Mahmoud Al-Qadi | Nursing and Health Professions | Most Cited Article Award

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Most Cited Article Award

Mahmoud Al-Qadi—Fatima College of Health Sciences

Mahmoud Al-Qadi
Affiliation Fatima College of Health Sciences
Country United Arab Emirates
Scopus 57200634426
Documents 4
Citations 175
h-index 3
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards
ORCID 0000-0001-5191-2542

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Fatima College of Health Sciences, Ajman Campus, United Arab Emirates. His scholarship addresses workplace violence among emergency department nurses, nursing education, and research methodology, and is indexed in Scopus [1].

Abstract

This article presents the academic profile of Mahmoud Al-Qadi in relation to the Most Cited Article Award at the International Phenomenological Research Awards. Scopus records four documents, 175 citations, and an h-index of 3 [1]. His publications examine workplace violence experienced by emergency nurses through concept analysis, metasynthesis, and phenomenological inquiry [2][3].

Keywords

Workplace violence; emergency nursing; phenomenology; nursing education; metasynthesis; research methodology.

Introduction

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi holds a PhD in Nursing from the University of Connecticut (2021). His earlier degrees include an MHA, an MSN in Advanced Nursing Practice, and a BSN. He has taught nursing at the University of Connecticut, the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Fatima College of Health Sciences, where he also serves as Academic Coordinator.

Research Profile

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi’s research areas include nursing education, undergraduate research supervision, workplace violence among emergency department nurses, and research methodology. He previously directed nursing research on National Institutes of Health-funded and feasibility studies at the University of Connecticut, and supports student-led projects that strengthen evidence-based practice [1].

Research Contributions

His concept analysis clarified the attributes and consequences of workplace violence in nursing [2]. A metasynthesis then integrated qualitative evidence on nurses’ perspectives of violence in emergency departments [4]. A phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of Jordanian emergency registered nurses [3]. He also supports student-led projects and a systematic review currently in progress.

Publications

Mahmoud Mustafa Al-Qadi’s selected publications focus on workplace violence experienced by emergency nurses. His concept analysis of workplace violence in nursing, published in the Journal of Occupational Health, clarified the defining attributes of the phenomenon [2]. A later phenomenological study in International Emergency Nursing examined the experiences of Jordanian emergency registered nurses [3]. In the same journal, a metasynthesis integrated qualitative evidence on nurses’ perspectives of violence in emergency departments [4]. His other outputs include a phenomenological pilot study preprint on patient-related violence against emergency department nurses in the United States [5], and a 2019 letter to the editor in Applied Nursing Research [6].

Research Impact

Scopus lists 175 citations across four documents, with an h-index of 3 [1]. Citations concentrate on his work about violence against emergency nurses, indicating sustained scholarly attention to this topic.

Award Suitability

The Most Cited Article Award recognizes publications that have drawn substantial citation. His phenomenological and evidence-synthesis articles align with the awards’ focus on phenomenological research [3][4]. His citation record supports consideration in this category.

Conclusion

Mahmoud Al-Qadi combines nursing education, academic coordination, and research on emergency department violence. His cited publications and continuing projects contribute to evidence-based practice in nursing [1].

References

  1. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Mahmoud Al-Qadi, Author ID 57200634426. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57200634426
  2. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2021). Workplace violence in nursing: A concept analysis. Journal of Occupational Health, 63(1), e12226. https://doi.org/10.1002/1348-9585.12226
  3. Al-Qadi, M. M., Maruca, A. T., Beck, C. T., & Walsh, S. J. (2022). Exploring Jordanian emergency registered nurses’ experiences of workplace violence: A phenomenological study. International Emergency Nursing, 65, Article 101218. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2022.101218
  4. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2020). Nurses’ perspectives of violence in emergency departments: A metasynthesis. International Emergency Nursing, 52, Article 100905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ienj.2020.100905
  5. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2020). The experience of patient-related violence against emergency department nurses in the United States: A phenomenological pilot study [Preprint, Version 1]. Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.2.20896/v1
  6. Al-Qadi, M. M. (2019). Letter to the editor: “Effect of music therapy on the anxiety levels and pregnancy rate of women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer: A randomized controlled trial.” Applied Nursing Research, 47, 16–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2019.03.004

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike | Nursing and Health Professions | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike – University of Pretoria, South Africa

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike
Affiliation University of Pretoria
Country South Africa
ORCID 0009-0009-2006-366X
Document 1
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event International Phenomenological Research Awards

