Research

Faculty Research and Publications

Research/Article Title	Faculty Name	Year of Research/Publication
Burnout, Resilience, Supervisory Support, and Quitting Intention among Healthcare Professionals in Saudi Arabia: A National Cross-Sectional Survey	Dr. Turki Alanazi	2023
Exploring the acute effects of running on cerebral blood flow and food cue reactivity in healthy young men using functional magnetic resonance imaging	Dr. Turki Alanazi	2023
Comparing Knowledge Acquisition and Retention Between Mobile Learning and Traditional Learning in Teaching Respiratory Therapy Students: A Randomized Control Trial	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2023
Evaluating dry powder inhalers: From in vitro studies to mobile health technologies	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2023
A systematic review and meta-analysis of heart rate variability in COPD	Dr. Nowaf Alobaidi	2023
The prevalence of bronchodilator responsiveness of the small airway (using mid-maximal expiratory flow) in COPD - a retrospective study.	Dr. Nowaf Alobaidi	2022
Prevalence of Burnout and Its Associated Factors among Nurses at a Governmental Hospital in Jouf Region in Saudi Arabia	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2022
Small airway function measured using forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% of vital capacity and its relationship to airflow limitation in symptomatic ever-smokers: a cross-sectional study	Dr. Nowaf Alobaidi	2022
Alhamad BR, and Zipp, GP. (2021). Exploring the Critical Thinking Skills of Respiratory Care Students and Faculty. Indian Journal of Respiratory Care, 10: 280-288.	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2021
Alhamad BR. (2021). Aerosol Therapy During Non-Invasive Ventilation. In AM, Esquinos and MD AlAhmari (Eds.). Respiratory Care in Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilation Support: Principles and Practice. New York, NY: Nova Medicine & Health	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2021
Ayman, F. Soliman, Mohammed Al mohaini, Abdulkhaliq Alsalman, umr Al Amosayab, Hussain, Alghafli, Abdullah Alameer, Ahmed Albaqshi, Ali A, Almouhanna, Hasan Y. Busubail, Othman Almulhim, Sara Abdullaha, Fahad S. Alharbi, Mohammed K. Alkalefa, Abdulkareem AlQarni. (2021). Quality of Life Among Health Care Workers: A Single center Study in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research, 5(2): 184-189	Dr. Ayman Soliman	2021
Comparing Knowledge Acquisition and Retention between Mobile Learning and Traditional Learning in Teaching Respiratory Therapy Students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Al Ahsa	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2019
The Effect of the Lung Surfactant Protein-D (SPD) on Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Activation and Signaling in Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Acquired Resistant Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)	Ms. Zahrah AlHamar	2018
When to Initiate Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program For Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients?	Ms. Samar AlOsaimi	2018
PBL as an Educational Strategy on Undergraduate Respiratory Therapy Students at the Collage of Applied Medical Science, KSAU-HS, Alahsa	Ms. Athra AlAujan	2017
Ari, A., Alkhathami, A., Qoutah, R., Almamary, A., & Fink, J. (2016). Effect of Heat Moisture Exchanger on Aerosol Drug Delivery and Airway Resistance in Simulated Ventilator Dependent Adults Using Jet and Mesh Nebulizers. Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Drug Delivery, 30(0), 1-7	Mr. Ahmad AlMamary	2017
Ari A, Harwood R, Sheard M, Alquaim M, Alhamad B, Fink J. (2016). Quantifying Aerosol Delivery In Simulated Spontaneously Breathing Patients With Tracheostomy Using Different Humidification Systems With Or Without Exhaled Humidity, Respiratory Care, 61(5), 600-606.	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2016
Alanazi, A., Al Obaidi, N. Y., Enezi, F. A., AlMutairi, M. K., & Aljerian, N. (2015). Correlation between the Measurements of Serum and Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Electrolytes in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. American Journal of Clinical Medicine Research, 3(3), 55-59.	Mr. Nowaf Al Obaidi	2015
Alhamad B, Fink J, Harwood R, Sheard M, Ari A. (2015). Effect of Aerosol Devices and Administration Technologies on Drug Delivery in a Simulated Spontaneously Breathing Pediatric Tracheostomy Model, Respiratory Care, 60(7):1026-1032.	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2015
Ari A, Dornelas de Andrade A, , Sheard M, Alhamad B, Fink JB. (2014). Performance comparison of Jet and Mesh Nebulizers Using Different Interfaces in Simulated Spontaneously Breathing Adults and Children. Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery, 28(0), 1-9	Dr. Bshayer Alhamad	2014
Web 2.0 Based Application for Asthma/COPD Patients; Social Network Platform For Self-Management via Knowledge Exchange.	Ms. Athra AlAujan	2012

