Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a multifactorial disease of the interpalpebral ocular surface and tear film that leads to discomfort, fatigue disturbance in vision. DED affects patients' quality life eventually decrease productivity. Moreover, it has considerable socioeconomic burden. It growing underdiagnosed health issue possible associated risk factors are very common keep worldwide.To assess prevalence potential Northern West Bank Palestine.A cross sectional study was conducted 16 selected...

Pressure ulcer remains a significant problem in the healthcare system. In addition to suffering it causes patients, bears growing financial burden. Although pressure prevention and care have improved recent years, still exists occurs both hospital community settings. Jordan, there are handful of studies on ulcer. This study aims explore levels knowledge sources about prevention, as well barriers implementing guidelines among Jordanian nurses. Using cross-sectional design self-administered...

<title>Abstract</title> Background Dry Eye Disease (DED) is a multifactorial ocular condition characterized by the disturbance of tear film and interpalpebral surface. It itchiness, grittiness, burning, visual disturbances. Many risk factors were linked to DED, including occupational-related factors. This study aimed investigate prevalence impact DED on work productivity among outdoor indoor occupational workers in West Bank Palestine daily activities performance Methods A population-based...

In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed growing concern over patient safety culture, with a specific focus on role of nursing professionals. This research explores intricate dynamics between job-related stress and culture perceptions among hospital nurses in Palestine. study employed qualitative, interpretative phenomenological approach to explore lived experiences nurses. A purposive sampling strategy was used select seven registered from multiple units across North West...

Patient safety is a global concern, with high rates of medical errors reported annually. Understanding the relationship between nurses' job stress and patient culture (PSC) crucial. Despite their pivotal role in healthcare, nurses face due to demanding roles challenging healthcare system Palestine. This study aims explore PSC Palestinian hospitals, identifying predictors that impact enhance outcomes support professionals. employed quantitative cross-sectional approach. Data collection took...

Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a serious vasoproliferative disorder that can affect extremely premature infants. It continues to be one the most important preventable causes blindness in children. Our study aimed at finding incidence ROP and its association with some risk factors Palestine.From 1st January 2016 31st December 2016, total number 115 infants who met criteria for screening three neonatal intensive care units were included study. The medical records reviewed...

Background. Recently, the percentage of older adults in developing countries has increased significantly. Objective. This study examined patterns and factors associated with primary health care services utilization past 1, 6, 12 months. Method. A cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 190 Irbid governorate Jordan. Results. Primary were by less than half participants 1 month, 68.4% 6 months, 73.8% (PHC) use age, education level, tobacco use, chronic illnesses, perceived general...

Although many studies discussed evidence-based practice among general nurses, few were found by the researchers intensive care unit nurses. Also, no study has been conducted to investigate predictors of nurses in Jordan. Therefore, this aims identify A descriptive cross-sectional design was used conveniently recruit 132 participants. Self-reported questionnaires utilized including Evidence-Based Practice Questionnaire and barrier scale. Participants' rate 60% (M = 4.2/7), which significantly...

Background Ramadan fasting is compulsory for all healthy adult Muslims. Although sick people are exempted from fasting, some patients such as hemodialysis prefer to fast during Ramadan. The effect of on clinical outcomes and biochemical markers among not clear. aim this study was examine the effects daily partial key compared who chose Methods A prospective cohort 269 end stage renal disease were recruited unit in An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, Palestine. participants divided...

Introduction Emergency nurses who are working in direct contact with COVID-19 patients at an increased risk of developing secondary traumatic stress disorder. This study aimed to assess the prevalence, predictors, and consequences among emergency Palestine during pandemic Methods The utilized a cross-sectional design recruited total 189 from multiple healthcare centers Palestine. Data collected January 21, 2021, March 31, 2021. Results revealed that had high degree prevalence severe symptoms...

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder the developing retina preterm infants due to defective vasculogenesis. The aim study was analyze level awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice pediatricians about ROP in West Bank, Palestine. A questionnaire designed on attitude, (KAP) pattern. included questions pediatrician's educational practicing profile, knowledge screening guidelines, risk factors for ROP, referral facilities barriers referral. given to70 specialists residents...

Aim: To determine the prevalence rate and potential risk factors of pressure ulcers (PUs) among patients in intensive care unit (ICU) departments government hospitals Palestine. Methods: A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive analytical study was carried out five hospital units four different Palestinian cities between September 27, 2017, October 2017. The data 109 115 (94.78%) inpatients were analyzed. Minimum Data Set (MDS) recommended by European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel...

The death notification forms (DNFs) are important documents. Thus, inability to fill it properly by physicians will affect the national mortality report and, consequently, evidence-based decision making. errors in filling DNFs common all over world and different types causes. We aimed evaluate quality of terms completeness cause section.A descriptive study was conducted review 2707 North West Bank/Palestine during year 2012 using data abstraction sheets. SPSS 17.0 used show frequency major...

Mortality data are essential for many aspects of everyday public health practices at both national and international levels. Despite the current developments in various medical field, apparent inability physicians to complete death notification forms (DNF) accurately is still worldwide concern. The aim this study assess physicians’ knowledge practice on completing DNF. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed 200 governmental non-governmental hospitals North West-Bank Palestine....

Background: Early risk stratification tools for COVID-19 patients were indicated but little is known about their ability to effectively detect clinical deterioration among patients. Objectives: To assess the prognostic accuracy of NEWS2 in predicting severe morbidity and mortality hospitalization Methods: A prospective cohort study was performed adult with a confirmed diagnosis who admitted inpatient units at Martyrs Medical Military Complex Palestinian Red Crescent Society Hospital, located...

Providing care for people with dementia incorporates a level of burden which can affect quality life both the caregiver and recipient care. This study measures experienced by Jordanian caregivers explore related predictors.

This study investigated the contact lens care compliance, noncompliance reasons, bacterial contamination rate, and behaviors associated with among university students in Palestine.133 Habitual soft wearers were recruited this interviewed using a face-to-face questionnaire, to obtain data on demographics, lenses, modifiable reasons for non-compliance. High, moderate, low identified. Additionally, sample of participant's storage cases was collected testing.The participants' mean age 22.4±4.4,...

Background: Gabapentinoids are often administered preoperatively, as they have been shown to reduce postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores however sedation has always a concern because of sedative side effect. Objective: This study was intended compare oral gabapentin versus pregabalin effects complications in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery under general anaesthesia. Methods: true experimental randomised, placebo-controlled, prospective study, conducted at Rafedia...

Abdullah Alkhawaldeh and colleagues discuss an analysis of primary care service use among older people with long-term conditions in north Jordan

Background Shared governance is examined through a framework for developing independent decision making in professional nursing practice and improving patient care outcomes. Aims This study designed to obtain baseline measurement of the degree shared selected children’s hospital Saudi Arabia. Methods The was guided by Donabedian model. Professional Nursing Governance Index used. A total 400 questionnaires were distributed nurses working at hospital, with response rate 77% ( n = 307)....

Hypertension and pre-hypertension are major contributors to morbidity. Early detection of hypertension among adolescents may prevent their complications. A cross-sectional study was conducted estimate the prevalence attending government high schools in Nablus city, Palestine identify associated factors, a sample 487 aged 16-18 years year 2016. Associations between hypertension, known contributing factors were analyzed with Chi-square tests.The 59.2%. Body Mass Index (BMI) significantly...

The aim of the study was to undertake a psychometric analysis Psychiatric Nurses Methods Coping Questionnaire (PNMCQ) - Arabic version when used measure coping skills in psychiatric nurses Jordan. A descriptive, cross-sectional design adopted this study. demographic questionnaire and 35-item PNMCQ -Arabic were measures collect data. demonstrated valid reliable values administered Jordan after it had been submitted factor analysis. development PNMCQ: Version adequately from culturally...