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Badrinath, Padmanabhan, Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Nawal Osman, Eman Deemas, and Shirley McIlvenny. "A STUDY OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE OF CERVICAL SCREENING AMONG FEMALE PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES." Health Care for Women International 25, no. 7 (August 2004): 663–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07399330490458079.
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Alzaabi, Ashraf, Majdy Idrees, Naser Behbehani, and Fatima Salah. "Patients' and physicians' attitudes and perception about asthma in the Gulf: A subset analysis from the Asthma Insights and Management Survey in the Gulf and Russia." Allergy and Asthma Proceedings 42, no. 3 (May 1, 2021): e77-e85. http://dx.doi.org/10.2500/aap.2021.42.210027.
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Background: Asthma is a prevalent disorder in the Gulf region. However, available data concerning asthma control and patients' perception with regard to their disease are still insufficient. Objective: To investigate patients' perception and behavior with regard to the asthma-related burden, the level of asthma control, and asthma management in three Gulf countries. Methods: This study presented a subset analysis of the Asthma Insights and Management survey about the asthma burden and management in the Gulf region and Russia. In this subset analysis, we retrieved the data of the patients from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. Results: The current survey's population was composed of 452 patients. One hundred fifty-four patients (34.1%) rated themselves as having poorly controlled asthma, whereas 60.3% of the patients perceived their asthma as completely or well controlled. However, only two patients (0.4%) had controlled asthma according to the global asthma guidelines criteria for asthma control. Most of the patients (67.7%) reported that their asthma got worse when outdoors. Almost 70% of the patients on daily control plus a quick relief regimen reported that their asthma got worse when they were outdoors. Over the past 12 months, 95 patients (21%) reported asthma exacerbation. More than half of the included patients experienced an asthma attack that stopped their activities, whereas 54.2% of the patients were forced to leave work or school due to an asthma attack, and 53.1% had to cancel an appointment or had to go to bed due to the severity of the attack. With concern to asthma management, only 30.5% of the patients were given a lung function test for the assessment of their asthma. A written action plan for asthma treatment was developed by the physician or the practice nurse for only 21.7% of the patients. Conclusion: In the Gulf region, asthma exerts a substantial burden on patients who are affected. Such a burden significantly impacted patients' quality of life.
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Almansoori, Sultan Ibrahim Obaid Hammad, Ahmad Bin Che Yaacob, Nurazmallail Bin Marni, and Ahmed Shehab. "The impact of e-marketing services on the satisfaction of the clients of emirates Islamic banks." International journal of health sciences 6, S1 (March 17, 2022): 754–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6ns1.4825.
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The study aims to analyze the extent of customer satisfaction with e-marketing services in Islamic banks in the United Arab Emirates through studying the reality and quality of e-marketing services provided by Islamic banks in the United Arab Emirates. The study reviews the most important customer demands from e-marketing banking services provided by Islamic banks in the United Arab Emirates. The study discusses the most important problems and obstacles facing the work of Islamic banks in the United Arab Emirates. Achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher uses the descriptive and analytical research method. The study concludes with a set of results and recommendations, the most important of which is that there is a correlation between the quality of the electronic service in the bank and between the satisfaction and loyalty of customers in addition to the presence of a statistical effect of the impact of the quality of e-marketing services on customer attitudes. The researcher recommends enhancing the use of e-marketing to benefit from its advantages, strengthening attention to customers, enhancing the utilization of the latest technological means to practice banking work, and to enable bank workers to use electronic marketing applications for banking services provided to customers.
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Matheson, Catriona, Christiane Pflanz-Sinclair, Amna Almarzouqi, Christine M. Bond, Amanda J. Lee, Anwar Batieha, H. Al Ghaferi, and A. El Kashef. "A controlled trial of screening, brief intervention and referral for treatment (SBIRT) implementation in primary care in the United Arab Emirates." Primary Health Care Research & Development 19, no. 02 (October 9, 2017): 165–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1463423617000640.
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Aim This project evaluated the effectiveness of screening brief intervention and referral for treatment (SBIRT) in primary care in Abu Dhabi to manage patients with problematic substance use. This study aimed to determine whether: (i) training primary care physicians on the SBIRT model increased the identification of patients using substances at a harmful, hazardous or dependent level; (ii) training improved physicians’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs in self-efficacy in managing substance use. Background Substance use is increasing in the United Arab Emirates yet there has been no formal primary care intervention. SBIRT was considered an appropriate model given its endorsement by the WHO. Methods A controlled trial (two intervention and two matched control clinics) was undertaken. Intervention physicians (n=17) were trained in SBIRT. Physicians’ attitudes were measured before and after training and eight months after implementation. Target recruitment was 900 patients. Inclusion criteria were: consenting UAE national, ⩾18 years, using the ‘walk-in’ primary care clinic. Patient data was collected by physician-administered questionnaire. Prevalence of drug use was measured through electronic patient records. Findings A total of 906 patients were screened, aged 18–82 years and 496 (55%) were female. Of these, 5.7% reported use of amphetamine, 3.9% alcohol, 3.3%, sedatives, 1.7% opioids and 1.1% cannabis. In all, 21 people had a moderate/high ASSIST score and received a brief intervention, but did not attend follow-up; three high-risk people were referred for specialist treatment. Physicians’ attitudes towards patients with problematic substance use and providing treatment improved after training, but returned to pre-training levels after eight months. Including the 21 individuals identified from intervention screening, the prevalence of substance use increased to 0.208% (95% CI 0.154–0.274), significantly higher than in control clinics (P<0.001). In conclusion, physicians were generally positive towards SBIRT and SBIRT increased recorded drug related conditions at a practice level. However, poor patient attendance at follow-up requires investigation.
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Abdool, Shaikha, Sherief Abdallah, Suhair Akhlaq, and Hira Abdul Razzak. "User Acceptance Level of and Attitudes towards Telemedicine in the United Arab Emirates." Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal [SQUMJ] 21, no. 2 (June 21, 2021): e203-209. http://dx.doi.org/10.18295/squmj.2021.21.02.008.
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Objectives: This study aimed to examine acceptance levels of and attitudes towards telemedicine among users in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and assess associations between perceived usefulness (PU), perceived ease of use (PEOU), attitudes towards use (ATU) and behavioural intention of use (BIU) in relation to telemedicine technology. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a simple random sampling design to obtain an appropriate sample from throughout the UAE. The technology acceptance model (TAM) and Rogers’ diffusion of innovations (DOI) theory were applied as the conceptual basis for this study. An Arabic/English version of the questionnaire was distributed via email to physicians and nurses, members of the public (including patients), healthcare directors and information technology professionals. Data were collected from 1st March to 30th August 2019 and analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Results: A total of 330 participants were included (response rate: 85.7%). BIU and PU were considered important elements of TAM in the adoption of telemedicine services compared to the other variables. The association between PEOU (beta = 0.033, P = 0.692), PU (beta = 0.034; P = 0.679) and ATU (beta = 0.055; P = 0.421) in relation to telemedicine were positive but not significant. However, BIU was found to be a strong significant predictor of actual usage (beta = 0.224; P = 0.003). Conclusion: This study confirms TAM’s applicability in the adoption of telemedicine services in the UAE. The results show that users’ perceptions were significantly related to their behavioural intention to use telemedicine. Factors influencing telemedicine technology are likely to vary as technology acceptance in other geographical areas may differ from the sample presented here.
Keywords: Telemedicine; Patient Acceptance of Healthcare; Attitude; Behaviour; Intention; United Arab Emirates.
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Hammadi, Anwar Al, Muna Al Murrawi, Huda R. Ali, Ashraf M. Reda, Hussein A. Dayem, Jawaher Alnaqbi, Zaidoon Abdelhadi, et al. "Systemic Treatments for Adult Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: Consensus Statements for the United Arab Emirates." New Emirates Medical Journal 3, no. 1 (April 2022): 17–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/02666211213145047.
