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 Dr. Taha Ismaeil

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Dr. Taha Ismaeil is a distinguished Associate Professor in the Respiratory Therapy Department at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU-HS. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from King Faisal University in Dammam in 2005. In 2007, he started working at the university as a Teaching Assistant for the Respiratory Therapy Department. He furthered his education and obtained a Master of Science degree in Health Sciences from the College of Health and Human Science at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, USA, specializing in Respiratory Therapy. He also earned a second Master of Science degree in Respiratory Care Leadership from the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, USA. In 2017, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in anesthesia and intensive care at Nottingham University in Nottingham, UK. Dr. Ismaeil has been actively involved in teaching and participating in academic activities within the department and the college. Additionally, he was appointed as the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at the College of Applied Medical Sciences in September 2021.
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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Degree

Ph.D. in Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Nottingham University, UK. 

MSc in Leadership specializing in adult and organizational learning, Northeastern University, U.S.  

MSc in Health Sciences with a Major in Respiratory Therapy, Georgia State University, U.S.  

BSc in Respiratory Therapy, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia.  

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Associate Professor, Respiratory Therapy Program, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2022- present

Assistant Professor, Respiratory Therapy Program, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2017 -2022

Teaching Assistant, Respiratory Therapy Program, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2007- 2017

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS

Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2022-present

Assistant Dean for Clinical Affairs, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2019-2022

Chairman, Department of Respiratory Therapy, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2020-2022

Program Director, Respiratory Therapy Program, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2019- 2020

Research Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy Program, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2018-2020

Quality Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy Program, COAMS/ KSAU-HS, 2018- 2020

 

HONORARY DEGREE &AWARDS

Awarded the college medal and praise to be an excellent teacher and trainer in the college

for the academic year 2017/18.  College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU-HS, 2018 ​

A congratulations letter from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau in London to be an excellent Ph.D. Student, 2016

Appreciation letter from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau in London to be an active board member of the Nottingham Saudi Student Club, 2015 

Appreciation letter from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau in London to be an active board member of the Nottingham Saudi Student Club, 2014

A scholarship award to pursue a Ph.D. Degree (which includes the university fees, Health insurance for my family and me, annual airline tickets, and a monthly salary to cover the expenses while studying abroad), 2012

Appreciation letter from the Dean of the college for Successful Completion of the First Batch of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU-HS.  Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2011

Appreciation letter to be an organizing committee member of The Saudi Conference for Colleges of Health Sciences "Facing Challenges and Setting Directions" Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2011

Selected as an executive board member for the Saudi Students Association, Inc. (Non-profit) at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, 2009 

Board member at the Saudi Students Club, in North Eastern University at Boston, MA​, 2008


Research Interests / Collaborations

Publications

PUBLICATIONS

Alqahtani Jr MM, Alanazi AM, Aljohani H, Ismaeil TT, Algarni SS, Alotaibi TF, Alotaibi MM, Kalan ME, Lein DH, Alqahtani MK. 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. Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2023;21.

Algarni SS, Alqahtani MM, Alanazi FD, Alruqayti AA, Aghanem IS, Alajimi KA, Alnkhali AD, Alshahri RA, Alhadlaq T, Alruwaili A. Knowledge, practice, counseling confidence, and intention to use AAR model of smoking cessation among respiratory therapists: A cross-sectional study. Medicine. 2023;102(43):e35816.

Algarni SS, Ali K, Alsaif S, Aljuaid N, Alzahrani R, Albassam M, Alanazi R, Alqueflie D, Almutairi M, Ismaeil T. Changes in the patterns of respiratory support and incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia; a single center experience. BMC pediatrics. 2023;23(1):357.

Algarni SS, Algihab AA, Dahmash HAB, Alomaireni AS, Alzahrani RA, Alruwaili AH, Alotaibi NN, AbuNurah HY, Alotaibi TF, Ismaeil T. Burnout among respiratory therapists in a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. Respiratory Care. 2023;68(2):228-33.

5.   Alanazi AM, Monshi SS, Aldawsari NS, Almujel AA, Bin Saad WM, Alajlan SA, Alotaibi TF, Algarni SS, Abunurah HY, Ismaeil T. The associations between cigarette smoking behavior and the use of heated tobacco products among Arab cigarette smokers: Findings from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait, and Yemen. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse. 2023:1-14.

Alanazi AM, Alqahtani MM, Alquaimi MM, Alotaibi TF, Algarni SS, Alonizi KM, Ismaeil TT, Gibson-Young L, Jayawardene WP. Epidemiological associations of asthma status and tobacco use, substance use, and substance misuse among adults in the United States, 2015–2019. Journal of Asthma. 2023;60(1):87-95.

