<b>Objective</b> To test the effectiveness of peer support for patients with type 2 diabetes. <b>Design</b> Cluster randomised controlled. <b>Setting</b> 20 general practices in east Republic Ireland. <b>Participants</b> 395 (192 intervention group, 203 control group) and 29 supporters <b>Intervention</b> All introduced a standardised diabetes care system. The ran over two year period contained four elements: recruitment training supporters, nine group meetings led by participant's own...

Self-efficacy has been shown to be positively correlated with self-care behaviour and glycaemic control among patients type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, such evidence is lacking in the Malaysian primary care setting. The objectives of this study were i) determine levels self-efficacy, mellitus setting ii) relationship between iii) factors associated control. This was a cross-sectional involving from two public clinics Malaysia. measured using previously translated validated DMSES SDSCA...

CAM use is widespread, especially among patients with diabetes. The Gulf States have a high prevalence of diabetes, alongside long tradition use. aim this study to establish the diabetes mellitus in Bahrain and examine characteristics users.A questionnaire was developed administered convenience sample (n = 402) above age 20 attending two hospital clinics. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics non-parametric tests association.63% responders utilized within previous 12 months. users...

Breast cancer can impact survivors in many aspects of their life. Scarce information is currently available on the quality life Bahrain. The objective this study to describe Bahraini women with breast and its association sociodemographic clinical data.This a cross sectional which European Organization for Research Treatment Cancer Quality Life Specific version translated into Arabic was administered random sample 337 cancer. Relevant descriptive statistics were computed all items. equality...

Purpose The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing, with 537 million people estimated to have in 2021. literature suggests that nurses can deliver effective person-centred care and families be essential supporting patients. Thus, a Nurse-led Family-based (NLFB) approach may particularly effective. This study aims explore the perceptions nurses, adults type diabetes, family members regarding NLFB intervention.

Abstract Background Diabetes is a chronic illness, which requires the individual to assume responsibility for their own care with aim of maintaining glucose and blood pressure levels as close normal possible. Traditionally self-management training diabetes has been delivered in didactic manner. In recent times alternatives traditional delivery have investigated, example, concept peer support emphasises patient rather than professional domination. This paper describes pilot study protocol...

Graduating medical students enter the workforce with substantial knowledge and experience, yet little is known about how well they are prepared for transition to practice in diverse settings. We set out compare perceptions of school graduates' career guidance their preparedness as interns. also hospital between graduates from two transnational schools.This was a cross-sectional study. A Preparedness Hospital Practice (PHPQ) survey questionnaire sent recent graduates, incorporating additional...

Diabetes is a chronic illness which requires the individual to assume responsibility for their own care with aim of maintaining glucose and blood pressure levels as close normal possible. Traditionally self management training diabetes has been delivered in didactic setting. In recent times alternatives traditional delivery have investigated, example, concept peer support emphasises patient rather than professional domination. The this paper describe development complex intervention type 2...

Abstract Objectives: To determine the extent of mental health services provided in community one Irish board area. examine influence postgraduate training GPs on provision services. Method: Questionnaire and focus group methods were employed to views service provision. Data analysis was with parametric non-parametric tests association including student's t chi-squared tests. Thematic groups carried out. Results: Twenty-five per cent patients attending general practice have problems over 95%...

This study aimed to assess the potential for communication of familial risk by patients with type 2 diabetes.A questionnaire was completed a random sample diabetes registered hospital clinic.Two-thirds (65%) had spoken at least one sibling or child about risk. They were more likely believe their family risk, worry developing diabetes, and be aware seriousness diabetes. The results revealed greater awareness compared those from previous studies.Many already taken initiative, without formal...

Patients with type 2 diabetes can have an important role in discussing health risk within families. This study aimed to establish the acceptability first degree relatives towards their relative intervening as promoters own families, using Health Belief Model a theoretical framework for evaluation. Cross-sectional questionnaire design. Survey (sibling or child) mailed random sample of patients registered urban hospital clinic (n = 607 eligible patients). were asked pass on questionnaires one...

There is a rising prevalence of waterpipe smoking worldwide, but still paucity information on perceptions toward quitting use. We set out to establish the beliefs and café smokers in Kingdom Bahrain. A cross-sectional study. random sample 20 91 cafés serving tobacco Bahrain was taken. questionnaire administered each participants aged 18 above. Three hundred eighty completed questionnaires from smokers. Eighty-four percent were Bahraini 71% had university degree. Mean age 28.9 years. Average...

Despite increased investment in primary care research and development (R&D), the level of engagement healthcare professionals with remains poor. The aim this study is to assess activity capacity for among a health authority over one million people mixed urban/rural setting West Ireland. A questionnaire, incorporating R+D Culture Index, was sent HSE Western Region. Baseline characteristics were analysed use one-way ANOVA Chi-square test dependence R&D Index score on all sixteen available...

Psychosocial problems in socioeconomically deprived communities are not always amenable to traditional medical approaches. Mothers living these areas a particularly vulnerable group. The objective of this study was evaluate the effectiveness lengthened multi-disciplinary team consultation primary care reducing anxiety and depression mothers. This prospective randomised controlled trial multidisciplinary against normal care. 94 mothers were recruited from three general practices an area...

The incidence of stroke in Bahrain is rising the Bahraini population and has nearly doubled over last 16 years, while non-Bahraini not changed. Incidence (110/100 000) now much greater than (27/100 000). 10 years younger Western comparators with a higher prevalence many risk factors for stroke, including diabetes (54%), hypertension (75%) hyperlipidemia (34%). combination an ageing alongside high suggests ‘ticking time bomb’ that likely to see continuing rise stroke. quality factor...

To evaluate whether diabetes care in a district population can be sustained over time and intensive management of multiple risk factors achieved against background rising prevalence known shift responsibility towards primary care.Assessment process outcome measures by comprehensive service. Routine data were collected from patients registered with repeated cross-sectional survey 1991 (n = 2284 patients) 2001 5809 patients).Between the recording body mass index (76.8 vs. 71.3%, P 0.01)...

possible explanation is that people with chronic back pain tend to retire earlier from physically demanding work.According former observations the risk of increases until age 50 years and then decreases.5To my knowledge, this first prospective study on association between mortality.More research needed determine validity these results find out character mechanism vascular pain.If reasons prove be usual causes pain, diagnosis care will change drastically.This was supported by Farmers' Social...

&lt;i&gt;Background:&lt;/i&gt; Many countries are developing national audits of stroke care. However, these typically focus on care from acute event to hospital discharge rather than the full spectrum prevention long-term We report a comprehensive audit in community and hospitals Republic Ireland. The findings provide insights into wider needs people with their families, basis for stroke-appropriate health strategies, global model evaluation services. &lt;i&gt;Methods:&lt;/i&gt; Six surveys...