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View article: Social isolation and anxiety disorders during COVID-19: a systematic review
Social isolation and anxiety disorders during COVID-19: a systematic review Open
Background This systematic review examines the relationship between prolonged social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and anxiety levels in adults, with specific focus on social anxiety. It highlights that enforced distancing measure…
View article: The Relative Contribution of Anxiety and Depression in Predicting Quality of Life among Alfaisal University Students
The Relative Contribution of Anxiety and Depression in Predicting Quality of Life among Alfaisal University Students Open
University students are often overwhelmed in numerous academic, so-cial, and personal tasks leading to numerous negative psychological outcomes such as anxiety and depression. It has shown to impact stu-dents’ academic performance, social …
View article: Fear-avoidance beliefs increase the perception of pain and disability in Saudi Arabian patients with chronic low back pain
Fear-avoidance beliefs increase the perception of pain and disability in Saudi Arabian patients with chronic low back pain Open
Fear-avoidance beliefs are recognized globally as psychological factors contributing to chronic low back pain (CLBP), influencing pain perception and disability. While this relationship has been explored across various populations, there i…
View article: The Role of Mobile Health (mHealth) in Enhancing Healthcare Delivery in Remote Areas: A Systematic Review
The Role of Mobile Health (mHealth) in Enhancing Healthcare Delivery in Remote Areas: A Systematic Review Open
Access to quality healthcare remains a critical challenge in remote and underserved areas, where geographical isolation, limited resources, and a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals contribute to health disparities (World Health O…
View article: The role of fMRI in the mind decoding process in adults: a systematic review
The role of fMRI in the mind decoding process in adults: a systematic review Open
Background Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has revolutionized our understanding of brain activity by non-invasively detecting changes in blood oxygen levels. This review explores how fMRI is used to study mind-reading processe…
View article: Chronic Liver Disease: An Updated Review for Healthcare Professionals
Chronic Liver Disease: An Updated Review for Healthcare Professionals Open
Background: Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a progressive condition characterized by the deterioration of liver function over time, leading to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and potentially hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The liver, a vital organ, pe…
View article: The Impact of Structured Physical Activity Programs on Cognitive and Physical Health in Elderly Individuals with Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
The Impact of Structured Physical Activity Programs on Cognitive and Physical Health in Elderly Individuals with Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Comprehensive Review Open
Neurodegenerative illnesses provide considerable health concerns for the aged, leading to cognitive and motor deficits. Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are common in older persons, requiring appropriate treatment measures to im…
View article: A collaborative approach to reducing anesthesia-related complications through nursing assessments, pharmacy interventions, and laboratory tests
A collaborative approach to reducing anesthesia-related complications through nursing assessments, pharmacy interventions, and laboratory tests Open
Anesthesia-related complications present considerable risks during surgical procedures, necessitating comprehensive strategies to enhance patient safety. This paper discusses a collaborative model integrating nursing assessments, pharmacy …
View article: Physiotherapy-Led Multidisciplinary Care for Cardiovascular and Temporomandibular Health: The Role of Laboratory Medicine, Dentists, and Pharmacological Strategies
Physiotherapy-Led Multidisciplinary Care for Cardiovascular and Temporomandibular Health: The Role of Laboratory Medicine, Dentists, and Pharmacological Strategies Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are prevalent and often comorbid conditions that impact systemic and musculoskeletal health. Emerging evidence highlights overlapping inflammatory, neuromuscular, and ps…
View article: The key determinants of low back pain among lifestyle behaviors in adolescents: A cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia
The key determinants of low back pain among lifestyle behaviors in adolescents: A cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia Open
Establishing preventive measures and treatment strategies for adolescents with low back pain (LBP) may be greatly enhanced by fully grasping the complex interaction between LBP and lifestyle behaviors. The key objective of this study was t…
View article: The Future of Healthcare and Health Transformation in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities
The Future of Healthcare and Health Transformation in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities Open
This paper assesses the challenges and opportunities arising from health transformation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly within the Saudi Vision 2030. Several challenges, coupled with few opportunities, pose threats to achievin…
View article: Optimization of Postural Control, Balance, and Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Comparative Analysis of Independent and Integrated Effects of Pilates and Plyometrics
Optimization of Postural Control, Balance, and Mobility in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Comparative Analysis of Independent and Integrated Effects of Pilates and Plyometrics Open
The paradigm of comprehensive treatment approaches for children with cerebral palsy has gained traction, prompting clinicians to deliberate between independent and integrated treatment delivery. However, this decision-making process is oft…
View article: Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue among Health Care Practitioners: A Qualitative Interview Study
Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue among Health Care Practitioners: A Qualitative Interview Study Open
Background and Objectives: Post-Stroke Fatigue (PSF) is a complex, multidimensional, debilitating condition that affects almost half of all stroke survivors. This study explored the perceptions of physiatrists, physiotherapists, and occupa…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors for falls among community-dwelling adults in Riyadh area
Prevalence and risk factors for falls among community-dwelling adults in Riyadh area Open
Objectives This study aimed to assess fall prevalence, identify related risk factors, and establish cut-off scores for fall risk measures among community-dwelling adults in Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was…
View article: Experiences and Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue Among Stroke Survivors in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Interview Study
Experiences and Perceptions of Post-Stroke Fatigue Among Stroke Survivors in Saudi Arabia: A Qualitative Interview Study Open
Stroke survivors have variable physical and psychological experiences of PSF and variable perceptions of its causes and impact. High heterogeneity was also noted in the perception of support provided by healthcare providers and families or…
View article: The Practice of Shared Decision-Making Among Physiotherapists and Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions
The Practice of Shared Decision-Making Among Physiotherapists and Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions Open
This study demonstrates that SDM is a complex process that must be examined in multiple stages. However, in physiotherapy contexts, this process exhibits extremely different patterns, reflecting a significantly different perspective of the…
View article: Corrigendum: Burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the gulf cooperation council countries, 1990–2019: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019
Corrigendum: Burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the gulf cooperation council countries, 1990–2019: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019 Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.855414.].