Student Research Projects and Publications

AY	Batch	Male/Female	Research Topic
2022-2023	7	Male	Group 1: The prevalence of restrictive lung diseases at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. Group 2: The knowledge of respiratory therapists (RT) about the current international guidelines for COPD management in Saudi Arabia Group 3: Seasonal influenza vaccination acceptance and refusal rates among health care students at king Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Since Group 4: Awareness towards Obstructive Sleep Apnea among the Population at KSAU-HS at Alahsa campus.
2022-2023	6	Female	Group 1: The effect of residential environments on respiratory diseases among children in Alahsa. Group 2: Common Respiratory Signs and Symptoms in Residents of both High Altitude Areas and Areas at Sea Levels in the Kingdome of Saudi Arabia. Group 3: Current Practice of Aerosol Therapy During Invasive and non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Saudi Arabia.
2021-2022	6	Male	Group 1: Community awareness about the presentation and management of allergic reaction to food and drugs on the respiratory system. Group 2: Consumption of caffeine during the exam time and its effect on the academic performance of the students of king Saud bin Abdulaziz university for Health Sciences. Group3: Comparison of the reliability of different scoring systems in COVID-19 patients at King Abdulaziz Hospital
2021-2022	5	Female	Group 1: Relationship between Frequent Exposure to Incense (Bakhoor) and Respiratory System Complications in Al Ahsa Group 2: Burnout and Interventions used among Healthcare Workers in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19 pandemic. Group 3: Relationship between exercises and respiratory system complications on Adult population in Al Ahsa Group4: The Long-term Impact
2020-2021	4	Male	Publication: Ayman, F. Soliman, Mohammed Al mohaini, Abdulkhaliq Alsalman, umr Al Amosayab, Hussain, Alghafli, Abdullah Alameer, Ahmed Albaqshi, Ali A, Almouhanna, Hasan Y. Busubail, Othman Almulhim, Sara Abdullaha, Fahad S. Alharbi, Mohammed K. Alkalefa, Abdulkareem AlQarni. (2021). Quality of Life Among Health Care Workers: A Single center Study in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research, 5(2): 184-189
2020-2021	5	Male	Group 1: Knowledge and Beliefs of Al-Ahsa Adults Populations About Using Electronic Cigarettes. Group 2: Prevalence of Sleep Disorder among Adult Population in King Abdulaziz Hospital, Al Ahsa. Group 3: Comparison of the Safety and Efficacy of Abixaban versus Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with End-stage Renal Failure. Group 4: Assessing the Adherence to Lung Protective Ventilation Strategy in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) at King Abdulaziz Hospital, Al Ahsa. Group 5: Effect of Stress in the Grade Point Average (GPA) among Applied Clinical Science Students in Saudi Arabia: Single Center Study.
2020-2021	4	Female	Group 1: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia. Group 2: Prevalence of Burnout among Respiratory Therapists in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. Group 3: Effect of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Bundle in Reducing VAP in Adult ICU at KAH, Alahsa, Saudi Arabia.
2019-2020	4	Male	Group 1: Assessing the Knowledge of Respiratory Therapists in Regards to Patient- Ventilator Asynchrony in Saudi Arabia. Group 2: The Effect of Using Endotracheal Tubes (ETT) with Subglottic Suction (SGS) on Reducing Sputum Positive Culture as Compared to Standard ETT. Group 3: Factors Affecting Quality of Life of Health Care Providers.
2019-2020	3	Female	Group 1: Examining the Current Practice of Mechanical Ventilator’s Modes in Saudi Arabia. Group 2: Assessing the Job Satisfaction of Respiratory Therapists Who Works in Critical Care Areas in Saudi Arabia. Group 3: Relationship Between Depression, Anxiety, and Quality of Work Life of Intensive Care Unit Respiratory Therapist, Saudi Arabia (2019-2020). Group 4: The Relationship between the Frequent Use of Detergents and Respiratory System Health In Al-Ahsa City, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia (2019-2020). Group 5: The Relationship between Frequent Use of Beauty Salon Products and Respiratory System Symptoms in Al Ahsa (2019-2020).
2018-2019	3	Male	Verification of risks & precautions for asthmatic patients visited King Abdul Aziz Hospital, Al Ahsa
2018-2019	2	Female	Group 1: Assessing the Level of Asthma Control among Adult Asthmatic Patients at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia During 2018-2019. Group 2: Difficulties of Airway Management in Pediatric Patients in the Emergency Department of King Abdulaziz Hospital, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia (2014-2018). Group 3: Impact of Asthma on Quality of Children Life in King Abdulaziz Hospital in Al Ahsa. Group 4: Evaluation of Effects of Passive Cigarette and Shisha Smoking on the Health of the Respiratory System for Pediatric, Adults, and Geriatric in Al Ahsa City, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia (2018-2019).
2017-2018	2	Male	To evaluate the Common Causes and Factors among COPD Patients Visited Pulmonology Clinic at KAH, Al Ahsa
2017-2018	1	Female	Group 1: The Prevalence of Pulmonary Hypertension in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients in King Abdulaziz hospital in Alahssa, Saudi Arabia During 2016-2017. Group 2: The Evaluation Of Correct Use Of Metered Dose Inhaler In Pediatric Patients King Abdulaziz hospital in Alahssa, Saudi Arabia During 2016-2017. Group 3: The Impact of Bariatric surgery on Pulmonary Function Test of Adult Obese Patients in Alahsa, Saudi Arabia During 2017.
2016-2017	1	Male	Estimation of Smoking Prevalence among University Students at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University, Al Ahsa in Eastern Region of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia