Healthcare in the Arabian Gulf and Greater Middle East: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals, 1st Edition
Paperback
$49.99
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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- 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
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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 INDEX