Palliative care in Saudi Arabia: Two decades of progress and going strong

Alshammary, Sami Ayed; Abdullah, A Al Jabri; Duraisamy, Balaji; Anbar, Mahmoud

doi:10.4103/1658-600x.131749

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“…This was compared with an international literature review which put the prevalence of pain in advanced cancer patients at 65% (Beuken et al, 2007 in the country is less than 0.35 mg, which when compared to the worldwide consumption of 5.6 mg shows that people in KSA are provided with much lower doses of pain medication than people in other countries. This is concurred by Alshammary et al (2014), suggesting that this problem is ongoing.…”

Section: Access To Pain Medicationsupporting

confidence: 64%

“…As found by Al-Shahri (2009) and Alshammary et al (2014), the per capita consumption of morphine in the country is less than 0.35 mg, which, when compared to the worldwide consumption of 5.6 mg shows that people in KSA are using much less pain medication than people in other countries.…”

Section: Medicationmentioning

confidence: 68%

“…Using patient interviews and a pain scale rating, observing practice and reviewing medical records, the study found that 40% of patients experiencing pain were not given any pain medication and only 60% were receiving pain management. Alshammary et al, (2014) suggest that the reasons for inadequate pain management include the lack of training and confidence of healthcare staff in using such medication, the fact that family physicians cannot prescribe such medication, and public misconceptions about the use of opioids for pain relief.…”

Section: Access To Pain Medicationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the perspectives of nurses, physicians, and healthcare administrators in Saudi Arabian hospitals on palliative care and palliative care nursing

Almobarak

2014

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This thesis presents a qualitative research study, which identifies issues regarding the development of palliative care in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) hospital setting, from the perceptions of healthcare professionals working in Saudi Arabian hospitals. "O, my Sustainer! Open up my heart and make my task easy for me, and loosen the knot from my tongue so that they might fully understand my speech." (Quran 25-28:114). I thank God Almighty for giving me the strength and the determination to complete this work. I would like to send my thankfulness to my Director of Studies Professor Janet Marsden for her encouragement, patient guidance and useful critique of this PhD research. I am likewise extremely grateful for the direction and interminable backing from my second director Professor Duncan Mitchell. My special thanks to Dr Kate Fryer for her support. I warmly thank my mother and father for their care and encouragement throughout my life. I would like to thank my wife for standing beside me throughout my study and while writing this research. I also would like to thank my whole family: sisters, brothers, my son and my daughter for everything positive I have received from them that contributed to this success. Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the completion of this work and those whom I have forgotten to mention.

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Section: Access To Pain Medicationsupporting

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Section: Medicationmentioning

confidence: 68%

Section: Access To Pain Medicationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Exploring the perspectives of nurses, physicians, and healthcare administrators in Saudi Arabian hospitals on palliative care and palliative care nursing

Almobarak

2014

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“…The majority of these types cancer patients will be referred to palliative care service.Palliative care is a relatively new medical speciality in Saudi Arabia, but it has shown tremendous growth in the last two decades [7].…”

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Unspoken Words: Overcoming Head and Neck Silencing Tumors

Alshammary¹

2018

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“…Furthermore, Saudi family's cultural practice of requesting non-disclosure of cancer diagnosis and prognosis to their family member may delay treatment and cause difficultly in managing patient's cancer care [25]. Researchers suggest that delays seem to be attributed to the low knowledge level and health literacy about cancer and its prevention among the Saudi population, and lack of educational activities provided through local healthcare organizations [26], and inadequate accurate health information about risk factors for and treatments of cancers, and misconceptions regarding supportive palliative care and the use of narcotic drugs for pain relief [27]. This late diagnosis and treatment pattern may therefore be related to inadequate awareness about cancer prevention and screening programs available in Saudi communities [28].…”

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Overview of Cancer Care and Oncology Nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Wazqar¹,

Kerr²,

Regan³

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Abstract:Cancer prevalence is increasing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While the exact etiology of this trend is unknown, it can perhaps be partially attributed to an increased life expectancy and changes in lifestyle habits. One of the main challenges to the provision of appropriate cancer and palliative care is the critical shortage of oncology healthcare professionals, including nurses. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is characterized by its Islamic faith, culture, and unique traditions that may contribute to uniquely stressful situations for oncology nurses working in Saudi oncology care settings. This article provides an overview of cancer care and oncology nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on literature reporting challenges experienced by nurses delivering this care within the Saudi Arabian healthcare system and its cancer care services. Published literature written in English on cancer care and oncology nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were identified through a search of publicly available databases such as Medline, CINAHL, and Google Scholar as well as government sources. Reference lists were hand searched. Search terms used were Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian healthcare system, nursing education, nursing, Saudi nurses, oncology nursing, cancer, and cancer care. Common challenges facing oncology nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are related to high job demands, staff shortages, communication and language barriers, and cultural differences that may lead to stressful work environments and reduce the quality of care provided to their patients. While many steps have been undertaken by the Saudi Ministry of Health to reform the healthcare system, a number of challenges remain. The need for greater availability of cancer care and palliative care settings in all Saudi regions is strongly indicated. Nursing administrators/managers should take these factors into consideration to enhance the Saudi oncology care nursing work environment and to improve the quality of nursing care for patients with cancer and their families.

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Palliative care in Saudi Arabia: Two decades of progress and going strong

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Exploring the perspectives of nurses, physicians, and healthcare administrators in Saudi Arabian hospitals on palliative care and palliative care nursing

Exploring the perspectives of nurses, physicians, and healthcare administrators in Saudi Arabian hospitals on palliative care and palliative care nursing

Unspoken Words: Overcoming Head and Neck Silencing Tumors

Overview of Cancer Care and Oncology Nursing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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