi male nurses act as role models for students in the Academic Orientation Forum and on social media.
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Alandajani, Alham, Bahariah Khalid, Yee Guan Ng, and Maram Banakhar. "Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Medication Errors among Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study in Major Jeddah Hospitals." Nursing Reports 12, no. 4 (December 16, 2022): 1023–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/nursrep12040098.
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Medication error is a multifactorial problem that mainly involves missing or bypassing the administration, which may have life-threatening impacts on the patient. Nevertheless, there is a dearth of information on medication errors among nurses in Saudi Arabia. This study investigates the knowledge and attitudes toward medication errors and their associated factors among nurses in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional study was conducted in four major public hospitals by recruiting a total of 408 nurses using cluster random sampling and proportional stratified sampling techniques. Data were gathered using an online self-administered questionnaire from January to March 2022. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and binary logistic regression models were performed to analyze the data. The prevalence of medication error among the nurses was 72.1%, only 41.2% were reported, while wrong doses (46.9%) were the most common type of medication error. Approximately 55% and 50% of the respondents demonstrated good knowledge and a positive attitude toward medication errors, respectively. The prevalence of medication error was associated with age groups of less than 25, and 25–35 years old, King Fahad and King Abdulaziz hospitals, no history of attending an MER training course, poor knowledge, and negative attitude. These findings reflect a high prevalence of medication error among nurses in Saudi Arabia, and the factors identified could be considered in mitigating this important health problem.
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Mohaithef, Mohammed AL. "Assessing Hand Hygiene Practices Among Nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia." Open Public Health Journal 13, no. 1 (May 23, 2020): 220–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874944502013010220.
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Background: Hand hygiene is a simple and effective practice that reduces the transmission of hospital acquired infections. However, adherence to hand hygiene guidelines among health care professionals is low. The aim of this study is to assess hand hygiene practices among nurses working in hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methodology: The standardized version of the World Health Organization (WHO) questionnaire was administered to nurses from six hospitals in the region of Asir. Results: 300 nurses were approached to enroll 243 participants so the response rate was 81%. The study found that 65.4% (159) of the participants followed a good hand hygiene practice while 10.3% (25) showed inadequate hand hygiene practice. Good hand hygiene practice was found to be significantly higher among female participants (88%) than the male participants (44%). The participants from the department of internal medicine (43.5%) showed the highest percentage of inadequate hand hygiene practice while participants from the department of pediatrics reported a 100% good hand hygiene practice. Conclusion: The male nurses and nurses working in the department of internal medicine require in-service educational intervention regarding hand hygiene to increase their compliance with its practice . Posters and other visual aids highlighting the significance of hand hygiene need to be displayed in all the departments to sensitize the importance of hand hygiene among nurses.
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Aljanabi, Sara M., Naglaa El Seesy, and Amal Sijeeni. "Nurses’ Perception Toward Workplace Violence at Dammam Medical Tower, Saudi Arabia." Evidence-Based Nursing Research 2, no. 2 (March 18, 2020): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.47104/ebnrojs3.v2i2.112.
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Context: Male and female nurses face violence in their workplace because of daily exposure to challenging situations as a result of dealing with different types of patients, visitors, and their families.
Aim: The study aimed to assess nurses' perceptions toward workplace violence at Dammam Medical Tower, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional design was used to conduct this study. The sample size consisted of 300 nurses working at Dammam Medical Tower using a convenient sampling technique from January to March 2019 and using a modified tool obtained from ‘Survey on Workplace Violence’ by Massachusetts Nurse’s Association.
Results: The most common workplace violence for the last two years was verbal abuse and threatening. Additionally, sexual assault was less violent in the workplace. Around one-third of nurses reported all incidents to management, and less than half of them stated that the management was supportive and tried to find a solution. However, only 10% of them underwent related training regarding workplace violence prevention. Also, more than a quarter of nurses reported that a clear policy and procedures addressing violence are needed to combat violence in the workplace. There is a significant difference between nurses who work in outpatients or emergency department and total violence incidents.
Conclusion: Verbal abuse and threatening are deemed to be the most common violence being occurred in the workplace, while patients and relatives are the commonest offenders. The administration of the workplace should develop a clear policy to address the violent act in work and enhance the violence concept in the orientation courses.
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Alahmad, Ghiath, Halah Al-Kamli, and Haneen Alzahrani. "Ethical Challenges of Pediatric Cancer Care: Interviews With Nurses in Saudi Arabia." Cancer Control 27, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 107327482091721. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1073274820917210.
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Despite rapid and successful development in pediatric cancer treatment, many ethical challenges remain. These challenges have been, and continue to be, the subject of much research, but few qualitative studies have explored the views of nurses, especially in the Middle East. This study, therefore, seeks to fill a knowledge gap in this area and to better understand the concerns of nurses—particularly those in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Face-to-face, in-depth interviews were conducted with 17 male and female nurses working in pediatric units at 2 hospitals in Saudi Arabia to explore their views on the ethical challenges in caring for children with cancer. All interviews were recorded and transcribed, then line-by-line encoded, merged, and categorized into themes. Our results show that pediatric cancer is perceived as being “different” from other diseases, and from cancer in adults. Nurses are an integral part of the medical care team and are aware of the importance of their role, as well as the special relationships that they develop with the children. Consent is mandatory and necessary and can be signed by any parent. Assent is important when children become able to give it. Pediatric cancer is seen as a different disease by nurses for various reasons. Their roles and relationships with children and families pose many challenges. Though parental consent and child assent are essential, nurses’ collaboration is important for shared decision-making. Our study paves the way for broader studies to understand the concerns of nurses and other health-care providers about treating children with pediatric cancer.
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Alanazi, Mansour M., and Mohammed R. Alanazi. "Correlation between quality of healthcare and safety culture in Saudi Arabia organizations." International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 11, no. 2 (January 25, 2023): 453–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20230152.
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Background: The current study aimed to examine the association between hospital nurses’ attitudes about the safety culture and patients’ views about the quality of healthcare services delivered to them during their hospitalization. Methods: This study was cross section study as well as adopted the correlational design. The study used the hospital survey on patient safety culture to assess nurses’ perceptions about the safety culture, and the consumer assessment of healthcare providers and systems survey to assess patients’ experience of care. The current study was conducted in a tertiary healthcare organization in Riyadh city in Saudi Arabia. Results: The response rates for nurses and patients were 79% and 80%, respectively. In nurses’ sample, the majority 92.9% was female and 90.6% was non-Saudi; while 43.5% of patients were male and the majority was Saudi 97.1%. More than half of the nurses 57.2% were married and 35.4% identified themselves as single. On the other hand, the majority of patients 81.5% were married and 48.7% of patients had a diploma or high school or less. Conclusions: The results of canonical correlation analysis showed positive and strong correlations between nurses’ perceptions of safety culture (facilitators and threats to patient safety) and patients’ perceptions of quality of healthcare (interpersonal care communication and technical quality of care). The canonical variates for both root pairs (canonical correlation coefficients = 0.89 and 0.81). This finding clearly proves that in workplaces where staffs have more positive perceptions of patient safety culture, patients have more positive experiences of care.
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Alsubaie, Ali Saad R. "Examining HIV and STIs Related Knowledge Among Male Adolescents in Saudi Arabia." Open AIDS Journal 14, no. 1 (April 20, 2020): 27–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874613602014010027.
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Background: Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) is a major global cause of acute illness, long-term disability and death, with serious medical and psychological consequences. Knowledge and awareness about the transmission of sexual disease play an important role in the prevention of the disease. Very little is known about HIV and STI in adolescents and associated factors in Saudi Arabia. Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the association between self-rated STI knowledge and HIV and STI knowledge test scores, as well as to investigate the association between adolescents’ HIV and STI knowledge and their demographic background and sexually related behaviors. Methods: A multi-stage cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire, recruiting 453 male adolescents (15 and 20 years) from private and public male high schools in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Results: More than half (53.4%) of the adolescents reported their STI knowledge as excellent or good (42%). However, based on the total score scale of HIV and STI knowledge, 64.3% had a poor level of knowledge. The sexual information sources commonly cited were friends (70%) and internet (40.0%); and the least cited sources were fathers (16%) and mothers (15%). The logistic regression analysis revealed that adolescents’ father and mother education (>12 years) were positively associated with adolescent’s HIV and STI knowledge level (OR= 1.6, 95% CI: 1.1-2.4, p= 0.040) and (OR= 1.8, 95% CI: 1.2-2.8, p= 0.010). No significant association was found between adolescents’ HIV and STI knowledge and their sexual behaviors and attitudes. Conclusion: Findings suggest that a high proportion of male adolescents have poor HIV and STI related knowledge. Poor knowledge and reliance on potentially unreliable informational sources coupled with an over-estimate perception of STI expertise suggests that improvements in STI and HIV education should be addressed. Additional research is needed to help identify factors (beyond knowledge) associated with sexual behavior and attitudes that may increase the risk for STIs and HIV among adolescents.
