Exploring Diabetes Educators’ Core Competencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Talal Alharbi ◽  
Gayle McLelland ◽  
Nikos Thomacos
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Diabetes Education ◽  
Perceived Competence ◽  
The Self ◽  
Diabetes Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Diabetes Educators

Background: Diabetes education provided by qualified and competent diabetes educators (DEs) is effective in reducing risks of diabetes complications. Globally, the DE workforce comprises a mixture of professions, with the majority being nurses. It is necessary to regularly assess DEs’ competence and knowledge to ensure that quality diabetes education is being delivered. Objective: This study explored the self-perceived competence and the diabetes knowledge of DEs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: This study explored the self-perceived competence and the diabetes knowledge of DEs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), using a quantitative, cross-sectional survey, administered at 20 diabetes centres. A total of 368 DEs were invited to participate in the study. Results: Surveys were completed by 324 DEs (response rate = 88%), 84% (n=271) were nurses. From a possible overall range between 63-252, the mean (M) was 168.59 and standard deviation (SD) was (35.6) hence perceived competence of the DEs was low, Of a maximum possible score of 45 for the diabetes knowledge test, response scores ranged from 9 to 40, with M = 26.2 (6.0). Perceived competence and diabetes knowledge varied depending on age, nationality, educational qualification, primary profession, and whether or not the DE held a specialised diabetes qualification. Conclusion: DEs in the KSA need to develop and enhance their competence and knowledge in order to provide quality diabetes care and education. The low perceived competence and scores in the knowledge test show that intervention measures are needed to regularly assess and improve the core competencies of DEs. Further research is required to identify DEs’ barriers to having sufficient competencies and knowledge.

scholarly journals Opinions of healthcare providers on the design of a smartphone application for asthma treatment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hajed M. Al-Otaibi ◽  
Khalid A. Ansari ◽  
Osama Hamad ◽  
Turki M. Alanzi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Asthma Treatment ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Physician ◽  
Global Initiative

Introduction: In several countries of the world, smartphone applications have been designed to contribute to the treatment of asthma. However, none of these applications has been developed in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the objective of this article is to design a smartphone application for the treatment of asthma based on the opinions of healthcare providers from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: In order to know the opinion of the healthcare providers from Saudi Arabia about the design of an asthmaApp, we used a purposive sampling method and conducted a cross sectional survey employing a questionnaire which was distributed through the QuestionPro.com website to all healthcare providers working in this country. The questionnaire was sent to 376 healthcare providers and the response rate was 25%. Results: The data indicated that the majority of the respondents opined that the following features were important or very important in the design of a smartphone application for asthma treatment in Saudi Arabia: information about. patient diagnosis (98%), primary physician access information(83%), patient satisfaction with the therapeutic process (91%), push notifications about reminder for drugs (95%), push notification for treatment of inhaler and other drugs (92%), push notifications about reminders of clinic visits and therapy sections (81%), push notifications to ask for help sending SMS to primary physician about patients’ attacks (89%), pathophysiology of asthma (82%), asthma triggers (98%), drug guidelines (94%), drug side effects (93%), number of asthma attacks (98%), medication statistics (88%), visual inputs such as peak flow (91%), data to link patients to healthcare providers and to healthcare centers (82%), and Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) references (72%). Conclusions: According to the opinion of the majority of healthcare providers (92%), the proposed smartphone application designed based on medical guidelines will contribute to improve the treatment of patients with asthma in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and will help to reduce the number of asthma cases that need hospitalization, and the number of asthma cases in the emergency departments of the hospitals of the Kingdom.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice among Physiotherapists Working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 354
Author(s):  
Fatmah Hasani ◽  
Joy C. MacDermid ◽  
Ada Tang ◽  
Michelle Kho ◽  
Ahmad H. Alghadir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Advanced Degrees ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Outpatient Settings

The current study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, and implementation of evidence-based practice among physiotherapists working in Saudi Arabia. A sample of physiotherapists working in various outpatient settings in Saudi Arabia participated in this survey. Sixty-four therapists (30 females, 34 males) completed a 28-item survey questionnaire. Approximately half of the participants indicated that evidence-based practice was useful and important for clinical practice. About 60% of the participants reported that they have adopted the evidence-based practice on a regular basis. Participants who had a membership in a physiotherapy organization and had advanced degrees showed more positive attitudes (t = −2.31, p = 0.02 and t = −2.15, p = 0.04, respectively) and greater levels of knowledge (t = −2.32, p = 0.02 and t = −3.86, p = 0.001, respectively) regarding evidence-based practice terminology. Furthermore, place of training (trained overseas) was associated with a positive attitude towards literature findings (t = 2.26, p = 0.03). The results of this study demonstrated that participants reported that evidence-based practice had not been extensively implemented, despite positive attitudes regarding its implementation among physiotherapists practicing in Saudi Arabia.

