polo oman 2014

Cardiff School of Healthcare Sciences

Ysgol Gwyddorau Gofal Iechyd

Judith Benbow [email protected] Associate Director of International and Engagement

POLO:- Muscat Oman

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/articles/2703.html

http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/humrs/staffinfo/organisationaldevelopment/iip/index.html



OMAN• Oman is a gulf country that is growing in prominence. • Not formally part of the British Empire but has strong British

influences• Hindu is the native language but English is widely spoken,

particularly in the hospitals and is taught at school from an early age.

• Oman offers a rich Arabic culture • 75% of Omanis are Muslims; a real awareness and sensitivity to the

Muslim culture is necessary but there is a long established ex-patriot community where western culture is evident.

• HCARE (Nursing) has a strong collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the Oman Specialised Nursing Institute (OSNI)

• HCARE collaboratively delivers a BSc (Hons) in Nursing Studies & BSc (Hons) in Community Health Nursing Practice



Omani BSC students



HCARE staff (Jerry Bray, Colin Rees & Pat Jones) on graduation day with very proud Omani students



Omani BSC students on graduation day



Oman has an absolute monarchy The Sultan’s Palace in Muscat



Muscat the Capital of Oman-where the 4 main hospitals are situated



Hospital Profiles: - Muscat Oman 1. Khoula Hospital

• 463-bed tertiary hospital • Oman’s National Centre for-

– Trauma Neurosurgery, – Orthopaedics, – Plastic and Reconstructive – Surgery, – and is the Nation’s providers – of Orthotic and Prosthetic services also

• maternity, gynaecology and physiotherapy departments.



2. The Royal Hospital

• A large, tertiary-level, acute-care hospital, which provides state-of-the-art services in the specialties and sub-specialties of medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology,

• The National Oncology Centre has been built as an extension block and a new 139-bed Cardiac Centre is being built adjacent to the Oncology Centre. A state-of-the-art facility for paediatric and adult Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery with an extensive outpatient department.

• www.royalhospital.med.om



3. Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH)

The 500-bed SQUH is one of the Sultanate of Oman's leading hospitals providing acute care and specialties and sub-specialties of medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, oncology

• The University Hospital and SQU's College of Medicine and Health Sciences, train Healthcare students www.squ.edu.om/squh/

http://www.google.com/url?url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Qaboos_University&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=l-tcVPnGDeGIsQSM0YKwCA&ved=0CCAQ9QEwBA&usg=AFQjCNHqq21kCijtGhZU_4cXwDz0G4FSng

http://www.google.com/url?url=http://omaniadventures.blogspot.com/2012/04/sultan-qaboos-university-squ.html&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=l-tcVPnGDeGIsQSM0YKwCA&ved=0CCQQ9QEwBg&usg=AFQjCNFEfcpnfyrCBACxsmJPm7VT1VF8Bw

http://www.google.com/url?url=http://www.knowledgee.com/about-us/our-clients/&rct=j&frm=1&q=&esrc=s&sa=U&ei=AOxcVJ3OJZbdsASwqYGYBg&ved=0CDgQ9QEwEA&usg=AFQjCNHq2KtdJBtCwzgwVLFRsXYFeIblNQ



4. Al Massara Hospital –mental health(formerly Known as Ibn Sina)

• Only opened in 2012 • Approximately 20 mins drive from Muscat • OSNI provide transport • A 204 bedded national MH referral training & Research Centre • A large Day Care Department focusing on rehabilitation includes;

Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech therapy and Vocational training units.

• General Psychiatric Outpatient Department, Psychology Department, Psychiatric casualty that functions round the clock, Radiology and Electroencephalogram (E.E.G.) Department,

• Many gardens and activity facilities



Al Massara Hospital (Mental Health) New activity facilities



Al Massara Hospital (Mental Health) Judith Benbow auditing with senior nurses



Al Massara Hospital (Mental Health)- OSNI Lecturer auditing with Senior Nurse



Food and Hospitality

• A very important part of Omani culture is hospitality.

• If invited into an Omani house, a visitor is likely to be greeted with a bowl of dates, qahwa (coffee with cardamom and fruit.

• The coffee is served fairly weak in a small cup, which should be shaken after three servings to show that you have finished.

• Halwa and other sweets are often given at celebrations such as Eids.



Enjoy Omani dates



Omani Culture



The main religion in Oman is Muslim



Omani People

• Traditional clothing is worn by most Omani men. • Ankle-length, collarless robe called a dishdasha

that buttons at the neck with a tassel hanging down.

• Traditionally the tassel is dipped in perfume.

• Women wear hijab and abaya.

• Some women cover their faces and hands, but most do not.

• On holidays, such as Eid, women often wear brightly coloured outfits consisting of a mid-calf length tunic over pants.



Oman is famous for its khanjar knives, which are curved daggers worn during holidays as part of

ceremonial dress



Muscat’s mountain- quite different to our mountains!

Enjoy the contrasting desert & city landscape



The view from the top of the mountain looking back into Muscat and the coast line beyond



Surprise on top of the mountain- a Sand Dune Racing centre



Sand Dune RacingJeep going up! Jeep coming down!



Muscat has a bowling alley and a luxury

shopping mall

Enjoy the diversity of traditional Omani culture & a new emerging Western culture

and busy roads .............



A water irrigation system dating back to Roman times



Muttrah Souqu Muscat You can have a wonderful time

shopping (haggling)



What might you buy?Some Gulf gold

perhaps! A traditional Omani burner

with some incense & charcoal maybe.

You may fancy a

colourful pashmina

for yourself or your

friend.



In the harbour, you may see fresh fish being sold

on the pavement

Traditional fishermen



Beaches and Camels in Oman

Camel sanctuary in

Muscat



A hungry baby camel.

A happy baby camel!



Omani people are known for their warmth & hospitality. A number of the OSNI Staff have studied in Cardiff with us.



Our staff are regularly in Oman they say:- “It’s a privilege …..”“A wonderful opportunity…”. “A fantastic country …“Warm, gentle people….”



Holiday Destination Oman is growing in popularity as a winter holiday destination- guaranteed sunshine and white sandy beaches http://www.omantourism.gov.



• Accommodation can be available through OSNI

• Or there are various hotels in Muscat- explore & seek staff advise

Accommodation

Currency• Omani Rial• Speak to staff regarding

estimate costs



• Mental Health• Dr Susan Barker - [email protected]• Gemma Stacey-Emile [email protected]• John Hyde- [email protected]

• Children and Young People • Julia Todd- [email protected]

Follow up and contacts



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