Nursing Research: Recent submissions

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    • 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 ...

    • The Association Between Intensive Care Unit Nurses' Perception of Nursing Professional Autonomy and Nursing Professionalism: A Descriptive Correlational Design. 

      Al-Sbehat, Alaa Mefleh; Eshah, Nidal Fareed; Rayan, Ahmad Hussien; Abu Raddaha, Ahmad H; Al Omari, Omar; ... more authors ( SAGE , 2024 , Article)
      The evolving landscape of healthcare in Jordan presents unique challenges and opportunities for nursing professionals. With a focus on critical care nurses, understanding the dynamics of professional autonomy and professionalism ...

    • Evaluating the integrated effect of aromatherapy and biofeedback therapy with rehabilitation among geriatric population with panic disorder 

      Dhandapani, BS; Subramanian, SS; Vishnuram, S; Abudaheer, S; Alfawaz, S; ... more authors (2024 , Article)
      Background. Aging or senescence is mainly associated with multiple health concerns that impact the physical, psychological, and cognitive functions of older individuals, significantly affecting their daily living. The ...

    • Effectiveness of dynamic cupping therapy versus IASTM with eccentric training for shin splint syndrome among football players 

      Ponni, T; Subramanian, SS; Vishnuram, S; Ramay, S; Almutairi, MA; ... more authors (2024 , Article)
      Background. Shin splints result from repetitive stress on the shin bone, causing strain in the muscles and connective tissues of the lower leg. Among athletes, females (55.3%) experience shin splints more frequently than ...

    • The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. 

      Santomauro, Damian; Erskine, Holly; Herrera, Ana; Miller, Paul; Shadid, Jamileh; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      High-quality estimates of the epidemiology of the autism spectrum and the health needs of autistic people are necessary for service planners and resource allocators. Here we present the global prevalence and health burden ...

    • Global, regional, and national burden of upper respiratory infections and otitis media, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 

      Sirota, Sarah Brooke; Doxey, Matthew C; Dominguez, Regina-Mae Villanueva; Bender, Rose Grace; Vongpradith, Avina; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd. , 2024 , Article)
      Background: Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are the leading cause of acute disease incidence worldwide and contribute to a substantial health-care burden. Although acute otitis media is a common complication of URIs, ...

    • Comparing E-Cigarettes and Traditional Cigarettes in Relation to Myocardial Infarction, Arrhythmias, and Sudden Cardiac Death: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 

      Yacoub, Mohammed I.; Aslanoğlu, Aziz; Khraim, Fadi; Alsharawneh, Anas; Abdelkader, Raghad; ... more authors ( SAGE , 2025 , Article)
      Background: The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) as a perceived safer alternative to traditional cigarettes has grown rapidly. However, the cardiovascular risks associated with e-cigarettes compared to regular ...

    • A Study to Assess the Level of Softskill Practices Among Nursing Students in Selected Colleges 

      Ramalingam, Poongodi; Sumathi, M.; Sundareswari, R.; Arjunan, Porkodi; Ramanathan, Kavitha; ... more authors ( International Academic Publishing House (IAPH) , 2024 , Article)
      Soft skills are the habits and traits that determine how a person operates in the workplace like communicating with others. Students are in a position to prove themselves in different aspects, which is not possible by ...