Postacute Myocardial Infarction Differences in Physical Activity Behavior, Anxiety, and Depression Levels.

Background: There are limited studies regarding physical activity, anxiety, and depression levels among patients with postacute myocardial infarction (AMI). This is a need for more research on physical activity, anxiety, and depression levels based on the type of AMI following hospitalization to develop interventions to improve these outcomes.

Objective: To compare physical activity behavior, anxiety, and depression levels among patients with post-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and post-non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) not involved in cardiac rehabilitation program following hospitalization.

The psychological impact of COVID-19 on front-line healthcare providers in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the psychological well-being of healthcare providers (HCPs) worldwide. Understanding the prevalence and associated factors of depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among these providers is crucial. Assess the prevalence of major depression, GAD, and PTSD symptoms among HCPs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reducing sedentary behavior improves depressive symptoms among patients with heart failure enrolled in a home-based mobile health app cardiac rehabilitation.

Background: Depressive symptoms are common, worsening heart failure (HF) progression and reducing quality of life. While supervised structured exercise training is effective for managing depressive symptoms, it often demands a substantial time commitment or intensive activity that may discourage participation.

Objective: Evaluate the impacts of reducing sedentary time with short bouts of light physical activities or greater intensity levels on depressive symptoms after HF patients' enrollment in a home-based intervention.

Insights Into Child Abuse and Neglect in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Area: Evidence and Opportunities.

Child abuse and neglect (CAN) significantly impact health, the economy, and society. This narrative review examines CAN in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, comparing it with national and international levels. The review highlights high CAN rates in the DMV, driven by factors such as socioeconomic status, parental substance abuse, and child vulnerabilities.

A comparative study of readiness and confidence in online teaching among faculty members in health and non-health colleges within the United Arab Emirates.

Introduction: This study explores and compares the levels of readiness and confidence among faculty members in health and non-health colleges regarding online teaching in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Materials And Methods: The study adopted a cross-sectional research design and utilized a comprehensive survey instrument. A convenience sampling method was employed to enlist 412 faculty members from varied academic disciplines, comprising 278 from non-health programs and 134 from health programs.

Assessing the impact of a respiratory care bundle on health status and quality of life of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients in Jordan: A quasi-experimental study.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a respiratory care bundle, including deep breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, and airway clearance techniques, on the quality of life (QoL) of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients in Jordan.

Materials And Methods: A quasi-experimental study design and convenience sampling method was used to recruit 120 COPD patients, with 54 in the intervention group and 66 in the control group. The intervention group received additional respiratory care bundle training, while the control group received only discharge instructions and an education program.

Utilizing self-report diaries to explore task time distribution of school nurses in UAE.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the roles and tasks of school nurses in the UAE, quantify the time spent on each, and identify areas for improvement in school health services. This aligns with the UAE government's initiative to enhance primary healthcare, focusing on illness prevention and health promotion for children and adolescents.

Methods: The research adopts an observational study design, utilizing self-observation through diary recordings by school nurses to collect data on their daily tasks and time allocation.

Exploring the causes and consequences of non-nursing tasks among nurses in Jordan: An in-depth qualitative investigation.

Aim: To investigate the perceptions of Jordanian nurses regarding Non-Nursing Tasks (NNTs) and their consequences, as well as the underlying factors that contribute to the occurrence of NNTs.

Background: Nurses play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care, but they often engage in NNTs, which can hinder their ability to deliver care effectively. Western countries have primarily conducted research on NNTs, while Middle Eastern countries such as Jordan have received limited attention.

Experiences on health-related quality of life of Jordanian patients living with heart failure: A qualitative study.

Background: Quantitative studies have provided valuable statistical insights into Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) among patients with Heart Failure (HF), yet they often lack the depth to fully capture the nuanced, subjective experiences of living with HF particularly in the specific context of Jordan. This study explores the personal narratives of HF patients to understand the full impact of HF on their daily lives, revealing HRQoL aspects that quantitative metrics often miss. This is crucial in developing regions, where the increasing prevalence of HF intersects with local healthcare practices, cultural views, and patient expectations, providing key insights for tailored interventions and better patient care.

Quality and safety issue: language barriers in healthcare, a qualitative study of non-Arab healthcare practitioners caring for Arabic patients in the UAE.

Objectives: To identify language-related communication barriers that expatriate (non-Arabic) healthcare practitioners in the UAE encounter in their daily practice.

Design: Qualitative study utilising semi-structured in-depth interviews. The interviews were conducted in English language.

Palliative care knowledge and attitudes toward end-of-life care among intensive care unit nurses in Jordan.

Background: There is a growing need for palliative care globally due to the rapid aging of the population and improvement in cancer survival rates. Adequate knowledge and a positive attitude are vital for palliative care nurses. The study's purpose was to examine nurses' knowledge and attitudes toward palliative care.

The impact of cultural healthcare practices on Children's health in the United Arab Emirates: a qualitative study of traditional remedies and implications.

Aim: This qualitative study investigates the impact of cultural practices on children's health in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by examining the use of traditional remedies and home treatments by mothers.

Methods: Twenty-five participants, all mothers who had employed traditional treatments or home remedies for their children during periods of illness, were included in the study. The participants represented a diverse range of educational backgrounds, from school diploma holders to university degree graduates, with ages spanning from 20 to 50 years.

