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.
- Based on the latest evidence - provides a comprehensive overview of key healthcare challenges in region
- Features numerous Arabic contributors as well as non-Arabic contributors with experience and expertise in the region
- Key strategic, local and individual healthcare approaches - including a generic adaptable toolkit
- Short case studies and thinking grids for appropriate care
- Discussion of social, cultural and environmental perspectives specific to the region
- Easy to read and follow
- Highly practical - covers key topics including: Islam and healthcare; pain management; palliative and end of life care; culturally competent communication; consumer-driven healthcare; the family in healthcare in the Arabian gulf; communicable and non-communicable diseases
Table of Contents
SECTION I Specific Conditions, Specific Challenges
1. Healthcare in Islam
2. The family in healthcare in the Arabian gulf
3. Consumer-driven healthcare
4. Lifestyle 1: metabolic syndromes-type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome in the Arabian gulf
5. Lifestyle 2: obesity, body image and nutrition
6. Women’s health in the Arabian gulf and greater middle east: achievements and challenges
7. Female incontinence in the middle east: revisiting a priority in women’s health
8. Mental health and well-being
9. Infection
10. Upper and lower respiratory conditions
11. Communication and caring in culturally diverse settings
12. Family medicine
13. Psychological support
SECTION II Key Healthcare Approaches
14. Pharmacy in the Arabian gulf and greater middle east
15. Pain management
16. End-of-life care
17. Technology-enhanced learning and leadership
Epilogue: the ‘camel’ in the room
Appendix: some helpful information and advice for those considering working in the region
Authors
May McCreaddie Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland. 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) Gary E. Day Professor-Health Services Management and Academic Campus Manager, ECA College of Health Sciences and Asia-Pacific International College, Brisbane, Australia. Jane Leanne Griffiths Ex-Chief Nursing Information Officer, Informatics, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
