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Nowaf Y. Alobaidi
Spirometry underuse and persistent limitations in its technical quality and interpretation in primary healthcare (PHC) contribute to delayed and inaccurate diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma. Artificial intelligence (AI) has recently demonstrated, at the randomised controlled trial level, that …
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Mohammed A. Almeshari, Osama A. Asiri, Ayedh D. Alahmari, Abdulrhman S. Alghamdi et autres
Introduction Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are increasingly adopted in health professions education worldwide, yet evidence on their use among healthcare students in the Middle East remains limited. Methods This cross-sectional study assessed awareness, attitudes, and utilization of LLMs among …
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2026
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Faisal A. Turkestani, Jameel Hakeem, Norah Alharthi, Rema Alharthi et autres
Purpose: Mind mapping is an active learning strategy that supports information organization and integration. Evidence regarding Saudi respiratory therapy students’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding mind mapping remains scarce. This study assessed these domains among this population. Methods: This observational, descriptive, cross-sectional …
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2026
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Abdullah S Alsulayyim, Rami A Alyami, Abdulaziz S. Al Sharif, Ali Hakamy et autres
INTRODUCTION: Nicotine dependence among university students remains a public health concern, and psychological factors such as self-esteem may influence dependence severity. Evidence among respiratory therapy students in Saudi Arabia is limited. Hence, this study aimed to assess the relationship between nicotine dependence …
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Fahad H. Alahmadi, Ali M. Alasmari, Keir E. J. Philip, Ziyad Alshehri et autres
Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become a foundational component of modern healthcare globally. In Saudi Arabia, the understanding and application of EBP by respiratory therapists (RTs) remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess RTs’ behaviors, attitudes, awareness, knowledge, and barriers related to …
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2026
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Rayan A. Siraj, Ahmed Al Rajeh, Maryam M. Almulhem, Mushabbab A. Alahmari et autres
Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Evidence-based education is critical for improving healthcare professionals' knowledge and promoting optimal clinical practice. However, no study has evaluated COPD-related knowledge among primary healthcare professionals in Saudi …
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Abdulelah Mastour Aldhahir, Mohammed M. Alyami, Abdulhakim M. Aljumayh, Atheer M. Al Omayr et autres
BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common yet underdiagnosed sleep-related breathing disorder with significant health implications. Despite its clinical relevance, data on population-level knowledge of OSA in Saudi Arabia remain limited. METHODS: A nationwide cross-sectional survey was conducted between November 28th, …
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2025
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Abdulelah Mastour Aldhahir, Mohammed M. Alyami, Osama Alanazi, Ahmed H. Alasimi et autres
Background: High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) has emerged as a promising non-invasive oxygen therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly those with mild to moderate hypercapnia. Despite its growing use, no studies in Saudi Arabia have explored healthcare providers’ clinical …
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Mohammed M. Alyami, Abdulelah Mastour Aldhahir, Abdullah A. Alqarni, Sara M. Homadi et autres
ABSTRACT Background and Aims High‐flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is increasingly utilized in clinical practice; however, the perspectives of physicians on its use and associated barriers in managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in Saudi Arabia remain unexplored. This study aims to evaluate …
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Nowaf Y. Alobaidi, Abdulelah Mastour Aldhahir, Ahmed H. Alasimi, Mohammed A. Almeshari et autres
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) significantly contributes to global morbidity and mortality. Despite increasing COPD prevalence in Saudi Arabia, knowledge of and barriers to adherence to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines among respiratory therapists (RTs) remain …
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Mohammed A. Almeshari, Nowaf Y. Alobaidi, James A. Stockley, Robert Andrew Stockley et autres
Background: Physiological evidence of small airways dysfunction (SAD) is present in some patients with asthma and is associated with poor disease control. It is unclear if this represents a distinct phenotype of asthma or if it is an early manifestation of the …
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Abdullah A. Alqarni, Abdulelah Mastour Aldhahir, Rayan A. Siraj, Ahmed H. Alasimi et autres
Background: There is a limited data examining the practice of using the airway pressure release ventilation mode for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome among respiratory therapists. Objectives: To evaluate the current practice and barriers when using airway pressure release ventilation mode …
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