Mohammad Alnaeem

• PhD. Nursing
• Professor (Assistant) at Al-zaytoonah University of Jordan

Carotid artery stenosis (CAS) is a significant health problem associated with poor cerebral perfusion, which might negatively affect patients’ psychological, physical, and cognitive health status. This study aimed to examined the relationship between CAS, cognitive status, and quality of life (QoL) among patients with CAS. A cross-sectional study w...

Background Radiation-induced xerostomia is a prevalent and incapacitating side effect among patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), significantly impacting swallowing, sleep, nutritional status, and quality of life (QoL). Aim This review assessed the burden of radiation-induced xerostomia and its consequences for swallowing disturbances, nutriti...

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to compare the treatment given to cancer patients in intensive care units (ICUs) who require or do not require hospice care. Materials and Methods: A descriptive retrospective design was used. A total of 193 files were reviewed for admitted cancer patients. Results: Individuals requiring hospice care had l...

Background: Child abuse and neglect (CAN) remain pressing issues globally, particularly in countries like Jordan with socio-economic challenges. Enhancing nursing students’ knowledge and attitudes toward CAN is critical in preparing future nurses to identify and address these cases effectively. Objective: This study aimed to assess nursing students...

This study investigates caregiver burden, unmet needs, and quality of life (QoL) in family caregivers (FCs) of patients with advanced hematology malignancies (HMs). A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted at a governmental hospital (Between April – July 2021), involving 197 FCs. The survey used three validated tools: Needs Assessment of...

Objective: Despite growing use of online video games globally, studies examine their impacts on health behaviors and sleep remains limited. This study investigates the relationship between Gacha game use, sleep quality, and aggression among Jordanian university students, addressing a gap in understanding the health impacts of excessive gaming. Mate...

Background and Aim: The global movement toward patient safety calls for the engineering of the healthcare system, including undergraduate and graduate healthcare academic education and training. However, improving and maintaining patient safety in the healthcare system is a challenging task. The aim of the current study was to assess the impact of...

Background and Aim: The global movement toward patient safety calls for the engineering of the healthcare system, including undergraduate and graduate healthcare academic education and training. However, improving and maintaining patient safety in the healthcare system is a challenging task. The aim of the current study was to assess the impact of...

Background Globally, nearly one-third of workplace violence (WPV) occurs in the health sector. Exposure to WPV among Jordanian nurses has been widely speculated to be underreported. Understanding of the factors contributing to WPV among nurses and their consequences is limited. Objectives This study aimed to examine the consequences and contributi...

Background: Child abuse and neglect are major public health issues with long-term consequences for child health and welfare. Therefore, it is important to educate and enhance the insights of nursing students to shape the attitudes and practices of future nurses in addressing child abuse and neglect. Aim: the current study aims to examine knowledge,...

Background Nursing students manifest a distinct level of intellect and comprehension, impacting their attitudes and perceived significance of distance learning in education. This study examined the attitudes, perceived value, and academic motivation surrounding distance learning among Jordanian nursing students, offering insights crucial to optimiz...

Background In Jordan, nurses consider a primary providers of direct patient care, and play a multifaceted role in ensuring healthcare quality. The study aimed to examines the moderating effect of job satisfaction in the relationship between workload and healthcare quality, job burnout and healthcare quality, and turnover intention and healthcare qu...

Background: Rural hospitals in low-income countries have limited resources and services. Nurses in these settings are more susceptible to workplace violence (WPV) and deserve significant attention. Purpose: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of WPV (verbal and physical) against nurses who work in rural hospitals in Jordan. Method: A descript...

This study aims to investigate patients' knowledge of the triage system, utilization of primary healthcare resources, and expectations for waiting times in Jordanian Emergency Departments (EDs). A descriptive, cross-sectional design was employed in the EDs in the largest public hospitals in Jordan. Convenient sampling resulted in 726 participants....

Background: Using primary healthcare facilities can decrease the tension and workload in emergency departments (EDs). This study aim to examine the patient's use of primary healthcare facilities before EDs visits and their expectations about the triage. Methods: A cross-sectional design was utilized in at various EDs in different hospitals. A conve...

Background Pressure injuries (PIs) are prevalent in palliative care. Lack of knowledge and skills among informal caregivers on PI prevention and management contributes significantly to the occurance or deterioration of PIs. Aim The aims of this study were to: (1) determine the level of knowledge and practices of informal caregivers on PI preventio...

One of the most important aspects of healthcare knowledge is having a thorough understanding of the triage system which is used in emergency departments. This study aims to assess the level of awareness of Jordanian patients who visit the ED about the triage procedure. A descriptive, cross-sectional design was utilized in the emergency department a...

