Publications by authors named "Nibras Jasim"
Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease receiving kidney replacement therapy have an increased risk of having poor social participation and connections, which are associated with poor health outcomes. This may be exacerbated in people from minority or disadvantaged groups, including culturally and linguistically diverse populations, who face multiple social disadvantages. We aimed to describe the perspectives on social health and connections among patients from Arab backgrounds receiving kidney replacement therapy.
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- * Analyzing 35 qualitative studies from 12 countries, four main themes emerged: the negative impacts of illness on body image and social interactions, challenges in maintaining peer relationships, experiences of social exclusion, and the importance of social support from friends and family.
- * The findings suggest that chronic health issues hinder social participation and friendships, and there is a need for supportive interventions that foster social connections and inclusivity in school and community settings.
Background: Dementia is associated with cognitive and functional decline that significantly impacts quality of life. There is currently no cure for dementia, thus, it is important to manage dementia in the early stages and delay deterioration. Previous studies have documented a range of health benefits of Tai Chi in people with early-stage dementia, however, none have systematically integrated these effects with their underlying mechanisms.
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