Student Research Contributions
Our research group is committed to fostering student involvement in meaningful and impactful research, enabling both undergraduate and postgraduate students to contribute to advancing healthcare and health economics. Achievements include notable publications, such as:
Graduate Thesis Defense Sessions – University of Jordan
Pharmacist Ruaa Hussien successfully defended her Master’s thesis in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Jordan, titled “Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Primary and Secondary Healthcare Services Utilization: A Retrospective National Study from Jordan.” The research, supervised by Prof. Eman Hammad and Dr. Rasha Alarbayat, analyzed data from 364,300 patients in the national ‘Hakeem’ database, comparing healthcare use during 2020–2021 to pre-pandemic years.
The study found a sharp drop in primary care use, with medication refills decreasing by 43%, while secondary care saw increases, including a 9.6% rise in outpatient visits and longer hospital stays. Surgeries fell by 35%, and disparities appeared across gender and age. The findings highlight the need for health policy reforms to maintain care continuity, especially for high-risk groups. Congratulations to Ruaa for earning her degree with distinction
A new study by Yaqout Abdual Razaq Al Jalam, a Master’s student in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Jordan, highlighted the clinical and economic benefits of multidisciplinary care for diabetic foot complications. Conducted at Jordan University Hospital, the research compared standard care to an approach involving a clinical pharmacist, endocrinologist, and specialized nurse, finding significant reductions in foot ulcer recurrence and improvements in patients’ quality of life, despite no major differences in HbA1c levels.
The multidisciplinary model also led to notable cost savings by reducing hospital stays, outpatient visits, and missed workdays. The thesis was highly praised by the examination committee, with Dr. Eman Hammad noting its potential to strengthen preventative diabetic care and lower healthcare costs in Jordan.
On May 24, 2025, Pharmacist Dr. Jyana Khaled Qasem Al-Elaimat presented her Master’s thesis in Clinical Pharmacy, titled “Clinical Pharmacist at a Ministry of Health Comprehensive Primary Medical Centre in Jordan: Assessment of the Collaborative Approach with Physicians in Managing Diabetes.” Supervised by Prof. Eman Hammad and Prof. Abla Al-Bsoul, the study involved 103 diabetic patients randomized to receive either standard care or collaborative care combining physician and clinical pharmacist support.
After three months, patients in the collaborative care group showed significant improvements in HbA1c, blood pressure, medication knowledge, adherence, and quality of life. The study identified 304 treatment-related problems, with physicians accepting over 81% of pharmacist recommendations. These interventions yielded estimated cost savings of about 369 JDs per patient annually. The findings highlight the value of integrating clinical pharmacists into primary care teams to enhance outcomes for diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.