학술논문
Factors influencing management of chronic respiratory diseases in general and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in particular in Saudi Arabia: An overview.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*CHRONIC disease treatment
*OBSTRUCTIVE lung disease treatment
*CULTURE
*HEALTH attitudes
*HEALTH care rationing
*OBSTRUCTIVE lung diseases
*MEDICAL quality control
*PEOPLE with disabilities
*SMOKING
*LIFESTYLES
TREATMENT of respiratory diseases
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ISSN
1817-1737
Abstract
The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Saudi Arabia is 4.2% among the general population and 14.2% among smokers. Studies showed that management of respiratory diseases is inadequate. In this article, we have elaborated on how factors as health economic factors, lack of health-care providers, culture, attitude, lifestyle (such as smoking and physical inactivity), and lack of adherence to the evidence-based practice guidelines may influence chronic respiratory disease management in Saudi Arabia. We have to conclude that these factors should be taken into account while seeking to improve and optimize the quality of care for patients with respiratory diseases in Saudi Arabia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]