Othman F, Ismaeil TT, Alanazi AM, Alotaibi T, Alqarni SS, Abunurah HY, Alharbi E, Alenazi A, Alshammari S, Qaysi F. A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing Weaning Indexes With Mechanical Ventilator Weaning Predictive Model: Study From a Tertiary Care Center. Respiratory Care; 2022.

Alanazi AM, Monshi SS, Alfahadi NA, Alsayari SS, Alkhonain FS, Alsulami NM, Alotaibi TF, Algarni SS, Abunurah HY, Ismaeil T. The associations between the credibility of the tobacco control regulatory body and smoking behavior change among Saudi smokers. Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2022;20.

Alanazi AM, Almutairi SF, Alsarami AA, Alanazi FJ, Alqahtani LH, Alotaibi TF, Algarni SS, Monshi SS, Ismaeil TT. Effects of abstinence self-efficacy and outcome expectancies of tobacco smoking on the desire to quit among saudi women: A cross-sectional mediation analysis. Tobacco Use Insights. 2022;15:1179173X221075581.

Alanazi AM, Alajlan SA, Aldawsari NS, Almujel AB, Saad WMB, Alqarni SS, Alotaibi T, Abunurah HY, Ismaeil TT. The Susceptibility of Smokers to Switch from Smoking Tobacco Products to Heated Tobacco Products Based on the Theory of Harm Reduction. Respiratory Care; 2022.

Othman FM, Ismaeil T, Alharbi E, Alanazi R, Alkharf R, Alharbi AA, Alfahad RR. Risk of rheumatoid arthritis in patients with obstructive lung disease. Respiratory Care; 2021.

Othman F, Ismaeil T, El-Metwally A. On the Severity of COVID-19 in Intensive Care and the Role of Invasive Ventilation: A Proportion Meta-Analysis. Bioscience Biotechnology Research Communications. 2021:459-66.

Othman F, Alsagami N, Alharbi R, Almuammer Y, Alshahrani S, Ismaeil T. The efficacy of airway pressure release ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome adult patients: a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Annals of Thoracic Medicine. 2021;16(3):245.

Ismaiel YT, Othman FM, Ismaeil T, Alruwaili A, Alshalawi B, Alotaibi M, Alotaibi M, Almunem A, Aljandal N, Alrubiaan N. Description of Respiratory Microbiology of Adults With Tracheostomy. Respiratory Care; 2021.

Ismaiel YT, Othman FM, Alruwaili A, Ismaeil T, Alotaibi W, Alamri GO, Aldhafeeri A, Alhamidi MT. Body Mass Index and Emergency Department 30-day Re-Visit. Respiratory Care; 2021.

Ismaeil T, Othman FM, Alqarni S, AlAnazi AM, Alotabi T, Alosaimi K, Alzahrani K, Alhudaithi Y, Alkhalil Y, Alotaibi M. Comparisons of Mathematical Model Tools in Assessing Respiratory Illness in the ICU. Respiratory Care; 2021.

Alanazi AM, Alqarni S, Alotabi T, Ismaeil T. Body Mass Index and Hospital Readmissions for COPD. Respiratory Care; 2021.

Alanazi AM, Alqahtani MM, Alquaimi MM, Alotaibi TF, Algarni SS, Ismaeil TT, Alanazi AA, Alasmari MM, Alhuthail EA, Alasmari AM. Substance Use and Misuse among Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the United States, 2015–2019: Prevalence, Association, and Moderation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021;19(1):408.

Othman FM, Ismaiel YT, Alkhathran SA, Alshamrani AS, Alghamdi MA, Ismaeil T. The duration of mechanical ventilation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute respiratory distress syndrome admitted to the intensive care unit: Epidemiological findings from a tertiary hospital. Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine. 2020;11(1):61-5.

Ismaiel YT, Almanie NA, Alzahrani RA, Alenazi RH, Bahnnan GA, Ismaeil TT, Othman FM. Sedation During Non-invasive Ventilation and its Association with Intubation Rate and Intensive Care Units Stay among Adult Patients at King Abdulaziz Medical City. EXECUTIVE EDITOR. 2020;11(10):351.

Ismaeil TT, Othman FM. Evaluation of Oxygen Status in Critical Care Settings: A Review Article. Egyptian Journal of Critical Care Medicine. 2020;7(2 and 3):63-7.