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Al-Omari, Awad, Abbas Al Mutair, Abbas Shamsan, and Alya Al Mutairi. "Predicting Burnout Factors among Healthcare Providers at Private Hospitals in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study." Applied Sciences 10, no. 1 (December 24, 2019): 157. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app10010157.
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Background: Burnout is defined as a long-term work stress. The prevalence of burnout syndrome among nurses is 42% of nurses in England. Many countries have conducted studies to measure the level of burnout among health care providers. There is a lack of research on burnout among healthcare providers in the Arabic countries. Aims: This study aimed to assess the burnout level among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates and to predict the burnout factors of healthcare providers working in tertiary private hospitals. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was used to evaluate the burnout among healthcare providers. A total of 900 healthcare providers working in the clinical areas of six private hospitals in the Arabia Gulf Region were recruited for the study. A total of 892 healthcare providers were included in the study. A total of eight surveys were excluded due to major missing data. Results: A total of 892 healthcare providers were included in the study. The average age was 32 years ± 7 years for male and female healthcare providers. A high burnout level was found in the results. The participating female healthcare providers had a higher level of emotional exhaustion as compared with their male counterparts. Nurses had more emotional exhaustion as compared with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other colleagues. Conclusions: High burnout levels among healthcare providers can reflect negatively on the healthcare providers well-being, job satisfaction, and mental health. Burnout has been linked with medical errors and physician–patient relationships. We believe that it is important to deal with this issue of public health in Saudi Arabia and UAE. This study aimed to explore burnout levels among healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia and UAE. Results showed a high level of burnout among the healthcare.
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Alboliteeh, Mohammad, and Fares Alshammari. "The profile of Saudi male nursing workforce: A cross-sectional study." International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES 9, no. 11 (November 2022): 126–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2022.11.016.
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This study aims to determine the profile of the Saudi male nursing workforce that influences tenure in their job and their intentions in staying on the job or leaving their job. This research used the quantitative-comparative approach employing 361 nurses as participants from the three major government hospitals namely, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, and King Fahad Medical Center in Riyadh city, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Results showed that nurses in the workforce perceived the lack of promotion opportunities as the main reason for leaving the nursing profession (3.92±.952) and the reason for becoming a nurse wanted to help others cope with illness (4.68). There is a significant difference found in age to reasons (F=11.51; p<001) opinion of becoming a nurse (F=6.73; p<001), highest qualification on their reasons for leaving the nursing profession (F=11.8; p<.001) but not on the opinion of nurses (F=.690; p>.502). Moreover, the years of experience of the nurses were found significant to reasons (F=5.085; p<.002) and opinion (F=4.89; p<.002). Regarding the position held, there found significant differences in reasons for leaving (F=9.05; p<.001) and their opinion about becoming a nurse (F=11.81; p<.001). Concerning marital status there found significant differences in their reasons for leaving the nursing profession (t=5.779; p>.290) and their opinion (t=1.39; p>.573). Meanwhile, the number of dependents found no significant difference in their reasons (t=2.248; p>0.38) and opinion (t=.820; p>.366). Continuous skill development and career progression opportunities for male nurses contribute to job satisfaction and, as a result, it will be the key to gaining greater autonomy for Saudi Arabia's nurses.
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Alghadir, Ahmad H., Hani Al-Abbad, Syamala Buragadda, and Amir Iqbal. "Influence of Work-Related Safety and Health Guidelines on Knowledge and Prevalence of Occupational Back Pain among Rehabilitation Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A 6-Month Follow-Up Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 16 (August 18, 2021): 8711. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18168711.
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Background: Nurses are frequently involved in different types of patient handling activities in different departments of the hospitals. Mishandling the patients causes accumulative stress on their spine that results in occupational back pain (OBP), substantial morbidity, and incurred cost. Objectives: This study aimed to observe the influence of work-related safety and health guidelines on knowledge and prevalence of occupational back pain among rehabilitation nurses in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This cohort study was conducted with the inclusion of a total of 116-registered rehabilitation nurses (97-female, 19-male, mean age = 39.6-years) from different regions of Saudi Arabia. After the invitation, these nurses attended an ergonomic workshop focusing on work-related safety and patient handling guidelines, risk assessment, and control of OBP. A self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge, risk, and prevalence of OBP at baseline and 6-months follow-up. Results: The perceived knowledge score significantly improved (95% CI; t = 4.691; p < 0.001; Cohen’s d = 0.72) at 6-month follow-up (mean ± SD = 81.6 ± 18.2) from its baseline score (mean ± SD = 68.2 ± 19.2). Likewise, the prevalence score of OBP markedly reduced from 71.5% (baseline) to 65.0% (6-month follow-up). Conclusion: The level of knowledge highly improved and the prevalence of OBP markedly reduced within a span of 6-month among rehabilitation nurses in Saudi Arabia after attending an ergonomic workshop. Importantly, the nurses learned and geared up themselves for practicing the safe patient handling guidelines to avoid occupational back pain in the future. Therefore, rehabilitation nurses should update their knowledge and awareness about occupational safety and health guidelines, risk assessments, and control of OBP at a regular interval for increasing the knowledge and reducing the prevalence of OBP among them.
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et al., Alreshidi. "The emotional experience among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES 8, no. 5 (May 2021): 135–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2021.05.015.
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To assess and describe the emotional experience among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients in the Hail region, Saudi Arabia, a qualitative research design using a phenomenological approach in selected hospitals Hail Region was performed. The researcher identified 30 nurses who provided care for COVID-19 patients. The interview was conducted in person by following the precautionary guidelines or by WhatsApp Application system and the analysis done using Colaizzi's 7-step method. In the present study, the demographic data revealed that 87% of the nurses were females and the remaining participants were Saudi male nurses. Most of the participants (50%) were in the age group 24–29 years. About 66% were Indian, 17% were Filipina, and 17% were Saudi nurses. Moreover, 50% of those nurses have 5–9 years of experience and 37% are young nurses who have 1–4 years of experience. Thus, it is obvious that well-experienced staff are involved in this pandemic duty. Regarding the marital status of the nurses, 50% are married and 50% single. Among 63% of the nurses in this study either unmarried or married without children; 24% of them have a single child; and 13% have more than 2 children. For those who were living with family, the hospital administration arranged certain measures for isolating them during duty. The emotional experience among nurses caring for COVID-19 patients which were narrated by the staffs was transliterated, and the findings were shown based on 4 themes with subthemes as follows: enhancing the negative emotions and feelings at an initial phase, managing coping mechanism, changing anxiety to evolution, and developing positive emotions and at the same time gradually diminishing negative ones. The respondents able to recognize two sets of emotions: One positive and the other one negative. Self-coping styles, psychological well-being, and emotional stability has been developed. While comparing to the other studies the health care workers must be mandatory in crisis management and preparedness. These emotions will then form the foundation of the description and assessment of the overall emotional experiences of the nurses when the Ministry of Health (MOH) decides to enforce a mental wellness program for the country’s nurses.
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Alshumrani, Hussein, Bander Albagawi, Sandro Villareal, Benito Areola Jr, Hamdan Albaqawi, Saleh Algamdi, Abdulrahman Alerwi, Ahmed Saad Altheban, and Seham Alanazi. "Relation between socio-demographic factors and professionalism among nurses in Saudi Arabia: A comparative analysis." Belitung Nursing Journal 8, no. 2 (April 26, 2022): 139–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.33546/bnj.1931.