A program utilizing community pharmacists to improve diabetes education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Yasmin Khan ◽  
Sarah Imershein ◽  
Melinda Maryniuk ◽  
Haleh Armian ◽  
Sarah Anwar Turkistani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Diabetes Education ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

scholarly journals The Misconceptions and Determinants of Diabetes Knowledge in Patients with Diabetes in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Chia-Chia Chen ◽  
Chien-Lung Chen ◽  
Yu Ko
Keyword(s):  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Diabetes Knowledge ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Knowledge Test ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Common Misconceptions

Aim. This study aimed at (1) examining the misconceptions of patients with diabetes in Taiwan and (2) examining the association between patients’ diabetes knowledge and their demographic characteristics. Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted at a metropolitan hospital in northern Taiwan. A total of 501 outpatients with diabetes were recruited, mostly from the hospital’s endocrinology and metabolism clinic, nephrology clinic, and dialysis center. A self-developed questionnaire that consisted of demographic information and a diabetes knowledge test was administered. The knowledge test included 10 True/False questions and 6 multiple-choice questions that aimed at identifying patients’ common misconceptions about diabetes. Results. A perfect score on the diabetes knowledge test was 16 points, and the mean±SD score of the respondents was 11.5±2.8. The most common misconception was “People can always feel when their blood sugar level is high.” (64%), followed by “Taking insulin hurts the kidneys and may result in a need for dialysis.” (52%) and “Being a vegetarian helps control blood sugar levels.” (48%). The total knowledge scores were significantly associated with education levels (rs=0.39, p<0.001), average monthly income (rs=0.28, p<0.001), and age (rs=−0.34, p<0.001). Conclusions. Certain misconceptions are prevalent among patients with diabetes, particularly in those with older age, lower education levels, or lower income. Healthcare providers need to work to eliminate common misconceptions and modify diabetes educational programs accordingly to help patients manage diabetes more effectively.

scholarly journals Laypeople\'s Perspective of Esthetically Pleasing Smile in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 364-373
Author(s):  
Fatima AlOtaibi ◽  
Maha Altamami ◽  
Noura Alsuwailem ◽  
Latifah M Almasaud ◽  
Refah A AlSubaie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on the Self-Reported Frequency of Hospital Visits and Pediatric Care Outcomes in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Cureus ◽  
2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naif Z Almutairi ◽  
Abdulaziz M Almutairi ◽  
Ibrahim S Alduhayshi ◽  
Jarallah F Alfarraj ◽  
Mohammed A Alrawsaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
The Self ◽  
Pediatric Care ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
Hospital Visits

scholarly journals The Effectiveness of a Self-Questioning Strategy at Developing Academic Achievement and Critical-Thinking Skills among Secondary-School Students in Saudi Arabia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 278-299
Author(s):  
Ali Tared Aldossari ◽  
Mohammed Msnhat Aldajani
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Critical Thinking Skills ◽  
The Self ◽  
School Students ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

This study aims to examine how effective a self-questioning strategy is at developing academic achievement and critical-thinking skills in the jurisprudence curriculum (Fiqh), followed by secondary-school students. The research sample is taken from secondary-school students in Dammam, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA); 64 students from two different schools were selected: 32 as a control and 32 as an experimental group. The research instruments consist of an achievement test, a test to see how critical-thinking skills are applied to the Fiqh curriculum, and a teachers’ guide to teaching the Fiqh curriculum, using the self-questioning strategy. The study recommends the use of the self-questioning strategy when teaching the Fiqh curriculum to secondary-school students. It also highlights the need to raise teachers’ awareness of the importance of teaching critical-thinking skills. Considering the research results and recommendations, the researchers recommend several further avenues of research related to the current research variables.

scholarly journals Preference and Values of Stroke Interventions, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Reem Alamri ◽  
Adel Alhazzani ◽  
Saeed A. Alqahtani ◽  
Hayfa Al-Alfard ◽  
Shahad Mukhtar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Informed Consent ◽  
Thrombolytic Therapy ◽  
Acute Stroke ◽  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Brain Images ◽  
Arterial Blood

Background. Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) occurs when there is a sudden occlusion of the arterial blood supply to part of the brain resulting in sudden focal neurological deficits. Recent major clinical trials of reperfusion therapy had proved the efficacy of timely stroke intervention to restore blood flow. Development of acute stroke protocols waiving the informed consent to obtain necessarily brain images or provide thrombolytic therapy is important to streamline and organize efforts to achieve the goal of early intervention and better functional outcome. Objective. This study aims to identify the preference and values of acute stroke interventions standard of care therapy without informed consent in the absence of surrogate decision-makers. Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia using an electronic questionnaire. The questionnaire addressed the patients' preference of acute stroke protocol waiving the informed consent for hyperacute brain images and delivering thrombolytic therapy or mechanical thrombectomy in absence of surrogate. All Saudi population aging from 18 to 65 years were invited to participate. Results. The study included 2004 participants with ages ranging from 18 to 65 years with mean age of 30.1 years. About 66% of the participants were females and 95% were Saudi. Overall, 90.5% of the participants agreed on performing computed tomography angiography (CTA) by the medical staff for the acute strokes without consenting followed by 79% for thrombolytic therapy, 70.8% for mechanical thrombectomy, and only 49.3% for acute lifesaving surgical intervention. Conclusion. Researchers found that the high percentage of participants had favorable response and positive perception toward providing acute stroke intervention and mechanical thrombectomy without informed consent. However, the study showed skeptical acceptance among participants regarding invasive surgical measures.

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