Obesity Among Healthcare Workers in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: Prevalence, Predictors, and Workplace Health Implications.

Obesity is an emerging public health problem in the world, and health professionals are most likely to be exposed to several occupational determinants thereof. These include long working hours, shift work, high job stress, irregular food intake, poor opportunities for healthy eating, and physical inactivity at work. Healthcare workers' stressful jobs typically lead to poor eating habits and less opportunity for physical exercise, contributing to obesity risk.

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing Education, and Practice: An Umbrella Review.

Background: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering significant advancements in patient care, clinical workflows, and nursing education. While AI has the potential to enhance health outcomes and operational efficiency, its integration into nursing practice and education raises critical ethical, social, and educational challenges that must be addressed to ensure responsible and equitable adoption.

Objective: This umbrella review aims to evaluate the integration of AI into nursing practice and education, with a focus on ethical and social implications, and to propose evidence-based recommendations to support the responsible and effective adoption of AI technologies in nursing.

Exploring the Benefits, Barriers and Improvement Opportunities in Implementing Automated Dispensing Cabinets: A Qualitative Study.

Technology has increasingly influenced the provision of healthcare services by enhancing patient safety, optimising workflows, and improving efficiency. Large healthcare facilities have adopted automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) as an advanced technological solution. A key gap exists in understanding the ADC implementation experience in different contexts.

Nurses' Perspectives on the Sleep Quality of Hospitalized Patients in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Sleep quality is crucial for patient recovery and well-being, yet hospitalized patients often suffer from poor sleep due to environmental disruptions, clinical routines, and psychosocial stressors. While these challenges are well-documented, qualitative insights into nurses' perspectives-essential frontline providers shaping the sleep environment-are scarce, especially within rapidly evolving healthcare systems like Saudi Arabia's. This study explores nurses' perceptions of factors influencing patient sleep quality in a private hospital in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, and identifies strategies for improvement.

Incidence and complication rate of arthroplasty in Perthes disease management: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Perthes disease presents a challenge in orthopedic management, often necessitating surgical intervention such as arthroplasty. This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the rate of occurrence and complications associated with arthroplasty in Perthes disease.

Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Sciences, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant studies.

Sequential exploratory mixed-method research of an eHealth intervention on blood pressure, sleep quality and physical activity in obstructive sleep apnoea: rationale and methodology of the Moore4Medical trial protocol.

Introduction: The management of a chronic and frequent pathology, such as obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), requires personalised programmes that implement new technology-based tools to improve the comprehensive treatment of the patient to reduce the morbidity associated with this disease. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an eHealth tool in managing the pathophysiological consequences of OSA and how they impact the quality of life after 3 months of intervention among adults.

Methods And Analysis: This is a mixed-method sequential exploratory study protocol.

Adherence to Systemic Therapy for Atopic Dermatitis in Adult Patients in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that significantly impacts both pediatrics and adults. Despite the availability and proven efficacy of systemic medications, there remains a critical issue of non-adherence among patients. This study aimed to assess adherence to systemic therapy among Saudi adult patients with AD.

Valorization of Potato Peels () Using Infrared-Assisted Extraction: A Novel Sprouting Suppressant and Antibacterial Agent.

Recently, there has been a growing interest in reducing waste to promote environmental sustainability, with particular focus on agricultural by-products, especially fruits and vegetables. Potato, a widely used crop across various industries, generates a significant amount of peel waste. This study aims to valorize potato peels using water bath extraction (WBE) and infrared-assisted extraction (IRAE), both with distilled water as the solvent, followed by assessments of antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-sprouting activities.

Experiences and challenges of refugees from Ukraine in accessing healthcare and social services during their integration in Lithuania.

Background: The influx of Ukrainian refugees to Lithuania due to the ongoing conflict has created substantial challenges in healthcare and social services.

Objective: To identify the key challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees in accessing healthcare and social services in Lithuania.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 22 Russian-speaking female Ukrainian refugees residing in various regions of Lithuania.

The Impact of Statins on Disease Severity and Quality of Life in Patients with Psoriasis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Psoriasis, a chronic autoimmune condition, imposes significant burdens on patients' well-being. While corticosteroid medications are commonly used, their prolonged use presents risks. Statins, known for their immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory properties, have emerged as potential alternatives.

Psychological trauma and post-traumatic growth in parents of children with sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood condition characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, leading to chronic hemolysis and vaso-occlusive complications. Caregivers of children with SCD often experience significant distress, akin to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study aimed to measure the degree of trauma and post-traumatic growth among parents (caregivers) of children with SCD in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Anti-Microbial, Thermal, Mechanical, and Gas Barrier Properties of Linear Low-Density Polyethylene Extrusion Blow-Molded Bottles.

