Chinese Science Bulletin

Paramedics face significant challenges in their demanding work environment that can negatively impact their psychological and physical well-being. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the occupational factors influencing paramedic health, focusing on shift work, mental health issues, exposure to critical incidents, and the profession's impact on physical health. Shift work is a major contributor to fatigue and sleep disturbances among paramedics, which can lead to reduced perceived well-being, mental health issues, and decreased job satisfaction. Paramedics also experience high rates o

Dry socket, or alveolar osteitis, is a common complication following tooth extraction, characterized by partial or complete loss of the blood clot within the extraction site. It typically presents with intense pain, exposed alveolar bone, necrotic tissue, and unpleasant odor. The exact mechanism remains poorly understood, but increased fibrinolytic activity due to various factors is thought to play a role. Incidence ranges from 1% to 5% for all extractions, reaching up to 38% for mandibular third molars. Surgical trauma, complexity of the procedure, operator experience, smoking, oral contracep

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary intervention designed to improve the physical and psychological well-being of patients with chronic respiratory diseases. This evidence-based approach combines exercise training, education, self-management strategies, nutritional support, and psychosocial interventions to reduce symptoms, optimize functional status, and enhance quality of life. Exercise training is a key component of pulmonary rehabilitation, with programs typically incorporating endurance and strength training exercises for both upper and lower extremities. The fr

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection poses a significant global health burden, with healthcare workers (HCWs) at increased risk due to occupational exposure. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding HBV among nurses in Saudi Arabia. A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire distributed to 508 randomly selected nurses. The results revealed that 64.8% of participants had a diploma degree, 30.2% had a bachelor's degree, and 5.0% had a master's/PhD degree. The majority (74.1%) were female, and 35.8% had 4-10 years of work experie

This study investigates the implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) practices in Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector through a cross-sectional analysis. The research aims to assess healthcare professionals' perceptions of quality management dimensions within their organizations, focusing on factors such as customer focus, continuous improvement, leadership commitment, employee involvement, and process management. A descriptive method was employed, utilizing a questionnaire distributed to a random sample of 360 healthcare workers in Saudi Arabia. The findings reveal a generally positive p