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    • 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 ...
    • Drug-use disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a glance at GBD 2019 findings 

      Amirkafi, Ali; Mohammadi, Faezeh; Tehrani-Banihashemi, Arash; Abbasi-Kangevari, Mohsen; Abbasi-Kangevari, Zeinab; ... more authors ( Springer , 2023 , Article)
      Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate drug use disorders which are a major cause of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). Methods: This article is a part of the global ...
    • 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)
      Background Disorders 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 ...
    • 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 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 ...
    • Exploring patients' experiences with telehealth in obstetrics care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study 

      Alkawaldeh, Mohammad; Alkhawaldeh, Asma; Yeboah, Tracy ( Public Library of Science , 2023 , Article)
      Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate patients' experiences with telehealth provision of obstetrics and gynecology care during the COVID-19 pandemic qualitatively. Design and setting In this study, a qualitative research ...
    • Perception of preparedness among primiparous on self-care and infant care before discharge in a private hospital in Malaysia 

      Ramanathan, Kavitha; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; Eswaramoorthi, Vijayamurugan; Somasundaram, Nalini; Samundeeswari, Vijaya; ... more authors ( International Academic Publishing House (IAPH) , 2023 , Article)
      Primiparous refers to a woman who has given birth for the first time to an infant or infant, alive or stillborn. These primiparous mothers have concerns pertaining to their self-care and their newborn infants' care. These ...
    • 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, ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • Constructing and testing the psychometrics of an instrument to measure the attitudes, benefits, and threats associated with the use of Artificial Intelligence tools in higher education 

      Ahmad, Muayyad; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; Subih, Maha ( Kaplan Singapore , 2023 , Article)
      Under the acceleration in the body of information regarding AI technology and the paucity of instruments that assess the views and reactions of consumers, we have constructed this instrument to measure the attitudes, ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • 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 ...
    • Self-reported functional status among spinal cord injury patients using the spinal cord independence measures III: Integrative literature review 

      Nassar, Salam Amin; Khraim, Fadi; Forgave, Daniel; Hajaj, Ahmed ( qscience , 2023 , Article Review)
      Increasing attention to engaging spinal cord injury (SCI) patients with their rehabilitation entails self-assessment of their functional status. The Spinal Cord Independence Measures Self-Report (SCIM-SR) was specifically ...
    • Effect of pre-operative education on post-operative pain management among adult patients undergoing elective surgery: An integrative review 

      Adam Albalushi, Sameera Liaqat; Khraim, Fadi; Al-Tawafsheh, Atef M.M.; Forgrave, Daniel ( Australian College of Perioperative Nurses , 2023 , Article)
      Introduction: Adequate pain control for surgical patients is an important aspect of their post-operative care. To manage pain, health care professionals use pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies. A significant ...
    • Job satisfaction among expatriate nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study 

      Yasin, Yasin M.; Khraim, Fadi; Kehyayan, Vahe ( Wiley , 2023 , Article)
      Aim: To investigate the association between job resources, job satisfaction, and moderating effect of COVID-19 anxiety and practice setting among expatriate acute care nurses in Qatar. Background: Expatriate nurses are ...
    • 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, ...
    • Effectiveness of Aromatherapy in Early Palliative Care for Oncology Patients: Blind Controlled Study 

      Khamis, Engy Abdel Rhman; Abu Raddaha, Ahmad H.; Nafae, Waleed Hamdy; Al-Sabeely, Amirat A.; Ebrahim, Elturabi E.; ... more authors ( West Asia Organization for Cancer Prevention (WAOCP), APOCP's West Asia Chapter. , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Palliative care is the active holistic treatment of people of all ages who have serious health-related suffering as a result of severe illness, and especially of those who are close to the end of life. Palliative ...
    • Association between metabolically healthy obesity and metastasis in lung cancer patients – a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Malki, Ahmed; Shaik, Riyaz Ahamed; Sami, Waqas ( Frontiers Media , 2023 , Article Review)
      Background: Many clinical trials have looked at the relationship between obesity and lung cancer (LC), however, there is scarcity of literature specifically addressing the association between metabolically healthy obesity ...