Ahmad H. Nawafleh

Mutah University · Faculty of Nursing

The objective of this study is to establish the efficacy of adherence therapy (AT) compared with treatment as usual (TAU) in reducing blood pressure (BP) in non-compliant hypertensive patients. This study was designed as a parallel-group single-blind randomised controlled trial. The study was carried out at three general hospital outpatient clinics...

Many countries develop their nursing capacity by sending nurses overseas to gain their doctorates. There is a lack of research on their subsequent experience and career development. Focusing on the Jordanian and UK contexts, this qualitative study explored the doctoral and postdoctoral experience. Interviews were held with 16 PhD nursing graduates...

There is a dearth of research exploring the development of postdoctoral nursing research careers in non-Western contexts. This paper reports on a qualitative study of Jordanian graduates of UK PhD programs. Interviews were held with 16 graduates who worked in the nursing faculty of seven different universities in Jordan. Participants reported that...

Background: Academic nurses appointed to leadership roles without preparation. Therefore, novice academic departments' heads face a challenging environment. Purpose: This paper reports and reflects on experiences of novice nursing academic heads from Jordan. Methods: Qualitative design using structured interviews with 8 academic heads of nursing...

Introduction The purpose of the study was to assess the effectiveness of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) patient safety curriculum (PSC) in improving the patient safety education for nursing students in Jordanian higher education programmes. Methods An interventional design adopting a pre-test and post-test was used. A questionnaire survey w...

Background This study is based on extensive evidence-based assessments. The aim of this paper is to evaluate how well Jordan’s health information system (HIS) incorporates social determinants of health inequity (SDHI) and to propose suggestions for future actions. Methods An extensive evidence-based assessment was performed. A meta-synthesis of th...

Background Psychosocial care is an integral component of holistic nursing practices. This study aimed to examine how fourth-year nursing students at Mutah University perceive various care characteristics, specifically psychosocial care. Methods A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted using the Caring Dimension Inventory (CDI). Data were...

Purpose: Nurses are susceptible to unfavorable effects of workplace accidents and injuries, therefore, perceived management commitment to safety and psychological empowerment can help nurses to participate in safety measures and adhere to safety performance. Thus, this study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived management commitment...

Background Psychopathology could be brought on by an immune system disruption triggered by an infection. Psychiatric residual effects have been noted following prior coronavirus outbreaks. Method This study is a cross‐sectional study that examined the psychopathological influence of the COVID‐19 pandemic among survivor students compared to student...

Background: The availability of COVID-19 vaccines worldwide necessitates measuring healthcare workers’ (HCWs’) willingness to recommend or receive these vaccines. Therefore, we conducted a local study in Jordan to assess HCWs’ willingness to recommend or receive a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and the predictors of such a decision. A cross-secti...

Patients are the main users of every hospital service particularly the emergency department. Hence, patients’ perception is one of the quality care measures. Thus, this study purposed to assess the patients’ perception of quality nursing care and services in emergency department in Jordan. A cross-sectional, descriptive correlational design was ado...

Objective This paper aims to understand the experiences of clients in utilising primary health care services in Jordan. Design A qualitative study. Methods Three focus group interviews with 22 clients who sought medical advice at primary health care clinics. The data were analysed thematically. Results Findings were summarized in three main them...

Background: Health care organizations are challenged to improve patient safety. Establishing baseline data on patient safety education is an effective intervention in this domain. This study aims at measuring nursing students' perceptions of patient safety.

Assessing Intimate Partner Abuse: Associated Factors and Health Consequences among Jordanian Women Abstract In this cross-sectional study, we assessed levels and types of psychological and physical intimate partner abuse (IPA), and the association of IPA with socio-demographic factors and health consequences. The Abusive Behavior Inventory was c...

Background/aim: Healthy life style recommendations (e.g., physical activity, healthy diet, and decreased cholesterol levels) play an important role in controlling blood pressure (BP). This study aimed to assess lifestyle modification factors among patients diagnosed with hypertension. Materials and methods: A descriptive-survey design was used. Dat...

