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Cultural Intelligence and the Delivery of Healthcare in the GCC Countries
Robertson-Malt, Suzanne
Robertson-Malt, Suzanne
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"Manuscripts published by Avicenna will focus on sharing the why and how different organizations within the GCC adapted international standards and guidelines to their local settings. Avicenna will also be a rich repository of epidemiological research that provides vital statistics about health and disease trends of people living in the GCC region. The astounding economic development and modernization of the GCC over the past decade has brought equally alarming health concerns which need to be better understood and managed. Diseases of `affluence' were the most frequently reported healthcare issues in the Gulf during 2009---10: The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in particular is already approaching epidemic proportions in the region, with 10.1% of adults in Kuwait suffering from the condition, 12.7% in Qatar, 13% in the United Arab Emirates and 14.3% in Bahrain. In fact, these countries now account for four of the top five countries in the world by the highest percentage of adult sufferers, and recent anecdotal reports suggest that around 90 diabetes-related emergency amputations are carried out in Riyadh's hospitals each month. Meanwhile, cardiovascular disease has become the leading cause of death in both the United Arab Emirates--- where it is responsible for 41% of all mortalities--- and Oman, and the prevalence of hypertension in Kuwait and Qatar has reached 26.3% and 32.1% respectively [4]. All those working in healthcare--- from CEOs to dieticians, nurses, physicians, social workers and radiographers--- need to be informed about regional efforts to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions in their delivery of safe patient care. Such information is vital to direct policymakers within government and private healthcare organizations in their planning and provision of healthcare services. Academic studies that weigh the impact of healthcare initiatives on people, communities, nations, regions, industries, and business will also receive consideration. Avicenna will also invite submissions on global healthcare issues that reach across cultural and socio-economic boundaries such as healthcare compliance, drug addiction and the H1N1 pandemic. Of particular interest to the editorial team of Avicenna are manuscripts that address the role of the interdisciplinary team in advancing excellence in patient care. Operational research has demonstrated time and again that inter-professional team work is central to successful implementation of all healthcare initiatives. Avicenna's content will mirror the diverse interests and approaches of scholars involved with the development and delivery of health care, i.e. quality and patient safety specialists; healthcare economists, public health and epidemiologists; health administrators, ethicists and educationalists."(pg 3)
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2010-12-12
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