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike is a South African nursing professional, occupational health practitioner, nurse educator, and bioethics specialist affiliated with the University of Pretoria. Her academic and professional activities focus on occupational health, nursing ethics, healthcare quality, rural health systems, patient safety, and evidence-based nursing practice. Through clinical service, educational leadership, and emerging scholarly contributions, she has developed expertise relevant to contemporary healthcare challenges and nursing policy development.[1]

Abstract

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike has developed a multidisciplinary professional profile integrating nursing practice, occupational health, healthcare ethics, education, and rural healthcare research. Her work addresses healthcare quality, workforce wellbeing, patient safety, and ethical challenges within resource-constrained environments. Her published research on nurses’ experiences in water-scarce healthcare clinics contributes to understanding healthcare delivery challenges in South Africa and supports evidence-informed policy and professional practice improvements.[2]

Keywords

Nursing Science, Occupational Health Nursing, Bioethics, Rural Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Patient Safety, Nursing Education, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Policy, Clinical Leadership.

Introduction

The nursing profession increasingly requires practitioners who combine clinical expertise with ethical leadership, occupational health knowledge, educational competence, and research engagement. Ralehike’s professional development reflects this interdisciplinary approach through service in critical care, occupational health, nursing education, and healthcare management. Her academic progression includes advanced qualifications in nursing education, labour law, disaster management, HIV and TB management, occupational health nursing, and bioethics, supporting a broad perspective on healthcare systems and workforce development.[1][2]

Research Profile

As a PhD candidate in Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria, Makhotso Merriam Ralehike focuses on nursing ethics, occupational health, healthcare quality, rural health systems, and patient-centered care. Her academic interests emphasize ethical responsibilities within healthcare environments, particularly where infrastructure limitations influence professional practice and patient outcomes. Her educational background provides a foundation for examining healthcare challenges through clinical, legal, ethical, and organizational perspectives.[1]

Research Contributions

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike’s principal scholarly contribution investigates the lived experiences of nurses working in healthcare clinics affected by water scarcity within the Maluti-A-Phofung district of South Africa. The study explores how environmental and infrastructural limitations affect healthcare delivery, professional obligations, and patient care standards. By documenting frontline nursing experiences, the research contributes evidence relevant to healthcare planning, nursing regulation, occupational wellbeing, and service quality improvement initiatives.[2]

Publications

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike’s most significant publication examines nurses’ lived experiences within healthcare clinics experiencing water scarcity in South Africa’s Free State Province. The study highlights ethical responsibilities, operational challenges, healthcare quality concerns, and workforce resilience in resource-constrained settings while providing evidence relevant to nursing policy, occupational health, healthcare infrastructure planning, and patient safety improvements across underserved communities.[2]

Research Impact

The practical relevance of Ralehike’s research lies in its focus on real-world healthcare challenges affecting nurses and patients in rural and resource-limited environments. Her work contributes to broader discussions concerning healthcare equity, workplace conditions, ethical accountability, and sustainable healthcare delivery. Such evidence supports policymakers, healthcare managers, educators, and practitioners seeking improvements in healthcare infrastructure and service provision.[2]

Award Suitability

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike demonstrates attributes aligned with recognition under the International Phenomenological Research Awards through her investigation of lived professional experiences in healthcare settings. Her interdisciplinary expertise spanning nursing science, occupational health, ethics, and education supports research that addresses human experiences within complex healthcare environments. The phenomenological orientation of her published work and its relevance to healthcare practice, policy, and professional wellbeing provide a strong basis for consideration within research recognition initiatives.[2]

Conclusion

Makhotso Merriam Ralehike represents an emerging nursing scholar whose professional experience, advanced academic preparation, and healthcare research collectively contribute to nursing science and occupational health practice. Her focus on ethical healthcare delivery and lived experiences within resource-constrained clinical environments supports ongoing efforts to improve healthcare quality, workforce wellbeing, and evidence-based policy development in South Africa.[1][2]

References

  1. ORCID. (n.d.). Makhotso Merriam Ralehike – ORCID Profile. https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2006-366X
  2. Ralehike, M.M., Mulaudzi, M.F., Sepeng, N.V., & Nyandeni, S. (2026). Lived experience of nurses working in healthcare clinics that are experiencing water scarcity, in Maluti-A-Phofung district, Free State Province, South Africa. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijans.2026.101114