View article: An Assessment of the Longitudinal Construct Validity of the Pain Behavioral Scale (PaBS) in a Saudi Population with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study
An Assessment of the Longitudinal Construct Validity of the Pain Behavioral Scale (PaBS) in a Saudi Population with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Preliminary Study Open
Background: The Pain Behavioral Scale (PaBS) measures the presence and severity of pain behavior. We examine the longitudinal construct validity of the PaBS using convergent and known-groups approaches on a population of 23 participants wi…
View article: Burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the gulf cooperation council countries, 1990–2019: Findings from the global burden of disease study 2019
Burden of musculoskeletal disorders in the gulf cooperation council countries, 1990–2019: Findings from the global burden of disease study 2019 Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) health conditions in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data. Methods The data for GCC countries w…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors for Falls Among Community-Dwelling Adults in Saudi Arabia
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Falls Among Community-Dwelling Adults in Saudi Arabia Open
Background:This study examined the prevalence and risk factors of falls, by evaluating the association between risk factors and falls and number of falls, and by determining cut-off scores for fall risk measures among community-dwelling ad…
View article: Awareness of Scoliosis Among Schoolteachers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Awareness of Scoliosis Among Schoolteachers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background and Aims: Early detection of scoliosis is important for achieving a favorable outcome in the disease process. This study was performed to assess the awareness of scoliosis among school teachers for timely detection of scoliosis.…
View article: Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in the Saudi Adult Community: A Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Low Back Pain in the Saudi Adult Community: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Worldwide, low back pain is common and linked with many risk factors. There is a lack of studies in the Saudi Arabian community on low back pain prevalence and risk factors. Therefore, the present research will investigate the prevalence o…
View article: Test–retest reliability of the Arabic translation of the Lower Extremity Functional Status of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey
Test–retest reliability of the Arabic translation of the Lower Extremity Functional Status of the Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey Open
Background: The number of amputations secondary to diverse factors in Arabic countries is expected to rise in the coming years. Therefore, there is a need for high-quality service that can be monitored by the use of standardized patient-re…
View article: Accommodating variable-resistance exercise enhance weight-bearing/gait symmetry and balance capability in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: a parallel-group, single-blinded randomized clinical trial
Accommodating variable-resistance exercise enhance weight-bearing/gait symmetry and balance capability in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy: a parallel-group, single-blinded randomized clinical trial Open
AVr-Ex is likely an effective training paradigm to address weight-bearing/gait asymmetry and balance issues in children with HCP, which provides the basis for its incorporation in rehabilitation programs for such a patient population.
View article: Attitudes and Beliefs of Primary Care Physicians Working in Saudi Arabia Regarding the Management of Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study
Attitudes and Beliefs of Primary Care Physicians Working in Saudi Arabia Regarding the Management of Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
The results of this study show that Saudi Arabian primary care physicians manage their patients within a biomedical framework; there is some compliance to the current low back pain clinical guidelines among these physicians, with under/pos…
View article: Psychosocial Predictors of Pain and Disability Outcomes in People with Chronic Low Back Pain Treated Conservatively by Guideline-Based Intervention: A Systematic Review
Psychosocial Predictors of Pain and Disability Outcomes in People with Chronic Low Back Pain Treated Conservatively by Guideline-Based Intervention: A Systematic Review Open
Fear of movement, self-efficacy, catastrophizing and depression were consistently reported to predict disability outcomes irrespective of the type of conservative intervention. This highlights the importance of addressing these factors in …
View article: Comparison of attitudes and beliefs of physical therapists and primary care physicians regarding low back pain management: A cross-sectional study
Comparison of attitudes and beliefs of physical therapists and primary care physicians regarding low back pain management: A cross-sectional study Open
BACKGROUND: The first-line contact for patients seeking care for low back pain (LBP) can potentially change the disease course. The beliefs and attitudes of healthcare providers (HCPs) can influence LBP management. Although referring patie…
View article: Current Understanding of Pain Neurophysiology among Physiotherapists Practicing in Saudi Arabia
Current Understanding of Pain Neurophysiology among Physiotherapists Practicing in Saudi Arabia Open
To ensure the effective management of patients’ pain, it is important that physiotherapists have a good understanding of the neuroscience behind pain. A major barrier to adequate pain management is that, for patients, there is limited acce…