Publications by authors named "Samira Al-Rasbi"
Objectives: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare, life-threatening disease of chronic uncontrolled complement pathway activation that leads to thrombotic-microangiopathy, along with severe organ damage, including end-stage kidney disease. This study aimed to evaluate the epidemiology, management, and outcome of aHUS in an Omani population.
Methods: This retrospective descriptive cohort study assessed all cases of aHUS diagnosed and followed up at two tertiary care centers in Oman from January 2008 to December 2019, based on clinical features, complement pathway assays, histopathological, and genetic testing.
Background: Recently, many health care professionals, who use social media to communicate with patients and colleagues, share information about medical research and promote public health campaigns.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the motives, barriers, and implementation of social media use among clinical nurse specialists in Oman.
Methods: A mixed methods study was conducted among 47 clinical nurse specialists at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital between November and December 2020.
Article Synopsis
- - The review aims to document and summarize the roles of advanced practice nursing in Arab countries of the Eastern Mediterranean region, noting a rise in these roles and their positive effects on health outcomes.
- - A thorough examination of existing literature was conducted, focusing on aspects like role development, education, regulations, and barriers to implementation in the specific context of these countries.
- - A total of 35 relevant articles were reviewed, mainly published after 2010, reflecting ongoing research and developments in advanced nursing practices in the region.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore different psychosocial impacts on Omani women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Methods: Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 19 Omani women diagnosed with breast cancer to describe the impact of the disease on their personal and social life. Women were recruited from wards and out-patient clinics at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat.
The aim of this study was to identify coping strategies experienced by Omani women after breast cancer diagnosis. Individual semistructured interviews were conducted with 19 women diagnosed with breast cancer. Several coping strategies were identified including denial, optimism, withdrawal, Islamic beliefs and practices, and the support of family members and health-care providers, but Islamic beliefs and practices were the commonest.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The quality of services delivered to type 2 diabetic patients in primary health care has an important impact on long-term outcomes. The aim of this study is to explore diabetic patients' views of factors affecting quality of diabetic services delivered in primary care in Oman, a developing country with a high burden of diabetes.
Methods: Semi-structured face to face interviews were conducted with 19 type 2 diabetic patients recruited from four selected primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in Muscat region, the capital city of Oman.