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Dr. Hassan Y. Aljohani

Assistant Professor

Dr. Hassan Aljohani is a distinguished Assistant Professor of Respiratory Therapy and an esteemed leader in quality assurance and academic accreditation at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). A proud alumnus of KSAU-HS, Dr. Aljohani furthered his education with a Master of Science in Health Science from Georgia State University and a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Alabama, solidifying his expertise in patient recovery.

Dr. Aljohani's credentials include dual American Board certifications as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and a specialist in neonatal and pediatric care. As Co-chair of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Unit, he plays a crucial role in ensuring academic programs align with the university's mission. He is dedicated to maintaining excellence in education, research, and community service while guiding the college towards achieving necessary accreditations. Dr. Aljohani's clinical expertise, combined with his academic leadership and research focus on patient recovery, make him an invaluable asset to the college and the broader healthcare community.

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Degree:

Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA

M.Sc. in Health Science, Georgia State University, USA

B.Sc. in Respiratory Therapy, King Saud Ben Abdulaziz University for health Sciences, Saudi Arabia

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Assistant professor, Respiratory Therapy Department, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2021- present.

Teaching Assistant, Respiratory Therapy Department, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2012- 2021.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

Chairman, Quality & Development Committee, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2021- present

Co-chairman, Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Unit, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2021- present

Research Interests / Collaborations

Dr. Hassan Aljohani’s research focuses on improving outcomes for critically ill patients. Specifically, his work centers on optimizing post-intensive care recovery and advancing our understanding of respiratory mechanics during mechanical ventilation. Dr. Aljohani's research interests encompass rehabilitating critically ill patients, elevating their quality of life post-ICU discharge, and exploring innovative strategies to facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation.

Publications

Algarni SS, Alshammari K, Alkhalifah M, et al. Use of High-Flow Nasal Cannulas in Saudi’s Neonatal Level III Intensive Care Units: A Nationwide Questionnaire Study. Global Pediatric Health. 2024;11. doi:10.1177/2333794X241258142

Taha T. Ismaeil, Fatmah Othman, Abdullah M. Alanazi, Tareq F. Alotaibi, Saleh S. Algarni, Hassan Y. Aljohani, Mohammed M. Alqahtani, et al,. Assessment of the variation of the pulmonary gas exchange model in the critical care setting. Majmaah J Heal Sci. 2024; 12(2): 30-39doi:10.5455/mjhs.2024.02.005

Aljohani H, Russell D, Kim YI, Bassler J, Lowman J. The Neuromechanics of Inspiratory Muscles in Mechanical Ventilation Liberation Success and Failure. Cureus. 2024 Jan 3;16(1):e51570. doi: 10.7759/cureus.51570. PMID: 38313921; PMCID: PMC10835747.

Algarni, Saleh S. Alqahtani, Mohammed; Alanazi, Fares; Alruqayti, Abdulaziz; Aghanem, Ibrahem Alajimi, Khalid A et al.,. Knowledge, practice, counseling confidence, and intention to use AAR model of smoking cessation among respiratory therapists: A cross-sectional study. Medicine 102(43): p e35816, October 27, 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000035816.

Algarni, S.S., Ali, K., Alsaif, S. et al. Changes in the patterns of respiratory support and incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia; a single center experience. BMC Pediatr 23, 357 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04176-x.

Aldriwesh, M.G.; Al-Mutairi, A.M.; Alharbi, A.S.; Aljohani, H.Y.; Alzahrani, N.A.; Ajina, R.; Alanazi, A.M. Paediatric Asthma and the Microbiome: A Systematic Review. Microorganisms 2023, 11, 939. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11040939

Saleh S Algarni, Abeer A Algihab, Hawazin A Bin Dahmash, Abeer S Alomaireni, Raghad A Alzahrani, Arwa H Alruwaili, Nouf N Alotaibi, Hassan Y AbuNurah, Tareq F Alotaibi, Taha Ismaeil and Abdullah M Alanazi. Burnout among Respiratory Therapists in a Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Respiratory Care February 2023, 68 (2) 228-233; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.10140