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Background: Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterized by mild localized plaques to severe plaques involving any part of the skin; it has a pronounced effect on patients’ quality of life. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), there are limited local guidelines for the management of patients with psoriasis in daily clinical practice. Objectives: The study aimed to develop consensus statements for the evaluation and management of moderate-to-severe psoriasis in the UAE. Methods: To develop consensus statements, the Emirates Dermatology Society set up advisory board meetings in which local key opinion leaders (KOLs), including dermatologists from the UAE, participated. A targeted literature review was conducted to review current international and regional guidelines on the management of psoriasis, based on which the statements were formulated. A final consensus on each statement was reached based on collective agreement among the KOLs. Results : Consensus statements were generated with the intention of supporting physicians in clinical decision-making with respect to the classification of disease severity, treatment options including biologic and non-biologic systemic therapies, transitioning and adjusting of systemic therapies, and monitoring and management of psoriasis in special populations. Conclusion: These consensus statements could provide useful, practical guidance on the diagnosis and management of patients with moderate-to-severe psoriasis and would cater to the needs of physicians in the UAE.
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Alkhalidi, Doaa, Shazia Qasim Jamshed, Ramadan Mohamed Elkalmi, Mirza Rafi Baig, Adeel Aslam, and Mohamed Azmi Hassali. "General Public Views, Attitudes, and Experiences toward Drug Safety in Dubai, United Arab Emirates: A Qualitative Approach." Pharmacy 7, no. 1 (February 7, 2019): 19. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pharmacy7010019.
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Ensuring drug safety among the patients is the main domain of pharmacovigilance activities worldwide. A pharmacovigilance system was established in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2008. Research evidence reflects that the current system is lacking in active participation from patients, and also, the inadequate role of healthcare professionals is anticipated. In this context, it is pertinent to know the general public’s understandings and their patterns of safe use of medication, which are unexplored areas in Dubai, UAE. The current study aimed to explore the public views, attitudes, and experiences toward medication safety, and to explore key factors enhancing the safe use of medications among the public in Dubai. This study adopted a qualitative approach and face-to-face, 14 in-depth interviews with public individuals, selected purposively using the snowball sampling technique. The interviews were conducted in different places in Dubai recorded and transcribed verbatim and thematically analyzed for data analysis. Reporting of adverse drug reaction was not well-known among all the participants. Public views towards safe use of medicines were limited to the side effects of the consumed medicines only, and to a lesser extent to the inappropriate indication and dosage. Most of the participants mentioned that gaining knowledge about the side effects of the prescribed drug was the main reason for reading the patient information leaflet. Quite a few participants have experienced side effects while consuming their medicines and they were unsure of how to deal with the situation. The current research also reflected the lack of proper communication between pharmacists and physicians in managing drug safety issues. Conclusively, the current research revealed gaps in public views regarding medication’s safety, which consequently may impact their attitudes during the course of medication use. Efforts need to be strengthened to enhance positive views and attitudes of the public towards medication safety and ADR reporting in the UAE.
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Rahma, Azhar T., Mahanna Elsheik, Bassam R. Ali, Iffat Elbarazi, George P. Patrinos, Luai A. Ahmed, and Fatma Al Maskari. "Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Barriers toward Genetic Testing and Pharmacogenomics among Healthcare Workers in the United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study." Journal of Personalized Medicine 10, no. 4 (November 9, 2020): 216. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jpm10040216.
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In order to successfully translate the scientific models of genetic testing and pharmacogenomics into clinical practice, empowering healthcare workers with the right knowledge and functional understanding on the subject is essential. Limited research in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have assessed healthcare worker stances towards genomics. This study aimed to assess healthcare workers’ knowledge and attitudes on genetic testing. A cross-sectional study was conducted among healthcare workers practicing in either public or private hospitals or clinics as pharmacists, nurses, physicians, managers, and allied health. Participants were recruited randomly and via snowball techniques. Surveys were collected between April and September 2019; out of 552 respondents, 63.4% were female, the mean age was 38 (±9.6) years old. The mean knowledge score was 5.2 (±2.3) out of nine, which shows a fair level of knowledge. The scores of respondents of pharmacy were 5.1 (±2.5), medicine 6.0 (±2.0), and nursing 4.8 (±2.1). All participants exhibited a fair knowledge level about genetic testing and pharmacogenomics. Of the respondents, 91.9% showed a positive attitude regarding availability of genetic testing. The top identified barrier to implementation was the cost of testing (62%), followed by lack of training or education and insurance coverage (57.8% and 57.2%, respectively). Building upon the positive attitudes and tackling the barriers and challenges will pave the road for full implementation of genetic testing and pharmacogenomics in the UAE. We recommend empowering healthcare workers by improving needed and tailored competencies related to their area of practice. We strongly urge the stakeholders to streamline and benchmark the workflow, algorithm, and guidelines to standardize the health and electronic system. Lastly, we advocate utilizing technology and electronic decision support as well as the translational report to back up healthcare workers in the UAE.
