Politics and palliative care: Saudi Arabia

Palliative Care (PC) is still a relatively new concept in the Middle East (ME). It was first introduced in Saudi Arabia in 1992 and only recently in countries such as Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE. Although the majority of Middle-Eastern countries, including Palestine, Iraq, Oman and Lebanon are in the capacity building phase, others such as Saudi and Jordan already have localized provision. In the absence of any of the ME countries approaching integration with the mainstream service providers, Saudi Arabia and Jordan are currently setting examples of achievement in the field. There are still countries with little or no known Palliative Care activity (Yemen and Syria). Political issues, scarcity of resources, and lack of education and awareness seem to be the common factors restricting the progress of this field in most countries. In order to improve the suboptimal PC services in the ME, emphasis should be directed toward providing formal education to professionals and raising awareness of the public. It is also necessary to put all differences aside and develop cross-border collaborations, whether through third party organizations such as the Middle East Cancer Consortium (MECC) or otherwise. This review compiles the available literature on the history and progress of the field of PC in most ME countries, while pointing out the major obstacles encountered by the active parties of each country.

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Distance education in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom: A comparative study: التعليم عن بعد في المملكة العربية السعودية والمملكة المتحدة: دراسة مقارنة

المجلة العربية للعلوم ونشر الأبحاث مجلة العلوم التربوية والنفسية ◽

10.26389/ajsrp.m070121 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (29) ◽

pp. 128-143

Author(s):

Mohammed Noah Alkhiri, Talal Aqeel Alkhiri Mohammed Noah Alkhiri, Talal Aqeel Alkhiri

Keyword(s):

Distance Education ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

United Kingdom ◽

Distance Learning ◽

Digital Divide ◽

The Internet ◽

Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽

The United Kingdom ◽

International Data ◽

Shed Light

This paper aims to shed light on distance education in the United Kingdom and comparing it to distance education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the extent of its use in improving the processes of distance learning and education, and ways to overcome the problems facing distance education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The study relied on reports and analysis of international data conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Among the most important findings of the study: It is possible to benefit from the experience of the United Kingdom in distance learning, and there are significant differences in distance learning between the two countries, and there are few similarities. Among the most important recommendations of the study: To benefit from the experiences of British universities and institutions in distance education, and to simulate the platforms and applications used in distance education in the United Kingdom and how to benefit from them, and to benefit from the experience of the United Kingdom in responding to economic growth and bridging the digital divide by using the Internet in schools to teach academic subjects.

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Introduction

Tweeted Heresies ◽

10.1093/oso/9780190062583.003.0001 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Abdullah Hamidaddin

Keyword(s):

Social Media ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

The Internet ◽

Social Understanding ◽

Ethical Considerations ◽

Public And Private ◽

Highly Sensitive

The introduction highlights the main issues that have arisen when exploring religion in Saudi Arabia, and the different approach this volume takes. It also explores the development of debates on religion in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating that the recent critiques of religion have some precedent, and showing how the internet and the rise of social media accelerated the development of those debates in both form and content. Then it discusses a personal encounter with heresy and nonbelief in Saudi Arabia which prompted interest in this matter and the writing of this book. It briefly points to the volume’s methodological justifications for using social media as a key source of social understanding. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, this introduction discusses the key ethical considerations this volume has had to undertake as it analyzes public and private statements in matters of a highly sensitive nature.

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Interval between first palliative care consultation and death among patients in a comprehensive cancer center in Saudi Arabia

Journal of Health Specialties ◽

10.4103/1658-600x.156107 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 61 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

SamiAyed Alshammary ◽

Abdullah Alsuhail ◽

BalajiP Duraisamy ◽

Savithiri Ratnapalan ◽

SaadHamad Alabdullateef

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

Saudi Arabia ◽

Comprehensive Cancer Center ◽

Cancer Center ◽

Palliative Care Consultation ◽

Care Consultation

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Examining attitudes toward and ability to interact with an online personal health record: A case study in Saudi Arabia

International Journal of Healthcare ◽

10.5430/ijh.v6n1p1 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 1 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bandar Faisal Al-Mifgai ◽

