Research Title: Assessment of the Perceived Burden of Care and Quality of Life among Family Caregivers of Patients Diagnosed with chronic Illnesses at Home Health Care Centers

Author: Imad Mohammad Al-Jarrah, Published Year: 2021

J Community Med Public Health Care , 2021, 8: 087

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Abstract: Background: A Caregiver burden is a multi-layered phenomenon involving various factors for both patients and caregivers. It is imperative that the needs and concerns of the caregiver are not forgotten or neglected in the rush to provide greater comfort for the person with the illness. Purposes: This study aimed to assess the perceived burden of care and quality of life among family caregivers of patients diagnosed with chronic illnesses in home care centers at Jeddah. Design: The study used descriptive cross-sectional correlation design. The study employed simple random sampling strategy to recruit 390 family caregivers from the home care center. The study employed the Zarit burden of care and Short form-36 Quality of life scales. Results: The results of the study showed that family caregiver of patient with mental illness were experienced high burden of care compared with other family caregivers. In addition, they were also reported the poorest quality of life compared with caregivers of patient diagnosed with cardiac or envious system disorder. Additionally, they reported poor quality of life scores, namely in physical and psychological dimension. The results indicated that family caregivers who were females, unemployed, less education were more likely to report negative impact of caregiving tasks. diagnosed with cardiac or envious system disorder. Additionally, they reported poor quality of life scores, namely in physical and psychological dimension. The results indicated that family caregivers who were females, unemployed, less education were more likely to report negative impact of caregiving tasks.

Keywords: Keywords: Burden of care; Quality of life; Family caregivers; Chronic illnesses

Research Title: Who uses nursing theory? A univariate descriptive analysis of five years.

Author: Imad Mohammad Al-Jarrah, Published Year: 2011

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. , Volume 25, Issue 2,

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Background: Since the early 1950s, nursing leaders have worked diligently to build the Scientific Discipline of Nursing, integrating Theory, Research and Practice. Recently, the role of theory has again come into question, with some scientists claiming nurses are not using theory to guide their research, with which to improve practice. Aims: The purposes of this descriptive study were to determine: (i) Were nursing scientists’ research articles in leading nursing journals based on theory? (ii) If so, were the theories nursing theories or borrowed theories? (iii) Were the theories integrated into the studies, or were they used as organizing frameworks? Methods: Research articles from seven top ISI journals were analysed, excluding regularly featured columns, meta-analyses, secondary analysis, case studies and literature reviews. The authors used King’s dynamic Interacting system and Goal Attainment Theory as an organizing framework. They developed consensus on how to identify the integration of theory, searching the Title, Abstract, Aims, Methods, Discussion and Conclusion sections of each research article, whether quantitative or qualitative. Results: Of 2857 articles published in the seven journals from 2002 to, and including, 2006, 2184 (76%) were research articles. Of the 837 (38%) authors who used theories, 460 (55%) used nursing theories, 377 (45%) used other theories: 776 (93%) of those who used theory integrated it into their studies, including qualitative studies, while 51 (7%) reported they used theory as an organizing framework for their studies. Closer analysis revealed theory principles were implicitly implied, even in research reports that did not explicitly report theory usage. Conclusions: Increasing numbers of nursing research articles (though not percentagewise) continue to be guided by theory, and not always by nursing theory.

Keywords: Nursing Theory, Nursing

Research Title: (2021,Month). Repeated Exposure to High fidelity Simulation and Nursing Interns’ Clinical Performance: Impact on Practice Readiness. Clinical Simulation in Nursing

Author: Imad Mohammad Al-Jarrah, Published Year: 2021

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Abstract Background: From the feedback of clinical preceptors and staff nurses, one of the reasons why studentsare not given the opportunity to practice hands-on with their patients in hospitals is because of the lackof practice in performing nursing procedures during their clinical placements. This study was conductedto improve students’ clinical performance and readiness to practice. Methods: An experimental research design was used, and a randomized controlled trial was conducted.The clinical performance of nursing interns was evaluated by dividing them into group A (simultaneous high-fidelity simulation exposure along with hands-on clinical training) and group B (pure hands-onclinical training) .Results: The mean grade obtained by group A was significantly higher by an average of 13.89 pointsthan that obtained by group B. HFS exposure and clinical performance are significantly correlated. Conclusions: Incorporating HFS as a supplemental component of hands-on training can enhance nurses’performance. Repeated exposure to HFS facilitates proficiency and practice readiness.