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Abdel-Razig, Sawsan, Halah Ibrahim, Hatem Alameri, Hossam Hamdy, Khaled Abu Haleeqa, Khalil I. Qayed, Laila O. Obaid, et al. "Creating a Framework for Medical Professionalism: An Initial Consensus Statement From an Arab Nation." Journal of Graduate Medical Education 8, no. 2 (May 1, 2016): 165–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.4300/jgme-d-15-00310.1.
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ABSTRACT Medical professionalism has received increased worldwide attention, yet there is limited information on the applicability and utility of established Western professionalism frameworks in non-Western nations.Background We developed a locally derived consensus definition of medical professionalism for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which reflects the cultural and social constructs of the UAE and the Middle East.Objective We used a purposive sample of 14 physicians working in the UAE as clinical and education leaders. This expert panel used qualitative methods, including the world café, nominal group technique, the Delphi method, and an interpretive thematic analysis to develop the consensus statement.Methods The expert panel defined 9 attributes of medical professionalism. There was considerable overlap with accepted Western definitions, along with important differences in 3 aspects: (1) the primacy of social justice and societal rights; (2) the role of the physician's personal faith and spirituality in guiding professional practices; and (3) societal expectations for professional attributes of physicians that extend beyond the practice of medicine.Results Professionalism is a social construct influenced by cultural and religious contexts. It is imperative that definitions of professionalism used in the education of physicians in training and in the assessment of practicing physicians be formulated locally and encompass specific competencies relevant to the local, social, and cultural context for medical practice. Our goal was to develop a secular consensus statement that encompasses culture and values relevant to professionalism for the UAE and the Arab region.Conclusions
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Jairoun, Ammar, Nageeb Hassan, Abdelazim Ali, Obaida Jairoun, Moyad Shahwan, and Mohamed Hassali. "University students’ knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding antibiotic use and associated factors: a cross-sectional study in the United Arab Emirates." International Journal of General Medicine Volume 12 (June 2019): 235–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/ijgm.s200641.
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Kharaba, Zelal, Joviana Farhat, Bassam S. Mahboub, Manal Ali Buabeid, Yassen Alfoteih, Yaser Al-Worafi, Ammar Jaber, and Mohammad AlAhmad. "Current views of community and hospital pharmacists on pharmaceutical care services in the United Arab Emirates: A mixed methodological study." F1000Research 11 (June 23, 2022): 694. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.110102.1.
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Background: The profession of pharmacy has evolved significantly in recent years in terms of professional service delivery. The aim of this study was to explore the current views of pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on pharmaceutical care services and the nature of barriers encountered in practice using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital and community pharmacists (n = 305) between March and May 2021, using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods. In the qualitative phase, 15 interviews were conducted to explore five main criteria: patient information, inadequate patient counseling, prescribing errors prevention and identifying drug-related problems, lack of participation in health awareness programs, and barriers to pharmaceutical care implementation. In the quantitative phase, 305 consenting pharmacists completed a questionnaire on seven criteria: demographic profile, pharmacist-physician interaction, patient counseling assessment, patient reports of adverse drug events, pharmacist participation in health awareness programs, perceptions of reducing prescribing errors and identifying drug-related problems, and barriers to appropriate pharmaceutical care implementation. Results: The results of both the qualitative and quantitative phases of the study revealed that pharmacists' influence on practice in the UAE is limited due to many factors, mainly lack of time and patients' ignorance of the pharmacist's role in the medical field. The mean responses regarding pharmacists' approach to patient counseling and patients' knowledge of pharmacists' role in managing adverse drug reactions were 77.1% and 59.7%, respectively. Active participation in health awareness programs was 64.8%. The mean positive response of participants in reducing prescribing errors and recognizing drug-related problems was 9.2%. Pharmacists' age and number of years in practice were the most important factors influencing the pharmaceutical care services implementation. Conclusion: The study has shown the need to shed light on the proper implementation of pharmaceutical care while maintaining a trusting relationship with physicians.
