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Cardiovascular health research priorities in the United Arab Emirates
Nariman Ghader1, Nabeel Al-Yateem2, Sarah Dalibalta3
1Department of Mental Health, Expert-Strategic Planning and Institutional Performance Management, Emirates Health Services, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Insights
Researchers identified key priorities for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) research in the UAE. Focus areas include customized prevention algorithms, treatment accessibility, lifestyle links, emergency care, and epidemiological studies for better CVD management.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cardiology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a significant cause of illness and death in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Healthcare authorities and clinicians have prioritized CVDs for targeted interventions within the UAE.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine crucial research priorities for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the UAE.
- To guide future research endeavors and funding allocations for cardiovascular health in the UAE.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the nominal group technique involving 37 experts from various UAE healthcare and research sectors.
- Systematic refinement of 138 initially suggested research topics to identify the most critical CVD priorities.
Main Results:
- Top priorities include developing evidence-based, customized algorithms for CVD prevention and emergency interventions.
- Key areas also encompass the availability, accessibility, and affordability of CVD treatment and rehabilitation.
- Further priorities involve understanding the links between CVDs, lifestyle, mental health, cardiac emergency management, and UAE-specific CVD epidemiology.
Conclusions:
- The identified research priorities will shape a more effective CVD treatment and prevention research agenda in the UAE.
- Recommendations include prioritizing funding and support for research in these critical areas to advance cardiovascular health.
Background:
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and have been prioritized for intervention by healthcare authorities and clinicians.
Aim:
To identify clinically relevant research priorities for the treatment and prevention of CVDs in the UAE.
Methods:
This study used the nominal group technique to identify CVD-related research priorities. Participants were 37 experts from UAE hospitals, academic and research institutions, CVD associations, and paramedical organizations.
Results:
Initially, 138 research topics were suggested by participating experts. These topics were then refined to identify the most important research priorities related to CVD prevention and treatment. The top research priority areas were: development of evidence-based, customized algorithms for CVD prevention and in-hospital emergency interventions; the availability, accessibility, and affordability of CVD treatment and rehabilitation; identification of relationships between CVDs, lifestyle factors, and mental health; efficacy and constraints in the management of cardiac emergencies; and epidemiological studies that trace CVD in the UAE.
Conclusion:
The identified research priorities will guide a more informed research program for CVD treatment and prevention in the UAE. Funding opportunities and support for researchers should be prioritized for these identified research areas.
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