Keywords: Simulation, Nursing, Clinical performance

Research Title: Factor Predicting the Use of Physical Restrain in Clinical Setting

Author: Imad Mohammad Al-Jarrah, Published Year: 2020

Global Journal of Health Science 12 Center of Science and Education, (No. 11):166-176

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Abstract Purpose: The purpose of the study is to identify the factors predicting psychiatric nurses’ decision to use physical restraint in a clinical psychiatric setting in the Province of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive explanatory design was used. 110 nurses working in a psychiatric hospital in Jeddah city were recruited during the period 27th April to 29th June 2017. The outcome was assessed on the following scales: level of knowledge, occupational stress, working environment, nurses’ attitude toward use of physical restraint and nurses’ practice toward use of physical restraint. Results: The study participants had sufficient knowledge about the use of physical restraint, experienced high levels of occupational stress, suffered an unproductive working environment and accepted attitudes and practice toward physical restraint. In addition, these variables significantly predicted the nurses’ use of physical restraint. Conclusion: The findings revealed that the level of knowledge and occupational stress scales, the working environment, and nurses’ attitude and practice toward the use of physical restraint significantly predicted the nurses’ use of physical restraint. Recommendations: The study recommends the establishment of educational and awareness programmes for nurses to better understand the concept of restraining a patient and the consideration of alternative measures for controlling agitated and violent patients. It also recommends that providing adequate staffing and other resources, maintaining a therapeutic ward environment, and decreasing work-related stress could influence psychiatric nurses’ decisions to use physical restraint on their patients.

Keywords: Keywords: clinical psychiatric wards, level of knowledge, environmental work stress, nurses’ attitudes, nurses’ practice, occupational stress, psychiatric hospital, psychiatric nurses, use of physical restraint

Research Title: المؤرخون الجدد والنكبة الفلسطينية "بيني موريس انموذجاً"

Author: Abdalla Ahmad Abdalla, Published Year: 2020

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: اا

Keywords: المؤرخون الجدد،اسرائيل،بيني موريس،النكبة الفلسطينية،الرواية الاسرائيلية

Research Title: "دراسة تاريخية" للمخططات اليهودية في السيطرة على مصر في العهد الملكي (1921م-1951م)

Author: Abdalla Ahmad Abdalla, Published Year: 2021

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: يسلط البحث الأضواء على تتبع محاولات اليهود في السيطرة على الدولة المصرية في العهد الملكي(1921-1951م)، مع تبيان مدى مخاطر النفوذ اليهودي على مصر، في مختلف المجالات السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية في تلك الفترة، وكذلك بيان مدى خطورة توافد اليهود إلى مصر بأعداد كبيرة، خصوصا بعد اعتراف الدول العظمى بالحركة الصهيونية في مؤتمر بال عام 1897م، وهذا إن دل على شيء فإنما يدل على مدى نجاح المخططات "اليهودية –الأوروبية" من اجل التخلص من اليهود الشتات الموجودين في أوروبا وتجميعهم في المنطقة العربية وخصوصا في مصر ومن ثم إلى فلسطين وتحقيق الخطوة الأخيرة بإقامة الدولة اليهودية، وركزت هذه الدراسة على محاولة قيام اليهود في السيطرة على الاقتصاد المصري في اغلب المجالات الاقتصادية، فضلا عن السيطرة على وسائل الإعلام والفن والموسيقي خلال تلك الفترة.

Keywords: يهود مصر، السيطرة الاقتصادية، إسرائيل، النفوذ اليهودي .

Research Title: (2022) Knowledge, attitudes and practices of undergraduate Nursing to wards novel (COVID19).

