Saudi Med J
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To examine the quality of home healthcare services provided and to systematically review publications concerning the quality of home healthcare in Arab countries. Methods: In 2017, we conducted an online literature search to identify relevant published studies using the following electronic databases: Embase, CINAHL, PubMed, and the Cochrane library. First, we screened the publications according to titles. Second, we evaluated the titles and abstracts of the included publications. ⋯ These 6 studies were published from 3 countries. The country with the most number of studies was Saudi Arabia (4 articles), followed by Jordan (one article) and Iraq (one article). We found that all studies were assessed according to 3 indicators, namely, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness, out of the 6 indicators of quality by the Institute of Medicine. Conclusion: This review shows a clear gap in the literature regarding the quality of home healthcare in Arab countries, emphasizing the need for more studies, particularly quality studies on timely, equitable, and patient-centered care in home healthcare settings.
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To first describe the epidemiological data of burns, including burn types and burn-related infections, in adult and pediatric patients. Second, to determine the effect of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) on length of hospital stay and, third, to determine if the microbiological profile differs in patients with severe and non-severe burns. Methods: This is a retrospective chart review in which medical records of all burn patients admitted to Al-Noor Specialist Hospital, Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between January 2016 and January 2017 were reviewed for demographic, microbiological, and burn data using a data-collection sheet. No randomization was necessary as all patients were included. ⋯ Length of stay increased in patients with infected burn injuries. Conclusion: The pediatric population had a high frequency of burn injuries, representing an incentive for more focused educational prevention programs in that group. Additionally, burn infections carry significant morbidity, and are associated with longer hospital stay. These data can help implement various prevention programs.
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To determine the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in female patients with fibromyalgia (FM)presenting to physical therapy outpatient clinics. ⋯ A clinical assessment of female patients with FM requires a multidisciplinary approach, and patients with excessive daytime sleepiness in particular are recommended to undergo polysomnography. The authors believe that the early detection and treatment of accompanying OSA will contribute not only to the quality of life, but also to the survival of patients with FM.
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To evaluate 2 renal tubular enzymes; urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (uNGAL), and urinary N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminidase (uNAG), and serum Cystatin C as candidate biomarkers for early diagnosis of early stage of diabetic nephropathy (DB) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). ⋯ Our results indicated that uNGAL could be a sensitive biomarker for early renal dysfunction in diabetic patients while uNAG and serum Cystatin C might have prognostic value.