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Background: Analyzing how nurses handle professionalism in their careers will help all concerned individuals identify areas of concern to develop and enhance further to achieve or maintain a high degree of professionalism. Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of professionalism among nurses and its differences according to socio-demographic characteristics. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional approach was utilized in three significant regions of Saudi Arabia. A simple random sampling technique was employed with 305 respondents, resulting in a 95.9% response rate. A Google Form survey was used to collect the data between January and April 2021. Results: Nurses perceived themselves highly in professional organization (Mean = 3.94, SD = 0.17), belief in public service (Mean = 3.91, SD = 0.22), belief in self-regulation (Mean = 3.97, SD = 0.08), sense of calling (Mean = 4.01, SD = 0.13), and belief in autonomy (Mean = 3.71, SD = 0.15). There was no significant difference between gender and professional organization, belief in public service, self-regulation, or belief in autonomy. Still, there was a significant difference in belief in public service (t = 2.794; p = 0.006) and sense of calling (t = 4.290; p = 0.001). As to age, only belief in self-regulation was significant (t = 5.984; p = 0.003). Moreover, the educational qualifications reached an insignificant difference in professionalism. Conversely, the type of facility has been found to have reached significant differences with a professional organization (F = 3.057; p = 0.029), belief in public service (F = 4.130; p = 0.007), beliefs in regulation (F = 3.452; p = 0.017), sense of calling (F = 3.211; p = 0.023), and belief in autonomy (F = 5.995; p = 0.001). Lastly, the current position found no significant difference in professionalism. Conclusion: Nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia perceived themselves as highly professional, and male nurses were found to have a sense of calling more than their female counterparts. Age, educational qualification, and current position had no significant difference in professionalism. Conversely, the type of facility had a significant difference with the belief in autonomy. These findings support and sustain the role of nurses in this 21st-century health care that is significantly needed to provide the most quality care.
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Alshumrani, Hussein, Bander Albagawi, Sandro Villareal, Benito Areola Jr, Hamdan Albaqawi, Saleh Algamdi, Abdulrahman Alerwi, Ahmed Saad Altheban, and Seham Alanazi. "Relation between socio-demographic factors and professionalism among nurses in Saudi Arabia: A comparative analysis." Belitung Nursing Journal 8, no. 2 (April 26, 2022): 139–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.33546/bnj.1931.
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Background: Analyzing how nurses handle professionalism in their careers will help all concerned individuals identify areas of concern to develop and enhance further to achieve or maintain a high degree of professionalism. Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of professionalism among nurses and its differences according to socio-demographic characteristics. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional approach was utilized in three significant regions of Saudi Arabia. A simple random sampling technique was employed with 305 respondents, resulting in a 95.9% response rate. A Google Form survey was used to collect the data between January and April 2021. Results: Nurses perceived themselves highly in professional organization (Mean = 3.94, SD = 0.17), belief in public service (Mean = 3.91, SD = 0.22), belief in self-regulation (Mean = 3.97, SD = 0.08), sense of calling (Mean = 4.01, SD = 0.13), and belief in autonomy (Mean = 3.71, SD = 0.15). There was no significant difference between gender and professional organization, belief in public service, self-regulation, or belief in autonomy. Still, there was a significant difference in belief in public service (t = 2.794; p = 0.006) and sense of calling (t = 4.290; p = 0.001). As to age, only belief in self-regulation was significant (t = 5.984; p = 0.003). Moreover, the educational qualifications reached an insignificant difference in professionalism. Conversely, the type of facility has been found to have reached significant differences with a professional organization (F = 3.057; p = 0.029), belief in public service (F = 4.130; p = 0.007), beliefs in regulation (F = 3.452; p = 0.017), sense of calling (F = 3.211; p = 0.023), and belief in autonomy (F = 5.995; p = 0.001). Lastly, the current position found no significant difference in professionalism. Conclusion: Nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia perceived themselves as highly professional, and male nurses were found to have a sense of calling more than their female counterparts. Age, educational qualification, and current position had no significant difference in professionalism. Conversely, the type of facility had a significant difference with the belief in autonomy. These findings support and sustain the role of nurses in this 21st-century health care that is significantly needed to provide the most quality care.
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Aldhahir, Abdulelah M. "Nurses’ Perception of, and Barriers to, Delivering Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for Heart Failure Patients: A National Survey in Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 20 (October 20, 2022): 13586. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013586.
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Background: Heart failure (HF) patients require a holistic management approach to improve their clinical outcomes. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation (CR) is a core component of HF patients’ management and is supervised by a multidisciplinary team including nurses. Nursing attitudes regarding CR delivery for patients with HF and the possible barriers and factors that potentially affect referral have not been explored. Therefore, this study seeks to evaluate nurses’ attitudes towards the delivery of CR programs and the possible barriers and factors that potentially influence the decision for a referral. Methods: An online survey with eight multiple-choice items was disseminated to all nurses between February and July 2022 in Saudi Arabia. The characteristics of the respondents were described using descriptive statistics. Percentages and frequencies were used to report categorical variables. Results: Overall, 1056 nurses completed the online survey, of which 395 (37.40%) were male. Out of 1056 nurses, 414 (39.20%) strongly agreed that CR would improve patients’ physical fitness, and 392 (37.10%) strongly agreed that CR would reduce breathlessness in patients with HF. In total, 381 nurses strongly agreed (36.10%) that CR would improve HF patients’ palpitation and fatigue. Out of 1056 nurses, 396 (37.50%) strongly agreed that CR would improve HF patients’ ability to perform daily activities, and 326 (30.90%) strongly agreed that CPR would reduce the rate of hospital readmission. The at-home program was the preferred mode of delivering CR programs among 607 (57.50%) nurses. Apart from the exercise component, symptom management was perceived by 704 (66.70%) nurses as the fundamental component of CR programs. The most common patient-related factor that strongly affected the decisions regarding referral was “mobility affected by breathlessness” (57%). A lack of CR centers (46%) was the most common barrier. Conclusion: Nurses perceived CR as an effective management strategy for HF patients. Although a home-based program, with symptom management being an essential component, in addition to the exercise component, was perceived as the preferred mode of delivery, CR centers are lacking, which represented a significant barrier to CR referral from the nurses’ perspective.
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Felemban, Ohood Othman, Fathia Khamis Kassem, Hayfa Almutary, Ruba Alharazi, Ahlam Al-Zahrani, Mawddah Mohmadd Alsumiry, Wafa’a Talal Humaidah, Renad Yousef Alharbi, and Reem Abdulaziz Khan. "The influence of workload during the COVID-19 pandemic on the social life of the nurses." Journal of Healthcare Administration 1, no. 2 (December 4, 2022): 35–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.33546/joha.2304.
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Background: Nurses have been the frontline fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic. This challenge has placed nurses under huge workload pressure, which has in turn affected many aspects of their lives. During the COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia, many hospitals and healthcare systems have been adversely affected. However, few studies have examined the impact of workload during the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses’ social lives. Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between the workload during the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the social life of nurses. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire. Results: A total of 204 nurses participated in the study. There were 73.53% female and 26.47% male respondents with a mean age of 27.64 ± 10.62 years. The majority of the participants were Saudi (87.25%) and single (52.45%). The mean score of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and work pressure on nurses’ social lives was (7.31 ± 1.84) out of 10. There was found to be a significant relationship between workload during the COVID-19 pandemic and the social life of nurses. Conclusion: The study revealed how the workload in hospital during the pandemic period affected the healthcare workers’ social lives, especially nurses. Therefore, it is necessary to provide support to nurses and to know their needs during the pandemic period, which may motivate them and reduce their workload to improve their work/life balance and their performance.
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Alqahtani, Abdulghani M., Nabil J. Awadalla, Safar A. Alsaleem, Awad S. Alsamghan, and Mohammed Abadi Alsaleem. "Burnout Syndrome among Emergency Physicians and Nurses in Abha and Khamis Mushait Cities, Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia." Scientific World Journal 2019 (February 18, 2019): 1–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/4515972.
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Objectives. To explore the magnitude and determinants of burnout among emergency physicians and nurses working at emergency departments of hospitals in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities.Subjects and Methods. A cross-sectional hospital-based study was conducted in emergency departments of hospitals in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities belonging to Ministry of Health. All physicians (n=95) and nurses (n=187) currently working at these sites were invited to participate in the study by filling a validated self-administered questionnaire including two main sections: personal and professional characteristics of physicians and nurses as well as Maslach burnout inventory (MBI) to assess the three components of the burnout syndrome: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment.Results. The study included 282 physicians and nurses. The age of more than half of them (54.3%) ranged between 31 and 35 years. Most of them (70.9%) were females. About two-thirds of the respondents (66.3%) were nurses while the remaining 33.7% were physicians. Majority of the emergency healthcare professionals (88.7%) had high emotional exhaustion. The prevalence of high depersonalization (cynicism) was 20.6% whereas that of low personal accomplishment was 41.1% among emergency healthcare professionals. The overall prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals was 16.3%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that male healthcare professionals were at almost higher three-folded risk for developing burnout compared to females (aOR=2.76; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.21-6.28, p=0.017)). Smokers were at higher significant risk for burnout compared to nonsmokers (aOR=15.37; 95% CI: 7.06-33.45, p<0.001). Healthcare professionals who reported a history of taking medications for sleep disorders expressed higher risk for burnout opposed to those with no history of sleep disorder medication (aOR=6.59; 95% CI: 2.08-20.81, p=0.001).Conclusion. A considerable proportion of physicians and nurses working at emergency departments of hospitals in Abha and Khamis Mushait cities had burnout syndrome, particularly high emotional exhaustion and low personal accomplishment.
