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Dr Ma'en Zaid Abu-Qamar

Casual Academic

Staff Member Details
Email: m.abu-qamar@ecu.edu.au
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4436-651X

Ma’en is a Lecturer and unit coordinator in the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Background

Dr Ma’en Abu-Qamar is a registered nurse and holds a Doctor of Nursing degree from the University of Adelaide. His research interest is in diabetes care, mainly prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. In his doctoral degree, Ma’en investigated burn injuries to patients with diabetes.

After graduating, Ma'en joined the faculty of nursing at Mu'tah University Jordan, where he continued his research in the field of diabetic foot care. Ma'en has several publications in this field in peer reviewed journals which led to his promotion as Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Mu'tah University. Ma’en held a position at Curtin University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery before joining ECU.

At ECU, Ma’en has led several systematic reviews including an integrative review of research publications reporting external traumas contributing to foot ulcers among people with diabetes. In addition to the integrative review, Ma’en is leading another systematic review of case reports of diabetic foot ulcers initiated by external traumas. Considering evidence obtained from these reviews, primary research can be made in conjunction with healthcare providers in view of their local needs. Ma’en’s research has a focus on nursing education where he published a systematic review of postgraduate nurse education on the nurse and patient outcomes. His publication record contains two articles reporting a research project aiming to improve nursing students' clinical placement experiences.

Ma'en has supervised higher degree research students and has also acted as an external examiner for several research theses.

In terms of teaching, Ma'en has taught several units in a range of areas including evidence based practice, professional issues in nursing and science units.

Professional Associations

  • Associate editor, Middle East, International Journal of Nursing Practice
  • Board member, International honour society of nursing Psi Alpha at-Large Chapter
  • Jordan Nurses and Midwives Council

Research Areas and Interests

  • Diabetes Care
  • Burns Care
  • Evidence-Based Nursing
  • Complementary Therapies
  • Nursing Education

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Nursing, The University of Adelaide, 2007.

Research Outputs

2024

Journal Articles

  • D'souza, N., Abu-Qamar, MZ., Whitehead, L. (2024). Self-efficacy and home dialysis: An integrative review. Journal of Renal Care, 2024(Article in press), pp. https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.12510.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Ababneh, A., Moosa, S., Al Jarrah, Q., Alsoufi, Y., Abu-Qamar, MZ., Saleh, M., Jarrah, S., Younes, NA. (2023). Factors Associated With Foot Self-Care in Patients With Diabetes-Related High-Risk Feet: A Cross-Sectional Design. Inquiry: the Journal of Health Care Organization Provision and Financing, 60(2023), TBD. https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580231220135.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Kemp, V., Whitehead, L. (2022). The reported external traumas among people with diabetes-related foot ulcers and their outcomes: A systematic review of case reports. International Wound Journal, 19(6), 1370-1388. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13731.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Kemp, V., Whitehead, L. (2021). Foot ulcers associated with external trauma among people with diabetes: An integrative review of the origin of trauma and outcomes. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 114(February 2021), Article number 103822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103822.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Whitehead, L., Barnard, M., Kemp, V. (2020). Foot Problems in Patients in Acute Care: A point prevalence survey. Journal of Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing, 47(5), 513-520. https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000674.
  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Vafeas, C., Ewens, B., Ghosh, M., Sundin, D. (2020). Postgraduate nurse education and the implications for nurse and patient outcomes: A systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 92(September 2020), Article number 104489. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104489.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ. (2019). Use of Nutrition Therapy in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus. Nursing Standard: promoting excellence in nursing care, 34(3), 61–66. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2019.e11253.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Whitehead, L., Jacob, E., Barnard, M., Abu-Qamar, MZ., Cole, A. (2018). The role of the family in supporting the self-management of chronic conditions: A qualitative systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(1-2), 22-30. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13775.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Wilson, A. (2017). A qualitative content analysis of self-treated diabetic foot problems in Jordan. The Diabetic Foot, 20(2), 109-113.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Shoqirat, N., Abu-Qamar, MZ. (2015). From placement to employment: Career preferences of Jordanian nursing students. Nurse Education in Practice, 15(5), 366-372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2015.03.013.
  • Kornhaber, R., Wilson, A., Abu-Qamar, MZ., McLean, L., Vandervord, J. (2015). Inpatient peer support for adult burn survivors—A valuable resource: A phenomenological analysis of the Australian experience. Burns, 41(1), 110-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2014.05.003.
  • Abu-Qamar, MZ. (2015). Jordanians with diabetes: a qualitative content analysis of footwear practices. The Diabetic Foot, 18(3), 128-134.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ. (2014). Knowledge and practice of foot self-care among Jordanians with diabetes: An interview-based survey study. Journal of Wound Care, 23(5), 247-254. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2014.23.5.247.
  • Kornhaber, R., Wilson, A., Abu-Qamar, MZ., McLean, L. (2014). Adult burn survivors’ personal experiences of rehabilitation: An integrative review. Burns, 40(1), 17-29. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2013.08.003.
  • Kornhaber, R., Wilson, A., Abu-Qamar, MZ., McLean, L. (2014). Coming to terms with it all: Adult burn survivors’ ‘lived experience’ of acknowledgement and acceptance during rehabilitation. Burns, 40(4), 589-597. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2013.08.038.

2013

Journal Articles

  • Shoqirat, N., Abu-Qamar, MZ. (2013). Clinical placement in Jordan: qualitative views of final year nursing students. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 30(4), 49-58.

2012

Journal Articles

  • Kornhaber, R., Abu-Qamar, MZ., Wilson, A. (2012). Applying for ethical approval for a national multisite study. Monash Bioethics Review, 30(1), 103-122.
  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Wilson, A. (2012). The lived experience of a foot burn injury from the perspective of seven Jordanians with diabetes: a hermeneutic phenomenological study. International Wound Journal, 9(1), 33-43. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1742-481X.2011.00837.x.
  • Abu-Qamar, MZ. (2012). Diabetic foot examination: findings of a screening survey performed in Jordan. European Diabetes Nursing, 9(3), 75-80. https://doi.org/10.1002/edn.211.
  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Wilson, A. (2012). Qualitative content analysis of complementary topical therapies used to manage diabetic foot in Jordan. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 9(3), 440-448. https://doi.org/10.4314/ajtcam.v9i3.21.

2011

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Wilson, A. (2011). Foot care within the Jordanian healthcare system: a qualitative inquiry of patient’s perspectives. Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing, 29(1), 28-36.

2009

Journal Articles

  • Abu-Qamar, MZ., Wilson, A. (2009). Burns to persons suffering from diabetes: a systemic preventive approach. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare of Chronic Illness: an international interdisciplinary journal, 1(2), 126-138. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-9824.2009.01013.x.

2007

Journal Articles

2006

Journal Articles

Research Projects

  • People with disability and their families/supporters: an evaluation of the understanding to rights and access to services, Perth Health and Care Services, Grant, 2022 ‑ 2023, $29,880.

Research Student Supervision

Current Supervisions

No data available

Completed Supervisions

Principal Supervisor

  • Master of Nursing (Research), Self-efficacy in patients undergoing home dialysis: An integrative review

Associate Supervisor

  • Doctor of Philosophy; Roads to recovery: adult burn survivors`lived experience' of rehabilitation.
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