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Fragility Fracture Incidence and Risk in Patients Who Undergone Bone Mineral Density Testing in Qatar: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: Osteoporosis and its associated fragility fractures pose a significant
public health issue in the elderly population. Additionally, diabetes has been linked to
an increased risk of fragility fractures. In ...
Prevalence of Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: The coexistence of carotid artery disease in patients undergoing
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) is a risk factor for stroke and death. Moreover,
significant carotid artery disease in ischemic heart disease ...
Incidence and Prevalence of Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) in Pediatric population - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: Hospital acquired pressure injury (HAPI) is a serious patient safety issue
that adversely affects patient's well-being and increases healthcare costs dramatically.
Prevalence and incidence studies estimate ...
Prevalence of Early Opioid Prescribing for Non-Specific Low Back Pain and Disability Duration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a major public health issue, which affects most
people at some point in their lives. LBP poses huge burden on the society in terms of
economic burden because of workdays lost due to ...
The Prevalence of Statin Prescription for Primary Prevention of Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Qatar
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: Qatar has one of the highest prevalence rates for diabetes in the world. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (ASCVDs) are responsible for nearly 50% of deaths among patients with diabetes in Qatar. Treating ...
Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes About Adult Post-Operative Pain Assessment and Management: A Cross Sectional Study in Qatar
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: Pain has been described by clinicians, patients, and researchers alike as a complex and challenging phenomenon. People have different experiences of pain. Nurses' negative attitudes and lack of knowledge are ...
Proportion of Emergency Visits with Prolonged Length of Stay and Associated Factors in Al Wakra Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study
(Public Health, 2021 , Master Thesis)
Background: Length of stay (LOS) in emergency department (ED) defined as "the time from patient's registration in ED to discharge" is a key healthcare quality measure in ED. Prolonged LOS has been linked with adverse health ...