Improving the Treatment Outcomes for ADHD Patients with IS/IT

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 38-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bader Binhadyan ◽  
Indrit Troshani ◽  
Nilmini Wickramasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Electronic Record ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder

The key role for IS/IT in e-health has now been well established; however, within e-health the area of e-mental health is still new and emerging and scholars and practitioners alike are dubious as to the role for IS/IT and its benefits. We propose using Actor-network Theory (ANT) to assist in understanding the enabling role in e-mental health and we focus on one area of mental health, adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We focus on Saudi Arabia. Attention to ADHD has begun to gain growing attention from Saudi Arabia healthcare providers and researchers. Currently, there is an estimated 15% of school age children suffering from ADHD. More than half of these children are expected to continue to show the symptoms of ADHD through their adolescence and adulthood. ADHD impacts the quality of life these individuals. Technology has the potential to improve mental health services this can be seen in enabling early intervention or treatment for people with mental health issues. Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in e-health and aiming to build a complete patient electronic record by 2020.

Improving the Treatment Outcomes for ADHD Patients with IS/IT

2016 ◽  
pp. 1279-1298
Author(s):  
Bader Binhadyan ◽  
Indrit Troshani ◽  
Nilmini Wickramasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Electronic Record ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Hyperactivity Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Issues

The key role for IS/IT in e-health has now been well established; however, within e-health the area of e-mental health is still new and emerging and scholars and practitioners alike are dubious as to the role for IS/IT and its benefits. We propose using Actor-network Theory (ANT) to assist in understanding the enabling role in e-mental health and we focus on one area of mental health, adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We focus on Saudi Arabia. Attention to ADHD has begun to gain growing attention from Saudi Arabia healthcare providers and researchers. Currently, there is an estimated 15% of school age children suffering from ADHD. More than half of these children are expected to continue to show the symptoms of ADHD through their adolescence and adulthood. ADHD impacts the quality of life these individuals. Technology has the potential to improve mental health services this can be seen in enabling early intervention or treatment for people with mental health issues. Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in e-health and aiming to build a complete patient electronic record by 2020.

Implementing MH-TIPS: A Growing Need for Mental Health Services for School-Age Children

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christy Weaver ◽  
Karen Rogers ◽  
Michael Gomez ◽  
Richard Gilder ◽  
Patricia S. Yoder-Wise
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
School Age Children ◽  
School Age ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
National Mental Health

The number of children diagnosed with mental and behavioral health issues is increasing each year. Early identification and intervention for these issues are vital to improving long-term outcomes. School nurses are among the frontline healthcare providers for school-age children, screening and coordinating care for multiple physical and mental health conditions. This article describes the implementation of a national mental health online training program at a local district. Outcomes of the implementation project and implications for school nurses are discussed.

scholarly journals PRM127 Measuring Quality of Life in Mental Health: Issues and Challenges

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (7) ◽  
pp. A483
Author(s):  
L. Lewis ◽  
M. Taylor ◽  
S. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Mental health and stigma in Saudi Arabia: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nada Alattar ◽  
Anne Felton ◽  
Theodore Stickley
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Mental Health Stigma ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mental Health Issues

Purpose Stigma associated with mental health problems is widespread in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Consequently, this may prevent many Saudi people from accessing the mental health-care services and support they need. The purpose of this study is to consider how stigma affects people needing to access mental health services in the KSA. To achieve this aim, this study reviews the knowledge base concerning stigma and mental health in KSA and considers specific further research necessary to increase the knowledge and understanding in this important area. Design/methodology/approach This review examines the relevant literature concerning mental health stigma and related issues in KSA using the Arksey and O'Malley and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses frameworks. As a scoping review, it has used a systematic approach in literature searching. The results of the search were then thematically analysed and the themes were then discussed in light of the concepts of stigma and mental health. Findings Stigma around mental health impedes access to care, the nature of care and current clinical practice in the KSA. The voices of those with mental health issues in KSA are almost entirely unrepresented in the literature. Originality/value The review identifies that mental health stigma and cultural beliefs about mental health in KSA may act as barriers to accessing services. The voice of mental health service users in KSA remains largely unheard. If public discussion of mental health issues can increase, people’s experiences of accessing services may be improved.

Mental health issues and sleep quality of Indian employees and higher education students during COVID-19 lockdown

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 193
Author(s):  
B.L. Radhakrishnan ◽  
E. Kirubakaran ◽  
R.V. Belfin ◽  
Sudhakar Selvam ◽  
K. Martin Sagayam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Mental Health Issues

scholarly journals B.05 The importance of mental health in improving quality of life in transition-aged patients with epilepsy

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (s1) ◽  
pp. S11
Author(s):  
KC Mabilangan ◽  
S Healy ◽  
T Fantaneanu ◽  
S Whiting
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Transition Clinic ◽  
Elevated Rate ◽  
The Individual

