A5054353811- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Ethics in medical practice
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Disaster Response and Management
- Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Legal case studies and regulations
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health and Conflict Studies
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
King Hussein Cancer Center
2018-2023
Abstract Background Between the need for transparency in healthcare, widely promoted by patient’s safety campaigns, and fear of negative consequences malpractice threats, physicians face challenging decisions on whether or not disclosing medical errors to patients families is a valid option. We aim assess knowledge, attitudes practices (KAP) our center regarding error disclosure. Methods This cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire study. The was piloted no major modifications were...
Quality cancer care is a team effort. In addition, patients' symptoms change over the course of treatment. As such, Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) simple tool designed to quickly monitor symptom change. Here, we present results from two-phase study aimed at validating Arabic version ESAS (ESAS-A). Phase one involved creation two versions with both reverse and forward translations by bilingual, native speakers as well evaluation an expert panel. The reconciled was then administered...
The use of stem cells in research has caused much controversy and ethical dilemma. primary source is human embryos, a which been confronted with objections based on ethical, moral, religious positions. Jordan passed the first its-kind Statute region, aiming at regulating both for therapeutic purposes. adopted regulatory approach between restrictive intermediate. Statute, however, pays more attention to cell banking many its articles. Many critical aspects activities are overlooked. This...
Understanding patients’ decision-making preferences is crucial for enhancing outcomes. The current study aims to identify Jordanian advanced cancer preferred and explore the associated variables of passive preference. We used a cross-sectional survey design. Patients with referred palliative care clinic at tertiary center were recruited. measured using Control Preference Scale. Patients’ satisfaction was assessed Satisfaction Decision Cohen’s kappa statistic assess agreement between...
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The need for data sharing in stem cell research will continue to grow as the field keeps advancing. Yet, without a comprehensive and harmonized governance system ensure ethical responsible sample sharing, is threatened by unethical practices, compromise of participants’ privacy loss public trust. In 2014, Global Alliance Genomics Health (GA4GH) developed common Framework Responsible Sharing Genomic Health-Related Data. At same year, Jordan passed first its kind law region cells, Statute...
The aim of this study was to describe antimicrobial prescribing patterns in hospitalized adult patients with confirmed diagnosis COVID-19 infection, and determine the relationship between agent used non-survival amongst studied patients.This is an observational, retrospective study. Specialty Clinic Hospital Jordan selected as setting for conducted comprised all infection who were admitted hospital October 2020 December 2020.A total 216 included analysis. majority prescribed antibiotic...
Opioid availability and accessibility represent major challenges to cancer patients, particularly in low- middle-income countries. When palliative care service is available, referrals mostly occur late during the course of disease. In this retrospective study, we examined pattern predictors opioids utilization final hospitalization for patients admitted a tertiary center Jordan, assessed factors contributing opioid use among with estimated oral morphine equivalents (OME). A total 297 patient...
Abstract Background Between the need for transparency in healthcare, widely promoted by patient’s safety campaigns, and fear of negative consequences malpractice threats, physicians face challenging decisions on whether or not disclosing medical errors to patients families is a valid option. We aim assess knowledge, attitudes practices (KAP) our center regarding error disclosure. Methods This cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire study. The was piloted no major modifications were...
Objectives: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is linked with high morbidity and mortality, particularly among the elderly. Because of incidence accompanying financial expenses, accurate diagnosis adequate care this group hospitalized CAP are required. The purpose study was to assess level adherence national guidelines at a private hospital, as well impact these recommendations on clinical outcomes. Methods: Data from electronic medical records adult patients between 2018 2019 were retrieved...
Breast cancer is the most common in Jordan. Mutations BReast CAncer susceptibility gene 1 and 2 (BRCA1/2 genes) greatly increase lifetime risk of developing breast and/or ovarian women. The aim this paper to identify functional non-functional requirements for BRCA 1/2 testing, as a corner stone establishing testing services country case example other genetic cancer. During two sessions, authors outlined BRCA1/2 types categories requirements, using Sommerville approach. Six were identified....
Abstract Background: Between the need for transparency in healthcare widely promoted by patient’s safety campaigns and fear of negative consequences malpractice threats, physicians find themselves faced with challenging decisions on whether to disclose medical errors patients families or not. We aim assess knowledge, attitudes practices (KAP) our center towards error disclosure. Methods: This is a cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire study. The was piloted no major modifications...
Abstract Background Between the need for transparency in healthcare widely promoted by patient’s safety campaigns and fear of negative consequences malpractice threats, physicians find themselves faced with challenging decisions on whether to disclose medical errors patients families or not. We aim assess knowledge, attitudes practices (KAP) our center towards error disclosure. Methods This is a cross-sectional self-administered questionnaire study. piloted no major modifications were made....
Abstract In January 2002, the Jordanian military field hospital was established in Mazar-e-Sharif Afghanistan to provide medical care many Afghanis. The Military represented by Royal Medical Services (RMS), a leading health authority Jordan, responsible for staffing, operations, and security of hospital, while U.S. offered logistical support, including delivery up 7,500 different supplies training Special Forces team maintain hospital.In this paper surgeon, who is one authors (A.E) shares...