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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a significant consequence that is becoming more common in COVID-19 patients. The current study sought to determine the prevalence and risk factors for PE in a study population of COVID-19 patients, as well as the relationship between PE and neurological sequelae. The research also sought to analyze the consistency of neurological examination and imaging techniques in detecting neurological problems. The research comprised a total of 63 individuals with COVID-19. The incidence of PE in the study group was 9.5% for smokers, 23.8% for obese patients, 33.3% for hypertensive patients, and 19% for diabetic patients, according to the findings. After adjusting for possible confounders such as age, gender, BMI, smoking, hypertension, and diabetes, a logistic regression analysis indicated that the probabilities of having neurological complications were 3.5 times greater in individuals who had PE. In conclusion, the present study highlights the high incidence of PE among patients with COVID-19 and the association between PE and neurological complications. The study also emphasizes the importance of a thorough neurological examination and imaging studies in the detection of neurological complications in patients with PE.

Objectives Civil environment in nursing education enhances achieving learning outcomes. Addressing incivility can be crucial to improve academic achievements. The purpose of this study was examining the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Incivility in Nursing Education-Revised scale regarding nursing faculty. Methods This cross-sectional study conducted in five Arab countries using a convenience sampling strategy. Two hundred twenty-five Arab-speaking nursing faculty participated in this study. Results Exploratory factor analysis confirmed the construct validity of the translated Arabic version of the Incivility in Nursing Education-Revised that are related to nursing faculty. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and a coefficient of 0.867 indicated strong scale reliability. Conclusion The Arabic version of the Incivility in Nursing Education-Revised scale that is related to nursing faculty is a valid and reliable tool that can be used to evaluate incivility among Arab-speaking nursing faculty.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common condition that can recur, leading to multiple therapeutic strategies to prevent it. The aim of this study was to explore the clinical efficacy of VTE management in Saudi Arabian hospitals and to gain insights into patient outcomes. A retrospective single-center study was conducted that retrieved the data of all patients with VTE registered from January 2015 to December 2017. Patients of all age groups were included if they attended the thrombosis clinic at KFMC during the data collection period. The study analyzed the various therapeutic strategies used for VTE and their effect on patient outcomes. The results showed that 14.6% of the patients had provoked VTE, with a higher incidence among females and younger patients. The most commonly prescribed treatment was combination therapy, followed by warfarin, oral anticoagulants, and factor Xa inhibitor. Despite being prescribed treatment, 74.9% of the patients experienced recurrence of VTE. There was no associated risk factor for recurrence in 79.9% of the patients. Thrombolytic therapy and catheter-directed thrombolysis were found to be associated with a lower risk of VTE recurrence, while anticoagulation therapy, including oral anticoagulants, was associated with a higher risk. Vitamin K antagonist (warfarin) and factor Xa inhibitor (rivaroxaban) had a significant positive association with VTE recurrence, while the use of a direct thrombin inhibitor (dabigatran) showed a lower risk, but it was not statistically significant. The results of the study highlight the need for further research to determine the most effective therapeutic strategy for VTE management in Saudi Arabian hospitals. The findings also suggest that anticoagulation therapy, including oral anticoagulants, may increase the risk of VTE recurrence, while thrombolytic therapy and catheter-directed thrombolysis may lower the risk.

As dehydration is related to negative health outcomes in the elderly, including an increased risk of disability and death, prevention may help improve health, functional status, and quality of life. Dehydration diagnosis can be challenging in the elderly as the traditional physical indications of dehydration may be absent or ambiguous. Numerous etiologies place the elderly at an increased risk. The role of the community health nurse (CHN) derives from the responsibilities attached to her, and the Betty Neuman's Systems Model of health care with three levels of protection is usually applied to the CHN. In this mini-review, we try to integrate the Betty Neuman's Systems Model with the results of identified articles. This study includes a literature search of reputable international databases such as SpringerLink, PubMed, Embase, and Wanfang, particularly for the period 2005 to the present. Ten articles that met the qualifying criteria were included in this study. The findings of this study draw a picture of the role of CHN in preventing dehydration across the three levels of prevention as mentioned by Betty Neuman.