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Annual Report 2009-2010Behavioural Medicinetiated somatoform disorders in Oman. Psychiatry Clin Neurosci 2010; 64:555–64.4. El Shafie K, Al-Shaqsi A, Al-Mahrouqi B, Al-Lawati H, Ganguly SS, Al-Adawi S, Al-Shafaee M. The diagnostic yield ofthyroid function tests and their cost-effectiveness in the Student Clinic at Sultan Qaboos University: Retrospectivechart review. SQU Med J 2010; 10:215–20.5. Sadowsky C, Whiting H, Pai S, Recio A, Becker D, Houdayer T, Al-Adawi S. Prevalence and risk factors for osteoporosisin individuals with paralysis. J Clin Densitom 2009; 12:388–9.6. Al-Adawi S, Ali BH. West is West, East is East: The divide in science. Saudi Med J 2010; 31:1093–4.7. Hallas CN, Burke JL, White DG, Connelly DT. A prospective one year study of changes in neuropsychological functionfollowing implantable cardioverter defibrillator surgery. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 2010; 3:170–7.8. Hallas CN, Burke JL, White DG, Connelly DT. Pre-ICD illness beliefs affect post-implant perceptions of control andpatient-quality of life. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol 2010; 33:256–65.9. Hallas CN, Wray J, Andreou P, Banner NR. Depression and perceptions of heart failure predict the quality of life ofpeople with advanced heart failure. J Heart Lung Transplant 2010; doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng. 2009.12.008.10. Hallas CN, Howard C, Wray J, Carby M. Understanding panic disorder in chronic respiratory disease. Br J Nurs 2009;18:527–9.11. Hallas CN, Wray J, Banner NR. A qualitative study of the psychological experience of patients during and after mechanicalcardiac support. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2009; 24:31–9.12. Howard C, Hallas CN, Wray J, Carby M. The relationship between illness perceptions, anxiety and panic in chronicobstructive pulmonary disease. Behav Res Ther 2009; 47:71–6.13. Sharbati M, Al-Zaidi R, Al-Naamani R, Al-Futaisi A, Jain R. A rare presentation of attention deficit/hyperactivitydisorder. SQU Med J 2010; 10:84–8.Book Chapters1. Hallas CN. What are the roles of a health psychologist in clinical practice? Defining knowledge, skills and competencies.In: Forshaw M, Sheffield D, Eds. Health Psychology in Action. London: Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.CONFERENCE & SEMINAR PRESENTATIONSConference PresentationsInternational1. Al-Sharbati M. The ADHD preschoolers: when to treat by psycho-pharmacotherapy, and how? Medical Home, AnInnovative Approach to ADHD. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 7–11 November 2009.2. Al-Farsi Y, Wali M, Al-Shafie M, Al-Sharbati M. The prevalence of stunting, underweight, and wasting among autisticchildren in Oman. IMFAR Meeting. Pennsylvania,USA, 20–22 May 2010.3. Wali M, Al-Farsi Y, Al-Shafie M, Al-Sharbati M. Measurement of reduced, oxidized and total glutathion levels in thesera of autistic children in Oman. IMFAR Meeting. Pennsylvania, USA, 20–22 May 2010.38

4. Al-Sharbati M. Studies concerning preschoolers suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: When totreat and how? IIMA 5 th Conference. Sharjah, UAE, 1–3 April 2010.5. Al-Sharbati M. Autism and other developmental disorders in Oman. The 3 rd Conference of Prevention, Diagnosis andTreatment of Developmental Delays and Neonatal Screening in Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Doha, Qatar,27–29 April 2010.National1. Al-Sharbati M. Communication skills. OMSB communication skills workshop. Muscat, Oman, 6–7 October 2009.2. Al-Adawi S. Pre-occupation with body image and weight-loss behavior in cross-cultural samples. 17 th InternationalChild Health Conference – Chronic Childhood Illnesses. Sultan Qaboos University, 13–15 October 2009.3. Al-Adawi S. Biopsychosocial approach for the management of obesity. Workshop on Food, Nutrition in Health andDisease. College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman. 10 May 20104. Al-Adawi S. Coping with chronic illness. Collaborative Nursing Conference on Deliberating Quality, Serving Communities,Nurses Leading Chronic Care. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 28 April 2010.Poster PresentationsInternational1. Al-Adawi S, Al-Azri F, Hussain S, Dorvlo ASS. Neurocognitive, affective and vegetative functioning in patient presentingwith vascular dementia in Oman. Sixth International Congress on Vascular Dementia. Barcelona, Spain,19–22 November 2009.National1. Al-Sharbati M, Al-Adawi S, Al-Lawati S, Al-Suleimani A, Obeid Y, Al-Hussaini A, Mirza H, Zaidan Z, Petrini K. Twophasesurvey of social anxiety disorder in Omani adolescents reveals gender differences. University Day. SultanQaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 2 May 2010.2. Obeid Y, Viernes N, ElZien I, Al-Hussini A, Zaidan Z, Martin, R, Guenedi A, Al-Adawi S. Peer review in the managementof inpatients with depression in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. University Day. Sultan Qaboos University,Oman, Muscat, 2 May 2010.3. Mirza H, Al-Adawi S, Al-Asmi A, Al-Azri F, Hussain S, Al-Sharbati M, Guenedi AA, Al-Hussaini A, Obeid YA. Jinn inthe brain: Evaluation of regional cerebral blood flow in a patient with cacodemonomania of dissociative type. UniversityDay. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 2 May 2010.4. Obeid Y, Al-Hussini, A, Martin R, Al-Sharbati, M, Zaidan Z, Al-Guenedi A, Al-Adawi S. Clinical audit on the use of depotantipsychotics in Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. University Day. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman,2 May 2010.5. Obeid Y, Al-Guenedi A, Al-Hussini A, Hussain S, Al-Azri F, Al-Adawi, S. Supposed ‘Spirit possession’ may be associatedwith altered brain states: Case report from Oman. University Day. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 2May 2010.6. Al-Saadoon M, Al-Sharbati M, Rizvi S, et al. Bullying among children in elementary schools in Muscat region. Univer-academic and patient care departmentsBehavioural Medicine39

Annual Report 2009-2010Behavioural Medicinesity Day. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 2 May 2010.7. Al-Sharbati M, Al-Sharbati Z, Al-Lawatiya S, Al-Jahwari S. Teachers’ awareness about ADHD in Oman. UniversityDay. Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 2 May 2010.8. Al-Farsi Y, Al-Sharbati M, Wali M, Al-Shafee M. Prevalence of autistic spectrum disorder in Oman. University Day.Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman, 2 May 2010.9. Al-Sharbati M, Al-Attabi K. Atomoxetine in the treatment of ADHD in SQUH. University Day. Sultan Qaboos Univerisity,Muscat, Oman, 2 May 2010.THESIS SUPERVISIONOmar Al-FarsiQualification:Title:Supervisor:M.Sc.The prevalence of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in Oman.Dr. Marwan Al-SharbatiDate of completion: August 2010Maha Al-KhaliliQualification:Title:Supervisor:Date of completion:Samia Al-FahdiQualification:Title:SupervisorDate of completion:M.Sc.Nutritional Factors in AutismDr. Marwan Al-SharbatiOn goingM.Sc.The clinical correlate of autism in OmanDr. Marwan Al-SharbatiOn going40

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