Dr Muhammad Alqudah
Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Email:muhammad.alqudah@newcastle.edu.au
- Phone:49854455
Career Summary
Biography
Dr. Muhammad Alqudah (RN, MSN, Ph.D.) is a lecturer in nursing at the University of Newcastle (UON) - School of Nursing and Midwifery. Dr. Alqudah is also a registered nurse with more than 20 years of experience in clinical practice in Australia and overseas; he completed his Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 1998 from Jordan, his Master's degree from Wollongong University Australia in October/2008, and was awarded his Ph.D. from Western Sydney University - School of Nursing and Midwifery in 2015.
Muhammad is a former academic staff member in the School of Nursing and Midwifery - at Western Sydney University from 02/2012 to 07/2016, where he taught undergraduate nursing courses. He teaches in undergraduate nursing programs and supervises and supports Ph.D. students at the University of Newcastle. Dr. Alqudah has considerable experience in teaching different subjects, including- Evidence-Based Nursing, Research Methodology, Foundation for clinical practice, and Bioscience for nursing students.
My Philosophy: I believe that education is the best tool to improve people's knowledge, change their attitudes, believes, and increase their confidence. The presentation of any educational program is crucial; any educational material should be managed and demonstrated carefully for easy delivery, good understanding, and benefit to our population. As an academic staff and a lecturer, I have the responsibility in recognizing our clients' intellectual levels, levels of health literacy, their interests and needs, and possible ways to attract their attention. Education can make changes if it is delivered in the right way.
Objectives: With my academic and clinical experience in Australia and Overseas, I will aim to develop health education programs in different fields to suit most people with different educational and literacy levels.
Area of interest
- Health education
- Education program development
- Emergency Department Management
- Literacy and Health Literacy
- Health promotions
DR. MUHAMMAD ALQUDAH |RN, MSN, PHD
Faculty of Health and Medicine
School of Nursing and Midwifery T: +61 2 49854455
E: muhammad.alqudah@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle (UON)
University Drive-Callaghan NSW 2308Australia
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Western Sydney
- Master of Nursing, University of Wollongong
Keywords
- Emergency Department management, Health Education,
- literacy and health literacy
Languages
- Arabic (Mother)
- English (Fluent)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
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| 420505 | Nursing workforce | 60 |
| 390110 | Medicine, nursing and health curriculum and pedagogy | 40 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
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| Lecturer | University of Newcastle School of Nursing and Midwifery Australia |
Teaching appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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| 1/2/2012 - 20/6/2016 | Casual Academic | University of Western Sydney Australia |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Conference (5 outputs)
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| 2021 | Al-Masaeed M, Binti Rasdi I, Alqudah M, Guilhermino M, O'Brien A, 'Integrated Literature Review and Comparison of Nursing fatigue and risk management in Jordan and Western country Nurses: triggers and mitigation strategies', Aver Journal of Nursing & HealthCare, Newcastle (2021) | ||||
| 2020 | Al-Masaeed M, Alqudah M, O'Brien A, 'Nursing Fatigue and Risk Management in Jordan: Gender Expectations and Experiences.', Online Conference (2020) | ||||
| 2019 |
Alsharaydeh E, Lee R, Alqudah M, Chan SWC, 'Findings of burdens, challenges, coping and resilience in caring fro a child with disability among immigrant parents in Australia', New South Wales Austalia (2019)
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Journal article (20 outputs)
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| 2025 |
Alqudah M, Stubbs MA, Al-Masaeed M, Fernandez R, 'An evaluation of parents' and caregivers' preferences managing fever in children based on experiences in using ibuprofen and paracetamol: A systematic review', Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 80, e272-e281 (2025) [C1]
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| 2023 |
Alsharaydeh E, Alqudah M, Lee R, Chan S, 'Challenges, coping and resilience in caring for children with disability among immigrant parents: A mixed methods study', JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 79, 2360-2377 (2023) [C1]
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| 2022 | Al-Masaeed M, O'Brien A, Rasdi I, Alqudah M, 'An Investigation of Fatigue among Jordanian Nurses Measured Using the FAS: A Primary Quantitative Study', International Journal of Medical Research and Health Sciences, 11 (2022) [C1] | ||||||||||
| 2022 |
Al-Masaeed M, Alqudah M, Binti Rasdi I, Alomari A, 'Effective risk management for work work-related fatigue among nurses: a systematic review', International Journal of Current Research, 13 20038-20046 (2022) [C1]
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| 2021 |
Al-Masaeed M, O'Brien AP, Binti Rasdi I, Alqudah M, 'Examining Nursing Fatigue Levels and Antecedents: An Integrative Literature Review', International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Research, 4 1-9 (2021) [C1]
