The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as... more The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as postural control intervention and Wii Balance Board [WBB] as postural control assessment tool in clinical rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy [CP]. Two studies were conducted to evaluate the intra- and inter-session reliability of the WBB in measuring Centre of Pressure [COP] path length of children with and without CP. 12 children {mean age 8.75 ± 1.7}, and 12 aged matched children with CP attended two sessions during one week. Participants were asked to stand on the WBB on both legs with eyes open [EO2L] and closed [EC2L], and to stand on one leg with eyes open [EO1L] and closed [EC1L]. The results showed excellent reliability of the WBB COP length during EO2L [ICC= 0.96] and EC2L [ICC= 0.95] and moderate reliability during EO1L [ICC=0.65] and EC1L [ICC= 0.794]. However, children with CP were only able to perform double-leg stance tasks; the WBB COP length achieved excellent reliability during EO2L [ICC=0.92] and moderate to poor reliability during EC2L [ICC=0.58]. The third study was conducted to test the methodological feasibility for conducting future randomised controlled trail [RCT] that will investigate the effect of the Wii Fit balance games training on standing postural control and functional balance in children with CP. 11 children with CP were asked to attend eight sessions for four weeks to play with Wii Fit balance games. Participants were assessed pre- and post- Wii Fit with Paediatric Balance Scale [PBS], Timed Up and Go [TUG] and WBB COP length. The results found no significant differences between pre and post Wii Fit for COP length [EO2L; p=0.21, EC2L; p=0.53], PBS [p=0.11] and TUG [p=0.35]. The Wii Fit balance games are feasible and enjoyable games for children with CP. However, a RCT with larger sample is required to provide evidence about its effectiveness with children with CP. The feasibility outcomes of this study are to inform future RCT.
Background and Aims: Musculoskeletal pain is among students’ most common complaints while learnin... more Background and Aims: Musculoskeletal pain is among students’ most common complaints while learning. University students report high-stress levels, which is a risk factor for developing musculoskeletal problems. Shift¬ing from face-to-face learning to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased college students’ time spent on computers. This increase may lead to musculoskeletal problems. This study aimed to assess the correlation between musculoskeletal pain, stress, and time spent on e-learn¬ing among female university students. Methods: Participants were recruited through an online survey examining demographic data, students’ attitudes, the ‘Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire’ and the ‘Perceived Stress Scale’. The survey was distributed, through university email lists and social media, to medical college students at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia. Results: Respondents’ musculoskeletal symptoms during the seven days previous to their resp...
Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-ldm-10.1177_2042753020981651 for Readiness towards emergency shif... more Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-ldm-10.1177_2042753020981651 for Readiness towards emergency shifting to remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic among university instructors by Samiah Alqabbani, Afrah Almuwais Nada BenajibaFatmah Almoayad in E-Learning and Digital Media
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlatio... more This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlation with perceived effectiveness and satisfaction following the sudden shift caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among students and instructors. The study compared perspectives between instructors (n = 47) and students (n = 254) at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CHRS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU; Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Data were collected using an online questionnaire using convenient sampling method. The results showed a high level of readiness to shift to e-learning among instructors and students, as well as a positive correlation between perceived effectiveness and satisfaction. However, instructors showed a higher satisfaction level and perceived this shift to be effective more than students. This experience offers a reasonable foundation for any future plans to implement e-learning in health professions educ...
Background: Child involvement in health care decision-making is essential during health planning.... more Background: Child involvement in health care decision-making is essential during health planning. Additionally, parents’ perceptions of their children’s Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) could influence healthcare utilization in regards to children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and their families. Objectives: Our goal was to assess the level of agreement between children with CP and their parent’s perception of HRQOL by using the PedsQL™ 3.0 instrument in Arabic. Materials and Methods: a cross-sectional study involving a convenient sample of 29 children with CP (mean age of 10.3 ± 1.5 years old) and their parents/caregivers filled the electronic version of the PedsQL™ 3.0 Cerebral Palsy Module in Arabic. The data was analysed via Pearson’s Correlation Co-efficient (PCC) and Intraclass Correlations Coefficient (ICC). Results: We found a strong to moderate positive correlation between child self-reports and parent proxy-reports in the Daily Activity (r=0.58, p<0.001); Movement and ...