Joseph Sharit ◽

Arzu Onar-Thomas ◽

Shihab Asfour

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Health Literacy ◽

Health Systems ◽

Health Management ◽

Personal Health Record ◽

The Internet ◽

Personal Health ◽

Health Record ◽

Health Numeracy ◽

Electronic Health

Objective: This study examined the ability for adults from a developing country to use a personal health record (PHR) to perform health-management tasks. The effects of gender differences as well as differences in attitudes about using the internet to manage health prior to and after exposure to the PHR were also investigated.Methods: A simulation of a PHR based on a well-established U.S. online patient portal was designed and tailored for this particular study population. Two hundred and three adults with a mean age of 40.9 years were recruited from various areas in Saudi Arabia and asked to perform seven common health-management tasks of varying degrees of difficulty. Their electronic health literacy and health numeracy, as well as their attitudes about using online health systems for managing their health prior to and following their interaction with the PHR, were assessed using questionnaires.Results: After controlling for education, perceived health status, and comfort using the internet, electronic health literacy and health numeracy were still found to be significant predictors of participants’ task performance, but only for the more challenging health-management tasks. No important differences based on gender were found. Exposure to the PHR significantly increased the acceptability of using the internet for managing their health.Conclusions: The change in attitudes following interaction with the PHR suggests that many adults in this society could benefit from these electronic health systems, including females who, due to cultural considerations, may desire greater control in managing their health. However, the importance of electronic health literacy and health numeracy suggests the need for designs that minimize the impact of these factors for successful performance of health-management tasks.

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Politics and palliative care: Yemen

International Journal of Palliative Nursing ◽

10.12968/ijpn.2019.25.9.466 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (9) ◽

pp. 466-466

Author(s):

Dion Smyth

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

The Internet

Dion Smyth's review of palliative nursing on the internet

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Users' Perception of Internet Characteristics in the Academic Environment

International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development ◽

10.4018/jicthd.2009091503 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 1 (4) ◽

pp. 30-39

Author(s):

Abdullah Almobarraz

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression Analysis ◽

Multiple Regression ◽

Faculty Members ◽

The Internet ◽

Academic Environment ◽

Internet Adoption ◽

Instructional Activities ◽

Academic Activities

This article examines the characteristics of internet that motivate faculty members of Imam Muhammad Bin Saud University (IMSU) in Saudi Arabia to utilize the Internet in their research and instructional activities. The framework of the study was the attributes of innovations offered by Rogers. A modified instrument was adopted to collect the data and measure the attributes. The result revealed that the majority of IMSU faulty members used the Internet for research and academic activities twice a month or less, indicating a low Internet adoption rate. Multiple regression analysis showed that all attributes of innovation individually predicted Internet adoption. The combination of all attributes indicated the model could predict Internet adoption among faculty.

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Politics and palliative care: Oman

International Journal of Palliative Nursing ◽

10.12968/ijpn.2019.25.10.518 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (10) ◽

pp. 518-518

Author(s):

Dion Smyth

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

The Internet

Dion Smyth's review of palliative nursing on the internet

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Happiness at the End of Life: A Qualitative Study

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® ◽

10.1177/1049909120939857 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 104990912093985

Author(s):

Anne O’Callaghan ◽

Ben Bickford ◽

Conor Rea ◽

Antonio Fernando ◽

Phillipa Malpas

Keyword(s):

Palliative Care ◽

End Of Life ◽

Hospice Care ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Well Being ◽

Natural World ◽

The Internet ◽

Present Moment ◽

Hospice Patients ◽

Health And Well Being

Background: Happiness is a core ingredient of health and well-being, yet relatively little is known about what happiness means for individuals near the end of life, and whether perceptions of happiness change as individuals approach the end of their lives. Aim: The aim of this study was to explore, through interviews, how individuals experiencing hospice care understood and conceptualized happiness. Design: Qualitative interviews with hospice patients were analyzed thematically. Setting/Participants: Adult patients (n = 20) in a New Zealand hospice who were receiving palliative care and who could give their informed consent were invited by hospice nurse coordinators to an interview. Results: Four themes emerged from analysis of the transcribed interviews. Participants defined happiness most frequently and in most depth in relation to connection with others. They identified being in the present moment, particularly in relation to nature, and that happiness had become less associated with money, status, or possessions. They had an attitude of determination to focus on what mattered now. Conclusion: Patients receiving palliative care were generally happy with their lives, appreciated the simpler aspects of life away from the material. There was a common exhortation to young people to avoid focusing too much on acquisition and the internet and to prioritize instead social connection and engagement with the natural world.

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