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

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Editors: Edited by May McCreaddie, Phd, MEd, BA, PG Cert PE, RNT, RN, Gary E. Day, DHSM, MHM, BNurs, DipAppSc (Nursing Management), RN, EM, FCHSM, FGLF and Jane Leanne Griffiths, RN, COTM, DIP. NA, BAN, MHP

Publication Date: 08 Feb 2024

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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.

Key Features

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

About the author

Edited by May McCreaddie, Phd, MEd, BA, PG Cert PE, RNT, RN, Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland; Gary E. Day, DHSM, MHM, BNurs, DipAppSc (Nursing Management), RN, EM, FCHSM, FGLF, Professor-Health Services Management and Academic Campus Manager, ECA College of Health Sciences and Asia-Pacific International College, Brisbane, Australia and Jane Leanne Griffiths, RN, COTM, DIP. NA, BAN, MHP, Ex-Chief Nursing Information Officer, Informatics, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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

ISBN: 9780323833561

Page Count: 214

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Expatriate and Non-expatriate healthcare workers (nurses, allied health professionals, medics) intending to work or study - or currently working or studying - in the GCC or middle east