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Ashour, Amal Adnan. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Regarding Oral Health and Oral Care Among Nursing Staff at a Mental Health Hospital in Taif, Saudi Arabia: A Questionnaire-based Study." Journal of Advanced Oral Research 11, no. 1 (May 2020): 34–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2320206820910300.
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Background and Aim: Nurses are the principal oral healthcare providers for hospitalized patients. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses at a mental health hospital in Saudi Arabia regarding oral health care of the hospitalized patients. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used in which 247 nursing staff completed a questionnaire that collected sociodemographic information, knowledge, and practices regarding oral health maintenance of patients and their attitudes toward oral health care of psychiatric patients. The chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis H tests were used to examine group differences. Results: A total of 247 (136 males and 111 females) nursing staff were involved in the survey with the mean age of 26 ± 32 years. Results showed significant gender differences in knowledge and practices, but no gender differences in attitudes. Male nurses were more likely to look at teeth and gums for signs of a healthy mouth (male = 97.8%, female = 95.5%, P = .04), used toothpaste to clean the patient’s teeth (male = 52.9%, female = 50.5%, P = .03), and believed that HIV/AIDS patients are at risk of developing oral health problems (male = 50.7%, female = 43.2%, P = .04). Nurses had more knowledge than nurse technicians regarding gum disease and dental abscesses ( P = .0001). Nursing staff with over five years of experience were more likely to agree about the need for the oral health care of hospitalized patients. Conclusion: The results emphasize the need for training of healthcare workers about the importance of oral health and considering oral health care as a patient’s rights rather than privilege.
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Almegewly, Wafa Hamad, Sanna Hawamdah, Fatchima Laouali Moussa, Wireen Leila Tanggawohn Dator, Anwar Alonezi, and Majid Al-Eissa. "Measuring Nurses’ and Physicians’ Attitudes and Perceptions of the Appropriate Interventions towards Intimate Partner Violence in Saudi Arabia." Healthcare 10, no. 8 (July 30, 2022): 1430. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10081430.
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Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is considered the most common form of violence against women worldwide, concerning public health, safety, and human rights. However, little to no studies in Saudi Arabia have explored the attitude and perception of health care providers working in emergency departments toward IPV. This study aimed to measure the attitude and perception of Emergency Room (ER) health care providers towards the appropriate intervention for IPV. Methods: This is a cross-sectional quantitative study. Data was collected from a convenient sample of nurses (n = 88) and physicians (n = 18) working in ER, using Readiness to Manage Intimate Partner Violence Survey (PREMIS). Data was collected from two hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The majority of the respondents were aged 18–40 (n = 106, 78%), while 22% were 41–60 years old, 69% were female, and 31% were male. Eighty-five percent were nurses and 15% were physicians. The majority of the respondents did not have any training on IPV and had gained knowledge or skills mostly during their medical/nursing classroom and clinical training. The analysis revealed that the participants had moderate levels of overall preparedness, knowledge about IPV, and perceived knowledge, with a mean score of 2.30, 18.62, and 2.18, respectively. The respondents had low scores in practice issues in new diagnosis (0.91), current screening (1.69), and actions when IPV is identified (0.91). The perceived preparedness and knowledge have a significant positive correlation, as shown by an r value of 0.8476 and a p-value of <0.05. Conclusion: The study shows that participants stated minimal previous IPV knowledge and training. It is necessary to put in place adequate resources and specific training programs to overcome this issue for both ER nurses and physicians.
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Albaqawi, Hamdan Mohammad. "Examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general self-efficacy among the frontlines." International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES 9, no. 9 (September 2022): 112–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2022.09.014.
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This study aims to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general self-efficacy among the frontlines in the northern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This research employed a descriptive-correlational approach to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general self-efficacy among the frontlines. The study took place at the major government hospitals in the northern region of Saudi Arabia. The researcher used simple random sampling to ensure the representativeness of the population. The frequency and percentage were utilized to determine the demographic profile of the respondents. T-test and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to determine significant differences. Moreover, bivariate-r was used to test whether a statistically significant relationship exists between the variables. This study was conducted between November and December 2021. Nurses scored high on the impact of event scale (38.83±21.62) and general self-efficacy (25.93±6.88). There are significant differences found on gender to IES (t=2.110; p<0.36), ward assignment (t=244; p<.034), age (F=11.28; p<.001), and years of experience (F=10.11; p<.001). Conversely, no significant difference was found on gender to GSE (t=-.847; p>.398) ward assignment (t=-1.092; p>.253), age (F=.212; p>.932), and years of experience (F=.611; p>.655). Lastly, there is no significant relationship between the impact of COVID-19 and general self-efficacy (r=.170; P<.75). Despite the psychological effects of COVID-19, nurses still cope with the challenges. Male nurses, those assigned in the COVID-ward, aged 26-30 years old, and with 16 years and more experience were most affected during the COVID-19. No significant difference was found in demographic characteristics of GSE, and lastly, no significant relationship between the impacts of COVID-19 on GSE.
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Alghamdi, Saeed M., Abdulelah M. Aldhahir, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Rayan A. Siraj, Abdullah S. Alsulayyim, Abdullah A. Almojaibel, Munyra Alhotye, Abdullah M. Alanazi, and Abdullah A. Alqarni. "Healthcare Providers’ Perception and Barriers Concerning the Use of Telehealth Applications in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study." Healthcare 10, no. 8 (August 13, 2022): 1527. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare10081527.
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Background: Telehealth services are widely used in Saudi Arabia. Despite this, neither the use rate nor the attitudes, perceptions, and barriers concerning telehealth applications have been evaluated nationally from the perspective of healthcare providers (HCPs). Aim: This study aims to explore the use rate of telehealth, as well as the attitudes, perceptions, and barriers concerning telehealth use in Saudi Arabia from the perspective of HCPs. Methods and design: A cross-sectional survey was conducted and distributed to all HCPs between 16 November 2021 and 16 March 2022, through an online platform (Survey Monkey). Results: Overall, 1034 HCPs completed the online survey, of which 65.0% (n = 677) were male. Physicians accounted for 22.34%, while nurses and respiratory therapists accounted for 22.34% and 21.47%, respectively. Only 491 HCPs (47%) have used telehealth applications, the majority for less than a year (21.47%) or from one to three years (14.51%). Around 44% of HCPs perceived telehealth as being useful in quality and care delivery. Around 43% of HCPs felt comfortable using telehealth, and 45.45% perceived telehealth as being useful for patients with transportation difficulties. Additionally, 38% believed that telehealth provides a confidential way of protecting patients’ information, and 36% would like to receive more training in telehealth. Speech-language therapists and public health professionals were the highest HCP users (98% and 95%, respectively), while general physicians and dentists were the lowest users (44% and 55%, respectively). Lack of time or a busy schedule was the most common barrier to not using telehealth among all HCPs (38%). Conclusion: The use of telehealth was perceived as being positive as well as valuable and confidential in monitoring and providing care. However, challenges such as the lack of time or a busy schedule impeded the use of telehealth among HCPs in Saudi Arabia.
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Ali Shammah, Ahmed. "Preparedness Assessment for Disaster Management Among Dhahran Al Janoub General Hospital Staff During Hazm Storm Support 1436/2015." Global Journal of Health Science 10, no. 7 (June 9, 2018): 87. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/gjhs.v10n7p87.
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The hospital staff need to be competent to utilize the disaster plan to cope up with an emergency situation. Therefore, the present study has aimed to assess the knowledge of hospital staff of Dhahran Al Janoub General Hospital regarding the disaster management during Hazm Storm Support 1436/2015 in Saudi Arabia. The study has employed quantitative research design to assess the disaster management of hospital staff by recruiting 84 individuals (physicians, nurses, technicians, officers, and housekeepers) from Dhahran Al Janoub General Hospital. A questionnaire was given to respondents to gather information about disaster management. The obtained data was analysed using SPSS through chi-square analysis. The study results clearly depicted that the hospital staff with fewer years of experience had lesser knowledge about the disaster assessment as compared to the experienced employees. There was no statistically significant relationship identified between different job categories in the hospital and the level of knowledge about presence or absence of the emergency response plan. However, there was a statistically significant association found between different job professions and level of awareness regarding presence or absence of hospital command centres. The study concluded that the knowledge of emergency preparedness among the hospital staff was moderate and the hospital staff should participate and seek opportunities to prepare assessment for disaster management.
