scholarly journals Does Telerehabilitation Help in Reducing Disability among People with Musculoskeletal Conditions? A Preliminary Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Hana Alsobayel ◽  
Faris Alodaibi ◽  
Ali Albarrati ◽  
Norah Alsalamah ◽  
Fadwa Alhawas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Patient Specific ◽  
Musculoskeletal Conditions ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Online Advertisement ◽  
Acceptable Method ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
High Level

Introduction: During the coronavirus pandemic, an initiative was launched in Saudi Arabia to provide telerehabilitation for people with musculoskeletal conditions who were unable to access in-person physiotherapy due to the associated lockdown. The purpose of this study was to explore the therapeutic impact and acceptability of telerehabilitation among the Saudi population. Methods: Ninety-five participants were recruited through an online advertisement and received a physiotherapy consultation and interventions via an online video conference platform (Google Meet). Following screening for red flags, participants received tailored education and conditioning exercises 2–3 times a week for 6 weeks. Outcome measures were recorded at baseline and 6 weeks and comprised the Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, Patient-Specific Functional Scale, Musculoskeletal Health Questionnaire and a satisfaction survey. Results: The most frequent musculoskeletal conditions reported were lower back (37%), knee (14%) and neck (10%) pain and post-operative conditions (15%). Participants showed significant improvements in outcomes at the end of the program (p < 0.001) with effect sizes ranging from 0.6 to −1.9 and reported a high level of satisfaction with the telerehabilitation intervention. Conclusion: This study showed that telerehabilitation was an acceptable method of providing physiotherapy interventions for patients with musculoskeletal conditions in Saudi Arabia.

scholarly journals Assessing dental students’ professional satisfaction with operative dentistry teaching and curriculum: A study in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alqarni
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Professional Satisfaction ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Content Relevance ◽  
Total Satisfaction ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Evaluating students’ professional satisfaction of operative dentistry teaching and curriculum can help in identifying their educational needs and improving the quality of the education imparted. This study aimed to assess the professional satisfaction derived by undergraduate dental students in Saudi Arabia from the operative dentistry course teaching and its curriculum.Methods A total of 193 (109 male 56.48%; and 84 female 43.52%) students participated in a survey. The respondents were at the 10th, 11th, and 12th levels of the operational dentistry course in a ratio of 34.2%, 32.1%, and 33.7%, respectively. Data were collected from survey items (18 questions) covering six areas: Learning Objectives, Course Materials, Content Relevance, Instructor knowledge, Instructor delivery and Style, and Facility and environment. Descriptive and analytical tests were performed using SPSS Software 19 with the significance level set at 0.05.Results A high level of satisfaction was seen among Level 10 (68.18%), Level 11 (79.03%), and Level 12 (86.15%) students. Significant statistical difference was observed among Level 10 students with a low-level of satisfaction and a high level of satisfaction (p<0.05). The percentage of satisfaction increased with the level. A high level of satisfaction was seen among both male (78.90%) and female (76.19%) students, with a total satisfaction level of 77.72%.Conclusion Continuous evaluation and assessment of teaching as well as curriculum can be a tool to improve the quality of education imparted, especially in clinical courses such as operative dentistry.

Effectiveness of a Pre-Surgery Assessment and Education Programs for Impotent Males

1987 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42
Author(s):  
M.G. Eisenberg ◽  
Kirk M. Hubbard
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Chart Audit ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Point Rating Scale ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
High Level

A pre-surgical assessment and patient education program for impotent surgical implant candidates is described. Using a five-point rating scale surgeons assessed the program's efficacy in terms of the importance of the evaluation in the total assessment procedure, quality, and timeliness of response to consultation requests. Survey results indicate a high level of satisfaction on all dimensions evaluated. This finding's validity was reinforced by chart audit which indicated that staff recommendations were followed 95% of the time. The program, however, was assessed as fully meeting only four of its five stated objectives with inadequate follow-up procedures for both the patient and his sex partner seen as a major deficiency of this and other similarly configured pre-surgical and patient education programs. Finally, the potential importance of establishing pre-surgical assessment and patient education programs for other surgical procedures are briefly considered.

