Medical malpractice in Oman: A 12-year retrospective record review.

Background: There is a paucity of studies documenting medical malpractice litigation in countries of the Arabian Gulf, such as Oman.

Objectives: To describe the characteristics of malpractice claims, the outcomes decided by the medical liability committee, and predictors of medical errors.

Methods: This is a retrospective observational study that reviewed medical malpractice cases registered in Oman over a 12-year period (2010-2021) with the medical liability committee, known as the Higher Medical Committee (HMC).

Assessment of Total Cardiovascular Risk Using WHO/ISH Risk Prediction Chart Among Adults in Oman: A Nationally Representative Survey.

Objectives: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major cause of morbidity and mortality globally and in Oman. Stratifying the population under different risk levels based on the total CVD risk approach using the World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension (WHO/ISH) risk prediction chart would be more effective in primary prevention of CVD to prioritize and utilize valuable resources. Hence, this study aimed to assess the total 10-year CVD risk among adults in Oman and to ascertain the proportion of the population in need of pharmacotherapy.

Prevalence of risk factors of non-communicable diseases in the Sultanate of Oman: STEPS survey 2017.

Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) represent a major public health issue and currently cause 185.75 deaths per 100,000 population in Oman. Hence, there is a need for comprehensive, up-to-date and internationally comparable data on NCD risk factors in order to evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing public health policies and to develop further NCD prevention and control interventions.

Prevalence and risk factors of diabetes in a large community-based study in the Sultanate of Oman: STEPS survey 2017.

Background: Type 2 diabetes in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including Oman, is currently the fastest growing health crisis and is a significant cause of premature mortality and disability. There is currently insufficient up-to-date information available on prevalence of type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to assess the latest prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its associated demographic, behavioural, and clinical risk factors.

National survey to estimate sodium and potassium intake and knowledge attitudes and behaviours towards salt consumption of adults in the Sultanate of Oman.

Objectives: To estimate population sodium and potassium intakes and explore knowledge, attitudes and behaviour (KAB) towards the use of salt in adults in the Sultanate of Oman.

Design: National cross-sectional population-based survey.

Setting: Proportional random samples, representative of Omani adults (18 years or older), were obtained from all governorates of the Sultanate of Oman.