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Barry, Mazin, Asirvatham Alwin Robert, Mohamad-Hani Temsah, Syed Abdul Bari, Muhammad Yasin Akhtar, Faizah Al Nahdi, Richilda Erlandez, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq, Abdullah Al Khushail, and Yahya Al Hebaishi. "COVID-19 Community Transmission among Healthcare Workers at a Tertiary Care Cardiac Center." Medical Sciences 9, no. 3 (June 30, 2021): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/medsci9030049.
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Aim: To determine the frequency, mode of transmission, and outcome of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare workers (HCWs) in a tertiary care cardiac center in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: This is a retrospective study of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infected HCWs and was conducted from 2 March to 31 December 2020. Data related to the presence of COVID-19 symptoms, mode of transmission, hospitalization, and mortality were collected from the patients’ medical records. Results: Of the 4462 patients tested for COVID-19 by real-time reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), 203 (4.5%) HCWs were positive; of these, 125 (61.6%) were males, and the most common age group was <40 years. The most commonly encountered health professionals were nurses (74, 36.4%), followed by therapists/technicians (48, 23.6%), housekeepers (25, 12.3%), and physicians (21, 10.4%). The majority (184, 90.6%) of the HCWs contracted COVID-19 in the community, and only 19 (9.4%) were healthcare-associated infections. Of the infected HCWs, 169 (83.3%) had mild symptoms and were managed in home isolation. The most common symptoms were fever (128, 63.1%), body ache (124, 61.8%), headache (113, 55.7%), dry cough (123, 60.6%), sore throat (97, 47.8%), body weakness (97, 47.8%), and fatigue (94, 46.3%). Comparing males and females, there was a significantly higher number of female nurses; in contrast, there was a higher number of male physicians, housekeepers, therapists/technicians, and other specialty HCWs. A significantly lower number of nurses, therapists/technicians were infected in the ≥40 years age group compared to <40 years. Furthermore, a significantly higher difference was observed among non-Saudi nurses compared to Saudi nurses. No mortality was documented among the included HCWs. Conclusions: In the largest tertiary cardiac center in KSA, most HCWs who contracted COVID-19 developed mild symptoms; nurses and those aged <40 years were most commonly infected, and most infections were acquired in the community. HCWs’ adherence to mitigation measures outside of the workplace is vital to curb the current pandemic and decrease nosocomial transmission risk.
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Shbeer, Abdullah, and Mohammed Ageel. "Assessment of Occupational Burnout among Intensive Care Unit Staff in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Using the Maslach Burnout Inventory." Critical Care Research and Practice 2022 (April 16, 2022): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/1298887.
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Objective. ICU workers are among the healthcare staff exposed to high occupational burnout in their daily interactions with patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of burnout among ICU staff in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), which was distributed to ICU staff between August 1 and November 30, 2021. A total of 150 ICU workers were invited to participate in the study. Results. A total of 104 ICU staff responded to the survey (69% response rate), including 62 nurses, 30 physicians, and 12 respiratory therapists. Among the respondents, 63 (61%) were female and 41 (39%) were male. The mean scores for emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment were 22.44 ± 14.92, 9.18 ± 7.44, and 29.58 ± 12.53, respectively. The ICU staff at high risk of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment were 36%, 28%, and 47%, respectively. The leading cause of burnout among ICU staff in the study was workload, and taking a vacation was the most cited coping mechanism for occupational burnout. Conclusion. ICU staff are at high risk of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and lack of personal accomplishment. Policymakers should implement regulations that ensure hospitals have adequate employees to reduce the workload that leads to occupational burnout.
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Almuneef, M. A., Z. A. Memish, H. H. Balkhy, B. Otaibi, and M. Helmi. "Seroprevalence Survey of Varicella, Measles, Rubella, and Hepatitis A and B Viruses in a Multinational Healthcare Workforce in Saudi Arabia." Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology 27, no. 11 (November 2006): 1179–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0899823x00196795.
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Objective.To determine the prevalence of the vaccine-preventable diseases caused by varicella, measles, rubella, and hepatitis A and B viruses in a multinational healthcare workforce.Design.Prospective cohort study.Setting.A 750-bed tertiary care center located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Methods.In compliance with hospital policy, newly recruited healthcare workers (HCWs) were enrolled in the study from September 2001 to March 2005. Serum samples were collected from all HCWs during the initial hiring process and tested for IgG antibodies against each of the 5 viral agents. Nonimmune HCWs were subsequently vaccinated at the earliest opportunity.Results.A total of 4,006 newly hired (international and local) employees were included in the study. All underwent serologic testing for IgG antibodies against varicella, measles, rubella, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B viruses. Of the total, 63% were female and 37% were male. Middle Eastern employees comprised 47% of the total, followed by employees from the Far East (35%), the West (10%), and Africa (8%). Forty-two percent were nurses, 27% were in administration, 18% were medical technicians, and 13% were physicians. Among the 4,006 newly hired HCWs, 14% had negative IgG antibody test results for varicella virus, 13% for measles virus, 10% for rubella virus, 33% for hepatitis A virus, and 43% for hepatitis B virus. More women than men were susceptible to hepatitis A (40% vs. 24%;P< .001), whereas more men were susceptible to hepatitis B (55% vs. 35%;P< .001). Varicella susceptibility was more common among HCWs from the Far East (19%), whereas susceptibility to measles, rubella, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B was highest among HCWs from the Middle East. Both relative youth and male sex were associated with lack of antibodies against hepatitis B virus and rubella virus. In contrast, female sex and younger age were associated with lack of antibodies against hepatitis A virus (P< .001).Conclusion.Seroprevalence surveys of vaccine-preventable diseases among HCWs, although labor intensive, are invaluable in caring for a multinational workforce.
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Almuneef, M. A., Z. A. Memish, H. H. Balkhy, B. Otaibi, and M. Helmi. "Seroprevalence Survey of Varicella, Measles, Rubella, and Hepatitis A and B Viruses in a Multinational Healthcare Workforce in Saudi Arabia." Infection Control 27, no. 11 (November 2006): 1179–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0195941700074932.
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Objective.To determine the prevalence of the vaccine-preventable diseases caused by varicella, measles, rubella, and hepatitis A and B viruses in a multinational healthcare workforce.Design.Prospective cohort study.Setting.A 750-bed tertiary care center located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Methods.In compliance with hospital policy, newly recruited healthcare workers (HCWs) were enrolled in the study from September 2001 to March 2005. Serum samples were collected from all HCWs during the initial hiring process and tested for IgG antibodies against each of the 5 viral agents. Nonimmune HCWs were subsequently vaccinated at the earliest opportunity.Results.A total of 4,006 newly hired (international and local) employees were included in the study. All underwent serologic testing for IgG antibodies against varicella, measles, rubella, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B viruses. Of the total, 63% were female and 37% were male. Middle Eastern employees comprised 47% of the total, followed by employees from the Far East (35%), the West (10%), and Africa (8%). Forty-two percent were nurses, 27% were in administration, 18% were medical technicians, and 13% were physicians. Among the 4,006 newly hired HCWs, 14% had negative IgG antibody test results for varicella virus, 13% for measles virus, 10% for rubella virus, 33% for hepatitis A virus, and 43% for hepatitis B virus. More women than men were susceptible to hepatitis A (40% vs. 24%;P< .001), whereas more men were susceptible to hepatitis B (55% vs. 35%;P< .001). Varicella susceptibility was more common among HCWs from the Far East (19%), whereas susceptibility to measles, rubella, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B was highest among HCWs from the Middle East. Both relative youth and male sex were associated with lack of antibodies against hepatitis B virus and rubella virus. In contrast, female sex and younger age were associated with lack of antibodies against hepatitis A virus (P< .001).Conclusion.Seroprevalence surveys of vaccine-preventable diseases among HCWs, although labor intensive, are invaluable in caring for a multinational workforce.
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Alodhayani, Abdulaziz A., Marwah Mazen Hassounah, Fatima R. Qadri, Noura A. Abouammoh, Zakiuddin Ahmed, and Abdullah M. Aldahmash. "Culture-Specific Observations in a Saudi Arabian Digital Home Health Care Program: Focus Group Discussions With Patients and Their Caregivers." Journal of Medical Internet Research 23, no. 12 (December 8, 2021): e26002. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/26002.