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Kharaba, Zelal, Joviana Farhat, Bassam S. Mahboub, Manal Ali Buabeid, Yassen Alfoteih, Yaser Al-Worafi, Ammar Jaber, and Mohammad AlAhmad. "Current views of community and hospital pharmacists on pharmaceutical care services in the United Arab Emirates: A mixed methodological study." F1000Research 11 (December 1, 2022): 694. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.110102.2.
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Background: The profession of pharmacy has evolved significantly in recent years in terms of professional service delivery. The aim of this study was to explore the current views of pharmacists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on pharmaceutical care services and the nature of barriers encountered in practice using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among hospital and community pharmacists (n = 305) between March and May 2021, using qualitative and quantitative assessment methods. In the qualitative phase, 15 interviews were conducted to explore five main criteria: patient information, inadequate patient counseling, prescribing errors prevention and identifying drug-related problems, lack of participation in health awareness programs, and barriers to pharmaceutical care implementation. In the quantitative phase, 305 consenting pharmacists completed a questionnaire on seven criteria: demographic profile, pharmacist-physician interaction, patient counseling assessment, patient reports of adverse drug events, pharmacist participation in health awareness programs, perceptions of reducing prescribing errors and identifying drug-related problems, and barriers to appropriate pharmaceutical care implementation. Results: The results of both the qualitative and quantitative phases of the study revealed that pharmacists' influence on practice in the UAE is limited due to many factors, mainly lack of time and patients' ignorance of the pharmacist's role in the medical field. The mean responses regarding pharmacists' approach to patient counseling and patients' knowledge of pharmacists' role in managing adverse drug reactions were 77.1% and 59.7%, respectively. Active participation in health awareness programs was 64.8%. The mean positive response of participants in reducing prescribing errors and recognizing drug-related problems was 9.2%. Pharmacists' age and number of years in practice were the most important factors influencing the pharmaceutical care services implementation. Conclusion: The study has shown the need to shed light on the proper implementation of pharmaceutical care while maintaining a trusting relationship with physicians.
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Alhajri, Noora, Mecit Can Emre Simsekler, Buthaina Alfalasi, Mohamed Alhashmi, Majd AlGhatrif, Nahed Balalaa, Maryam Al Ali, et al. "Physicians’ Attitudes Toward Telemedicine Consultations During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Cross-sectional Study." JMIR Medical Informatics 9, no. 6 (June 1, 2021): e29251. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/29251.
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Background To mitigate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care systems worldwide have implemented telemedicine technologies to respond to the growing need for health care services during these unprecedented times. In the United Arab Emirates, video and audio consultations have been implemented to deliver health services during the pandemic. Objective This study aimed to evaluate whether differences exist in physicians’ attitudes and perceptions of video and audio consultations when delivering telemedicine services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods This survey was conducted on a cohort of 880 physicians from outpatient facilities in Abu Dhabi, which delivered telemedicine services during the COVID-19 pandemic between November and December 2020. In total, 623 physicians responded (response rate=70.8%). The survey included a 5-point Likert scale to measure physician’s attitudes and perceptions of video and audio consultations with reference to the quality of the clinical consultation and the professional productivity. Descriptive statistics were used to describe physicians’ sociodemographic characteristics (age, sex, designation, clinical specialty, duration of practice, and previous experience with telemedicine) and telemedicine modality (video vs audio consultations). Regression models were used to assess the association between telemedicine modality and physicians’ characteristics with the perceived outcomes of the web-based consultation. Results Compared to audio consultations, video consultations were significantly associated with physicians’ confidence toward