Objective: This study aimed to assess the relationship between coping strategies, social support, mindfulness, and death anxiety among TB survivors. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. A convenience sample of 120 adult patients diagnosed with TB were enrolled from public hospital. Results: The patients had moderate death anxiet...

Objectives This study aimed to assess patients’ experiences, psychological distress, and sleep quality among Jordanian burn patients. Method A cross-sectional, correlational design was used. A sample of 150 patients admitted to the burn-specific intensive care unit completed the study. Demographical data, Intensive Care Experience Questionnaire, an...

Background Patients diagnosed with hematological malignancies residing in low-middle-income countries undergo significant physical and psychological stressors. Despite this, only 16% of them receive proper care during the terminal stages. It is therefore crucial to gain insight into the unique experiences of this population. Aim To have a better u...

Burn is associated with psychological distress, anxiety, and depression. Social support and mindfulness considered a strength source for post burn survivors to resume their daily living activities. There is a lack of literature supported the direct impact of mindfulness on social support and psychological distress among burn survivors. The aim of t...

Trichophagia, or eating one’s own hair, commonly occurs in individuals with trichotillomania. Minimizing the symptoms of trichotillomania and trichophagia and maintaining remission can encourage them to have healthy lives. Conduct a scoping review to investigate the efficacy of using psychotherapy interventions to minimize symptoms of trichotilloma...

Introduction Psychological aspects are common in patients with heart failure (HF). Psychological aspects have negative consequences in patients with HF. Objective This study was conducted to gain a deeper understanding of the consequences of psychological aspects in Jordanian patients with HF. Methods This study is a qualitative study conducted w...

This systematic review aimed to explore whether elderly patients administered amiodarone were susceptible to developing myxedema coma. Utilizing the Cochrane guidelines, a comprehensive review of databases such as Medline (PubMed), Science Direct, CINAHL Cochrane, and Google Scholar was undertaken to examine case reports on amiodarone-induced myxed...

Background Patients diagnosed with hematological malignancies and residing in low-middle-income countries undergo significant physical and psychological stressors. Despite this, only a mere 16% of them receive proper care during their terminal stages. Therefore, it is crucial to gain insight into the unique experiences of this patient population....

Objective The current systematic review examined whether elderly patients who received amiodarone were at risk for developing myxedema coma. Methods The Cochrane guidelines were used for a systematic review of Medline (PubMed), Science Direct, CINAHL Cochrane database, and Google Scholar for case reports on the Amiodarone-induced myxedema coma. R...

Background: Pressure injuries represent an important problem in palliative care. Lack of knowledge and skills among informal caregivers on pressure ulcer prevention and management contributes significantly to the happening or deterioration of pressure injuries. Aim: The aims of this study were to: (1) determine the level of knowledge and practices...

Purpose This study aims to gain a deeper understanding of triggers of psychological distress among Jordanian patients with heart failure (HF). Design/methodology/approach A phenomenological study was adopted. In-depth, semi-structured, audio-taped interviews were conducted for 25 patients with HF. The analysis was done using interpretative phenome...

Background and Aims During the coronavirus pandemic (COVID‐19), healthcare providers confronted risks of disease transmission to themselves and their family members, resulting in physical and psychological burdens. This might affect their decisions to leave their jobs temporarily or permanently, fearing infection and protecting their families. This...

Background: Prophylactic laxatives were associated with decreasing the incidence of Opioid-induced constipation among patients with cancer. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of early prophylactic laxatives therapy on the severity of constipation and quality of life among patients with cancer receiving opioids. Methods: Using a quasi-...

Objective The current systematic review aimed to assess the impact of smoking cessation counseling (SCC) on patients’ short- and long-term mortality after acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Methods The Cochrane guidelines were used to conduct a systematic review of Medline (PubMed), ScienceDirect, CINAHL Cochrane database, and Google Scholar for s...

Objective: The current study aims to review, appraise, and synthesize the available studies and recommend the significant clinical implications for healthcare professionals to understand the existing findings of palliative care experience among patients with hematology malignancy. Methods: After excluding the registered or ongoing systematic rev...

Background Information is presently insufficient about using Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) mortality predicting models for cancer patients in intensive care unit (ICU). Objective To evaluates the performance of APACHE II and IV in predicting mortality for cancer patients in ICU. Interventions/Methods This was a retrospec...

Background: Information is presently lacking on the state of end-of-life care in Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan. We explored the personal demographic and clinical characteristics, death rates, and end-of-life therapies for patients who died in intensive care units (ICUs) in Jordan. Methods: This retrospective multi-center cohort study i...

Background: To reduce patients’ unnecessary suffering, Opioids Induced Constipation (OIC) should be identified and treated as early as possible with the most current treatment. Aims: to investigate the effectiveness of prophylactic laxatives in reducing the severity of OIC and its impact on cancer patients’ quality of life. Methods: A Randomized Cl...