Background: Growing evidence has that a suggested that mental health strongly influences quality of life (QoL) in adolescents with epilepsy. In addition, research has suggested that these mental health issues are associated with increased seizure burden and worsened health outcomes. Despite this, and the elevated rate of mental health issues in this population, seizure control tends to be the dominant or sole concern for treating physicians. Methods: In order to look at potential predictors of QoL in adolescents we looked at seizure related data, demographic variables, and comorbid conditions in 70 adolescents with epilepsy aged 14 to 18 (M= 16.3l; 37 males, 33 females) enrolled into an epilepsy transition clinic. Results: Regression analysis found that mental health remained a significant and independent predictor of QoL even when other significant seizure related variables were accounted for (t(58)= -3.44, p= .001). Furthermore, when looking at the individual subscales of patient QoL (e.g., memory, social support, stigma), mental health was consistently found to be the strongest correlate. Conclusions: These results demonstrate that in order to ensure the best outcomes for transition-aged adolescents with epilepsy, it is important to not only manage and treat seizures, but also to assess and treat mental health issues.

What E-Mental Health Can Offer to Saudi Arabia Using an Example of Australian E-Mental Health

2017 ◽  
pp. 1412-1421
Author(s):  
Yamam Abuzinadah ◽  
Bader Binhadyan ◽  
Nilmini Wickramasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Mental Health Services ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Mental Health Treatment ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Seeking Help ◽  
Mental Health Programs

Mental health have become a very influential topic around the world due to the increase of mental health issues that have been reported through national research and surveys. Many studies have been done along the years around the barriers in regards to seeking help in deferent countries and communities. This research aims to look closely into these barriers targeting issues and potential solutions, specifically for Saudi Arabia. Recently, the use of e-mental health services have proven to be an effective method to improve is barriers to mental health treatment. However, this chapter addresses the application and suitably of e-mental health programs for Saudi Arabia mental health services. To do so, a case study of Australian e-mental health services was selected to assist with the investigations.

Uncertainties Revisited

2019 ◽  
pp. 216-237
Author(s):  
Liesbeth Huybrechts ◽  
Katrien Dreessen ◽  
Selina Schepers
Keyword(s):  
Network Theory ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Actor Network ◽  
Uncertainty Model ◽  
The Social ◽  
Matters Of Concern ◽  
Uncertainty Models ◽  
Do So

In this chapter, the authors use actor-network theory (ANT) to explore the relations between uncertainties in co-design processes and the quality of participation. To do so, the authors investigate Latour's discussion uncertainties in relation to social processes: the nature of actors, actions, objects, facts/matters of concern, and the study of the social. To engage with the discussion on uncertainties in co-design and, more specific in infrastructuring, this chapter clusters the diversity of articulations of the role and place of uncertainty in co-design into four uncertainty models: (1) the neoliberal, (2) the management, (3) the disruptive, and (4) the open uncertainty model. To deepen the reflections on the latter, the authors evaluate the relations between the role and place of uncertainty in two infrastructuring processes in the domain of healthcare and the quality of these processes. In the final reflections, the authors elaborate on how ANT supported in developing a “lens” to assess how uncertainties hinder or contribute to the quality of participation.

scholarly journals Obstetrics Healthcare Providers’ Mental Health and Quality of Life During COVID-19 Pandemic: Multicenter Study from Eight Cities in Iran

2020 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 563-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Homeira Vafaei ◽  
Shohreh Roozmeh ◽  
Kamran Hessami ◽  
Maryam Kasraeian ◽  
Nasrin Asadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Mental Health ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Healthcare Providers

scholarly journals Assessing Turnover Time, Communication and Report Quality among Histopathologists and Their Clients.

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Waleed A. AlRajban ◽  
Dr. Khaldoon A. AlJerian ◽  
Dr. Zainab Z. AlZaher ◽  
Dr. Wijdan M. AlEithan ◽  
Dr. Lujain H. AlAmoudi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Turnover Time ◽  
Quality Of Reporting ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Report Quality ◽  
Quality Of Reports

Numerous studies have been published assessing physicians’ satisfaction regarding the quality of pathology departments, which have led to further enhancement. Our objective is to estimate the satisfaction level between histopathologists and healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia in terms of turnover time in histopathology laboratories and communication, that is, quality of reporting between the two groups. In this cross-sectional study, we developed a questionnaire covering the areas identified in the literature regarding evaluating the satisfaction between histopathologists and their clients. The questionnaire was conducted in 5 hospitals in Saudi Arabia, each of which has its histopathology unit accredited by the College of American Pathologists. In our study, we report the results of 129 clients and 30 histopathologists. On the satisfaction scale (1 out 5, where is 1= very unsatisfied and 5= very satisfied), the clients reported medians of 3.40, 3.83, and 4.00 for turnover time, communication with histopathologists, and quality of reports. Histopathologists reported medians of 4.00, 4.41, and 4.16 for turnover time, communication with their clients, and request style and its sufficiency. Our conclusion is there is an inclination toward satisfactory results in the examined categories between the histopathologists and their clients.

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