Author: Imad Mohammad Al-Jarrah, Published Year: 2022

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 2022 Jan 10:1-7

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Abstract Background: The recent emerging respiratory disease caused by the novel type of Coronavirus has been named as COVID-19. This respiratory illness has received international attention and it is categorized as a high-threat disease in the US by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate nursing students towards COVID-19. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess knowledge, practice and attitudes of 255 undergraduate nursing students towards COVID-19. Study participants were recruited from the nursing college to Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, between April and July, 2020. Results: The results of study participants showed that undergraduate nursing students had moderate knowledge of COVID-19. Also, participants had high level of knowledge regarding nature of diseases and precautionary measures by health care providers' dimensions however, they expressed limited knowledge towards modes of transmission. Moreover, study participants demonstrated an optimistic attitude toward disease and good practice towards COVID-19. Conclusion: The study results revealed that the study's participants demonstrated good knowledge with favorable and accepted practice. This study suggests the importance of emphasis on infectious disease in the nursing curriculum. Keywords: COVID -19; attitudes and practices; knowledge; pandemic; student

Keywords: Abstract Background: The recent emerging respiratory disease caused by the novel type of Coronavirus has been named as COVID-19. This respiratory illness has received international attention and it is categorized as a high-threat disease in the US by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The purpose of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate nursing students towards COVID-19. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional design was used to assess knowledge, practice and attitudes of 255 undergraduate nursing students towards COVID-19. Study participants were recruited from the nursing college to Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, between April and July, 2020. Results: The results of study participants showed that undergraduate nursing students had moderate knowledge of COVID-19. Also, participants had high level of knowledge regarding nature of diseases and precautionary measures by health care providers' dimensions however, they expressed limited knowledge towards modes of transmission. Moreover, study participants demonstrated an optimistic attitude toward disease and good practice towards COVID-19. Conclusion: The study results revealed that the study's participants demonstrated good knowledge with favorable and accepted practice. This study suggests the importance of emphasis on infectious disease in the nursing curriculum. Keywords: COVID -19; attitudes and practices; knowledge; pandemic; student

Research Title: دور الحركة النسويَّة الفلسطينيَّة الوطنيَّة في مواجهة مؤسسة الاستشراق الإسرائيليَّة 1920-1967م

Author: Abdalla Ahmad Abdalla, Published Year: 2022

مجلة المنارة, مجلد 28 عدد1

Faculty: Arts

Abstract: تهدف الدراسة إلى تسليط الضوء على دور الحركة النِسويَّة الفلسطينيَّة الوطنيَّة في مواجهة مؤسسة الاستشراق الإسرائيليَّة. إذ نجد أنَّ الحركة النسويَّة الفلسطينيَّة بدأت قوية. لأنَّها ارتبطت بأهم القضايا القوميَّة المصيريَّة في الوطن العربي من أجل التخلص من براثن الاستعمار الأجنبي للبلاد العربيَّة، وقيادة حركة المقاومة النسائية ضد استقدام اليهود إلى فلسطين بدءاً من مطلع بدايات القرن العشرين، ونجد كذلك زيادة نشاط المرأة الفلسطينيَّة في دعم حركة المقاومة، ورفض جميع المشاريع الإسرائيليَّة على أرض فلسطين وضرورة خروج اليهود من أرض فلسطين العربيَّة، وتوضح هذه الدراسة الدور الذي لعبته مؤسسة الاستشراق الإسرائيلي في تشويه صورة المرأة الفلسطينيَّة المقاومة، وإبعادها عن عاداتها، وتقاليدها العربيَّة الأصيلة، وإقناعها بالتحرُّر من تلك القيود المجتمعية، والاقتداء بصورة المرأة الغربيَّة المتحضّرة بحسب ادعائهم .

Keywords: الحركة النسويَّة، مؤسسة الاستشراق الإسرائيلي، المرأة الفلسطينيَّة، حركة المقاومة .

Research Title: (2023). A Multicentre Assessment on Nurses’ Knowledge Regarding Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Intensive Care Units Utilising PUKAT 2.0. SAGE Open Nursing. Vol (9), 1-11 DOI. 10.1177/23779608231177790.