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Background There is growing evidence of the need to consider cultural factors in the design and implementation of digital health interventions. However, there is still inadequate knowledge pertaining to the aspects of the Saudi Arabian culture that need to be considered in the design and implementation of digital health programs, especially in the context of home health care services for patients who are chronically and terminally ill. Objective This study aims to explore the specific cultural factors related to patients and their caregivers from the perspective of physicians, nurses, and trainers that have influenced the pilot implementation of Remotely Accessible Healthcare At Home, a connected health program in the Home Health Care department at King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods A qualitative study design was adopted to conduct a focus group discussion in July 2019 using a semistructured interview guide with 3 female and 4 male participants working as nurses, family physicians, and information technologists. Qualitative data obtained were analyzed using a thematic framework analysis. Results A total of 2 categories emerged from the focus group discussion that influenced the experiences of digital health program intervention: first, culture-related factors including language and communication, cultural views on using cameras during consultation, nonadherence to web-based consultations, and family role and commitment and second, caregiver characteristics in telemedicine that includes their skills and education and electronic literacy. Participants of this study revealed that indirect contact with patients and their family members may work as a barrier to proper communication through the Remotely Accessible Healthcare At Home program. Conclusions We recommend exploring the use of interpreters in digital health, creating awareness among the local population regarding privacy in digital health, and actively involving direct family members with the health care providers.
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Ibrahim, A., S. J. Alarfaj, A. Alsantly, D. Alfaran, M. Alenezi, and R. Almutairi. "Community pharmacists’ experiences and beliefs towards providing pharmacy services to deaf and hard of hearing patients: a mixed-method study in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 30, Supplement_1 (April 1, 2022): i28—i29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riac019.038.
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Abstract Introduction Provision of pharmacy services to patients requires the pharmacist to well communicate with the patients. Research has shown that healthcare providers, including community pharmacists, face many challenges while providing services to deaf and hard-of-hearing patients (DHOH). Aim To investigate community pharmacists’ experiences and beliefs about providing pharmacy services to DHOH in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Methods This was a sequential explanatory mixed-method study involving a survey and semi-structured interviews. At first, a web-based, self-administered survey was disseminated to community pharmacists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia during the period October to November 2020. The survey was disseminated through the official twitter account of Saudi Pharmaceutical Society. Two reminders were sent. It was made clear that the survey targeted community pharmacists working in Riyadh city. To calculate an appropriate sample size, according to Hair et al, the general rule to have a minimum sample size would be five observations per variable (5:1), and an acceptable sample size would be ten observations per variable (10:1). In this survey, there are 16 items, and hence the acceptable sample size was 160 participants. The semi-structured telephone-based interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of survey respondents to gather in-depth information on experiences, beliefs, and barriers about providing pharmacy services to DHOH. The interviews were conducted until saturation occurred. Survey data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 24), and the semi-structured interviews were analysed by Framework analysis. Results A total of 175 community pharmacists completed the survey. The majority were: male (84.6%), aged between 25 to 35 years (74.9%). Of the respondents, 32.2% and 29.1% had experience in community pharmacy of 1-5 and 6-10 years, respectively. The number of DHOH patients the pharmacists met during the past 6 months were as follows: 68 (38.9%) pharmacists met 1-2 patients, 71 (40.6%) %) pharmacists met 3-4 patients, and 19 (11%) %) pharmacists met ≥ 5 patients. The provided services included: prescription medications (by 82.9%), counselling on prescription medications (by 56.6%), OTC medication dispensing (by 4.3%), and counselling on OTC medications (by 52.6%). Forty participants (22.8%) reported their awareness of the basics of Saudi sign language (SSL). Of the participants, 101 (57.7%) believed that they have handled communication barriers appropriately, while 61(35%) acknowledged unmanageable communication barriers. Among the main barriers identified were the lack of knowledge of the basics of SSL. (70.9%) and the inability to recognize disability (52.6%). The semi-structured interviews further explored pharmacists’ experiences and views on providing such a service. Of the main themes emerged were: (1) Experience; interviewees preferred written communication with DHOH patients regardless of their literacy level, while spontaneous hand gesturing was the least preferred method of communication, and they also acknowledged that their roles in providing services, to the DHOH, need to be improved (2) Beliefs; interviewees believed that awareness of the basics of SSL is important to ensure safe medication use. The barriers emerged from the interview were classified as pharmacist-related, system-related, and patient-related. Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first study of its kind to be conducted in Saudi Arabia. The study highlighted that when providing pharmacy services to DHOH patients, community pharmacists encountered multiple barriers. These barriers need to be addressed for better support and provision of pharmacy services to DHOH. Further studies with large sample size, are warranted to better understand the situation. References (1) Hair J, Black W, Babin B, Anderson R. Multivariate data analysis. 7th ed. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited; 2014 (2) Scheier DB. Barriers to health care for people with hearing loss: a review of the literature. J N Y State Nurses Assoc. 2009 Mar 22;40(1):4-11. (3) Ferguson MC, Shan L. Survey evaluation of pharmacy practice involving deaf patients. Journal of pharmacy practice. 2016 Oct;29(5):461-6.
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Ryan, James C. "Equity theory in action: how to attract locals into nursing jobs." Management Decision, October 25, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/md-08-2021-1100.
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PurposeThe current paper explores the use of equity theory in understanding the challenges of workforce localization of healthcare professionals in an international context.Design/methodology/approachUtilizing the Delphi method with a team of senior healthcare professionals, equity theory framed the discussions and aided in understanding the managerial challenges of recruiting and retaining Saudi nurses.FindingsThe article highlights how careful contextual considerations should be made when making referent choices to ensure the most effective and useful application of equity theory.Practical implicationsA series of managerial implications are outlined for improving the localization of the nursing workforce of Saudi Arabia and beyond.Originality/valueEquity theory assists in addressing the decades old problem of localizing the Saudi nursing workforce, by proposing a hitherto unconsidered referent of public sector employees, rather than the conventional referent of expatriate nurses.
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Alkorbi, Samia Abdulaziz, Dlwl Rabeh Almutairi, Maram Taher Alghabbashi, Sahar Mohammed Mohammed Aly, and Sanaa Awwad Alsulami. "effect of work environment on the job performance among nurses at Makkah City, Saudi Arabia." International journal of health sciences, July 13, 2022, 4889–921. http://dx.doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6ns6.10634.
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Background: Nurses represent the most significant proportion of health care professionals. Nurses work in different healthcare organisations and play a vital role in improving healthcare quality. The healthy nursing practice environments are significant to recruiting and retaining nursing professionals in in Saudi Arabia, because the country facing a critical nursing shortage. Nurses are generally eager to have a healthy work environment that provides them with a sense of worth, and a favourable work environment means better hospital performance. In this regard, it is essential to study the factors influencing nurses’ job performance. Aim: To determine the effect of the work environment on the job performance of nurses working in selected hospitals in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Design: This study employed a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional research design to assess the effect of the work environment on nurses’ job performance. Sample: The convenience sampling method was chosen to collect and analyse the data from professional nurses who have worked for at least six months in the selected hospitals, from King Faisal Hospital and King Abdulaziz Hospital in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia.
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Alshahrani, Abdulaziz F., Abdullah M. Alhotheyfa, Salman Z. Alkhiraisy, Hassan A. Abugad, and Bander F. Alshahrani. "Job Related Burnout among Emergency Physicians and Nurses in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia." World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 20, no. 1 (January 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.5742/mewfm.2022.95219.
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Background: Burnout has been related with physical assault especially among health care experts and unit staff who are more in danger of encountering distressing occasions. Objectives: To assess prevalence of burnout among Emergency Department (ED) staff in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia, and to assess the potential associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in EDs in 3 public hospitals in Dammam during the period from April to July 2019. Results: Most participants suffered from high level burnout for depersonalization and low personal achievement. Burnout was found among 76% of them. Male gender, being married or divorced, poor relationships with colleagues, suffering from psychiatric disorders and having less rest days were significantly associated with higher levels of burnout among the study subjects. Conclusions: Most physicians and nurses working at emergency hospitals in Dammam City, Saudi Arabia, had burnout disorder, especially high compassion fatigue and low personal achievement. Key words: Burnout, Emergency rooms, Physicians, Nurses, work execution, conflict
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Gaffar, Balgis, Faraz Ahmed Farooqi, Muhammad Ashraf Nazir, Eman Bakhurji, Khalifa S. Al-Khalifa, Muhanad Alhareky, and Jorma I. Virtanen. "Oral health-related interdisciplinary practices among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia: Does integrated care exist?" BMC Oral Health 22, no. 1 (March 17, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12903-022-02113-5.
