Publications by authors named "Y Aljehani"
Background: Complex deep surgical site infection in the cardiothoracic surgery patient that reaches the sternum and even the mediastinum, causing osteomyelitis and mediastinitis, is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) can aid in achieving favorable outcomes in patients with complex surgical site infections by promoting wound healing and shortening the hospital stay. NPWT is widely recognized for its advantages and has recently been used in both cardiothoracic and non-cardiothoracic settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has proven to be detrimental to the psychological well-being of healthcare providers (HCP). This study was a psychological intervention during the COVID-19 pandemic to check extent to which brief mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) and progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) affect psychological well-being, resilience, and anxiety of HCPs.
Materials And Methods: A randomized trial study conducted from July to August 2020.
Objective: The study aimed to determine the current practice of thoracic surgeons in the management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in Saudi Arabia and to compare the results with the British Thoracic Society guidelines.
Material And Methods: This is a questionnaire-based study. The questionnaire included 41 questions and was directed to those involved in the management of primary spontaneous pneumothorax in Saudi Arabia; namely thoracic, cardiac, and general surgeons.
Introduction: In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of obesity has multiplied in the last decades leading to a surge in bariatric surgery and other endoscopic modalities. The intra-gastric balloon (IGB) is the most used endoscopic modality. Surgical management for IGB complications is required for gastrointestinal perforation and/or obstruction.
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- Frontline healthcare providers during the pandemic are facing significant psychological challenges, including high levels of anxiety and overwork, making resilience essential for maintaining their mental well-being.
- The study aims to analyze the psychological resilience, state and trait anxiety, and overall well-being of these providers in Saudi Arabia, while examining how these factors relate to demographics and work conditions.
- Results indicate a strong negative relationship between resilience and both state and trait anxiety, with older individuals and regular staff exhibiting higher resilience scores compared to younger or volunteer workers, highlighting the need for training to enhance resilience and mental health among HCPs.