Transforming respiratory tract infection diagnosis in the kingdom of saudi arabia through point-of-care testing: A white paper for policy makers

IF 2.1 4区医学 Q3 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease Pub Date : 2024-09-13 DOI:10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2024.116530

Abdullah M. Assiri , Amal M Alshahrani , Hussam Sakkijha , Abdulrahman AlGeer , Mohammed Zeitouni , Mohamed AlGohary , Liliane Dhaini , Rashi Verma , Harmandeep Singh

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Abstract

With the evident increased prevalence of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), influenza, Group A Streptococcus (GAS), and COVID-19, the conventional diagnostic methods are considered sub-optimal in providing timely management to patients in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Gaps in current diagnostics are magnified by the Kingdom's unique demographic composition, comprising 11.9 million foreign workers, and the annual influx of over 10 million pilgrims. Current gaps in timely diagnosis leads to delays in treatment, misuse of antibiotics, and protracted hospital stays, subsequently compromising patient care, and escalating healthcare costs. KSA healthcare stakeholders suggest that the integration of rapid molecular Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) into the Kingdom's healthcare infrastructure is an absolute necessity. This publication serves as an urgent call for action aimed at healthcare policymakers in Saudi Arabia, to review the existing diagnostic challenges and include rapid POCTs in the Saudi healthcare strategy for respiratory infections.

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通过护理点检测改变沙特阿拉伯王国的呼吸道感染诊断：决策者白皮书

随着呼吸道感染 (RTI) 如呼吸道合胞病毒 (RSV)、流感、A 组链球菌 (GAS) 和 COVID-19 的发病率明显上升，传统的诊断方法被认为无法为沙特阿拉伯王国 (KSA) 的患者提供及时的治疗。沙特阿拉伯王国人口构成独特，有 1,190 万外籍工人，每年涌入的朝圣者超过 1,000 万人，这加剧了目前诊断方法的差距。目前在及时诊断方面存在的差距导致了治疗延误、抗生素滥用和住院时间延长，从而影响了患者护理，并使医疗成本上升。沙特医疗保健利益相关者建议，将快速分子护理点检测 (POCT) 纳入沙特医疗保健基础设施是绝对必要的。本出版物旨在向沙特阿拉伯的医疗决策者发出紧急呼吁，要求他们重新审视现有的诊断挑战，并将快速分子护理点检测（POCT）纳入沙特呼吸道感染医疗战略。

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Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

5.30

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3.40%

发文量

149

审稿时长

56 days

期刊介绍： Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease keeps you informed of the latest developments in clinical microbiology and the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Packed with rigorously peer-reviewed articles and studies in bacteriology, immunology, immunoserology, infectious diseases, mycology, parasitology, and virology, the journal examines new procedures, unusual cases, controversial issues, and important new literature. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease distinguished independent editorial board, consisting of experts from many medical specialties, ensures you extensive and authoritative coverage.