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Volume 19, Issue 5


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A. Abyad (Chief Editor)
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Original Contribution

Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Ha'il City, Saudi Arabia
Khalid Farhan Alshammari, Kareemah Salem Alshurtan, Abdulaziz Fahad Alhumaid, Abdulilah Saad Aldhmadi, Abdulaziz Khalid Alshammari, Saleh Ali Alsanea, Abdullah Ibrahim Alrasheed, Hassan Salamah Alfuhaid, Hamoud Ali Almatrood
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[Abstract]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94042


Does workplace Physical and Psychological violence exist against physicians and nurses in Primary Health Care Centers in Kuwait? A cross-sectional study
Huda Al-Ghareeb, Rehab Al-Wotayan
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[Abstract]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94043


Awareness, perceptions and knowledge of strabismus among Ha'il population, KSA
Amani Mohammed Khalifa Mabrouk, Hala Mohammed Alshammari, Razan Fehaid Alshammari, Taif Mohammed alshammeri
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[Abstract]
DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94044

A Case Study on Addressing Nurses' Practice Gaps in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Hypertension Diagnoses in the Gulf Region
Amar Salti, Ashraf Al Amir, Tawfik Albassam, Said Khader, Donna Lanuzo, Najla Sindi, Mahmoud Bakir, Lubna El-Najjar, Urooj Siddiqui
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94047

Knowledge, Behavior and Practice Toward Paediatric Tonsillectomy Among Parents in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia (2020)
Ali Maeed Sulaiman Al-Shehri, Mohammed Abdullah Alshehri, Nada Ali Alqahtani Wajd Abdulwahab Almathami, Sara Ali Almagrafi, Nazneen Mushtaque
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94048

The growing epidemic of Social and cultural Iatrogenesis in Pakistan
Muhammad Farooq, Shaheer Ellahi Khan, Syeda Ayesha Noor, Ramsha Asghar, Kashif Ishaq
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94049

Glycaemic Control and Dyslipidemia among patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus in diabetes center Al-Baha region, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh Ab dullah AlghamdiAhmad Shaker Eldosouky, Ali Dakhel Alghamdi,
Mohammad Abdullah Alzahrani, Ahmed Hassan Alghamdi
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94050

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Primary Care Physicians Regarding Colon Cancer in Abha City, Saudi Arabia
Saleh Ahmed Alshaikhi, Ahmed Shubaily Assiri, Ayoub Ali Alshaikh, Saif Ahmed Alshaikhi, Hassan Ahmed Assiri, Omar Ahmed Alshaiki, Hussain Abdulgader Aljefry, Mohammed Mashni Alharbi, Abdullah Hashim Alzubaidy, Yousef Hussain AlZahib, Ahmed Abdullah AlQarni
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94052

Population and Community studies

Pneumococcal and Influenza vaccination amongst diabetics in the GCC: Exploring barriers and strategies for improvement
Sahar Naz, Ali Khalid, Robin Ramsay
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94053

Clinical Research and Methods

The Role of Project Management in Public health
Razan Abyad
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94054

Review

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease and poorly controlled asthma in pediatric population: are they linked? Effect of anti-reflux treatment
Samer Abdullatif Ali
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94056

Burn Wound Infections: A Review Article
Aminah AlTurki, Alanoud AlKhalifah, Ghadah AlBarrak, Ihsan Nasr Eldin, Shahd Al Mahfud, Yara AlHarbi
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94057

Role of Vitamin D on Body Systems
Ghaleb Mohd Faisal Abu Hwij, Samer Abdullatif Ali
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DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94058


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May 2021 - Volume 19, Issue 5

A Case Study on Addressing Nurses’ Practice Gaps in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Hypertension Diagnoses in the Gulf Region

Amar Salti (1)
Ashraf Al Amir (2)
Tawfik Albassam (3)
Said Khader (4)
Donna Lanuzo (2)
Najla Sindi (5)
Mahmoud Bakir (6)
Lubna El-Najjar (7)
Urooj Siddiqui (7)

(1) Cleveland Clinic, Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2) International Medical Center and Salam Home Healthcare Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(3) Medical Reference Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(4) Dr. Suliman Al Habib Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
(5) King Fahd General Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
(6) Upjohn B.V., Saudi Arabia
(7) Upjohn Middle East FZ-LLC

Corresponding author:
Ashraf Al Amir
International Medical Center and Salam Home Healthcare Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Email: doctoramir@gmail.com

Received: March 2021; Accepted: April 2021; Published: May 1, 2021. Citation: Amar Salti et al. A Case Study on Addressing Nurses’ Practice Gaps in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy and Hypertension Diagnoses in the Gulf Region. World Family Medicine. 2021; 19(5): 38-42 DOI: 10.5742/MEWFM.2021.94047

Abstract


Background: Diabetes, hypertension and common complications like diabetic foot are highly prevalent in the Africa and Middle East region. Nurses are involved in the prevention and early detection of diabetic foot complications and hypertension. However, due to a lack of knowledge and training regarding the latest guideline recommendations, there is a gap in nurses’ clinical practice. This qualitative descriptive case study describes the implementation of training workshops for enhancing nurses’ skills in accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement and screening for diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).

Methods: Ninety nurses attended three full-day workshops conducted in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The workshops included learning modules on BP, DPN and diabetic foot care, a practical session on correct utilization of BP and DPN assessment tools and case study discussions. A feedback questionnaire was filled in by the participants and qualitative feedback was solicited from the participating hospitals on the impact on the nurses’ skills.

Findings: The nurses reported that the workshop was relevant to clinical practice and expanded their skills and knowledge. They believed it provided value as they received hands-on training in DPN diagnostic tools and proper BP measurement technique. The discussion on hypothetical patient cases was applicable to their jobs and the participants would highly recommend the workshop to their colleagues. The participating hospitals reported greater nurse involvement in diabetes management.

Conclusion: The continuous education of nurses on the latest recommendations and tools must be encouraged to ensure better patient outcomes. Screening tools for DPN should be incorporated in the nurse triage for diabetic patients to enable early detection of diabetic foot complications. Similar workshops can be conducted and utilized as training modules to enhance the skills of caregivers and other healthcare professionals.

Funding: This study was sponsored by Upjohn – A legacy Division of Pfizer.

Key words: Nurse education, Diabetic foot, Gulf, DN4, practice gaps, nurse role, foot care







 


 
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