Exploring the Quality of Life of Jordanian Children and Adolescents with End Stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis

Background: Depression is a common psychosocial problem that negatively affects the lives and relationships of school-age children, adolescents, and adults both in private and public. Purpose: To explore the psychosocial well-being among Jordanian schoolage children and adolescents who are complaining of end stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing hemodialysis. Method and Design: The study was carried out using a descriptive crosssectional correlation design. A convenient sample of 121 school-age children and adolescent were recruited from seven major dialysis units in Jordan . The children's psychosocial well-being was measured by using a self-report questionnaire. This, however, includes demographic data, adherence to treatment, Dialysis Patient-Perceived Exercise Benefits, and Barriers Scale. Also, Pediatrics Quality of Life PedsQL 3.0 ESRD and Depression Scale for Children were used for data collectio

Exploring factors among healthcare professionals that inhibit effective pain management in cancer patients

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate differences in the barriers to good cancer pain management between physicians, nurses, and pharmacists in Jordan. Design: A descriptive correlational design was used to answer the research questions of this study. Methods: A group of 473 participants completed the study questionnaires (Barriers Questionnaire – II and Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes Survey). Results: Fears related to analgesic use, fears related to opioid side effects, communication, cultural beliefs, and lack of knowledge were the most clearly identified barriers to cancer pain management. Cancer pain management has not previously been an area of interest for the Jordanian health authorities. Conclusion: The information that emerged from this study helps to identify the current barriers and misconceptions among health professionals that prevent effective pain management for cancer patients. To maximize the role of health professionals in this area, health administrators need to provide them with more specialized training and empowerment

Perceived barriers to effective use of telehealth in managing the care of patients with cardiovascular diseases: a qualitative study exploring healthcare professionals’ views in Jordan

Abstract Background The use of telehealth in the management of care and care delivery has been increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth is an emerging technology used to manage care for patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Jordan. However, implementing this approach in Jordan faces many challenges that need to be explored to identify practical solutions. Purpose To explore the perceived challenges and barriers to using telehealth in managing acute and chronic CVDs among healthcare professionals. Methods A qualitative, exploratory study was conducted by interviewing 24 health professionals at two hospitals in different clinical areas in Jordan. Results Several barriers were reported by participants that affected the utilization of telehealth services. The barriers were categorized into the following four themes: Drawbacks related to patients, Health providers’ concerns, Procedural faults, and telehealth To complement the service only. Conclusions The study suggests that telehealth can be instrumental in supporting care management for patients with CVD. It means that understanding the advantages and barriers to implementing telehealth by the healthcare providers in Jordan can improve many aspects of the healthcare services for patients with CVD within the healthcare settings in Jordan

Quality and safety issue: language barriers in healthcare, a qualitative study of non-Arab healthcare practitioners caring for Arabic patients in the UAE

Objectives To identify language-related communication barriers that expatriate (non-Arabic) healthcare practitioners in the UAE encounter in their daily practice.Design Qualitative study utilising semi-structured in-depth interviews. The interviews were conducted in English language.Setting Different healthcare facilities across the UAE. These facilities were accessed for data collection over a period of 3 months from January 2023 to March 2023.Participants 14 purposively selected healthcare practitioners.Intervention No specific intervention was implemented; this study primarily aimed at gaining insights through interviews.Primary and secondary outcomes To understand the implications of language barriers on service quality, patient safety, and healthcare providers’ well-being.Results Three main themes emerged from our analysis of participants’ narratives: Feeling left alone, Trying to come closer to their patients and Feeling guilty, scared and dissatisfied.Conclusions Based on the perspectives and experiences of participating healthcare professionals, language barriers have notably influenced the delivery of healthcare services, patient safety and the well-being of both patients and practitioners in the UAE. There is a pressing need, as highlighted by these professionals, for the inclusion of professional interpreters and the provision of training to healthcare providers to enhance effective collaboration with these interpreters