College of Nursing: Recent submissions

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    • Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by Uncorrected Refractive Error: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020 

      Little, Julie Anne; Congdon, Nathan G.; Resnikoff, Serge; Braithwaite, Tasanee; Leasher, Janet; ... more authors ( Springer , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Uncorrected refractive error (URE) is a readily treatable cause of visual impairment (VI). This study provides updated estimates of global and regional vision loss due to URE, presenting temporal change for ...

    • Global, regional, and national burden of asthma and atopic dermatitis, 1990–2021, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Jiyeon, Oh; Kim, Soeun; Kim, Min Seo; Abate, Yohannes Habtegiorgis; Abd ElHafeez, Samar; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundAsthma and atopic dermatitis are common allergic conditions that contribute to substantial health loss, economic burden, and pain across individuals of all ages worldwide. Therefore, as a component of the Global ...

    • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among Cancer Patients in Iraq 

      Al-shaikhli, Hisham S. Ibrahim; Al-Naggar, Redhwan; Alkhateeb, Mahmoud ( Qubahan Academic Publisher , 2024 , Article)
      Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming more popular among cancer patients, but they may be reluctant to inform their medical team about it. As a result, this study aims to determine the levels of CAM usage ...

    • Nurses' knowledge and attitudes about children maltreatment in Jordan: A cross-sectional study 

      Eman, Abu Sabbah; Abdel Razeq, Nadin M. ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      ObjectivesTo examine nurses' knowledge and attitudes, and the factors influencing them regarding managing child maltreatment in Jordan's acute and primary care settings. MethodsThis is a descriptive cross-sectional study. ...

    • Exploring the impact and challenges of tele-ICU: A qualitative study on nursing perspectives 

      Ahmad Rajeh, Saifan; Odeh, Mohammad Sameer; Oleimat, Bayan; AbuRuz, Mohannad Eid; Ahmed, Alaa Mohammad; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      AimThe primary objectives of this study were to explore ICU and Tele-ICU nurses' perceptions of Tele-ICU, focusing on its perceived benefits, challenges, and implications for integration into critical care settings. ...

    • Family caregivers' contributions to self-care behaviors among heart failure patients in Oman. 

      Alharrasi, Maryam; Alnoumani, Huda; Al-Ghassani, Amal; Amirtharaj, Anandhi; Bin Ali, Wafaa; ... more authors ( Public Library of Science , 2025 , Article)
      Family caregiver's role can be involving patients with heart failure (HF) in each behavior of self-care such as treatment adherence, and healthy eating, which will \ultimately lead to disease control. This study aimed to ...

    • Trends in the global, regional, and national burden of oral conditions from 1990 to 2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Eduardo, Bernabe; Marcenes, Wagner; Abdulkader, Rizwan Suliankatchi; Abreu, Lucas Guimarães; Afzal, Saira; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      BackgroundThe WHO Global Oral Health Action Plan has set an overarching global target of achieving a 10% reduction in the prevalence of oral conditions by 2030. Robust and up-to-date information on the global burden of ...

    • Impact of asthma control on quality of life among palestinian children. 

      Aldirawi, Ali; Al-Qudimat, Ahmad R; Al Rawwad, Tamara; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; Alwawi, Abdallah; ... more authors ( Nature Research , 2025 , Article)
      Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that significantly affects children, impacting their health-related quality of life. This study aimed to explore the relationship between asthma control and quality of life among ...

    • Mental health services among Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh: perspectives from field service providers 

      ElRayes, Wael; Malik, Sana; Akesson, Bree; Mahmood, Iftikher; Hafiz, Md Golam; ... more authors ( Emerald Publishing , 2025 , Article)
      Purpose: This paper aims to understand the mental health experiences and needs of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh from the perspective of mental health-care providers and hospital administrators. Design/methodology/approach: ...

    • Challenges of patients with intrathecal baclofen pump therapy during COVID-19 pandemic in Saudi Arabia 

      Qureshi, Ahmad Zaheer; Shacfe, Hasan; Board, French; Jameel, Mohammed; Sami, Waqas; ... more authors ( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)
      Background: This study was carried out to analyze the effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on patients with intrathecal baclofen (ITB) therapy. Methods: Patients who came for ITB refill during ...

