Dr. Mamdooh Alzyood’s research primarily focuses on patient involvement in hand hygiene and infection control practices. His work aims to recommend strategies for education, practice, and research in public health and hospital settings. Dr. Alzyood has conducted extensive research using mixed methods to explore the role of patient engagement in promoting hand hygiene among healthcare professionals. His findings have been published in various peer-reviewed journals, highlighting his expertise and dedication to improving healthcare practices.

Key Research Areas:

1. Patient Involvement in Hand Hygiene:
   • Investigated how patient involvement can enhance hand hygiene compliance among healthcare professionals in hospital settings.
   • Published in the experiences of nurses and patients in promoting hand hygiene.
2. Infection Prevention and Control:
   • Explored the effectiveness of different strategies in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
   • Reviewed infection prevention and control curricula for nursing students to improve educational outcomes.
3. Health Promotion and Public Health:
   • Designed and taught modules on communicable diseases, public health promotion, and advanced research design.
   • Supervised MSc and BSc students, contributing significantly to the field of public health education.
4. Community Health Improvement Projects:
   • Worked on projects examining factors influencing young people’s transition to adulthood in collaboration with Barnardo’s.
   • Contributed to the Institute of Public Care’s efforts to enhance community health outcomes.
5. Technology-Enhanced Teaching:
   • Focused on integrating digital tools and innovative teaching methods in higher education.
   • Participated in professional development courses to continuously improve teaching and assessment techniques.

Selected Publications:

• Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Brooke, J., & Aveyard, H. (2020). “COVID‐19 reinforces the importance of handwashing.” Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(15-16), 2760-2761.
• Alzyood, M., Jackson, D., Aveyard, H., & Brooke, J. (2018). “An integrative review exploring the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting.” Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(7-8), 1329-1345.

Dr. Alzyood’s research has contributed to the understanding and improvement of infection control practices and patient safety in healthcare settings. His dedication to advancing public health through rigorous research and innovative teaching methods continues to impact the field positively. For more detailed insights into his research, publications, and ongoing projects, follow him on Twitter: @mamdooh_alzyood.