Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

Av May McCreaddie, Gary E. Day, Jane Leanne Griffiths, Ireland) McCreaddie, May (Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Australia) Day, Gary E. (Professor-Health Services Management and Academic Campus Manager, ECA College of Health Sciences and Asia-Pacific International College, Brisbane, United Arab Emirates) Griffiths, Jane Leanne, RN, COTM, DIP. NA, BAN, MHP (Ex-Chief Nursing Information Officer, Informatics, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai

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Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals is the first evidence-based, English-language textbook to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare in this region, where health systems are rapidly evolving and feature large numbers of expatriate health professionals serving a population with diverse ethnic, social, cultural and environmental needs.

This unique book covers relevant research, conditions and appropriate interventions and treatment. Readers will gain an insight into the key health challenges of the region and how to approach them, as well as local healthcare structures and cultural considerations such as Islam and healthcare, culturally competent communication and the role of the family.

Written by experienced international and local academics and professionals, this book will be invaluable for students, healthcare professionals and anyone interested in working in this fascinating region.

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Utgivningsdatum2024-02-08
Mått191 x 235 x 11 mm
Vikt340 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor214
FörlagElsevier Health Sciences
ISBN9780323833561

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Dr McCreaddie is a nurse and academic from Scotland, UK with over 30 years' experience. May has held academic posts at the Universities' of Edinburgh, Lancaster and latterly, Stirling. She is an award-winning nurse (Most Inspiring Lecturer University of Stirling 2014, shortlisted Times Higher Education most innovative lecturer 2014, Excellence in Clinical Practice Award SGNA 2012, Robert Tiffany International Award 2001). May has obtained and led numerous research grants and has over 50 publications. Her main area of interest is authentic interactions, specifically healthcare interactions and humour in healthcare interactions. Her most recent published work is on healthcare complaints (problematic interactions)

SECTION I Specific Conditions, Specific Challenges1. Healthcare in Islam2. The family in healthcare in the Arabian gulf3. Consumer-driven healthcare4. Lifestyle 1: metabolic syndromes-type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome in the Arabian gulf5. Lifestyle 2: obesity, body image and nutrition6. Women’s health in the Arabian gulf and greater middle east: achievements and challenges7. Female incontinence in the middle east: revisiting a priority in women’s health8. Mental health and well-being9. Infection10. Upper and lower respiratory conditions11. Communication and caring in culturally diverse settings12. Family medicine13. Psychological supportSECTION II Key Healthcare Approaches14. Pharmacy in the Arabian gulf and greater middle east15. Pain management16. End-of-life care17. Technology-enhanced learning and leadershipEpilogue: the ‘camel’ in the roomAppendix: some helpful information and advice for those considering working in the region