Thuraiya Al Harthi, Huda Anwar, Anwaar Al Lawati, Fathyia Al Shuriqi et al.
Background COVID-19 pandemic has led to health service modification and temporary disruption of the routine care provided to patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) in primary care. This was done to minimize outpatient visits, permit physical distancing, and ensure patients’ and healthcare providers sa...
Huda Anwar, Thuraiya Al Harthi, Najlaa Jaafar, Fathiya Al Shuraiqi et al.
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the appropriateness of the emergency referrals made by primary care clinicians and determine the factors contributing to inappropriate referrals. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilises referral notes review between October 2019 and March 2020. Patients ...
Thuraiya Malik Abdullah Al Harthi, Ibrahim Al Mahrouqi, Amin Elbanna, Karema Hamed et al.
Objectives: Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a time-sensitive cardiac emergency requiring prompt reperfusion therapy. Management and outcomes in remote areas are underexplored. This study explored the STEMI reperfusion network in Al Wusta governorate in Oman and evaluated ...
Thamra Al Ghafri, Thuraiya Al Harthi, Fathiya Al Jufaili, Amjad Al Ghammari et al.
OBJECTIVES This study evaluated the effectiveness of a multi-component intervention in promoting physical activity (PA) and healthy diet, and its impact on weight, and glycemic control among obese adults with diabetes. Other metabolic and behavioral parameters were also assessed. STUDY DESIGN cluste...