The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as... more The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as postural control intervention and Wii Balance Board [WBB] as postural control assessment tool in clinical rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy [CP]. Two studies were conducted to evaluate the intra- and inter-session reliability of the WBB in measuring Centre of Pressure [COP] path length of children with and without CP. 12 children {mean age 8.75 ± 1.7}, and 12 aged matched children with CP attended two sessions during one week. Participants were asked to stand on the WBB on both legs with eyes open [EO2L] and closed [EC2L], and to stand on one leg with eyes open [EO1L] and closed [EC1L]. The results showed excellent reliability of the WBB COP length during EO2L [ICC= 0.96] and EC2L [ICC= 0.95] and moderate reliability during EO1L [ICC=0.65] and EC1L [ICC= 0.794]. However, children with CP were only able to perform double-leg stance tasks; the WBB COP length achieved excelle...
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
BACKGROUND: Diagnostic imaging (DI) studies are useful resources for examining musculoskeletal (M... more BACKGROUND: Diagnostic imaging (DI) studies are useful resources for examining musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. When DI is used appropriately, it is an important tool for physical therapists (PTs). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes, beliefs, and barriers to PTs’ practices in referring to DI in Saudi Arabia (SA). METHODS: For this quantitative cross-sectional study, an online self-reported questionnaire was designed and distributed. A total of 138 PTs participated in the study. RESULTS: Although most PTs had access to DI, few reported being able to order DI. The PTs demonstrated positive attitudes regarding their ability to refer patients for DI. Nevertheless, some PTs have adopted several beliefs and awareness of PTs regarding the clinical appropriateness of referring to DI, which may increase the unnecessary utilisation of DI requests. More than half of the PTs in this study reported that they were unfamiliar with the clinical rules used for prescri...
Objective: To find reference values for the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test on typically developed Sau... more Objective: To find reference values for the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test on typically developed Saudi preschool children aged from 3 to 5 years, and to determine whether differences in test scores are based on age or gender. Materials and Methods: This pilot exploratory study involved determining TUG values of Saudi preschool-aged children with typical development. Differences in the mean and standard deviation of TUG values for each age group, gender, height, and Body Mass Index (BMI) were tested. Results: During the study period, 61 typically developed Saudi preschool children aged 4.37 ± 1.10 were tested, with 55.7% of the sample being male. TUG values ranged from 4.74 to 5.20 seconds across all age groups, with time taken tending to decrease for older children in the study group. No significant differences between males and females in TUG timing (P=0.81) were observed. Conclusion: This study provides reference data for the TUG test in typically developed Saudi preschoolers, which ...
This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlatio... more This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlation with perceived effectiveness and satisfaction following the sudden shift caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among students and instructors. The study compared perspectives between instructors (n = 47) and students (n = 254) at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CHRS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU; Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Data were collected using an online questionnaire using convenient sampling method. The results showed a high level of readiness to shift to e-learning among instructors and students, as well as a positive correlation between perceived effectiveness and satisfaction. However, instructors showed a higher satisfaction level and perceived this shift to be effective more than students. This experience offers a reasonable foundation for any future plans to implement e-learning in health professions education and maximise its benefits without compromising the practical and clinical training provided via face-to-face learning. Further studies are needed to explore e-learning experiences a year after this shift, when educational institutions are expected to have clearer plans and have better prepared for e-learning. In addition, effect of e-learning shift on clinical training outcomes for different health professions is also recommended.
This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted to explore readiness with regard to the sudden... more This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted to explore readiness with regard to the sudden shift towards emergency remote teaching and its correlation with perceived effectiveness, satisfaction, anxiety and attitudes among instructors in Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Data were gathered using an online questionnaire on readiness and perceptions of effectiveness, attitudes and satisfaction relating to the emergency remote teaching, as well as the anxiety resulting from it. Pearson’s test was performed to assess the correlations between different parameters. The results of the study showed that readiness in terms of emergency remote teaching was high, at 44.9% among instructors, while 64.8% of them scored moderately regarding their perception of the emergency remote teaching’s effectiveness. A positive attitude towards emergency remote teaching was reported by 18.5% of the instructors, although a high level of sa...
