Assessing Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, and ICU Doctors’ Knowledge, Confidence, and Attitude in Managing In-Flight Medical Emergencies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study
While overall knowledge levels were relatively high, the study highlights significant gaps in critical areas of in-flight emergency management. These findings underscore the need for targeted educational interventions and training programs focused on the unique challenges of the aviation environment. Addressing these gaps will enhance the preparedness and confidence of healthcare professionals, ultimately improving patient outcomes during air travel.
Authors
- Asmaa Alsaeigh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7853-9087)
- Abdulrahman Al Shehri
- Saad Alharthi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9058-266X)
- Shrooq M Hawati
- Fares Binobaid
- Mohammed Alghamdi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4038-6679)
- Alwaleed A Alqarni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3228-4648)
- Abdullah Almelaifi
- Ali M Al Ajmi
- Walaa Alameer
Institutions
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- Umm al-Qura University (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Medical City (SA)
- Security Forces Hospital (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
- King Faisal University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.78359
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Travel-related health issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88