managing acute consultations (odds ratio [OR] 1.62, 95% CI 1.2-2.21; P=.002) and an increased ability to provide patient education during the web-based consultation (OR 2.21, 95% CI 1.04-4.33; P=.04). There was no significant difference in physicians’ confidence toward managing long-term and follow-up consultations through video or audio consultations (OR 1.35, 95% CI 0.88-2.08; P=.17). Video consultations were less likely to be associated with a reduced overall consultation time (OR 0.69, 95% CI 0.51-0.93; P=.02) and reduced time for patient note-taking compared to face-to-face visits (OR 0.48, 95% CI 0.36-0.65; P<.001). Previous experience with telemedicine was significantly associated with a lower perceived risk of misdiagnosis (OR 0.46, 95% CI 0.3-0.71; P<.001) and an enhanced physician-patient rapport (OR 2.49, 95% CI 1.26-4.9; P=.008). Conclusions These results indicate that video consultations should be adopted frequently in the new remote clinical consultations. Previous experience with telemedicine was associated with a 2-fold confidence in treating acute conditions, less than a half of the perceived risk of misdiagnosis, and an increased ability to provide patients with health education and enhance the physician-patient rapport. Additionally, these results show that audio consultations are equivalent to video consultations in providing remote follow-up care to patients with chronic conditions. These findings may be beneficial to policymakers of e-health programs in low- and middle-income countries, where audio consultations may significantly increase access to geographically remote health services.
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Alnaqbi, Arwa, Tamer Shousha, Hamda AlKetbi, and Fatma A. Hegazy. "Physiotherapists’ perspectives on barriers to implementation of direct access of physiotherapy services in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study." PLOS ONE 16, no. 6 (June 11, 2021): e0253155. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253155.
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Background There are two primary ways of accessing physiotherapy for service users around the world. The direct access, as opposed to the indirect access which requires a referral from a general physician, has several merits including better quality, timeliness, cost effectiveness of treatment and better probability of preventing acute conditions from turning into chronic ailments. Despite these benefits, several countries including the UAE, do not allow direct access to physiotherapists. This study aims to understand the level of awareness among practicing physiotherapists in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) about direct access and to determine whether any of their demographic variables influence the way they perceive the concept. Further, the study sought to explore the perceived barriers and benefits of direct access according to the participating physiotherapists. Subjects and methods An observational cross-sectional study was employed. The questionnaire survey developed by Bury and Stokes in 2013 was adapted and employed in this study. The instrument had six sections with close-ended items using a Likert five-point scale to rate them. Two hundred and sixty-four physiotherapists answered the questionnaire shared with them through a web link. Finally, MANOVA was employed to explore any influence of demographic variables on the opinions of the respondents. Results The findings showed that 70% of participants were aware about direct access while nearly 30% were completely unaware. Younger physiotherapists were more willing to endorse the practice whereas older ones were more apprehensive of the barriers. The main barriers reported were the limited support from the physicians and policy makers, professional autonomy, and the limited scope of practice for the physiotherapists, as well as evidence-based practice. The impact of demographic variables on direct access indicated that physiotherapists under the age of 23 endorsed direct access more strongly than other age groups. Conclusion More efforts are needed to implement direct access in the UAE, considering the benefits of improved professional status, cost savings, patient satisfaction, and higher efficiency. This study recommends leadership support, professional autonomy, and mentorship as possible ways to achieve this goal.
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Matrooshi, Khawla Al, Sireen Al Raeesi, Abdel R. Tawfik, Amar H. Khamis, Crawford Bain, Momen Atieh, and Maanas Shah. "Knowledge of Physicians about the Interrelationship between Diabetes Mellitus and Periodontitis in the United Arab Emirates." European Journal of Dentistry, July 11, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1746413.