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
This research aims to investigate the learning experiences and anxiety levels of students attendi... more This research aims to investigate the learning experiences and anxiety levels of students attending the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CHRS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Saudi Arabia, during the sudden shift to virtual learning in response to COVID-19. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among CHRS students (N = 254). Data was collected using an online questionnaire. Pearson&#39;s correlation coefficient was used to investigate the relationships between student perceptions of responsibility and independence in their learning during emergency remote teaching (ERT), the impact of ERT on learning goal achievement, and student anxiety levels. Results showed that 66.5% of participants scored moderate in their perceptions of independence and responsibility in their learning experiences. In addition, 54.3% of the students achieved their learning goals. Moreover, 20.9% of students reported that they had
The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as... more The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as postural control intervention and Wii Balance Board [WBB] as postural control assessment tool in clinical rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy [CP]. Two studies were conducted to evaluate the intra- and inter-session reliability of the WBB in measuring Centre of Pressure [COP] path length of children with and without CP. 12 children {mean age 8.75 ± 1.7}, and 12 aged matched children with CP attended two sessions during one week. Participants were asked to stand on the WBB on both legs with eyes open [EO2L] and closed [EC2L], and to stand on one leg with eyes open [EO1L] and closed [EC1L]. The results showed excellent reliability of the WBB COP length during EO2L [ICC= 0.96] and EC2L [ICC= 0.95] and moderate reliability during EO1L [ICC=0.65] and EC1L [ICC= 0.794]. However, children with CP were only able to perform double-leg stance tasks; the WBB COP length achieved excellent reliability during EO2L [ICC=0.92] and moderate to poor reliability during EC2L [ICC=0.58]. The third study was conducted to test the methodological feasibility for conducting future randomised controlled trail [RCT] that will investigate the effect of the Wii Fit balance games training on standing postural control and functional balance in children with CP. 11 children with CP were asked to attend eight sessions for four weeks to play with Wii Fit balance games. Participants were assessed pre- and post- Wii Fit with Paediatric Balance Scale [PBS], Timed Up and Go [TUG] and WBB COP length. The results found no significant differences between pre and post Wii Fit for COP length [EO2L; p=0.21, EC2L; p=0.53], PBS [p=0.11] and TUG [p=0.35]. The Wii Fit balance games are feasible and enjoyable games for children with CP. However, a RCT with larger sample is required to provide evidence about its effectiveness with children with CP. The feasibility outcomes of this study are to inform future RCT.
Background and Aims: Musculoskeletal pain is among students’ most common complaints while learnin... more Background and Aims: Musculoskeletal pain is among students’ most common complaints while learning. University students report high-stress levels, which is a risk factor for developing musculoskeletal problems. Shift¬ing from face-to-face learning to e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased college students’ time spent on computers. This increase may lead to musculoskeletal problems. This study aimed to assess the correlation between musculoskeletal pain, stress, and time spent on e-learn¬ing among female university students. Methods: Participants were recruited through an online survey examining demographic data, students’ attitudes, the ‘Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire’ and the ‘Perceived Stress Scale’. The survey was distributed, through university email lists and social media, to medical college students at Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia. Results: Respondents’ musculoskeletal symptoms during the seven days previous to their resp...
Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-ldm-10.1177_2042753020981651 for Readiness towards emergency shif... more Supplemental material, sj-pdf-1-ldm-10.1177_2042753020981651 for Readiness towards emergency shifting to remote learning during COVID-19 pandemic among university instructors by Samiah Alqabbani, Afrah Almuwais Nada BenajibaFatmah Almoayad in E-Learning and Digital Media
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlatio... more This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlation with perceived effectiveness and satisfaction following the sudden shift caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among students and instructors. The study compared perspectives between instructors (n = 47) and students (n = 254) at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CHRS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU; Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Data were collected using an online questionnaire using convenient sampling method. The results showed a high level of readiness to shift to e-learning among instructors and students, as well as a positive correlation between perceived effectiveness and satisfaction. However, instructors showed a higher satisfaction level and perceived this shift to be effective more than students. This experience offers a reasonable foundation for any future plans to implement e-learning in health professions educ...
Background: Child involvement in health care decision-making is essential during health planning.... more Background: Child involvement in health care decision-making is essential during health planning. Additionally, parents’ perceptions of their children’s Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) could influence healthcare utilization in regards to children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and their families. Objectives: Our goal was to assess the level of agreement between children with CP and their parent’s perception of HRQOL by using the PedsQL™ 3.0 instrument in Arabic. Materials and Methods: a cross-sectional study involving a convenient sample of 29 children with CP (mean age of 10.3 ± 1.5 years old) and their parents/caregivers filled the electronic version of the PedsQL™ 3.0 Cerebral Palsy Module in Arabic. The data was analysed via Pearson’s Correlation Co-efficient (PCC) and Intraclass Correlations Coefficient (ICC). Results: We found a strong to moderate positive correlation between child self-reports and parent proxy-reports in the Daily Activity (r=0.58, p<0.001); Movement and ...