Author: Imad Mohammad Al-Jarrah, Published Year: 2023

SAGE Open Nursing. PMID: 37273548 PMCID: PMC10233595 DOI: 10.1177/23779608231177790, Vol (9), 1-11

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: Abstract: Introduction: Pressure ulcer (PU) care is pivotal in the practice of nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs). Therefore, nurses must possess adequate knowledge about the potential risks leading to the development of PUs, as well as managing complications that worsen patient conditions. Objective: To evaluate the level of knowledge of ICU nurses concerning PU prevention in tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, the researchers recruited 320 ICU nurses from four tertiary hospitals using convenience sampling. Nurses' knowledge regarding PU prevention was assessed using the revised and updated version of the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool (PUKAT) 2.0. Data were collected between May and June 2022. The CROSS checklist was observed for reporting. Results: The mean scores of nurses' level of knowledge regarding PU prevention according to the themes of the revised and updated version of the PUKAT 2.0 were as follows-etiology: 62.81 ± 23.77; classification and observation: 50.86 ± 23.28; risk assessment: 31.19 ± 24.26; nutritious diet: 46.04 ± 25.96; prevention: 22.36 ± 12.41; and specific patient groups: 14.84 ± 22.88. Furthermore, the score for nurses' overall level of knowledge of PU prevention was 39.55 ± 8.84 out of 100, interpreted as low based on the 60% cutoff; the minimum knowledge score was 0. Notably, knowledge of PU etiology, classification, observation, and specific patient groups differed based on the hospital of affiliation. Interestingly, gender was the only demographic characteristic based on which nurses' knowledge regarding specific patient groups differed. Conclusion: This study identified insufficient knowledge among ICU nurses regarding PU prevention, which can lead to complications among patients. Simulation scenarios related to PU prevention and management will be an effective way to help nurses gain appropriate knowledge that can be applied in clinical practice.

Keywords: Keywords: PUKAT 2.0; intensive care unit; nurses’ knowledge; pressure ulcer prevention.

Research Title: Perceived Causes and Effects of Overcrowding Among Nurses in the Emergency Departments of Tertiary Hospitals: A Multicenter Study

Author: Imad Mohammad Al-Jarrah, Published Year: 2024

Faculty: Nursing

Abstract: bstract Purpose: Emergency department (ED) overcrowding is a significant concern in many hospitals in Saudi Arabia, resulting in long waiting times, delays in treating patients who need urgent care, and, consequently, decreased patient satisfaction. Additionally, ED overcrowding has been linked to increased nurse turnover rates. Therefore, this study aimed to assess nurses' perceived causes and effects of overcrowding in the EDs of five tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia. Methods: This study used a descriptive cross-sectional design. We surveyed 311 nurses working in the EDs of five tertiary hospitals in Saudi Arabia using the convenience sampling technique. The self-administered questionnaires used in the study were developed by the researchers. The study was conducted from October 16 to November 10, 2022. Consensus-Based Checklist for Reporting of Survey Studies was followed. Results: The results revealed that the primary perceived causes of ED overcrowding in five tertiary hospitals were unnecessary visits due to a lack of standard procedures (mean = 2.70; SD = 0.58) and lack of inpatients beds (mean = 2.69; SD = 0.65). The perceived effect of overcrowding was stress and burnout among nurses (mean = 2.85; SD = 0.47). The perceived causes and effects of overcrowding in the ED were found to be highly significant (p <0.001) based on Pearson correlation and Spearman's rank correlation. Conclusion: Unnecessary visits due to a lack of standard procedures lead to overcrowding. In addition, a lack of inpatient beds in the ED affects the care provided to patients seeking immediate medical attention. This may prolong patient waiting time, causing their conditions to deteriorate and prolonging hospital stay. Overcrowding leads to increased stress and burnout among nurses. The results of this study can be used to develop a comprehensive action plan to address ED overcrowding and its effects on patients, staff, and ED flow. Keywords: burnout; nurses; overcrowding; patient safety; quality of care; staff turnover; stress

Keywords: Keywords: burnout; nurses; overcrowding; patient safety; quality of care; staff turnover; stress