• Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards palliative care provided to patients diagnosed with cancer 

      Altarawneh, Walaa Mohammed; Masa’deh, Rami; Hamaideh, Shaher H.; Saleh, Ahmad M.; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa ( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)
      Aim and objectives This study aimed to explore the levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward palliative care (PC) among nurses working with patients diagnosed with cancer in Jordan. Background PC is a growing ...
    • Enhancing Cardiovascular Health and Functional Recovery in Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Stroke-Specific and Cardiac Rehabilitation Protocols for Optimized Rehabilitation 

      Rizvi, Moattar Raza; Sharma, Ankita; Malki, Ahmed; Sami, Waqas ( MDPI , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Stroke is a major contributor to disability and mortality globally. It leads to physical impairments, including weakness and cardiovascular deconditioning, posing significant challenges to stroke survivors’ ...
    • Psychometric Properties of the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Checklist among the Lebanese Population Exposed to the Beirut Explosion: A Cross-Sectional Study during the COVID-19 Pandemic 

      Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; Alfuqaha, Othman A; Masadeh, Rami; Khalifeh, Anas; Alsaraireh, Mahmoud; ... more authors ( Hindawi , 2023 , Article)
      Objective. This study was aimed at testing the psychometric properties of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) checklist for the Diagnostic Statistical Manual version 5 (DSM-5) (PCL-5) among the Lebanese population and ...
    • Complications of Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Therapy: An Institutional Experience from Saudi Arabia. 

      Qureshi, Ahmad Zaheer; Shacfe, Hasan; Ilyas, Amara; Ayaz, Saeed Bin; Aljamaan, Khalid Yousef; ... more authors ( MDPI , 2023 , Article)
      The intrathecal baclofen pump (ITB) is one of the advanced treatment options in the management of spasticity. This retrospective cohort study was conducted to identify the complications of ITB treatment at a tertiary care ...
    • Fear and stress related to COVID-19 and associated factors among undergraduate nursing students in Qatar 

      Vahe, Kehyayan; Yasin, Yasin M.; Khraim, Fadi; Masaba, Arlene; Abed Alah, Muna ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)
      BackgroundThe emergence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has had an impact on nearly every human being with millions of related infections and deaths. The negative impact of the pandemic on individuals' mental health ...
    • Promising score for teaching and learning environment: an experience of a fledgling medical college in Saudi Arabia 

      Almansour, Mohammed; AlMehmadi, Bader A.; Zeb, Nida Gulzar; Matbouly, Ghassan; Sami, Waqas; ... more authors ( BMC , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Professional competency of graduates of an institute reflects its teaching and learning environment (TLE). This study aimed to provide a preliminary assessment of the TLE at the College of Medicine at Majmaah ...
    • Oral Health Statuses of Children and Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Umbrella Review 

      Sami, Waqas; Ahmad, Mohammad Shakil; Shaik, Riyaz Ahamed; Miraj, Mohammad; Ahmad, Sadiya; ... more authors ( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)
      This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate the oral health statuses of children and adults within the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) population through an umbrella review approach. The prevalence of dental caries, ...
    • Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks, 1990-2022 

      George A., Mensah; Fuster, Valentin; Murray, Christopher J.L.; Roth, Gregory A.; Mensah, George A.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Other)
      The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) is a multinational collaborative research study with >10,000 collaborators around the world. GBD generates a time series of summary measures of health, ...
    • Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Schumacher, Austin E.; Kyu, Hmwe Hmwe; Aali, Amirali; Abbafati, Cristiana; Abbas, Jaffar; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on populations worldwide has underscored the need for timely ...
    • The Lived Experience of Parent Caregivers of Adolescents with Mental Illness: A Phenomenological Study 

      Al Yahyaei, Asma; Al Omari, Omar; Sharour, Loai Abu; Cayaban, Arcalyd Rose; Shebani, Zubaida; ... more authors ( Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , 2024 , Article)
      Background: The challenges faced by parents of adolescents with mental disorders are profound and multifaceted. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the lived experiences and concerns of parents of adolescents with mental ...
    • Assess the Attitude Towards Mental Illness Among Nurses Working in Selected Tertiary Care Hospital 

      Sara Sapharina, G. J.; Nalini, S.; Vijayasamundeeswari, P.; Ramanathan, Kavitha; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; ... more authors ( International Academic Publishing House (IAPH) , 2024 , Article)
      Mental health is an urgent concern in India as every sixth Indian needs mental health help as reported by a recent National Mental Health Survey done by Gururaj in the year 2016. Further, while 20% of Indians suffer from ...
    • Awareness, benefits, threats, attitudes, and satisfaction with AI tools among Asian and African higher education staff and students 

      Ahmad, Muayyad; Subih, Maha; Fawaz, Mirna; Alnuqaidan, Hanan; Abuejheisheh, Ashraf; ... more authors ( Kaplan Singapore , 2024 , Article)
      Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are now used in our daily lives. This study aimed to explore the level of awareness, perceived benefits, threats, attitudes, and level of satisfaction with AI tools among individuals ...
    • Psychological Discomfort in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) in West Bank: A Cohort Study. 

      Sawalha, Osama; Ariza-Vega, Patrocinio; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; Pérez-Rodríguez, Sonia; Romero-Ayuso, Dulce ( MDPI , 2024 , Article)
      Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant contributor to global morbidity and mortality rates. Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a critical intervention for patients with coronary artery disease, yet ...
    • Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Cross, Marita; Elliott, James M; Culbreth, Garland T; Haile, Lydia M; Steinmetz, Jaimie D; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundNeck pain is a highly prevalent condition that leads to considerable pain, disability, and economic cost. We present the most current estimates of neck pain prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) from ...
    • Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Jaimie D, Steinmetz; Seeher, Katrin Maria; Schiess, Nicoline; Nichols, Emma; Cao, Bochen; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundDisorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions, such as cognitive impairment following COVID-19. Previous ...