Quality of life and psychological distress in end-stage renal disease patients undergoing hemodialysis and transplantation.

Background: Among diverse profound impacts on patients' quality of life (QoL), end-stage renal disease (ESRD) frequently results in increased levels of depression, anxiety, and stress. Renal replacement therapies such as hemodialysis (HD) and transplantation (TX) are intended to enhance QoL, although their ability to alleviate psychological distress remains uncertain. This research posits the existence of a significant correlation between negative emotional states and QoL among ESRD patients, with varying effects observed in HD and TX patients.

Economic Burden of Sickle Cell Disease in Saudi Arabia.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the direct and indirect costs of sickle cell disease (SCD) in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: Data were collected from 217 participants aged ≥18 years in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia, using a prevalence-based cost-of-illness approach. The Institute for Medical Technology Assessment Medical Consumption Questionnaire and Institute for Medical Technology Assessment Productivity Cost Questionnaire were used to assess costs.

Integrating Patient Safety Education in the Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum: A Discussion Paper.

Background: This paper explores the opportunities and challenges for integrating patient safety education in undergraduate nursing curriculum.

Methods: Four dimensions of undergraduate nursing education are examined: National accreditation of nursing programs, building a competency-based nursing education, a model of nursing education and building faculty capacity in patient safety education and research.

Results: Incorporating patient safety in a nursing curriculum can be "institutionalized" by making it a pre-requisite for granting program accreditation.