• Bridging the gap: How investing in advanced practice nurses could transform emergency care in Africa 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Shaban, Marwa M.; Kamugisha, John Bosco ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2024 , Article)
      Aim: This paper aims to highlight the vital importance of investing in advanced practice nursing (APN) for enhancing emergency care throughout Africa. Background: APN's role is increasingly recognized as pivotal in optimizing ...
    • Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Stein Emil, Vollset; Ababneh, Hazim S; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abbafati, Cristiana; Abbasgholizadeh, Rouzbeh; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundFuture trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term health investment, planning, and ...
    • The Comprehensive Healthcare Education Simulation Tool (CHEST): A validity and reliability study in nursing education 

      Al-Hassan, Mohammed; Al-Omari, Elham; Dorri, Roqaia; Al Badawi, Anan Khaled; Khraim, Fadi; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundSimulation-Based Learning (SBL) is vital in nursing education, bridging theory and practice to prepare students for complex care scenarios. However, existing tools often fail to evaluate cultural relevance, ...
    • Current Landscape and Future Directions of Deprescribing and Polypharmacy Practices in Jordan 

      Barakat, Muna; Nassar, Razan; Gharaibeh, Lobna; Thiab, Samar; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J. ( Karger , 2024 , Article)
      This review explores the current landscape and future directions of deprescribing and polypharmacy practices in Jordan. The prevalence of polypharmacy, defined as the concurrent use of multiple medications by an individual, ...
    • Demographics and regional trends of ischemic heart disease-related mortality in older adults in the United States, 1999–2020 

      Latif, Fakhar; Nasir, Muhammad Moiz; Rehman, Wajeeh Ur; Hamza, Mohammed; Mattumpuram, Jishanth; ... more authors ( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)
      Background Ischemic heart disease (IHD) has a significant impact on public health and healthcare expenditures in the United States (US). Methods We used data from the CDC WONDER database from 1999–2020 to identify trends ...
    • The effect of colchicine on myocardial infarction: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials 

      Ayesha, Younas; Awan, Zainab; Khan, Tehreem; Mehta, Samay; Munir, Aqsa; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      IntroductionMyocardial infarction (MI) is associated with a significant post-event inflammatory response which further contributes to post-MI prognosis. Colchicine, an anti-inflammatory agent, exhibits potential benefits ...
    • Efficacy and Safety of Ivonescimab in the Treatment of Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): A Systematic Review 

      Al Matairi, Alzahra'a; Hammadeh, Bara M.; Aldalati, Abdullah Yousef; Qtaishat, Fares A.; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
      This systematic review critically evaluates the safety and efficacy of the novel drug Ivonescimab in the treatment of advanced and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Ivonescimab showed promising antitumor ...
    • Exnovation: A Concept Analysis. 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J; Joy, George V; Mannethodi, Kamaruddeen; Kunjavara, Jibin; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; ... more authors ( Wiley , 2026 , Article)
      To conduct an in-depth concept analysis of exnovation, exploring its significance, conceptual mechanisms and impacts in administration, business and healthcare, particularly emphasising its relevance to nursing. Exnovation ...
    • Exploring Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists Usage Among Non-Diabetic Healthcare Providers: A Cross-Sectional Multi-Country Study 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Abukhadijah, Hana J.; Karavadi, Vidusha; Aqtam, Ibrahim; Ibraheem, Anas; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2025 , Article)
      Background and Aim Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were initially developed for type 2 diabetes but have gained widespread use for weight management, including among non-diabetic individuals. This ...
    • Exploring nurses perceived self-efficacy and mental health competency for enhancing psychiatric care delivery in non-psychiatric settings 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Othman, Mutaz I.; Joy, George V.; Nazarene, Ananth; Amro, Fadi A.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundNursing care is essential for providing high-quality, safe, and person-centered care, particularly for patients with mental health diagnoses. Mental illness poses significant global health challenges, and nurses ...
    • Exploring the clinical potentials of zuranolone in managing postpartum depression: A new therapeutic horizon 

      Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Rehan, Syeda Tayyaba; Imran, Laiba; Abbas, Samina Ghulam; Khan, Sara Fahim ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Postpartum depression (PPD) poses a major threat to maternal mental health and wellbeing while also adversely affecting the mother's relationship with her baby, leading to significant repercussions that may hinder the ...
    • The feasibility of a safety culture training package on the improvement of geriatric patients’ safety among nurses in the intensive care unit: A randomized controlled study 

      Hassen, Heba Ahmed Mohsen; Mohammed, Abeer Abd-El Rahman; Khedr, Mahmoud Abdelwahab; Eweida, Rasha Salah; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundNurses are indispensable champions of patient safety within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), particularly when caring for geriatric patients. Therefore, implementing safety culture training packages to address ...
    • Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Dana, Bryazka; Reitsma, Marissa B; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abd Al Magied, Abdallah H A; Abdelkader, Atef; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundSmoking is the leading behavioural risk factor for mortality globally, accounting for more than 175 million deaths and nearly 4·30 billion years of life lost (YLLs) from 1990 to 2021. The pace of decline in smoking ...
    • Global, regional, and national age-sex-specific burden of diarrhoeal diseases, their risk factors, and aetiologies, 1990–2021, for 204 countries and territories: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Hmwe Hmwe, Kyu; Vongpradith, Avina; Dominguez, Regina-Mae Villanueva; Ma, Jianing; Albertson, Samuel B; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      BackgroundDiarrhoeal diseases claim more than 1 million lives annually and are a leading cause of death in children younger than 5 years. Comprehensive global estimates of the diarrhoeal disease burden for specific age ...
    • Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Jaimie D, Steinmetz; Seeher, Katrin Maria; Schiess, Nicoline; Nichols, Emma; Cao, Bochen; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Background Disorders affecting the nervous system are diverse and include neurodevelopmental disorders, late-life neurodegeneration, and newly emergent conditions, such as cognitive impairment following COVID-19. Previous ...
    • Prediction of stroke-associated hospital-acquired pneumonia: Machine learning approach 

      Abujaber, Ahmad A.; Yaseen, Said; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; Akhtar, Naveed; Imam, Yahia ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundStroke-associated Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) significantly impacts patient outcomes. This study explores the utility of machine learning models in predicting HAP in stroke patients, leveraging national ...
    • The relationship between transformational leadership, work motivation, and engagement among nurses in Jordanian governmental hospitals 

      Abu-Qutaish, Roa’a; Alosta, Mohammad R.; Abu-Shosha, Ghada; Oweidat, Islam Ali; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J. ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
      Introduction: The healthcare sector faces persistent challenges related to workforce management, including maintaining high levels of motivation and engagement among nurses. Transformational leadership is one of the primary ...
    • Safety and Efficacy of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Older Adults with Variable Disease States: A Meta-analysis of Large Placebo-Controlled Trials 

      Shah, Syeda Ayesha; Mushahid, Hasan; Salman, Ali; Farhan, Syed Husain; Latif, Fakhar; ... more authors ( Springer Nature , 2025 , Article)
      Background: Recent guidelines recommend the use of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors (SGLT2i) in patients suffering from cardiorenal diseases. However, the safety and efficacy of SGLT2i in older adults ...
    • Telehealth satisfaction among patients with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional analysis 

      Hendy, Abdelaziz; Abdelaliem, Sally Mohammed Farghaly; Zaher, Ahmed; Sadek, Bothayna N.; Nashwan, Abdulqadir J.; ... more authors ( PeerJ Inc. , 2025 , Article)
      Background. The study aims to assess telehealth satisfaction among patients with chronic diseases focusing on key demographic and clinical factors that influence satisfaction. Methods. A descriptive cross-sectional study ...
    • The burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors by state in the USA, 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Mokdad, Ali H.; Bisignano, Catherine; Hsu, Johnathan M.; Ababneh, Hazim S.; Abbasgholizadeh, Rouzbeh; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Background The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2021 provides a comprehensive assessment of health and risk factor trends at global, regional, national, and subnational levels. This study ...