223 research outputs found
Level of Administrative Excellence among Arab Schools’ Principals in the Green Line as Perceived by Principals and Teachers
No full textThis study aimed to investigate the level of administrative excellence among Arab schools’ principals in the Green Line as perceived by principals and teachers. The sample consisted of 546 individuals (166 principals and 380 teachers), selected through cluster random sampling. To achieve this aim, the study adopted a descriptive survey approach, developing a questionnaire consisting of 31 items. The findings showed that the level of administrative excellence among the principals of Arab schools in the Green Line is high. Furthermore, there were no significant statistical differences at the level of (α = 0.05) between the means of the study sample’s evaluations of principals\u27 administrative excellence attributed to variables such as gender, educational qualification, years of experience, and job title. Based on the findings, the researchers presented several recommendations, the most important being the implementation of training courses for principals of Arab schools in the Green Line on the importance of change and linking this importance to achieving administrative excellence in their schools
Needs assessment survey among healthcare professionals to implement the 4Ms framework: a cross-sectional study from Qatar
No full textBackground Worldwide, the evidence-based 4Ms framework of the Age-Friendly Health System (AFHS) improves the experience of caring for older adults. This study aimed to examine healthcare professionals’ perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors regarding the AFHS and 4Ms before they were implemented.Methods This study was a questionnaire-based survey of 252 healthcare professionals in geriatrics and long-term care departments, Rumailah Hospital, Acute Care Services in Hamad General Hospital, and home healthcare services to assess their perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors regarding 4Ms from November 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023.Results Most respondents acknowledged the benefits of providing care through AFHS. However, only 62% of respondents reported using the 4Ms framework. The most commonly used types of age-friendly care provided by health care professionals were reviews of high-risk medication use (64.2%) and screening for mobility limitations (55.8%).Conclusion The findings suggest that there is a need for more training and education regarding the 4Ms framework for health care providers. This training should focus on specific aspects of the framework, such as how to assess what matters most to older adults; how to manage their mobility, mentation, and medication; and how to coordinate care across settings
Analysis of outcomes from a geriatrician-led evidence-based falls prevention clinic: a retrospective study from Qatar
No full textBackground Falls are an important health concern among older persons. This study attempted to evaluate the characteristics and risk factors of falls in older persons attending a geriatric falls clinic in Qatar, with a particular emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic.Methods A retrospective analysis was performed on 265 patients aged ≥ 65 years who visited the Falls Clinic between January 1, 2019, and November 28, 2021.Results The study population showed a significant prevalence of chronic diseases, with hypertension (94.3%) and diabetes (87.5%) being the most common diseases. A substantial percentage of people reported functional difficulties, such as falls during the recent year and injuries. Interestingly, people recruited during the pandemic used assistive devices at a far higher proportion (46.9% vs. 5.5% previously). This group also reported higher rates of dizziness (54.9% vs. 26.7%, respectively) and pain (50.2% vs. 20.0%, respectively). Participants recruited during the epidemic had significantly elevated systolic blood pressure.Conclusion This study showed an increased incidence of comorbidities and functional impairments in older adults who visited a fall prevention clinic in Qatar. These findings suggest that the pandemic may exacerbate population vulnerability
Letter to the editor: reevaluating perioperative risks of intracranial infection after duraplasty in Chiari malformation type I
No full textAbstract This letter addresses the article “Perioperative Risks of Intracranial Infection after duraplasty in Chiari Malformation Type I” by Balawi and Liao, published in the Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery (Egypt J Neurosurg 40:58, 2025). While acknowledging the significance of the authors’ findings on risk factors for post-operative intracranial infections, we highlight the omission of critical variables such as the patient microbiome, recent advancements in surgical techniques, and post-operative care strategies. We argue that a more comprehensive understanding of infection risks should include these factors, as they play a crucial role in improving surgical outcomes
Does consanguinity lead to decreased incidence of breast cancer?
No full textBackground In the Middle East region, consanguinity remains to be a central feature where it has shown an increasing trend Breast cancer is an extremely complex disease, characterized by a progressive multistep process caused by interactions of both environmental and genetic factors AIM The aim of this study was to examine the possible effect of consanguinity on the risk of breast cancer in a population with a high rate of consanguinity and find the associated risk-modifying factors Subjects and methods The study included 167 Qatari and other Arab expatriates women with breast cancer and 341 age and ethnicity matched control women A questionnaire that included the socio-demographic information, type of consanguinity, medical history, life style habits, dietary intake and tumor grade was designed to collect, the information of cases and controls A total number of 214 breast cancer patients were approached and 167 cases completed the questionnaires with a response rate of 78% Of the 417 healthy women who agreed to participate in this study. 341 responded to the questionnaire (81 8%) Results The study revealed that the rate of parental consanguinity was lower in breast cancer patients (24%) than in controls (32 3%) (p = 0 062) Female controls were slightly younger (46 5 +/- 11 9) than breast cancer patients (48 4 +/- 10.7) Breast cancer incidence was significantly higher in Qatari women (34 1%) compared to other Arab women (65 9%) (p = 0 034) A significant difference was noted only in occupation of the studied women between cases and controls (p < 0 001) Overweight (46 7%) and obesity (32 9%) were significantly higher in female breast cancer patients compared to controls (p = 0 028) Overall, the mean coefficient of consanguinity was lower in breast cancer patients (0 014) than in controls (0 018) (p = 0 0125) Family history of breast cancer was significantly more often in breast cancer patients (14 4%) than in controls (6 2%) (p = 0 002) However, the family history of breast cancer was more often positive in cases of non-consanguineous parents (15 7%) than cases of consanguineous parents (10 0%) Conclusion The present study revealed the lack of association between of breast cancer and the parental consanguinity in Arab women residing in Qatar The family history of breast cancer and the body mass index (BMI) are highly associated with breast cancer (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserve
Addressing discrepancies in symptom and psychosocial assessments in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
No full textThis correspondence critiques a 2025 study by Tsenov et al. on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, highlighting discrepancies in reported symptom burden, psychological support, employment impact, diagnostic delays, activity restrictions, and medication tolerability. Recent evidence suggests improved outcomes with novel therapies and integrated care, challenging the study's conclusions. We advocate for reconciled analyses and future longitudinal studies to enhance patient-centered hypertrophic cardiomyopathy management
Beyond non-inferiority: Exploring the full potential of virtual reality in surgical training
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