Alanazi, A.M.; Almutairi, A.M.; Aldhahi, M.I.; Alotaibi, T.F.; AbuNurah, H.Y.; Olayan, L.H.; Aljuhani, T.K.; Alanazi, A.A.; Aldriwesh, M.G.; Alamri, H.S.; et al. The Intersection of Health Rehabilitation Services with Quality of Life in Saudi Arabia: Status and Future Needs. Healthcare 2023, 11, 389. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11030389

Alqahtani MM, Alenezi FK, Almeshari MA, Alanazi AM, Taleb ZB, Kalan MEE, Martinasek MP, McNab RJ, Culbreth R, Alotaibi M, Aljohani H, Goodfellow LT, Ismaeil TT, Algarni SS, Alotaibi TF, Alqahtani MK, Al-Ajel H, Alwadeai KS, Almutairi NS, Ford E. E-cigarette use and respiratory symptoms in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Tob Induc Dis. 2023 Dec 14; 21:168. doi: 10.18332/tid/174660. PMID: 38098748; PMCID: PMC10720266.

Alqahtani MM Jr, Alanazi AMM, Aljohani H, Ismaeil TT, Algarni SS, Alotaibi TF, Alotaibi MM, Kalan ME, Lein DH, Alqahtani MK, Alwadeai KS, Almutairi AB, Hendricks PS. The relationship between chronic lung disease diagnosis and the susceptibility to e-cigarette use in adults: The mediation effects of psychosocial, cognitive influences and the moderation effect of physiological factors. Tob Induc Dis. 2023 Sep 22; 21:116. doi: 10.18332/tid/169741. PMID: 37745030; PMCID: PMC10515703.

Fatmah Othman, Taha T Ismaeil, Abdullah M.M Alanazi, Tareq Alotaibi, Saleh S Alqarni, Hassan Y Abunurah, Ebtihal Alharbi, Anwar Alenazi, Sahaf Alshammari, Fatimah Qaysi and Monirah Alroshoud. A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Weaning Indexes with Mechanical Ventilator Weaning Predictive Model: Study from a Tertiary Care Center. Respiratory Care October 2022, 67 (Suppl 10) 3773950.

Abdullah M.M Alanazi, Shahad A Alajlan, Noura S Aldawsari, Alma B Almujel, Waad M Bin Saad, Saleh S Alqarni, Tareq Alotaibi, Hassan Y Abunurah and Taha T Ismaeil. The Susceptibility of Smokers to Switch from Smoking Tobacco Products to Heated Tobacco Products Based on the Theory of Harm Reduction. Respiratory Care October 2022, 67 (Suppl 10) 3773093.

Alanazi AM, Monshi SS, Alfahadi NA, Alsayari SS, Alkhonain FS, Alsulami NM, Alotaibi TF, Algarni SS, Abunurah HY, Al-Zalabani AH, Ismaeil TT. The associations between the credibility of the tobacco control regulatory body and smoking behavior change among Saudi smokers. Tob Induc Dis. 2022 Dec 2; 20:107. doi: 10.18332/tid/155814. PMID: 36514796; PMCID: PMC9717579.

Abdulaziz S. Almutairi, Hassan Abunurah, Abdulkarim Alanazi, Faraj Alenezi et al., The immunological response among COVID-19 patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Journal of Infection and Public Health.Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2021, Pages 954-959

H.Y. AbuNurah, D.W. Russell, J.D. Lowman c. The validity of surface EMG of extra-diaphragmatic muscles in assessing respiratory responses during mechanical ventilation: A systematic review. Pulmonology. Volume 26, Issue 6, November–December 2020, Pages 378-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pulmoe.2020.02.008

Hassan Y AbuNurah, Ralph D Zimmerman, Robert B Murray and Douglas S Gardenhire. The Impact of Respiratory Therapy International Education in the United States: Saudi International Students’ Perceptions. Respiratory Care July 2020, 65 (7) 961-965; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.06961

SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

Chairperson, Quality & Development Committee, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2021- present

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office location/number: COAMS_M, Office No. 134

Phone: +966 11 4299999 Ext: 95203

Email: abunurah@ksau-hs.edu.sa