BACKGROUND: Sexual health problems are common among different health conditions such as cancer, diabetes mellitus and heart diseases. Little has been published on why and what factors behind hesitance to seek help and hiding the problem. METHODS: The study explored the extent to which men suffering from sexual dysfunction are willing to discuss the...

Background: A good safety system depends on having a culture that supports and encourages employees to report their errors and near misses. Since there has been no previous literature or current research studies in Jordanian hospitals that measure an organization's safety culture, the purpose of this study is to validate an Arabic version of the Ho...

Background/aim: Healthy life style recommendations (e.g., physical activity, healthy diet, and decreased cholesterol levels) play an important role in controlling blood pressure (BP). This study aimed to assess lifestyle modification factors among patients diagnosed with hypertension. Materials and methods: A descriptive-survey design was used....

To assess support available for smokers in Jordan. To assess prevalence of second hand smoking (SHS) in closed areas and in public places. To assess compliances with smoking advertisement ban in Jordan. This national project was a cross-sectional study on adults aged 18 to 79 and conducted in five governorates in Jordan. Study questionnaire was bas...

To assess support available for smokers in Jordan. To assess prevalence of second hand smoking (SHS) in closed areas and in public places. To assess compliances with smoking advertisement ban in Jordan. This national project was a cross-sectional study on adults aged 18 to 79 and conducted in five governorates in Jordan. Study questionnaire was bas...

The aims of this study are to assess cigarette and hookah smoking rates amongst adult population in Jordan and to determine predictors of smoking status. Selected beliefs, perceptions and attitudes toward cigarettes and hookah smoking were also assessed. This cross-sectional study was conducted in five regional governorates of Jordan through face-t...

Background: A good safety system depends on having a culture that supports and encourages employees to report their errors and near misses. Since there has been no previous literature or current research studies in Jordanian hospitals that measure an organization’s safety culture, the purpose of this study is to validate athe Arabic version of the...

The migration of nurses from Jordan to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states has occurred for decades, although substantial increases have been noted since the 1990s. This study aimed to identify the push and pull factors for Jordanian-trained nurses to work in the GCC states in order to inform retention policies that might address the issue of...

Background: Nurses in any organizational context are members of a team and cannot work independently. Teamwork requires making decisions frequently, and these decisions affect team performance on a regular basis. Ultimately, the team shapes the quality of patient care. Aim: This study examines nurse decision-making related to patient care, self-...

Aims and objectives: This study explored how Jordanian nurses experienced the transition from home to host country to illuminate the elements of transformation. Background: Much research has been conducted on topics such as the current international nursing shortage and the recruitment of nurses from various countries. International nurses have...

The migration of nurses from Jordan to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states has occurred for decades, although substantial increases have been noted since the 1990s. This study aimed to identify the push and pull factors for Jordanian-trained nurses to work in the GCC states in order to inform retention policies that might address the issue of...

Nursing Scholars Career Development in Jordan: qualitative query studied nurses who had obtained their PhD in the UK and who had returned back to Jordan It is important to understand how to support doctoral graduates in order to develop their career.

Dual Role of Academics in Nursing: translation of science into practice.��الدور المزدوج للاكاديميين في التمريض

Nursing Workforce gender issue Nursing Education in Jordan Nurse education in Jordan has evolved over a relatively short period of time. Collaboration between academics and healthcare providers is vital in order to shape the role of nurses and nursing in the future. Insights gained from this development may benefit nurses globally who are working...

Today e-commerce has become crucial element to transform some of the world countries into an information society. However, several calls have been made to meet the association between the perceptions of e-commerce adoption barriers in developing countries. This paper focuses on the main challenges facing the growth of e-commerce in SMEs in Libya. F...

Today e-commerce has become crucial element to transform some of the world countries into an information society. However, several calls have been made to meet the association between the perceptions of e-commerce adoption barriers in developing countries. This paper focuses on the main challenges facing the growth of e-commerce in SMEs in Libya. F...