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Awareness and use of tools to identify potentially inappropriate prescribing among physicians and pharmacists in Saudi Arabia: a nationwide cross-sectional study.

Background: Potentially inappropriate prescribing (PIP) contributes significantly to treatment burden, specifically in older people. Detecting PIP and improving prescribing practices are therefore crucial for ensuring patient safety and positive outcomes.

Aim: This study aimed to assess physicians' and pharmacists' awareness and use of tools to identify PIP, as well as their confidence in recommending medication for older people.

Exercise as a Therapeutic Intervention for Chronic Disease Management: A Comprehensive Review.

This comprehensive review examines exercise as a therapeutic intervention for managing chronic diseases. It explores the physiological mechanisms behind physical activity's beneficial effects and its impact on various conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, obesity, and mental health disorders. Drawing from current literature and research findings, this review highlights how regular exercise significantly reduces mortality rates, improves disease outcomes, and enhances the overall quality of life for those with chronic illnesses.

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Quality of Life of Adults With Sickle Cell Disease Followed-Up in Outpatient Clinics: A Single-Center Experience.

Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin S, leading to red blood cell deformities, chronic hemolysis, and frequent vaso-occlusive crises (VOC). While advancements in medical care have improved survival rates, adults with SCD continue to face substantial challenges in their quality of life (QoL) due to chronic pain, recurrent VOCs, and various complications. This study aimed to evaluate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in adult patients aged 14 years and above with SCD and identify key factors influencing patient outcomes using the Adult Sickle Cell Quality of Life Measurement Information System (ASCQ-Me).

Physicians' Perspectives on Health-Related Quality of Life and Mental Health Aspects of People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Aim: To explore the physicians' knowledge, awareness, and perspectives on HRQoL and mental health aspects of people with T2DM in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was conducted over a three-month period (October to December 2022) on 54 physicians. Physicians were requested to respond to a 12-item researcher-designed, self-administered survey questionnaire that explored their perspectives regarding the importance of their patients' general, physical, and mental health aspects using the 12-item Short Form Health Survey Version 2 (SF-12v2).