Ismaeil TT, Othman F, Alsagami NS, obaidallah Alharbi R, Alshahrani SA, Almuammer YI. Effect of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation Among Adult Patients With ARDS: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Respiratory Care; 2020.

Ismaeil T, Alramahi G, Othman F, Mumenah N, Alotaibi L, Baazim H, Aljawan S, Al-Suabie S. Survival analysis of mechanically ventilated patients in the burn unit at king abdulaziz medical city in Riyadh 2016-2019. International Journal of Burns and Trauma. 2020;10(4):169.

Alqahtani MT, Ismaeil T, Aldosari A, Alotaibi N, Alsadat S, Alrowaily A, Philip W. Prevalence of compassion fatigue, burnout and compassion satisfaction Among respiratory therapists at king abdulaziz medical city in Riyadh. Respiratory Care; 2020.

Alotaibi A, Almajhad A, Othman F, Ismaeil T, Ismaiel Y, Sufyani M, Mumenah N, Nassar AB, Alshehry A. IS SELECTION OF TIDAL VOLUME BASED ON PATIENTS IDEAL BODY WEIGHT? Chest. 2020;157(6):A415.

Taha I, Jawaher A, Rema A, Zahrah A, Yassin I, Fatmah O. Survival of mechanically ventilated patients admitted to intensive care units. Saudi Medical Journal. 2019;40(8):781-8.

Othman F, Ismaeil TT, Alanazi A, Alshelwe F, Alharbi T, Ismaiel Y. Influence of Body Mass Index on the Duration of Mechanical Ventilation Among Patients Who Were Involved in Road Traffic Accidents. Respiratory Care; 2019.

Mohan S, Almutairi M, Alnaimi R, Alshehri T, Philip W, Ismaiel Y, Ismaeil T. Incidence and Outcomes of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research. 2019;29(10):1-7.

Ismaiel Y, Almutairi B, Alsubaie A, Alghemlas H, Alahmari M, Othman F, AlAhmari M, Ismeilt T. Electrolytes and Glucose Effect on Extubation Failure: A Cross-Sectional Study at Tertiary Care Hospital. Respiratory Care; 2019.

Ismail T, Almutairi M, Ismaiel Y, Abdulaal U, Alobaidy M, Algahtany M, Othman F. Differences in learning styles among college of Applied Medical Science students in different specialties in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences in Riyadh using VARK questionnaire. International Journal of Current Advanced Research. 2019;8(08 (B)):19704-7

Ismaeil T, Almutairi J, Alshaikh R, Althobaiti Z, Ismaiel Y, Othman F. Survival of mechanically ventilated patients admitted to intensive care units: Results from a tertiary care center between 2016-2018. Saudi medical journal. 2019;40(8):781.

Ismaeil T, Alfunaysan L, Alotaibi N, Alkadi S, Othman F. Repositioning of endotracheal tube and risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia among adult patients: A matched case-control study. Annals of Thoracic Medicine. 2019;14(4):264.

Ismaeil T. Quantifying the severity of respiratory critical illness: University of Nottingham; 2017.

Ismaeil T, Alotaibi A, Alahmad A, Naeem U, Bates D, Das A, Hardman J, editors. Validation of mean predicted PaO2 (MPP) as a reliable oxygenation index in ninety simulated ICU conditions. American Association for Respiratory Care Congress 2015; 2015.

Ismaeil T, Alotaibi A, Alahmad A, Naeem U, Bates D, Das A, Hardman J, editors. Variation of pulmonary oxygenation indices using a computational modelling. American Association for Respiratory Care Congress 2015; 2015.

Ismaeil T, Alotaibi A, Alahmad A, Naeem U, Bates D, Das A, Hardman J, editors. Development of a new index to assess pulmonary oxygenation. American Association for Respiratory Care Congress; 2015.

Alotaibi A, Ismaeil T, Alahmad A, Naeem U, Bates D, Das A, Hardman J, editors. Validation of a new oxygenation index in silico. American Association for Respiratory Care Congress 2015; 2015.

Alotaibi A, Hardman J, Ismaeil T, Alotaibi H, Restrepo R, editors. Correlation between the integrated pulmonary index and arterial blood gases in a medical-surgical ICU in Saudi Arabia. American Association for Respiratory Care Congress 2015; 2015.

Al-Anazi A, Al Moamary M, Ismaeli T, Alanazi AN, Olayan L, Alanazi AM, Noarh HYA, Qureshi S. Asthma in the pediatric population: Level of perception among the parents and guardians. International Journal of Medicine and Public Health. 2015;5(1).