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Abstract Background There is a bidirectional relation between oral and general health, therefore collaboration between healthcare providers is needed. This study investigated current interdisciplinary practices (IDP) and the associated factors among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Eastern Saudi Arabia recruiting four groups of health professionals (nurses, physicians, pediatricians and Ear-Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists). A validated, self-administered questionnaire was distributed online and shared through social media platforms. The questionnaire explored predisposing factors (demographics) and facilitating factors (knowledge, attitudes, attendance of oral health training and source of knowledge) associated with IDP. Results A total of 1398 health professionals were recruited. Participants showed fair oral health knowledge (7.1 ± 2.1) and attitudes (22.2 ± 3). Three-fourths (74.6%) reported always providing oral health education (OHE) to their patients, more than half (59.6%) reported always conducting an oral health screening (OHS), two-thirds (66.7%) reported responding to patients’ questions about oral health or conditions and 58.7% reported referring patients to dentists. Pediatricians and physicians had greater odds of IDP compared to other health professionals. Source of oral health knowledge (Ministry of Health (MOH) and formal education) was significantly associated with increased odds of IDP. Participants with good oral health knowledge had greater odds of responding to patients’ oral health question as well as have more referral practices. Conclusion The results reveal a discrepancy between participants' IDP, knowledge, and attitudes. Incorporating dental component to medical curricula, continuous education and training programs targeting health professionals through Ministry of Health should be considered.
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Bohamad, Abdullah, Mohammed Alamer, Hatem Ali, Latifah Albash, Hadeel Buali, Mahdi Ali, and Abdallah Essa. "Awareness, attitude, and behavior regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors among healthcare providers, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 2023, 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.24911/ijmdc.51-1668895462.
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Objective: This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude and behavior of using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) among healthcare providers. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia between March and June, 2022 using self-administrated questionnaire and including 300 medical professionals. Saudi healthcare providers, male or female, were included in the study. The questionnaire covered demographics, awareness, attitude, and behavior related to the use of PPIs. Results: According to the results, out of 300 participants, 33.1% were physicians, 33.4% were nurses, and 33.4% were pharmacists. Pharmacists demonstrated the greatest level of knowledge. Most participants (81.3%) answered that the main cause of PPI overuse was doctors, while others (18.7%) answered patients. The findings revealed that nurses, those who had bachelor's degrees, and those who were between the ages of 25 and 40 years, and who worked in primary healthcare had less knowledge. Conclusion: Medical professionals of Al-Ahsa were aware about the use of PPIs. Raising their level of knowledge and reducing their dependency on PPIs is necessary. The widespread abuse of PPI must be reduced by regular professional development programs and training for healthcare professionals.
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Mohamed S. Imam, Yousef Ahmed Alomi, Randa M. Abdel-Sattar, Yara A. Alangari, and Renad A. Alosimi. "Practice of Pharmacokinetics Services by Physicians in Saudi Arabia." Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, October 10, 2022, 360–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.47750/pnr.2022.13.s07.050.
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Objective: In this study, we aimed to illustrate the physician’s practice of pharmacokinetics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey conducted to assess the practice of pharmacokinetics services by physicians in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In this study, we used a self-reported electronic survey questionnaire and distributed to physicians from interns to consultants and specialists in Saudi Arabia. The survey collected demographic information of the responders. Application of pharmacokinetic practice in medical care, often at pre-dose or post-dose levels required in medical care medications requiring the pharmacokinetics services. We used 5-point Likert response scale system with close-ended questions to obtain responses. The data were collected through the Survey Monkey system and analyzed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS), Jeffery’s Amazing Statistics Program (JASP), and Microsoft Excel software version 16 were.Results: A total of 259 physicians responded to the survey, with the majority of them coming from the southern region (98 (39.36%)). among them, 107 (44.96%) were male and 131 (55.04%) were female responders, and there was no statistically significant difference between them (p=0.120). Most of the physicians were residents (74 (29.48%)), followed by specialists (69 (27.49%)) and interns (68 (27.09%)), with statistically significant differences between them (p=0.010). The average score for the practice items for pharmacokinetics services by physicians was 3.24, with high scores obtained for the elements the vision of pharmacokinetics services system (3.76), pharmacokinetics services and medications errors system (3.40), and pharmacokinetics services and quality management (3.34), with statistically significant between the responses (p=0.000). The most of medication that had been requested for blood levels asked or observed were gentamicin 133 (57.83%), amikacin 45 (44.12%), and vancomycin 39 (33.05%). The highest scores of pharmacokinetics services or therapeutic drug monitoring are the clinical pharmacist’s responsibility (4.37) and nurses (4.23). Test reliability analysis of McDonald’s ω (0.829), Cronbach’s (0.774), Gutmann’s λ2, (0.792), and Gutmann’s λ6 (0.880).Conclusion: The practice of pharmacokinetics services was found to be insufficient in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Therefore, we recommend the implementation of pharmacokinetics services in medical care to prevent drug-related morbidity and mortality. Moreover, improving patient clinical outcomes in medical care in Saudi Arabia.
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Al-Awad, Feras Abdullah, Hawraa Mohammed Aldhamen, Abdullah Ali Alghamdi, Abdulaziz Abdulkhaliq Alwakeel, Kawthar Mohammed Aldhamen, Lina Adel Alafghani, Khames T. Alzahrani, et al. "Psychological Status of Healthcare Workers during COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia." Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, December 24, 2021, 2030–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i60b34842.
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Background: The 2019 Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) is a global pandemic affecting the lower respiratory tract that is caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov2). It has caused psychological stress on people around the world, particularly those in the medical field. The purpose of this study is to determine the levels of anxiety, depression, burnout, and the sources of anxiety among healthcare workers (HCW) in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic. To determine the coping strategies of HCWs in dealing with mental health issues that may affect them during the pandemic.
Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out between May 2020 to November 2021 in Saudi Arabia. A Total of 260 HCW of both genders who are working in private and governmental hospitals were selected. However, non-healthcare workers such as technicians, administrators, clerical staff and maintenance workers were excluded.
Results: A total of 260 HCWs 98 (37.7%) doctors, 27 (10.4%) nurses, 6 (2.3%) pharmacists, 5(1.9%) physiotherapists, 113(43.5%) interns and 11 (4.2%) others, of whom 127 (48.8%) were male and 133 (51.2%) were female. The majority of participants aged from 20-29 years old 205 (78.5%), followed by 30-39 years old 26 (10%), 40-49 years old 18(6.9%), and 50-59 years old 10(3.8%), and 70-79 years old 1(0.4%). Around 42(16.2%) HCWs were working in ER, 82(31.5%) in wards, 83(31.9%) in outpatient clinics, 15(5.8%) were working in both wards and outpatient clinics, 6 (2.3%) in ICU and around 32(12.3%) in all demographics.
Conclusion: The results of this study illustrated the burden of psychological problems among different healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings suggest that all health care workers (HCWs) were affected by varying degrees severity of anxiety and depression, insomnia and complaining from cardiovascular symptoms.
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Ahmed, Gasmelseed Y., Abbas Al Mutair, Shahinaz Bashir, Rommel Acunin, Nora Al Aljabr, Rasha Alnumari, Ghina Alarab, et al. "Attitudes and Practice of Health Care Providers Toward Cancer Screening: A Cross-sectional Multicenter Study, Saudi Arabia." Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health, August 30, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s44197-022-00056-2.
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Abstract Background Screening is a cancer prevention measure for groups who are asymptomatic, and diagnosis is a medical test for groups who are symptomatic. The occupational privilege of health care providers (HCPs) is expected to play a positive role in cancer screening practices. Therefore, this study aimed to assess perceptions and personal attitudes of HCPs regarding their decision to screen for cancer in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Design A cross-sectional multicenter survey study was conducted. A well-designed and validated questionnaire was distributed to the HCPs at three tertiary hospitals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Results Out of 900 health care providers who received the questionnaire, 372 completed it. Two-thirds, 247 (66.4%) of them were nurses and the rest were physicians and the mean age was 34.1 ± 7.1 years. Regardless of gender, profession, or age, the overall rate of belief in the importance of regular cancer screening was high; 91.4%. The number of participants who did not screen for colonoscopy was significantly higher than those who screened. The number of females in the age group of between 45 and 54 years who screened with mammography was significantly higher than non-screened. In a similar way, male HCPs above 54 years who got themselves screened for Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) were significantly higher than those who did not. Conclusions Findings of the current research and existing evidence specifically for the Saudi community indicated a need to raise awareness, emphasizing the role of HCPs in motivating themselves, their families, and their patients to implement various cancer screening programs.
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Alshammari, Sulaiman A., Muhannad M. Alzahrani, Turki I. Aljaber, Abdullah A. Alfraih, Faris A. Aljafar, Abdulaziz M. Alzaydan, and Mohammed K. Aldwaighri. "Workplace Violence against HealthCare workers by Patients and Visitors in King Khalid University Hospital Riyadh Saudi Arabia 2021-2022." World Family Medicine Journal /Middle East Journal of Family Medicine 20, no. 13 (2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.5742/mewfm.2023.95251550.