scholarly journals THE EFFECTS OF DOG-ASSISTED THERAPY ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (28) ◽  
pp. 23-32
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Cieślak ◽  
Joanna Nawrocka-Rohnka ◽  
Magdalena Sobieska
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Fitness Tests ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Manual Skills ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Introduction Dog-assisted therapy is a method that facilitates rehabilitation and therapy of persons with disabilities. Therapy sessions are attended by a patient, a therapist, and a trainer with a dog specially selected and trained for this purpose. Aim The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of a dog’s presence on the therapy, and consequently on the motor development of children with physical and intellectual disabilities. Material and methods This study was conducted during a period from January 2014 to May 2014. We enrolled 25 children with various disorders. The subjects were students of “Always Together” Private Elementary and Middle School in Poznań. The majority of the children have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy or meningomyelocele. Three tests were used for the assessment of the results of the therapy: The EUROFIT Special Test, an original Manual Skills Test, and a Satisfaction Survey. Results The results show significant improvement both in the EUROFIT and the manual skills tests accompanied by a high level of satisfaction. The results were not affected by the severity of intellectual disability, sex, or the type of the disorder. Conclusions The presence of a specially trained and selected dog had a positive impact on the results of physical fitness tests achieved by children with disabilities

scholarly journals Assessing dental students' professional training satisfaction with operative dentistry teaching and curriculum: A study in Saudi Arabia.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alqarni
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
Total Satisfaction ◽  
Training Satisfaction ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Level

Abstract BackgroundEvaluating students' professional training satisfaction of operative dentistry teaching and curriculum can help identify their educational needs and improve the quality of the education imparted. This study aimed to assess the professional training satisfaction derived by senior undergraduate dental students in Saudi Arabia from the operative dentistry course teaching and its curriculum at different levels and among gender.Methods A total of 193 (109 male 56.48%; and 84 female 43.52%) students participated in a survey. The respondents were at the 10th, 11th, and 12th levels of the Operative Dentistry course in a ratio of 34.2%, 32.1%, and 33.7%, respectively. Data were collected from survey items (18 questions) covering six areas: Learning Objectives, Course Materials, Content Relevance, Instructor knowledge, Instructor delivery and Style, and Facility and environment. Descriptive and analytical tests were performed using SPSS Software 19, with the significance level set at 0.05.ResultsA high level of satisfaction was seen among Level 10 (68.18%), Level 11 (79.03%), and Level 12 (86.15%) students. A significant statistical difference was observed among Level 10 students with a low-level of satisfaction and a high level of satisfaction (p<0.05). The percentage of satisfaction increased with the level. A high level of satisfaction was seen among male (78.90%) and female (76.19%) students, with a total satisfaction level of 77.72%.Conclusion Continuous evaluation and assessment of teaching and curriculum can be a tool to improve the quality of education imparted, especially in clinical courses such as operative dentistry. This helps to prepare the students for their professional life as healthcare providers. The role of teaching skills related to amalgam has to be reevaluated. It is recommended to include student representation and participation in course development committees as they are the final recipients of the educational process.

scholarly journals Satisfaction and Experience of Palliative Patients with 24/7 Hotline Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Saudi Arabia

2022 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 01-10
Author(s):  
Sami Ayed Alshammary ◽  
Yahya Assiri ◽  
Reema AlRasheed ◽  
Yacoub Abuzied ◽  
Igbal Abelati Mahgoub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Phone Survey ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
The Status ◽  
Virtual Visits ◽  
High Level ◽  
Palliative Patients

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a number of shifts on healthcare. Conventional face-to-face visits were shifted during lockdown to virtual ones. Palliative care (PC) virtual visits have had high satisfaction rates, especially with patients in remote areas. Due to a number of factors, further studies are needed to develop tools that can be helpful and cost effective in improving patient’s quality of life. Objective: Our aim is to learn the main reasons palliative patients in Saudi Arabia sought help via calling the free 24/7 hotline and to discuss the hotline’s satisfaction and effectiveness in solving the palliative patient’s concerns during COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional sample analysis was obtained from 214 patients from different regions in Saudi Arabia. A total number of 843 calls were made to the 24/7 PC hotlines from the period of 17 April 2020 to 28 February 2021, shortly after COVID-19 pandemic began. The purpose of the call, the caller's relationship to the patient, the status of the complaint, and the satisfaction rate were collected at the end of the call through a voluntary phone survey. Results: The primary reasons that palliative patients called the hotline were: 30% for medication refills, (n=247), 24.7% for medical complaints, (n=205), 15.8% were for booking a new appointment (n=131). Patients themselves accounted for 27.8% of the callers and patient’s sons/daughters accounted for 51.3%. 85% of patients said that their issue had been resolved by the end of the call and 89% of our sample were happy with the service provided through the hotline. Conclusion: The 24/7 hotline service for PC patients in Saudi Arabia was successful in its application and resulted in a high level of satisfaction among a wide sample of participants. The main reasons palliative patients reached out were to request medication refills, seek assistance with a medical complaint, and to book a new appointment. Our hotline service effectively solved 85% of patients' issues.