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| 2021 |
Al-Masaeed M, Alghawanmeh M, Al-Singlawi A, Alsababha R, Alqudah M, 'An Examination of COVID-19 Medications' Effectiveness in Managing and Treating COVID-19 Patients: A Comparative Review', HEALTHCARE, 9 (2021) [C1]
Background: The review seeks to shed light on the administered and recommended COVID-19 treatment medications through an evaluation of their efficacy. Methods: Data wer... [more] Background: The review seeks to shed light on the administered and recommended COVID-19 treatment medications through an evaluation of their efficacy. Methods: Data were collected from key databases, including Scopus, Medline, Google Scholar, and CINAHL. Other platforms included WHO and FDA publications. The review's literature search was guided by the WHO solidarity clinical trials for COVID-19 scope and trial-assessment parameters. Results: The findings indicate that the use of antiretroviral drugs as an early treatment for COVID-19 patients has been useful. It has reduced hospital time, hastened the clinical cure period, delayed and reduced the need for mechanical and invasive ventilation, and reduced mortality rates. The use of vitamins, minerals, and supplements has been linked to increased immunity and thus offering the body a fighting chance. Nevertheless, antibiotics do not correlate with improving patients' wellbeing and are highly discouraged from the developed clinical trials. Conclusions: The review demonstrates the need for additional clinical trials with a randomized, extensive sample base and over a more extended period to examine the potential side effects of the medications administered. Critically, the findings underscore the need for vaccination as the only viable medication to limit the SARS-CoV-2 virus spread.
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| 2021 |
Ismail K, Al-Masaeed M, Alsababha R, Alomari A, Alqudah M, 'An Investigation of Work-Related Fatigue Levels and Related Factors among Emergency Nurses: A Primary Quantitative Study', International Journal of Research in Nursing, 12, 3-10 (2021) [C1]
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| 2021 |
Al-Masaeed M, Al-Soud M, ALKHLAIFAT E, ALSABABHA R, Ismail K, Alhabashneh N, et al., 'An Investigation of the Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic Spread on Nurses Fatigue: An Integrated Literature Review', World Journal of Innovative Research, 9 [C1]
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| 2020 |
Al-Masaeed M, Almotiry A, Alsababha R, Alqudah M, Ismail K, Al-Soud M, Rasdi I, 'Deciphering of SARS-CoV-2 Pathogenicity And Associated Clinical Implications', Journal of Health Science, 10 1-8 (2020) [C1]
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Al-Masaeed M, Al-Motiry A, ALSABABHA RWM, Alqudah M, Ismail K, 'Investigating nursing staff experiences and experts
recommendations evolution as Covid-19 infection curve flattens globally: an integrated literature Review', Journal of Nursing and Health Science, 9 32-37 (2020) [C1]
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| 2019 |
Qutaibah Mohammad Oudat , Muhammad Alqudah , Deena Ababneh , 'The Relationship Between a Rich Diet with Probiotics/Prebiotics and the Gestational Health Conditions', International Healthcare Research Journal, 3, 99-109 [C1]
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| 2019 |
Alsharaydeh E, Lee R, Alqudah M, Chan SWC, 'Challenges, coping and resilience among immigrant parents caring for a child with disability - An integrative review.', JOURNAL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP, 51, 670-679 (2019) [C1]
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| 2019 | Alqudah M, Qudah B, Cowin L, George A, Johnson J, 'Understanding presentations of children with fever to a Sydney emergency department', Journal of Nursing Research and Practice, 3, 1-4 (2019) [C1] | Open Research Newcastle | |||||||||
| 2019 |
Alqudah M, Cowin L, George A, Johnson M, 'Child fever management: A comparative study of Australian parents with limited and functional health literacy', NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES, 21, 157-163 (2019) [C1]
Health literacy, or the ability to read and understand health information, is critical to the health of children. In this study, we compared the fever management knowle... [more] Health literacy, or the ability to read and understand health information, is critical to the health of children. In this study, we compared the fever management knowledge of parents attending the emergency department with a child with fever. A cross-sectional survey of 33 parents/carers with limited health literacy and 122 with functional health literacy was undertaken. There were no differences in the overall proportion of correct responses to knowledge or management questions posed by the two scales between the two groups. Both groups presented with limited knowledge and poor practices (<60% correct in both scales) in relation to fever knowledge and management in their children. Although health literacy impacts health utilization, we did not find any differences in these groups. Inappropriate practices, such as when to give medications, were evident. Educational programs, responsive to health literacy, are urgently needed to address these information needs for parents. An assessment of parents' health literacy level can guide the selection of information that can be easily read, understood, and acted upon to deliver the best health outcomes for children.