Hearing the voices of adolescents: Evaluating the quality of care for young adults with chronic illnesses in the UAE.

Background: Quality care for adolescents and young adults with chronic illnesses has been under-explored in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and internationally, especially from patients' perspectives. Most available international studies focused on quality of life and the transition to adulthood rather than service quality.

Aim: This research assesses care quality for adolescents with chronic illnesses in the UAE, aiming to understand their perspectives, appraise current practices, and identify service gaps.

Health professionals and family members during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A qualitative study on the experience of witnessing resuscitation in Jordanian critical care units.

Background: The interaction between healthcare professionals (HCPs) and family members during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in critical care units (CCUs) has received significant attention. In the Arabic region, family members are typically excluded from participating in critical care treatments, despite the cultural and religious significance of their presence. This highlights a lack of policies and research addressing the cultural factors related to family involvement in CPR within this context.

Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals' views in Jordan.

Background: The use of telehealth in the management of care and care delivery has been increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is an emerging technology used to manage care for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Jordan. However, implementing this approach in Jordan faces many challenges that need to be explored to identify practical solutions.

Experience of Health Professionals in Caring for Patients With Chest Trauma: A Qualitative Study.

Background: The variation in the implementation of chest trauma (CT) management's guidelines led to inconsistent and mixed experiences toward CT management by the health care team. Moreover, there is a scarcity of studies exploring factors that enhance CT management experiences worldwide and in Jordan.

Objectives: The aims of this study were (1) to explore emergency health professionals' attitudes and experiences toward CT management and (2) to understand factors that affect the care for patients with CTs among emergency health professionals.

Quality of life as a mediating factor in the relationship between fatigue and perception of safety among critical care nurses in the United Arab Emirates.

Background: A scientific understanding of the relationships between intensive care unit nurses' well-being and patient safety will allow nurse managers, administrators, and policymakers to simultaneously manage crucial organisational goals of nurses' health and patient safety. Understanding predictors of fatigue among intensive care unit nurses may help to balance personal and organisational impacts (e.g.

Experiences of a mental health promotion, prevention, and early-intervention training program targeted to school nurses in the United Arab Emirates.

Aim: To report participants' and facilitators' experiences of mental health promotion, prevention, and early-intervention training program targeted at school nurses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Background: The UAE school healthcare service is staffed by full-time nurses and part-time doctors and linked to primary healthcare centers. This service supports children's physical and mental well-being.

Utilizing telehealth intervention to support patients with cardiovascular diseases in Jordan: A qualitative study.

Introduction: Telemedicine is one of the new technological solutions used to facilitate treatment and intervention in patients with Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD). Nevertheless, the utilization of telehealth in Jordan is under-researched.

Purpose: To explore the perspectives and experiences of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and healthcare providers on how telehealth can help manage critical and long-term CVD health problems.

Level and predictors of caring behaviours of critical care nurses.

Background: Advanced technologies in intensive care units, including artificial intelligence and digitization, has implications for psycho-emotional aspects of caring in terms of communication, involvement, and holistic provision in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Critical care nurses must maintain a balance between their technological and humanistic caring behaviours during the provision of individualized holistic patient care. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine level and predictors of caring behaviours among critical care nurses in two Arab countries.

Psychological distress among the nursing workforce in the United Arab Emirates: Comparing levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Nurses make up the majority of the healthcare workforce. They contribute to the development of healthcare systems and the provision of high-quality, effective, and patient-centered healthcare services. However, nurses need good mental and emotional well-being to provide adequate care and the necessary physical and mental health support for their clients.

Perception of nursing students from the Middle East about caring: A descriptive, comparative, cross-sectional study.

Aim: To investigate the perception of undergraduate nursing students in different countries in the Middle East about caring.

Design: A cross-sectional, descriptive, comparative design.

Methods: A total of 1,582 nursing students from six different countries in the Middle East completed the Caring Dimensions Inventory.

The impact of online teaching on stress and burnout of academics during the transition to remote teaching from home.

Background: The higher education institutions worldwide have been transformed unexpectedly to online teaching. This sudden movement from blended learning or traditional face-to-face teaching has severely disrupted university activities and posed many challenges for teaching staff, who were asked to develop online versions of their courses overnight. This study explores the effect of the current changes in education style and working from home on the stress and burnout levels of teaching staff.

Assessing sense of coherence as an element of primary-focused health services in schools for children and adolescents with complex health care needs.

Aim: This study aimed to clarify if sense of coherence (SOC) could be used as an element of primary-focused health services in schools.

Background: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is striving to develop a high-quality, primary-focused health care system. School health care services are well established in the UAE but have not yet been fully used to play a key role in this development.

The Effect of Benson Relaxation Technique on Depression, Anxiety, and Stress of Jordanian Patients Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) are common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients and are highly correlated with poor quality of life. Managing DAS among such patients can improve their quality of life (QoL), empowering them with improved autonomy, self-care, independency, and ability to perform daily activities. This study is aimed at examining the effectiveness of the Benson Relaxation Technique (BRT) on reducing DAS among patients diagnosed with MS in Jordan.