Publications by authors named "Mohammad Minwer Alnaeem"
Background: Pressure injuries (PIs) are prevalent in palliative care. Lack of knowledge and skills among informal caregivers on PI prevention and management contributes significantly to the occurance or deterioration of PIs.
Aim: The aims of this study were to: (1) determine the level of knowledge and practices of informal caregivers on PI prevention and treatment; (2) explore the socio-demographic characteristics of informal caregivers that influence PI prevention and treatment among patients who need palliative care.
Background: Using primary healthcare facilities can decrease the tension and workload in emergency departments (EDs). This study aim to examine the patient's use of primary healthcare facilities before EDs visits and their expectations about the triage.
Methods: A cross-sectional design was utilized in at various EDs in different hospitals.
Background: One of the most important aspects of healthcare knowledge is having a thorough understanding of the triage system which is used in emergency departments. This study aims to assess the level of awareness of Jordanian patients who visit the ED about the triage procedure.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was utilized in the emergency department at the biggest public hospital in Jordan.
Background: Prophylactic laxatives were associated with decreasing the incidence of Opioid-induced constipation among patients with cancer. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of early prophylactic laxatives therapy on the severity of constipation and quality of life among patients with cancer receiving opioids.
Methods: Using a quasi-experimental design with 64 patients assigned to control group and 66 patients assigned to intervention group.
Systematic Review and Meta-Synthesis about Patients with Hematological Malignancy and Palliative Care.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- * A systematic review process was conducted, analyzing published articles from 2000 to 2020, which resulted in three main themes related to patient experiences in palliative care.
- * The findings underscore the need for timely referrals to palliative care services to improve patient outcomes and reduce suffering at the end of life for those with hematology malignancies.
Background: Information is presently lacking about the end-of-life care in intensive care unit (ICU). We explored the characteristics, mortality rates, and treatments received in the last few days of life for patients who died in ICU.
Methods: This was a retrospective multicenter cohort study.