Explore Our Contributions to Public Health Research

At Alzyood Public Health, we are committed to advancing the field of public health through rigorous research and scholarly publications. Below is a selection of our key publications, showcasing our work in infection control, healthcare practices, and public health education.

Featured Publications

1. The Impact of Preceptorship on Newly Qualified Nurses and Preceptors Working in a Critical Care Environment: An Integrative Literature Review
Lima, M. S. & Alzyood, M. (2024). Nursing in Critical Care.
This integrative review explores the effects of preceptorship programs on the experiences and outcomes of newly qualified nurses and their preceptors in critical care settings. Read More

2. The Role of Patient Involvement in the Promotion of Hand Hygiene Amongst Nurses in Hospital Settings: A Qualitative Study of Nurses’ and Patients’ Experiences
Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Brooke, J., & Aveyard, H. (2022). International Journal of Infection Control.
This qualitative study investigates the impact of patient involvement on hand hygiene practices among nurses in hospitals, providing valuable insights into improving infection control measures. Read More

3. COVID-19 Reinforces the Importance of Handwashing
Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Aveyard, H., & Brooke, J. (2020). Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Highlighting the critical role of handwashing during the COVID-19 pandemic, this article emphasizes the need for ongoing public health education and hand hygiene practices. Read More

4. Use of Focus Group Data from Countries with Linguistic Differences: Translation, Analysis, and Presentation
Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Aveyard, H., & Brooke, J. (2020). Nurse Researcher.
This paper addresses the methodological challenges and solutions in conducting focus group research across different linguistic and cultural contexts. Read More

5. An Integrative Review Exploring the Perceptions of Patients and Healthcare Professionals Towards Patient Involvement in Promoting Hand Hygiene Compliance in the Hospital Setting
Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Aveyard, H., & Brooke, J. (2018). Journal of Clinical Nursing.
This integrative review examines the attitudes of patients and healthcare professionals towards collaborative efforts in hand hygiene, offering recommendations for practice improvement. Read More

Additional Publications

Explore more of our research contributions:

• From Student to Teacher: Reflections on Closing the Awarding Gap for International Students
  Alzyood, M. (2023). Teaching Insights. Read More
• Supervisory Relationships: The Experiences of International Masters Students
  Alzyood, M., Lansdown, G., & Waite, M. (2014). The Higher Education Journal of Learning and Teaching. Read More

Conferences and Presentations

We regularly present our findings at national and international conferences. Here are some highlights:

• Developing Research Methods in Your PhD Studies
  Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Aveyard, H., & Brooke, J. (2019). Focus Group Data from Countries with Linguistic Differences: Sheffield Hallam University, UK.
• Promoting Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Nurses in Hospital Settings
  Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Aveyard, H., & Brooke, J. (2017). Postgraduate Research Symposium, Oxford Brookes University, UK.

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Alzyood Public Health is dedicated to improving global health outcomes through evidence-based research and innovative practices. Thank you for your interest in our work.