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Review (1 outputs)
| Year | Citation | Altmetrics | Link |
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| 2014 | Alqudah MAA, 'Development of a fever management education program for parents with limited health literacy', Australian Resource Centre for Healthcare Innovation (ARCHI) (2014) |
Grants and Funding
Summary
| Number of grants | 3 |
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| Total funding | $19,000 |
Click on a grant title below to expand the full details for that specific grant.
20182 grants / $9,000
Supporting the development of empathy in undergraduate nursing students using a patient communication simulator (PCS) known as ALEX$6,000
This grant was given to the development of empathy in undergraduate nursing students using a patient communication simulator (PCS) known as ALEX.
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine Research- the University of Newcastle
| Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research- the University of Newcastle |
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| Project Team | Muhammad Alqudah; Sara Geale; Cassie Kinsela; Carol Arthur; Lee Lethbridge; Lynette Bowen; Danielle Noble; nicola slattery; Samantha Goodwin; Michelle Guilhermino; Alison Hutton ; Pauletta Irwin |
| Scheme | The University of Newcastle |
| Role | Investigator |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | C4000 - CRC UON Participant |
| Category | 4000 |
| UON | N |
Developing a low health literacy program for parents and carers on fever management in children$3,000
This Grant was given to support my travel to an international conference in Dubai between 13 and 14 /Sept 2018. I have participated as a speaker in this conference and shared my experience on Fever management in children: Developing a low health literacy program for parents and carers.
Funding body: Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant
| Funding body | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
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| Project Team | Alqudah, M., Johnson, M., Cowin, L., & George, A. |
| Scheme | Faculty of Health and Medicine Research Conference Travel Grant |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2018 |
| Funding Finish | 2019 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Internal |
| Category | INTE |
| UON | N |
20111 grants / $10,000
The effectiveness of fever management education for parents with low health literacy$10,000
Funding body: Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Limited-
| Funding body | Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Limited- |
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| Project Team | Alqudah, M, Johnson, M, Cowin, L& George, A. |
| Scheme | Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Limited- |
| Role | Lead |
| Funding Start | 2011 |
| Funding Finish | 2014 |
| GNo | |
| Type Of Funding | Contract - Aust Non Government |
| Category | 3AFC |
| UON | N |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
| Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2020 | PhD | The Use of Virtual Reality by New Nursing Students to Overcome Fear and Anxiety in Working with Clients with Mental Health Problems | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Past Supervision
| Year | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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| 2025 | PhD | Quality of Life, Disability, Health Behaviour and Recovery Among Women Living with Mental Illness in Saudi Arabia: A Mixed Methods Study | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2025 | PhD | Design and Pilot testing of a Mobile Health Application for the Chronic Care of Sickle Cell Disease in Adolescents and Young Adults in Saudi Arabia: Mixed Methods study | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
| 2023 | PhD | Nursing Fatigue and Risk Management in Jordan: Gender Expectations and Experiences. | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Principal Supervisor |
| 2020 | PhD | Challenges, Coping and Resilience in Caring for Children with Disability Among Immigrant Parents: A Mixed Methods Study | PhD (Nursing), College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Research Projects
An innovative fever management education program for parents, caregivers, and emergency nurses 2012 - 2014
Abstract
Parents frequently present to the emergency department (ED) concerned about their child's fever. Fever management education programs have been found to improve parents' knowledge of managing fever, although no education program was identified that specifically considered parents with lower functional health literacy. This article describes the development of an easily understood children's fever management education program for parents with varying levels of health literacy. A review of existing literature and guidelines was conducted. Pictorial images and written material constrained to fifth-grade level of readability were used. Academics and ED experts confirmed the content of this evidence-based program. The education program, a combination of Digital Video Disc (DVD) and a brochure in relation to child fever management, is currently being trailed at an ED in Sydney and is appropriate for EDs or primary care settings. Tailoring education programs with plain and simple language is potentially beneficial to all parents (or caregivers) presenting to the ED with children experiencing fever. This program will provide nurses with a simple and clear fever management brochure or DVD to give to parents or caregivers with varying levels of health literacy. We envisage that this program will be continuously televised within local EDs and available for parents or caregivers to view online.
Paediatric Fever Management Education Program 2012 - 2015
An audio-visual presentation of modified fever management education program designed with consideration of parents and carers with varying levels of health literacy has been developed. The program describes the best ways to assess fever in infants and children, how to manage fever dependent on the level of fever, and also when parents/carers should seek primary care or emergency services.
The brochure and DVD are readily accessible online for parents, carers and health professionals through theCentre for Applied Nursing Research > Links page.
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Dr Muhammad Alqudah
Position
Lecturer
School of Nursing and Midwifery
College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing
Contact Details
| muhammad.alqudah@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Phone | 49854455 |
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