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Abstract Objective Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of morbidity in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), highlighting a significant social and economic burden impacting the development of the country. Studies have shown a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. The awareness of this relationship is imperative not only for dentists but also for the physicians who contribute toward enhancing a diabetic patient's health and lifestyle. There is a general need to highlight the importance of maintaining periodontal health and its positive effect on controlling diabetic health status. The purpose of this study is to investigate the knowledge of the physicians regarding diabetes and periodontal health. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study involving a questionnaire was distributed to the physicians who were attending the Arab Health Conference in Dubai in 2019. Statistical Analyses A cross-tabulation analysis compared attitude, knowledge, and awareness across sector, gender, and country of graduation. A logistic regression model was used to explain the “knowledge” regarding possible confounding factors. Results A total of 344 physicians with an average age of 38.11 (9.31) years, comprising of 186 (53.8%) males, participated in the survey. Of those participants, 285 (82.8%) were working in the government sector health care centers versus the private health care organizations. Also, 108 (31.4%) of the participants graduated within the universities based in the UAE, while the remaining 263 (68.6%) participants graduated from medical schools from other countries. At least 265 (77%) of the participants had positive outlook toward referring patients with diabetes to their dental colleagues, while 283 (82.3%) of the physicians acknowledge that diabetes affects periodontal health. While a majority of participants 261 (76%) treat diabetic patients in their clinical practice, only 50 (19%) of the participants admit to referring these patients for a dental consultation. In addition, the survey also revealed that 225 (65.5%) physicians comprehend the bidirectional relationship of periodontal disease and diabetes. Conclusion An appropriate dental referral protocol is recommended for all diabetic patients who visit physicians. This survey demonstrated that although the physicians present with good knowledge, they rarely refer diabetic patients to receive proper periodontal care.
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Baynouna Al Ketbi, Latifa Mohammad, and Sana Zein Al Deen. "The attitudes and beliefs of general practitioners towards clinical practice guidelines: a qualitative study in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates." Asia Pacific Family Medicine 17, no. 1 (May 30, 2018). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12930-018-0041-2.
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Ibrahim, Halah, and Thana Harhara. "Truth Disclosure at the End of Life: A Qualitative Study of Internal Medicine Residents in the United Arab Emirates." American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, December 28, 2021, 104990912110638. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10499091211063820.
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Background Respect for patient autonomy has become the guiding biomedical ethical tenet in the West; yet, moral values are contextual and culturally relevant. In the collectivist society of the Middle East, families and physicians have historically believed that concealing truth about a terminal illness is more ethical and compassionate. Recent studies reveal a trend toward truth disclosure. Objective To gain insight into resident experiences with, and barriers to, truth disclosure in terminally ill patients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods Focus group interviews were conducted with first through fourth year internal medicine residents and recent graduates at two large academic medical centers in the UAE. Qualitative thematic content analysis was used to identify themes related to communication and truth telling in end-of-life care. Results Residents revealed that non-disclosure of medical information in serious illness is a common practice in UAE hospitals. Barriers to truth telling include family objection, deficits in medical training, and inconsistently implemented institutional guidelines. Conclusion Educational and policy interventions are needed to improve physician-patient communication, decrease patient-family-physician tension, and alleviate trainee moral distress.
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Zaher, Shroque, Farah Otaki, Nabil Zary, Amina Al Marzouqi, and Rajan Radhakrishnan. "Effect of introducing interprofessional education concepts on students of various healthcare disciplines: a pre-post study in the United Arab Emirates." BMC Medical Education 22, no. 1 (July 2, 2022). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03571-9.
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Abstract Background The value of interprofessional education (IPE) in nurturing healthcare professionals, and in shaping their professional identities, and their attitudes towards interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration is established in the literature. IPE is an emerging concept in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and is new to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To date, the applicability and feasibility of IPE and of the corresponding collaborative practice in MENA countries remain largely unexamined. Purpose To investigate the effect of one of the first experiences of IPE in the UAE, which was purposefully designed in alignment with the principles of the Situated Learning Theory (SLT), on the readiness for interprofessional learning and collaboration among students of various healthcare disciplines in the UAE. Methods A pre-post intervention quantitative research design was adopted for this study. The intervention focused on communication skills, and consisted of 2 tailor-made case-based scenarios. A total of 90 students (40 medical, 16 nursing, 16 pharmacy, and 18 physiotherapy), spread across two sessions (1 session per academic year across 2 academic years), took part in the IPE intervention. Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) was used as the pre- and post- intervention assessments; aggregate data was analyzed using SPSS. Results Of those who participated in the intervention (across both rounds), 77 participants responded to the pre-assessment (85. 6%) and 84 responded to the post-assessment (93. 3%). The IPE intervention under investigation significantly increased the level of readiness to engage in cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration among participating health professions’ students. In terms of the subscales, the participants’ openness to engage in teamwork was raised and their professional identity was fostered. Yet, no statistical significance around clarity of roles and responsibilities was detected. Conclusion The findings of this study encourage other universities in the MENA region to adopt IPE to improve future health professionals’ capacity to develop shared understanding and mutual respect within cross-disciplinary teams. This, ultimately, feeds into improved quality of care and patient outcomes.