Decision making power of college girls in relation to clothing

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Parul Gill ◽  
Poonam Malik ◽  
Pankaj Gill
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
College Going ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Level ◽  
Garment Design ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The present study was undertaken to explore the decision making patterns of college girls in relation to clothing and their satisfaction level with these decision making patterns. Thirty under graduate college girls from Panipat city were approached to record their responses regarding decision making in relation to clothing and satisfaction level through a well structured questionnaire. It was found that most of the girls (56.66%) themselves made the decisions about the type of garment (Indian, western or both) they wear and majority of girls (70%) were highly satisfied with this decision making. Parents performed the role of buyers for their college going daughters' garments in most of the cases (63.33%) and the 73.33% girls had high level of satisfaction with this. In most of the cases (60%) the decision about the garment design was made by the girls themselves and they were highly satisfied with it. Keywords: clothing, college, girls, decision making.

ATTITUDE TO OPEN ACCESS IN RUSSIAN SCHOLARLY COMMUNITY: 2018. SURVEY RESULTS AND ANALYSIS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. K. Razumova ◽  
N. N. Litvinova ◽  
M. E. Shvartsman ◽  
A. Yu. Kuznetsov
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Open Access Publishing ◽  
Scholarly Community ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Policies And Programs ◽  
The Uk ◽  
High Level ◽  
Access Policies

Introduction. The paper presents survey results on the awareness towards and practice of Open Access scholarly publishing among Russian academics.Materials and Methods. We employed methods of statistical analysis of survey results. Materials comprise results of data processing of Russian survey conducted in 2018 and published results of the latest international surveys. The survey comprised 1383 respondents from 182 organizations. We performed comparative studies of the responses from academics and research institutions as well as different research areas. The study compares results obtained in Russia with the recently published results of surveys conducted in the United Kingdom and Europe.Results. Our findings show that 95% of Russian respondents support open access, 94% agree to post their publications in open repositories and 75% have experience in open access publishing. We did not find any difference in the awareness and attitude towards open access among seven reference groups. Our analysis revealed the difference in the structure of open access publications of the authors from universities and research institutes. Discussion andConclusions. Results reveal a high level of awareness and support to open access and succeful practice in the open access publications in the Russian scholarly community. The results for Russia demonstrate close similarity with the results of the UK academics. The governmental open access policies and programs would foster the practical realization of the open access in Russia.

Knowledge of lower back pain by selected demographic variables among clinical students in Abha, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1801-1805
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Alburaidi ◽  
Khaled Alravie ◽  
Saleh Qahtani ◽  
Hani Dibssan ◽  
Nawaf Abdulhadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Lower Back

PENGARUH CITRA PERUSAHAAN DAN KEPERCAYAAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN PADA RUMAH SAKIT MITRA MEDIKA NAROM KABUPATEN BEKASI

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49
Author(s):  
Ajat Sudrajat
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Corporate Image ◽  
Ordinal Scale ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
Verification Methods ◽  
High Level

Patient satisfaction at the hospital is a benchmark that is a benchmark for patients in getting health care. Each hospital must run a variety of strategies so that patients feel satisfied with health services, one of the strategies is through a good corporate image and trust, where a good corporate image can increase trust. So that affecting patient satisfaction Mitra Medika Narom Hospital Kabupaten Bekasi.             This research was conducted with descriptive and verification methods, namely knowing, analyzing, explaining and testing hypotheses, and making conclusions and suggestions. The sample in this study amounted to 240 respondents using the Eksplanary Survey method. Data analysis techniques used are ordinal scale techniques and path analysis using the Method of Successive Interval (MSI) tool, Microsoft Excel 2016 computer programs and SPSS 16.             The results of this study reveal that the company's image at the Mitra Medika Narom Hospital in Kabupaten Bekasi is in the agreed criteria, meaning that Mitra Medika Narom Hospital has built and made a good company image so that it is better known to all people. Furthermore, trust in Mitra Medika Narom Hospital in Kabupaten Bekasi is in the agreed criteria, meaning that Mitra Medika Narom Hospital has succeeded in building a good and optimal Trust so that patients trust Mitra Medika Narom Hospital to obtain health services. Then the patient satisfaction at the Mitra Medika Narom Hospital in Kabupaten Bekasi is in the agreed criteria, meaning that the patients as respondents feel a high level of satisfaction after completing treatment at the Mitra Medika Narom Hospital. There is a positive, strong and two-way correlation between company image and trust variables of 0.646. There is a partial influence of company image on patient satisfaction at Mitra Medika Narom Hospital significantly by 11.98%. There is a partial influence of trust on patient satisfaction at Mitra Medika Narom Hospital significantly by 25.08%. Then there is a simultan influence of corporate image and trust on patient satisfaction at Mitra Medika Narom Hospital positively and significantly by 37.06% while the remaining 62.94% is contributed by other variables not examined

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