Publications by authors named "Deema Alghufaili"
Purpose/background: Assessing the level of psychosocial assistance provided for healthcare workers (HCWs) at and outside of work is crucial. This study aimed to evaluate the psychosocial support provided to HCWs and analyze its effectiveness during COVID-19 at one of the biggest hospitals in Saudi Arabia, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh. In this study, we hypothesized that psychosocial support for HCWs will enhance their performance and total welfare.
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- Female representation in orthopaedic surgery remains low in Saudi Arabia, with only 17% of medical students considering it as a career option.
- A study surveyed 565 medical students and interns about their perceptions of women in orthopaedics, revealing barriers such as gender bias, societal expectations, and physical strength requirements affecting women's participation.
- Despite experiencing clinical exposure, female students showed little increase in interest in pursuing orthopaedic surgery, indicating that biases and stereotypes begin early in medical education.
Background: Sports medicine is one of the most popular orthopaedic specialties, with more fellowship applicants than in any other subspecialty of orthopaedics.
Purpose: To investigate the factors influencing orthopaedic trainees to complete their fellowships and subsequently subspecialize in sports medicine in Saudi Arabia, as well as to compare the motivational factors of trainees planning to pursue sports medicine versus other orthopaedic specialties.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.