The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as... more The aim of this research is to investigate the usability and potential effect of Wii Fit games as postural control intervention and Wii Balance Board [WBB] as postural control assessment tool in clinical rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy [CP]. Two studies were conducted to evaluate the intra- and inter-session reliability of the WBB in measuring Centre of Pressure [COP] path length of children with and without CP. 12 children {mean age 8.75 ± 1.7}, and 12 aged matched children with CP attended two sessions during one week. Participants were asked to stand on the WBB on both legs with eyes open [EO2L] and closed [EC2L], and to stand on one leg with eyes open [EO1L] and closed [EC1L]. The results showed excellent reliability of the WBB COP length during EO2L [ICC= 0.96] and EC2L [ICC= 0.95] and moderate reliability during EO1L [ICC=0.65] and EC1L [ICC= 0.794]. However, children with CP were only able to perform double-leg stance tasks; the WBB COP length achieved excelle...
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
BACKGROUND: Diagnostic imaging (DI) studies are useful resources for examining musculoskeletal (M... more BACKGROUND: Diagnostic imaging (DI) studies are useful resources for examining musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. When DI is used appropriately, it is an important tool for physical therapists (PTs). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the attitudes, beliefs, and barriers to PTs’ practices in referring to DI in Saudi Arabia (SA). METHODS: For this quantitative cross-sectional study, an online self-reported questionnaire was designed and distributed. A total of 138 PTs participated in the study. RESULTS: Although most PTs had access to DI, few reported being able to order DI. The PTs demonstrated positive attitudes regarding their ability to refer patients for DI. Nevertheless, some PTs have adopted several beliefs and awareness of PTs regarding the clinical appropriateness of referring to DI, which may increase the unnecessary utilisation of DI requests. More than half of the PTs in this study reported that they were unfamiliar with the clinical rules used for prescri...
Objective: To find reference values for the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test on typically developed Sau... more Objective: To find reference values for the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test on typically developed Saudi preschool children aged from 3 to 5 years, and to determine whether differences in test scores are based on age or gender. Materials and Methods: This pilot exploratory study involved determining TUG values of Saudi preschool-aged children with typical development. Differences in the mean and standard deviation of TUG values for each age group, gender, height, and Body Mass Index (BMI) were tested. Results: During the study period, 61 typically developed Saudi preschool children aged 4.37 ± 1.10 were tested, with 55.7% of the sample being male. TUG values ranged from 4.74 to 5.20 seconds across all age groups, with time taken tending to decrease for older children in the study group. No significant differences between males and females in TUG timing (P=0.81) were observed. Conclusion: This study provides reference data for the TUG test in typically developed Saudi preschoolers, which ...
This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlatio... more This is a cross-sectional study which assessed the readiness to shift to e-learning in correlation with perceived effectiveness and satisfaction following the sudden shift caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic among students and instructors. The study compared perspectives between instructors (n = 47) and students (n = 254) at the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CHRS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU; Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia). Data were collected using an online questionnaire using convenient sampling method. The results showed a high level of readiness to shift to e-learning among instructors and students, as well as a positive correlation between perceived effectiveness and satisfaction. However, instructors showed a higher satisfaction level and perceived this shift to be effective more than students. This experience offers a reasonable foundation for any future plans to implement e-learning in health professions education and maximise its benefits without compromising the practical and clinical training provided via face-to-face learning. Further studies are needed to explore e-learning experiences a year after this shift, when educational institutions are expected to have clearer plans and have better prepared for e-learning. In addition, effect of e-learning shift on clinical training outcomes for different health professions is also recommended.
This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted to explore readiness with regard to the sudden... more This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted to explore readiness with regard to the sudden shift towards emergency remote teaching and its correlation with perceived effectiveness, satisfaction, anxiety and attitudes among instructors in Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Data were gathered using an online questionnaire on readiness and perceptions of effectiveness, attitudes and satisfaction relating to the emergency remote teaching, as well as the anxiety resulting from it. Pearson’s test was performed to assess the correlations between different parameters. The results of the study showed that readiness in terms of emergency remote teaching was high, at 44.9% among instructors, while 64.8% of them scored moderately regarding their perception of the emergency remote teaching’s effectiveness. A positive attitude towards emergency remote teaching was reported by 18.5% of the instructors, although a high level of sa...
International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
This research aims to investigate the learning experiences and anxiety levels of students attendi... more This research aims to investigate the learning experiences and anxiety levels of students attending the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CHRS) at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), Saudi Arabia, during the sudden shift to virtual learning in response to COVID-19. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among CHRS students (N = 254). Data was collected using an online questionnaire. Pearson&#39;s correlation coefficient was used to investigate the relationships between student perceptions of responsibility and independence in their learning during emergency remote teaching (ERT), the impact of ERT on learning goal achievement, and student anxiety levels. Results showed that 66.5% of participants scored moderate in their perceptions of independence and responsibility in their learning experiences. In addition, 54.3% of the students achieved their learning goals. Moreover, 20.9% of students reported that they had
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