Family Practice in Saudi Arabia: Chronic Morbidity and Quality of Care

Nass, Mohammad; Al-Maatouq, Mohamed A.; Al-Quaiz, Joharah M.

doi:10.1093/intqhc/8.4.383

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“…The level of control of diabetes was assessed according the level of HbA 1C . Those who have their HbA 1C < 7 were considered to have excellent diabetes control, those with 7 -8 have good control, those with 8.1 -11 have fair control, while those with >11 have poor control [16]. Diabetes complications were identified by presence of retinopathy (assessed by history of visual disturbance, history of cataract and fund us examination by an ophthalmologist), nephropathy (assessed by proteinuria or raised serum urea and creatinine after exclusion of other causes), neuropathy (assessed by a history of numbness or decreased sensation and evidence of decreased sensation or reflexes on neurological examination or evidence of electrophysiological testing).…”

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Quality of Life among Saudi Diabetics

Alshehri¹

2014

JDM

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Aim of study: To assess QOL among Saudi diabetics and to identify the possible risk factors associated with lower QOL. Patients and Methods: This study comprised 400 diabetic patients attending the Diabetes Clinic at the University Diabetes Center in Riyadh. They were interviewed using the Audit of Diabetes Dependent QOL (ADDQOL). Results: Most diabetic patients (78.7%) had negative (i.e., unfavorable) ADDQOL scores. Diabetic patients' age, education and occupation were not significantly associated with their QOL. Female patients had significantly worse QOL than male patients (p = 0.026). Married patients had significantly worse QOL compared with non-married patients (p = 0.012). Patients with type 2 diabetes had significantly worse QOL than those with type 1 diabetes (p = 0.029). Duration of diabetes was not significant factors as regard their QOL, with the worst QOL among those with more than 20 years of diabetes. The degree of diabetes control was significantly and directly associated with QOL score (p < 0.001). The worst QOL was expressed among poorly controlled diabetes while the best was among patients with excellent control. QOL of diabetics was less among those who had diabetes complications, i.e., neuropathy (p = 0.03), retinopathy (p < 0.001), and diabetic foot (p = 0.031). However, difference was not significant according to those with nephropathy. Conclusions: QOL of Saudi adult diabetic patients is not favorable. Personal characteristics associated with worse QOL among diabetics include female gender, and being married. Disease characteristics associated with worse QOL include being a type 2 diabetic and those with uncontrolled diabetes. Main complications associated with worse QOL among diabetics include retinopathy, diabetic foot and neuropathy.

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Quality of Life among Saudi Diabetics

Alshehri¹

2014

JDM

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“…The study participantswere classified as <7 Excellent control, 7.1-8 Good control, 8.1-11 Fair control, ≥11.1 Poor control [16].…”

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Evaluation of Dietary Habits Effect among Saudi Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Alrasheedi

2018

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Improving the dietary habits of type two diabetes mellitus patients could decrease the disease complications.Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dietary habits of a sample of Saudi patients on type two diabetes mellitus.Methodology: a cross-sectional study was carried out on 200 patients (100 male and 100 female) using the first item of the validated version of Personal Diabetes Questionnaire (PDQ).Results: most of the study participants (73.5%) were up to 50 years old and (87%) were obese or overweight. Half of the study participants (50%) had a good level of diet knowledge and skills, only (6%) of them taken the good decision, (62%) taken a fair decision. Most of the study participants (71.0%) did not have any eating problems or diet barriers (47.5%). Conclusion:modifying lifestyle of T2DM patients and controlling weight control help to reduce the national burden of this disease and improving the health for T2DM patient.

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“… 1 , 2 MSDs are the 3rd reason to visit a hospital in Saudi Arabia 3 and account for 38% of visits in family practice. 4 Despite the prevalence of MSDs, physicians in Saudi Arabia reported low level of confidence in MSD physical examination and had self-perception of incompetency in managing MSDs appropriately. 5 This can partly be explained by inadequate preparation of physicians to deal with MSDs in both undergraduate and postgraduate medical training.…”

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Prevalence and Determinants of Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Healthcare Providers and Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alrwaily¹,

Alanazi²

2022

JMDH

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are rapidly rising in Saudi Arabia and considered the 3rd reason for hospital visits across the country. Despite their prevalence, the adequacy of knowledge in diagnosing and treating MSDs has not been assessed. The purpose of this study is to assess MSD knowledge amongst healthcare providers (orthopedists, physicians, and physical therapists) and medical and physical therapy students and interns. Methods In this cross-sectional study, a web-based 25-question MSD test was given to licensed physical therapists, primary care physicians and orthopedists, as well as final-year physical therapy and medical students and interns in Saudi Arabia. Two multivariable linear regression analysis models were used to determine MSD test score differences amongst (1) orthopedists, primary care physicians, and physical therapists and (2) amongst medical and physical therapy students and interns. Results A total of 680 participants were included (response rate is 22.7%). The overall MSD test score was 48.2%, and the passing rate was 14%. Model 1 showed that orthopedist’s group had a significantly higher mean score on MSD test than physical therapists (t 482 = 8.12, p < 0.001) and primary care physician (t 482 = 6.00, p < 0.05). However, primary care physician scores did not significantly differ from physical therapy group (t 482 = 6.47, p = 0.07). Model 2 showed that medical interns had significantly higher mean score on MSD test than physical therapy students (t 240 =4.46, p < 0.001), physical therapy interns (t 240 = 4.7, p < 0.05), and medical students (t 240 = 2.79, p < 0.05). There was also a significant difference between medical students and physical therapy interns (t 240 = 2.5, p < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between medical students and physical therapy students. Conclusion Except for orthopedists, the MSD knowledge appears inadequate amongst healthcare providers, medical and physical therapy students and interns in Saudi Arabia. To improve knowledge in MSDs, increasing content of MSDs in undergraduate education and postgraduate training is necessary.

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Family Practice in Saudi Arabia: Chronic Morbidity and Quality of Care

Cited by 12 publications

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Quality of Life among Saudi Diabetics

Quality of Life among Saudi Diabetics

Evaluation of Dietary Habits Effect among Saudi Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Prevalence and Determinants of Knowledge of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Healthcare Providers and Students in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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