    • Evaluating the burden and transmission dynamics of chikungunya virus infections in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Shaik, Riyaz Ahamed; Ahmad, Mohammad Shakil; Miraj, Mohammad; Sami, Waqas; Azam, Alashjaee Ahmed; ... more authors ( Oxford University Press , 2025 , Article)
      The Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) presents substantial public health challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR), with its prevalence and interaction with other arboviruses (ABVs) remaining poorly understood. This ...

    • It’s All About Empowerment and Confidence: Experience of Newly Registered Nurses in an Intensive Clinical Training Course 

      Darawad, Muhammad; Abdalrahim, Maysoon; Othman, Elham; Abu Raddaha, Ahmad; Mansour, Mansour ( Slack Journals , 2025 , Article)
      Background: This study investigated how intensive clinical nursing training influences the confidence of newly registered nurses in speaking up about their opinions and concerns within their current work settings. Method: ...

    • Household food insecurity and nutritional status of pre-school children following relaxation of corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) restrictions 

      Abdullah H., Anaqreh; Hamad, Hani J.; Al-Dabbas, Maher M.; Sundookah, Ahmad; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2025 , Article)
      Background & aimsStudies found a high prevalence of household food insecurity (HFI) and malnutrition and an association between them during the movement restriction period of the corona virus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. ...

    • Facilitators, barriers, and impact of e-learning on healthcare professionals in primary healthcare settings: An integrative review of literature 

      Al-Yazidi, Hana; Toosi, Ameneh; Forgrave, Daniel ( Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press) , 2024 , Article)
      Background: The Primary Health Care Corporation in Qatar uses continuing professional development (CPD) to improve the knowledge and practices of healthcare professionals (HCPs). Due to COVID-19, CPD delivery has shifted ...

    • Supportive interventions for family caregivers of adults with mental illness: An integrative review 

      Saleem, Mona; Khraim, Fadi; Nelson, Deborah; Forgrave, Daniel ( Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKUP) , 2024 , Article Review)
      Background: People of all ages, genders, social classes, income levels, and geographical regions can be affected by mental illness. Families of individuals diagnosed with mental illnesses face significant burdens, particularly ...

    • Effectiveness of shoulder kinesio taping and conventional exercises on Fugl­Meyer assessment scale and Rivermead mobility scale in sub­acute hemiplegic subjects with shoulder subluxation: A single group pre­post design 

      Ramakrishnan, Venkatesan; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; Selvarj, Kavitha; Jerome, Albin; Ramanathan, Kavitha; ... more authors ( DJ Studio , 2024 , Article)
      Background. Most hemiplegic patients develop subluxation in the acute stage of stroke. Despite the administration of various prevention strategies in the acute stage, more than 80% of stroke survivors develop shoulder ...

    • Effect of deep breathing and bladder retraining on older women with diabetic-induced stress incontinence 

      Jeyaraj, Getcyal Devakirubai Martin; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; Vishnuram, Surya; K., Keerthana A; Alfawaz, Saad Suleman; ... more authors ( DJ Studio , 2024 , Article)
      Background. An increasing number of older women, especially those with diabetes, are experiencing stress incontinence. This ailment can significantly affect the quality of life, frequently made worse by weaker pelvic floor ...

    • Exploring the relationship between glycated hemoglobin levels and geriatric syndromes in elderly patients with diabetes (a cross-sectional study) 

      Vianni, Diovin Derose; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; Vishnuram, Surya; Razali, Hazliza; Sekar, Madhanraj; ... more authors ( DJ Studio , 2024 , Article)
      Background. One common chronic condition is diabetes mellitus (DM), which is more prevalent in the elderly and is often linked to a variety of issues and concomitant conditions. Geriatric symptoms, such as depression, ...

    • Effectiveness of low-level laser therapy with Buerger Allen exercise versus LIPUS with Buerger Allen exercise for diabetic foot ulcer 

      Srivatsan, M; S, Tamil Ponni; Subramanian, Shenbaga Sundaram; Vishnuram, Surya; S, Ramya; ... more authors ( DJ Studio , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a severe diabetes complication with a burden similar to cancer. Risk factors include peripheral neuropathy, arterial disease, foot abnormalities, and socioeconomic and geographical ...

    • Psychological stress among hypertensive male patients in Jordan: prevalence and associated factors. 

      Aldirawi, Ali; Alhalaiqa, Fadwa; Alwawi, Abdallah; Abuzerr, Samer ( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)
      Hypertension is a global, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disorders, imposing a significant burden due to its high mortality and morbidity rates. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and ...