A5006434966- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
King Fahd Hospital of the University
2024
Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University
2022-2024
Ain Shams University
2024
Creative Commons
2024
Dammam Central Hospital
2024
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Primary care physicians play an essential role in the health of older adults, as they are frequently first point contact. Their positive attitude and knowledge influence quality provided to patients with dementia their caregivers. This study examined attitudes primary towards confidence own dementia-care skills. MATERIALS AND METHODS: cross-sectional was conducted among 316 working Eastern Province Saudi Arabia. Data collected using a structured questionnaire that...
BACKGROUND: Monitoring protocols have been developed because patients taking atypical antipsychotics are more prone to developing metabolic syndrome, which leads possible increased mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study was assess the degree adherence recommendations syndrome monitoring. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This conducted in two large psychiatric facilities Eastern Province Saudi Arabia. A retrospective analysis medical records 350 antipsychotic medications done, an assessment...
<b>Purpose:</b> This study aims to examine the level of knowledge about dementia among public and explore differences in between sociodemographic groups.<br /> <b>Materials &amp; methods:</b> cross-sectional questionnaire-based surveyed individuals living Eastern Province Saudi Arabia. Dementia assessment scale (DKAS) was used measure dementia. Multiple regression identify significant predictors higher levels dementia.<br <b>Results:</b> Among...
Healthcare professionals who work in mental health institutions are more exposed to psychotropic medications than those other healthcare and are, therefore, likely self-prescribe. Self-prescription is a concerning phenomenon because of the potential for medication misuse, drug interaction, addiction, social, physical, psychological consequences. This study investigated prevalence self-prescription most common self-prescribed by Saudi Arabia. It also aimed determine possible side effects...
Psychotropic medication use is rising among children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in Saudi Arabia. Two hundred ninety-three parents of diagnosed ASD completed a parental concerns questionnaire (PCQ) online to examine children’s family socio-demographics, health conditions and comorbidities, past current exposure psychotropic as prescribed by their primary doctor. Findings revealed that more than one-third the (39.08%) reported were using medications at time survey; risperidone (53%),...
Background: Bipolar disorder is a mental characterized by cycle patterns of depression and the condition in which patients increase their level activity or energy, mood behavior (mania) hypomania.Although bipolar has not been fully understood until now, it established to be one most disabling disorders.Our aim assessing knowledge, attitude, beliefs awareness towards among Saudi populations.Methodology: This cross sectional survey general population.Data was collected means an online...