Microbial contamination can occur on the surfaces of blow-molded bottles, necessitating the development and application of effective anti-microbial treatments to mitigate the hazards associated with microbial growth. In this study, new methods of incorporating anti-microbial particles into linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) extrusion blow-molded bottles were developed. The anti-microbial particles were thermally embossed on the external surface of the bottle through two particle deposition approaches (spray and powder) over the mold cavity.

The Effects of Nursing Students' Locus of Control, Motivation, and Learning Strategies on Their Academic Performance.

The academic performance of nursing students significantly impacts their ability to deliver quality patient care. This descriptive correlational study investigated the effects of nursing students' locus of control, motivation, and learning strategies on their academic performance in a sample of 515 students. External locus of control was associated with higher scores in extrinsic goal orientation, task value, elaboration, and academic performance.

"We want our freedom back, that's our only need": a qualitative study of health and social needs among asylum seekers and undocumented migrants crossing the borders from Belarus to Lithuania.

Background: The influx of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers into Lithuania, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, presents unique public health challenges. This study employs the Social Determinants of Health framework to explore the healthcare and social needs of this vulnerable population.

Methods: In May 2022, we carried out a qualitative study through semi-structured interviews with asylum seekers across four centers in Lithuania.

What does recovery mean to Jordanian mental health service users and their families? A descriptive qualitative study.

Background: The concept of recovery in mental health has been extensively documented in the Western context. Yet, little is known about this concept in the Arab context, particularly in Jordan.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the conceptuality of recovery in mental health from the perspectives of both Jordanian service users and their families.

Nurse Who Had MERS-CoV Complications with A Near-Death Experience during Pregnancy: A Narrative Analysis.

Background: According to prevailing views in neuroscience, near-death experiences (NDE) occurring after severe head trauma, critical illness, or coma are often life-transforming experiences in which no awareness or sensory experience of any kind is possible. Although there are general patterns, each case is quite different from the other and requires accurate recording and reporting to potentially explain the phenomenon.

Aim: This narrative study aimed to explore a pregnant woman's NDE due to complications from MERS-CoV.

Saudi women's leadership experiences in the healthcare sector: A qualitative study.

Background: Gender equality in the workforce and the promotion of woman leadership is critical to economic growth and the sustainable development of society and the global community. However, gender diversity in leadership positions is a concern as women continue to be underrepresented. Ensuring equal opportunities in leadership positions in the health sector can help advance the achievement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs).

Prevalence and mortality rate of healthcare-associated infections among COVID-19 patients: a retrospective cohort community-based approach.

Background: The prevalence of HAI among COVID-19 patients ranged between 4.8% and 42.8% with the highest occurrence observed in critically ill patients.

Healthcare providers as patients: COVID-19 experience.

There is compelling evidence for the psychological effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and earlier epidemics. However, fewer studies have examined the subjective meaning experience of healthcare providers who have survived COVID-19 as patients. This qualitative study aimed to understand further and describe the life experiences of healthcare providers who have survived COVID-19 as patients in Saudi Arabia.

Acceptance, Advocacy, and Perception of Health Care Providers on COVID-19 Vaccine: Comparing Early Stage of COVID-19 Vaccination with Latter Stage in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia.

Vaccination of healthcare providers has recently gained focused attention of public health officials. As HCPs have direct contact with the population, and HCPs significantly influence the population, this study aimed to compare the acceptance rate, advocacy rate, and beliefs about the COVID-19 vaccine among HCPs in two time periods. In this repeated cross-sectional study, different HCPs were assessed in two periods ten months apart, i.

Quality of Nursing Work Life among Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study.

Quality of working life (QWL) is a multidimensional concept that describes an employee's satisfaction with several work life elements. Quality of nurse working life is considered as a stepping stone for health services improvement, as it affects job satisfaction which, in turn, affects the performance of nurses. Understanding and investigating the nurses' quality of work life in Saudi Arabia is needed for improvement actions.

Estimated cost of treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Saudi Arabia.

The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global health systems is a major concern. To plan and allocate resources to treat COVID-19 patients and provide insights into the financial sustainability of healthcare systems in fighting the future pandemic, measuring the costs to treat COVID-19 patients is deemed necessary. As such, we conducted a retrospective, real-world observational study to measure the direct medical cost of treating COVID-19 patients at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia.