Exploring Medical Students' Knowledge and Perceptions of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialty in Qassim University.

Objectives Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is a medical branch that aims to manage, prevent, and diagnose people who are disabled due to disease, disorder, or injury. The purpose of this study is to explore the level of awareness and scope of the PM&R specialty among medical students. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out at Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, with 287 medical students.

Prevalence of Low Back Pain and Associated Factors Among Qassim University Medical Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is a widespread and incapacitating issue that impacts a considerable portion of the adult population. Medical students, physicians, and other healthcare professionals have a high incidence of LBP. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of LBP among medical students at two medical colleges in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Assessment of the Study Habits of Residents in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Programs in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Residents in training must employ a variety of study strategies, as they not only participate in academic studies but also interact with patients. This study aimed to evaluate the study practices and factors affecting those practices among Saudi Arabian physical medicine and rehabilitation residents during their residency program.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a previously used questionnaire was distributed to Saudi Arabian physiatry residents from July 1 to August 15, 2022, via a social media platform and completed using a Google Forms survey.

Spinal Cord Injury and Autonomic Dysreflexia: A Case Report on an Overlooked Complication of Spinal Cord Injury.

Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a life-threatening condition that affects patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI) at the sixth thoracic vertebrae (T6) and above due to a noxious stimulus below the level of spinal cord injury. This is a case report of a 48-year-old man with a history of paraplegia T1 (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale - ASIA A) spinal cord injury due to a road traffic accident 16 years ago who presented with recurrent episodes of hypertension, sweating, bradycardia, and hypothermia. Previous hospitalizations suggested that his symptoms were caused by sepsis from a urinary tract infection; however, further assessment revealed that his symptoms were consistent with untreated and undiagnosed autonomic dysreflexia.

Perceived Clinical Barriers to Employment for Males with Spinal Cord Injury in Saudi Arabia.

Return to work is a challenging aspect of community integration for individuals with disabilities. The reintegration of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) is multifactorial; hence, regional challenges need to be investigated in the context of their clinical attributes and perceptions. A total of 121 male participants above 18 years of age with diagnosis of SCI and living at home were included in this cross-sectional survey.

Burnout and the Psychological Impact among Physiatrists in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19.

Background: Burnout is an emerging critical issue facing specialists and trainees in all disciplines and not particularly studied among physiatry specialists and trainees in Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: To assess physiatrist burnout, depression, anxiety, and stress during the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis in Saudi Arabia.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Vocational Rehabilitation Awareness Among Spinal Cord Injury Male Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Brief Communication.

Background: Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of spinal cord injury (SCI) in Saudi Arabia, mainly involving young adults. Much attention has been dedicated to obtaining work after SCI during the past decades because of the psychological, social, financial, and political implications. Since high unemployment rates pose a significant social burden due to the increase in the expenditures associated with benefits, it remains an important consideration in individuals with activity limitation after spinal cord injury.