Long-term care experience in Saudi Arabia.

The objective of this study was to ascertain the clinical and epidemiological pattern of long-term care inpatients in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey of all long-term care inpatients facilities in the Ministry of Health was conducted during the period January-June 1994. Trained research teams consisting of physicians, social workers, nurses and medical record officers completed a pre-designed data form.

Clinical and epidemiological pattern of long-stay in-patients: an opportunity for the provision of out-reach community services in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The aim of the present study was to find out the clinical and epidemiological pattern of long-stay in-patients.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey of long-stay patients in Ministry of Health general hospitals was conducted during the period January-June 1993. A trained research team which consisted of a physician, a nurse, social workers and medical record officers completed a pre-designed data form and interviewed treating teams, patients and their relatives.

A study of the impact of Arabic coffee consumption on serum cholesterol.

Consumption of Arabic coffee is commonly practised by Saudi citizens. The present study was conducted to explore the possible relationship between the serum total cholesterol levels and the intake of Arabic coffee. A total of 252 adult Saudi individuals were recruited, of whom 143 were coffee drinkers and 109 did not drink coffee.