Cultura

The Impact Of Social Work Interventions On The Psychological Wellbeing Of Domestic Violence Survivors

VOLUME 21, 2024

The Role of Targeted Infra-popliteal Endovascular Angioplasty to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers Using the Angiosome Model: A Systematic Review

VOLUME 6, 2023

Mohamad Hasan Sabbagh, Dawood Salem Badawood, Khlood Khaled Ali Henawwie, Maram Mrzog Muejab Alotibi, Rania Oudah E Alobiri
Rshyedi Ahmed A Mwair, Suaad Abdullah Ali Jamai, Wed Amer Alhuntushi, Nabeihah Mohammad H Ghani, Ibrahim Saleem Salem Al Harbi, Fawaz Shaker Allehaibi

Abstract

This study explores the psychological impact of social work interventions on domestic violence survivors in Makkah, focusing exclusively on data collected through a structured questionnaire. The study was conducted with 200 participants recruited from local shelters and support organizations with the aim of verifying the effect such interventions have on the emotional recovery and overall well-being of survivors. The sections of the questionnaire included demographics, intervention experiences, and psychological outcomes. Yes/no questions, Likert rating scales, and open-text responses were obtained as the response options. Reported results showed significant psychological improvements: 85 percent of the respondents reported that their level of stress decreased, and 78 percent reported anxiety decreased after the intervention. Open-ended responses underlined that ongoing emotional support and practical advice are the main ingredients that provide a determination of resilience. The findings highlight an individual social work intervention that assists in recovery and advocates for a service that is more accessible and culturally sensitive. The findings also have some helpful implications for enhancing the methods of social work to respond to the changing and complex needs of survivors.

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Erin Saricilar
Lecture in accounting. University of Basrah, College of Administration and Economics, Department of Accounting.

Abstract

Atherosclerotic disease significantly impacts patients with type 2 diabetes, who often present with recalcitrant peripheral ulcers. The angiosome model of the foot presents an opportunity to perform direct angiosome-targeted endovascular interventions to maximise both wound healing and limb salvage. A systematic review was performed, with 17 studies included in the final review. Below-the-knee endovascular interventions present significant technical challenges, with technical success depending on the length of lesion being treated and the number of angiosomes that require treatment. Wound healing was significantly improved with direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty, as was limb salvage, with a significant increase in survival without major amputation. Indirect angioplasty, where the intervention is applied to collateral vessels to the angiosomes, yielded similar results to direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty. Applying the angiosome model of the foot in direct angiosome-targeted angioplasty improves outcomes for patients with recalcitrant diabetic foot ulcers in terms of primary wound healing, mean time for complete wound healing and major amputation-free survival.
Keywords : Diabetic foot ulcer, angiosome, angioplasty