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Sulaiman, Nabil, Youssef Rishmawy, Amal Hussein, Maha Saber-Ayad, Hamzah Alzubaidi, Sausan Al Kawas, Hayder Hasan, and Salman Y. Guraya. "A mixed methods approach to determine the climate of interprofessional education among medical and health sciences students." BMC Medical Education 21, no. 1 (April 10, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-021-02645-4.
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Abstract Background High-quality patient care is a complex phenomenon that requires collaboration among healthcare professionals. Research has shown that Interprofessional Education (IPE) carries promise to improve collaborative work and patient care. So far, collaboration among various health professionals remains a challenge. Very few focus group discussions to determine the medical students’ readiness and positive attitudes towards IPE have been reported from the Arabian context. Methods A two-staged sequential mixed methods study was conducted among medical, dental, pharmacy, and health sciences students of the University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates. The perspectives of students toward IPE and collaborative practice were first gathered by administering a validated instrument, Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS). This was followed by focused group discussions. A quantitative as well as a qualitative data analysis was performed. Results This study cohort included 282 students. All respondents showed readiness to adopt IPE as all statements of the RIPLS inventory scored high median scores. All participants showed positive attitudes and readiness towards IPE. Three main domains of themes were generated from focus group discussions; prior knowledge, need for IPE framework and its implementation. Information workload, lack of clarity and less focused teaching pedagogies of IPE were considered as perceived barriers. Conclusion This study demonstrated a substantial agreement of medical and health sciences students towards readiness and perceived effectiveness of IPE. Educators are urged to embed new IPE programs into existing curricular frameworks, which can potentially enhance collaborative learning and improve quality of patient care.
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"Medical Student and Physician Burnout in the Gulf Region: A Systematic Review." International Journal of Psychiatry 5, no. 2 (June 3, 2020). http://dx.doi.org/10.33140/ijp.05.02.04.
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Background: Physician burnout is highly prevalent throughout medical education, training and practice, and substantially comprises the personal and professional well-being of those affected. This report is the first to comprehensively review published studies on physician burnout coming from the Gulf Region, examining the manner in which burnout is diagnosed, prevalence rates, and unique risk factors. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review on studies of burnout among medical students, residents, general physicians, specialist physicians and consultant physicians in Arab Gulf countries (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Kingdom of Bahrain, Qatar, Yemen and Iraq). Results: Our results demonstrate the increased recognition of, and interest in, physician burnout in the Gulf Region. For the most part, our findings parallel reports from other regions around the world. While there is great variability in the reported rates of burnout, at least in part to the different ways burnout is measure and defined, most studies of medical student, resident and attending-level physicians report burnout rates of between 30-50% in each cohort. Findings related to risk factors are inconsistent. Some reports suggest that working in the same center for long time, time on-call, shift work, tests/examinations, unfair assessment from superiors, lack of support from superiors, work demands affecting personal/home life, less satisfaction with career, less satisfaction with income, disorganized patient flow to clinics, patient pressure and violence, more paper work, less cooperative colleagues and job insecurity all may be related to burnout. Personal factors like having chronic disease, taking psychotropic drugs, smoking, sleeping less than 6 hours, suffering from sleep deprivation, back pain or having social problems also are associated with burnout, while participating in sports and having hobbies seem protective. Paralleling reports from other regions of the globe, burnout in the Gulf Region is associated with physical, psychological and occupational disturbances. Conclusions: This systematic review of burnout in the Gulf Region confirms the universality of physican burnout regardless of age, gender, race, geography, religion, cultural background or positions in the medical job hierarchy, and the critical need to find effective preventative strategies.