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Background: Violence against healthcare workers has increased globally. Poor productivity and patient care could result from this aggression against healthcare professionals. Methods: In this retrospective study, the target population was all healthcare workers who activated the white code (n=242) with a sample size (of n=149). A self-administered questionnaire was used and given to participants. Descriptive statistics were presented, and statistical comparisons were made to evaluate differences by gender, age, experience, and other demographic variables. Results: The prevalence of white code among all codes announced in King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, between the 1st of January 2021 and the 31st of December 2021 is 17%. Females, younger respondents, nurses, and less experienced personnel were the majority exposed to violent episodes compared to their counterparts. Male patients were the primary sources of workplace violence against healthcare workers (59.1%). Most violent acts are performed by individuals over 40, and approximately (51%) of violent behavior is attributed to chronically ill individuals. Verbal violence was the highest type of violence experienced, and the mostcommon violence incident occurred in the wards (Patient Bedside). The most common reason for the violence was poor communication (26.2%). Respondents believe that the presence of violence in the workplace is part of the risk of their job (47.7%). Conclusion: Frequently, healthcare workers suffer from violence against them. The majority is verbal. These results highlight the need for a thorough approach to managing and preventing workplace violence in healthcare facilities. Additionally, there is a pressing need to raise public awareness about the critical role that healthcare workers play in ensuring the continuity of healthcare services. Keywords: healthcare worker; health care professionals; white code; violence; workplace violence.
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Bosaeed, Mohammad, Ebrahim Mahmoud, Mohammad Hussein, Ahmad Alharbi, Abdulrahman Alsaedy, Adel Alothman, Majed Aljeraisy, et al. "A Trial of Favipiravir and Hydroxychloroquine combination in Adults Hospitalized with moderate and severe Covid-19: A structured summary of a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial." Trials 21, no. 1 (October 31, 2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-020-04825-x.
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Abstract Objectives The selected combination was based on limited evidence clinically and in vitro on the efficacy of the Favipiravir and Hydroxychloroquine in SARS-CoV-2. The two medications were listed in many guidelines as treatment options and ongoing trials assessing their efficacy and safety. Thus, we want to prove the clinical effectiveness of the combination as therapy. Trial design This is an Open label, multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of novel therapeutic agents in hospitalized adults diagnosed with COVID-19. It is a multicenter trial that will compare Favipiravir plus Hydroxychloroquine combination (experimental arm) to a control arm. Participants All study procedures will be conducted in eight centres in Saudia Arabia: King Abdulaziz Medical City National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh. King Abdulaziz Hospital - Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia AlMadina General Hospital, Madnia, Saudi Arabia Al-Qatif Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia Imam Abdulrahman Al Faisal Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia King Abdulaziz Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia Imam Abdulrahman Alfaisal Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Inclusion Criteria • Should be at least 18 years of age, • Male or nonpregnant female, • Diagnosed with COVID-19 by PCR confirmed SARS-coV-2 viral infection. • Able to sign the consent form and agree to clinical samples collection (or their legal surrogates if subjects are or become unable to make informed decisions).. • Moderate or Severe COVID-19, defined as oxygen saturation (Sao2) of 94% or less while they were breathing ambient air or significant clinical symptoms that require hospital admission. • patients had to be enrolled within 10 days of disease onset. Exclusion Criteria • Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding. • Will be transferred to a non-study site hospital or discharged from hospital within 72 hours. • Known sensitivity/allergy to hydroxychloroquine or Favipiravir • Current use of hydroxychloroquine for another indication • Prior diagnosis of retinopathy • Prior diagnosis of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency • Major comorbidities increasing the risk of study drug including: i. Hematologic malignancy, ii. Advanced (stage 4-5) chronic kidney disease or dialysis therapy, iii. Known history of ventricular arrhythmias, iv. Current use of drugs that prolong the QT interval, Severe liver damage (Child-Pugh score ≥ C, AST> 5 times the upper limit), HIV. • The investigator believes that participating in the trial is not in the best interests of the patient, or the investigator considers unsuitable for enrollment (such as unpredictable risks or subject compliance issues). • Clinical prognostic non-survival, palliative care, or in deep coma and no have response to supportive treatment within three hours of admission • Patient with irregular rhythm • Patient with a history of heart attack (myocardial infarction) • Patient with a family history of sudden death from heart attack before the age of 50 • Take other drugs that can cause prolonged QT interval • Patient who is receiving immunosuppressive therapy (cyclosporin) which cannot be switched to another agent or adjusted while using the investigational drug • Gout/history of Gout or hyperuricemia (above the ULN), hereditary xanthinuria or xanthine calculi of the urinary tract. Intervention and comparator The treatment intervention would be for a maximum of 10 days from randomization and it would be as follows: Favipiravir for 10 days: Administer 1800 mg (9 tablets) by mouth twice daily for one day, followed by 800mg (4 tablets) twice daily (total days of therapy is 10 days) Hydroxychloroquine for 5 days: (400mg) twice daily on day 1; for days 2-5 (200mg) twice daily. Reference Comparator Therapy: Standard of care is defined as: Treatment that is accepted by medical experts as a proper treatment for Covid-19 disease. Standard care comprised of, as necessary, supplemental oxygen, noninvasive and invasive ventilation, antibiotic agents, vasopressor support, renal-replacement therapy, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and antiviral therapy except Favipiravir. Also, it may include intravenous fluids and medications for symptoms relief . Main outcomes The primary endpoint is the time to clinical improvement, defined as the time from randomization to an improvement of two points (from the status at randomization) on a seven-category ordinal scale or live discharge from the hospital, whichever came first (14 days from Randomization). Randomisation Eligible participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the combination group (Favipiravir and Hydroxychloroquine) or a control group. The patients will be randomized utilizing Web based data entry System with a stratification based on the centre and the ICU admission. Blinding (masking) This is an Open label study and only the analyst will be blinded during the study conduct. Numbers to be randomised (sample size) Under the classical two arm parallel design the total effective sample sizes needed is 472 subjects (236 subjects per group). Trial status Protocol version 3.1 (dated 11 Aug 2020), and currently recruitment is ongoing. The date recruitment started was May 21, 2020 and the investigators anticipate the trial will finish recruiting by the end of December 2020. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04392973, 19 May 2020 Full protocol The full protocol is attached as an additional file, accessible from the Trials website (Additional file 1). In the interest in expediting dissemination of this material, the familiar formatting has been eliminated; this Letter serves as a summary of the key elements of the full protocol.
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Elneblawi, Nora H., Rami A. Elshatarat, Khadega A. Elhefnawy, Inas A. Ebeid, Mohammed S. Aljohani, Naif S. Alzahrani, Abdulaziz M. Almrwani, and Zyad T. Saleh. "Nurses’ Perceptions Regarding Exposure to COVID-19 Risks, and Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on their Work and Psychosocial health: A Cross-sectional Study." Open Nursing Journal 16, no. 1 (October 31, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/18744346-v16-e221031-2022-51.
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Introduction Coronavirus (COVID) is a large family of RNA viruses that cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe symptoms. Objectives Determine nurses’ perceptions in Saudi Arabia regarding their risks, measures and coping mechanisms to prevent COVID-19 infection and transmission, and the significant associated factors for their anxiety. Methods This is a correlational cross-sectional study. A conveniencesampling method was used to recruit a total of 345 nurses. A valid and reliable questionnaire was adapted from a previous study and the generalized anxiety disorder-2items (GAD-2) scale was used to collect the data. Results The majority of the participants (75.7%)perceived that they were most likely at risk of getting COVID-19.In terms of preventative actions,84.3% said they were avoiding crowded places, 77.4% were adhering to protocols and recommended measures, about 73.0% of participants were taking nutritional supplements and vitamins, practicing exercises, and changing out of work clothes, 54.8% were taking a shower before going home, and 53.9% were temporarily staying away from home in alternative housing to prevent having COVID-19 or transmitting the virus to their relatives. Furthermore, significant association was found between the participants’ anxiety and the male gender (r=0.1, p=0.04), less nursing experience (r=0.41, p=0.02), number of children (r=0.35, p=0.03). Additionally, participants exposed to COVID-19 patients, who didn’t implement the measures and coping mechanisms to prevent COVID-19 were significantly associated with high level of GAD-2. Conclusion The majority of nurses perceived that they were at high risk of getting COVID-19, and were concerned that they could easily to transmit COVID-19 to their relatives. As a result, many implemented preventive measures to protect themselves and prevent transmission of COVID-19 to their families and relatives. The continued attendance of health educational programs about COVID-19 as well as the implementation of basic standard precautions is essential to protect health workers and their families.