Knowledge and Practices Regarding Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) Prevention Among Nurses in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background/objectives: Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), the formation of a blood clot within a large vein, is one of the most common problems among hospitalized patients. The annual prevalence of DVT is 48 per 1,000,000. Nurses' knowledge significantly affects compliance with VTE risk assessment and prevention.

The Role of Illness Perception and Self-Efficacy in Determining Quality of Life among Cancer Patients.

Background: The quality of life for people with chronic illnesses like cancer has been shown to be significantly impacted by self-efficacy and perceptions of their illness.

Objectives: This study investigates the relationship between cancer patients' perceptions of their illness, their self-efficacy beliefs, and their quality of life.

Method: Conducted from December 2022 to February 2023, this research involved 120 adults undergoing cancer treatment.

Exploring the Needs of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Qualitative Study.

Background:  Many studies have focused on patients' experiences living with hemodialysis therapy; however, there is little research exploring their needs. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore hemodialysis patients' needs in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: A qualitative research design with semi-structured interviews was used.

The Effect of Social Isolation Types on Quality of Life during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

COVID-19 has caused a global pandemic that has spread rapidly to six continents, with over 2.5 million deaths from December 2019 to March 2021. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is still growing worldwide, and quarantines have been recommended to prevent the disease's spread.