Publications by authors named "Ahmad S Alzahrani"

Background Awareness of age-appropriate milestones and developmental stages is crucial for parents to identify any potential delays or concerns early on and seek appropriate interventions. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of caregivers in Saudi Arabia regarding baby walkers, baby car seats, early dental visits, and screen time for young children. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among parents in Saudi Arabia using a structured questionnaire.

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The psychological impact that outbreaks and pandemics could inflict on healthcare workers has been widely studied; yet, little is known about the impact of the lockdown measures. To assess the magnitude of depression and anxiety among healthcare professionals before and after lifting of the lockdown restrictions in Saudi Arabia. Surveys targeting healthcare workers were circulated twice: during the lockdown, and 8 weeks after lifting of lockdown.

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Purpose: To develop an Arabic version of Intensive Care Delirium Screening Checklist (ICDSC) and assess its validity and reliability among critically ill patients.

Materials And Methods: Multicentered study of convenience sample of adult ICU patients. Arabic translation was performed with rigorous back-to-back translation methods.

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Objectives: Self-perception in clinical skills, including communication skills (CS), has been found to provide insights on strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for skill improvement. The present study is aimed at exploring perceived CS among physicians working at a tertiary healthcare level.

Methods: Physicians working at a tertiary hospital based in Saudi Arabia were invited to complete a modified self-questionnaire that assesses CS.

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Objectives: Particularly in the Middle East, few studies have explored the attitude of cancer patients and their families toward cancer diagnosis disclosure (CDD). This study was conducted to investigate the preference and attitude of a sample of cancer patients and their families in Saudi Arabia toward CDD.

Methods: We constructed a questionnaire based on previous studies.

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