Publications by authors named "Maher Alhazmi"
Objectives: This study examined residents' attitudes and practices regarding the relevance of spirituality in psychiatry within Saudi residency training programs; their experiences and comfort levels in addressing patients' spiritual concerns; and their interest and past learning experiences in this area of training and practice.
Methods: This cross-sectional study targeted trainees and recent graduates of residency programs across Saudi Arabia. The study materials consisted of an electronic questionnaire that was adapted with permission.
Objective: To describe the incidence rate, clinical presentation, relevant risk factors, and outcome of hemorrhagic transformation (HT) among ischemic stroke patients.
Methods: This retrospective study analyzed HT in patients with ischemic stroke admitted to King Abdullah Medical City from August 2011 to April 2019. Data were analyzed using SPSS.
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.
Objective: To investigate the incidence of stroke among pilgrims and describe factors associated with presentation and management during Hajj. Physical stress, age and vascular risk factors render pilgrims at a high risk of stroke.
Methods: This is a prospective registry of all acute stroke patients admitted to 6 hospitals during the 2015 Hajj season from 9 September to 4 November.