Publications by authors named "Shreemathie Somduth"

Article Synopsis
  • Intermittent catheterization (IC) is vital for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients to manage bladder function, but it comes with challenges.
  • The study aims to understand the experiences of Arab male patients using IC after SCI through qualitative interviews and phenomenological analysis.
  • Findings revealed two main themes: 1) the process of adopting IC, including service acceptance and educational aspects, and 2) the impact of IC on lifestyle and self-adaptation, covering flexibility, community access, travel, and work-life balance.
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Introduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a pandemic of international concern that has caused significant physical and psychological health challenges to healthcare workers worldwide. This study aimed to assess and evaluate the psychological responses of healthcare workers who provided hands-on care for patients with COVID-19 at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as it was converted to a dedicated COVID-19 hospital during the pandemic.

Methods: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design to recruit 500 participants at KFMC between April 10 and May 5, 2020.

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