Alanazi A, Al Moamary M, Ismaeli T, Alanazi A, Olayan L, Alanazi A, Nurah HYA, Iqbal Z, Qureshi S. The reliability of the Arabic version of the asthma knowledge questionnaire and assessment of the level of asthma awareness among parents of children with asthma in Saudi Arabia. Middle-East J Sci Res. 2014;20(4):412-8.

Al-Anazi A, Al Moamary M, Ismaeil T, Alanazi AN, Olayan LH, Alanazi AM, Noarh HYA, Qureshi S. Frequent emergency department visits and parents/guardians' level of awareness of asthma in the pediatric population. Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, ​and Shock. 2014;7(2):133-4.

Al-Anazi A, Al Moamary M, Ismaeil T, Alanazi A, Olayan L, Noarh H, Qureshi S. Frequent emergency department visits and parents/guardians' level of awareness of asthma in the pediatric population. Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock. 2014;7(2):133.

Restrepo RD, Al Otaibi A, Wittnebel L, Al Shammari Y, Ismaeil T, editors. Correlation between ABG Parameters and the Integrated Pulmonary Index in a Medical-Surgical ICU in Saudi Arabia. Anesthesia and Analgesia; 2013: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS 530 WALNUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106-3621 USA.

Alkhazim M, Thubaiti A, Ismaeil T, Alnasser M, editors. Electronic Continuing Medical Education in Saudi Arabia: Perception of Participants.(Poster Abstract). CME Congress 2012; 2012: http://www.cmecongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CMECongress12Abstracts ….

Alkhazim M, Thubaiti A, Ismaeil T, Alnasser M, editors. Continuing Medical Education in Saudi Arabia: Experiences and Perception of Participants. (Poster Abstract). CME Congress 2012; 2012: http://www.cmecongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/CMECongress12Abstracts ….

SCIENTIFIC MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES

MEMBERSHIP 

Member of the American Association of Respiratory Care(AARC). 

Member of the Saudi Respiratory Care Society. 

Member of the Saudi Thoracic Society. 

Member of the College of Applied Medical Sciences (COAMS) Council 

Former Chairman of the Respiratory Therapy Program Council 

Chairperson of COAMS Promotion & Credential Committee 

Chairperson of COAMS Internship Unit     

Chairperson of the Respiratory Therapy Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Committee 

Chairperson of COAMS Library & Learning Resources Committee 

Member of COAMS Executive Board 

Member of COAMS Unified Assessment Sub- Committee 

Member of COAMS Curriculum and Assessment Unit  

Member of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation  

Member of COAMS Research Committee 

Member of COAMS Faculty Enhancement Committee 

Member of COAMS Distance Teaching and Learning  

Member of COAMS Disciplinary Sub-Committee      

Member of the Respiratory Therapy program curriculum committee 

Member of the Respiratory Therapy Program Internship Committee 

Member of the Respiratory Therapy Program Advisory Committee 

Member of Respiratory Therapy program student and community service committee


CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOP PARTICIPATIONS

  • Participant - Respiratory Care Scientific Conference at KFMC, 2023
  • Participant - Academic Quality Symposium, KSAU-HS Convention Center, 2023
  • Participant - 4th Forum of College Teaching & Learning, COSHP, KSAU-HS, 2023
  • Participant - Faculty Promotion and Development from Research Perspective, COAMS, 2022
  • Participant - Objective Structured Clinical / Practical Examination, COAMS,  2022
  • Participant - Item Writing conducted by COAMS faulty enhancement unit at COAMS, 2022
  • Participant - Insight into the use of task management apps: one drive and planner conducted by COAMS Faculty Enhancement Unit at COAMS on November, 2021 

 

COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTIONS

Organize the respiratory therapy international week that was held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Organize the respiratory therapy international week held at King Abdullah Specialist Children's Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2019

Organize the Asthma International Day held at King Abdullah Specialist Children Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2019

Organize and participate in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease awareness day held at King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2018

Organize the Lung Cancer Awareness Day held at King Abdullah Specialist Children Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2018

Organize the Respiratory Therapy International Week held at King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2018

Participate in the high school visit to the respiratory therapy department held at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, KSAU-HS.  Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2018

Organize the respiratory therapy international week held at King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 2017


CONTACT INFORMATION

Office location/number: CAMS-M Building, Room 1. CM.02.140

Phone: + 966 11 4299999 Ext: 95289

Email: Ismaeilt@ksau-hs.edu.sa​