Academic Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing (Adult Critical Cardiac Care), 2013
  University of Ulster, United Kingdom
• Master of Science in Nursing (Adult Critical Care), 2003
  Jordan University of Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2000
  Jordan University of Science and Technology

Work Experience

Dr. Al-Smadi has over 25 years of academic, clinical, and leadership experience in nursing education and critical care practice. His career includes senior academic appointments and hospital leadership roles in Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

• Associate Professor of Nursing, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, KSA (2024–Present)
• Associate Professor of Nursing, Al al-Bayt University, Jordan (2020–2024)
• Dean assistant and Vic Dean, Faculty of Nursing Al al-Bayt University, Jordan (2020–2022)
• Associate / Assistant Professor of Nursing, American University of Madaba, Jordan (2014–2020)
• Head of Nursing Department, Mouwasat Hospital, KSA (2004–2011)
• CCU Manager, King Abdullah University Hospital, Jordan (2002–2004)
• ICU Registered Nurse and Clinical Instructor, Jordan (2000–2003)

Publications

Dr. Al-Smadi is a highly productive researcher with extensive publications in international, peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on critical care nursing, cardiovascular health, clinical guidelines, mental health, insomnia, resilience, refugee health, and quality of care.

He has published 70+ research articles in leading journals such as:

• International Journal of Nursing Practice ‍
• Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing ‍
• Journal of Psychosomatic Research ‍
• SAGE Open Nursing ‍
• Medicina ‍
• PLoS ONE ‍
• Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research

His work contributes significantly to evidence-based nursing practice and health outcomes at both clinical and community levels.

1. Bani Salameh, R., Al-Smadi, A., Gammoh, O., Shajrawi, A., Ashour, A., Alrfooh, O., ... & Shilbayeh, S. A. R. (2025). Exploring the implemented guidelines for dyslipidemia treatment and care among nurses and physicians: A qualitative study in Jordan. PloS one, 20(8), e0319126.

2. Post acute Myocardial Infarction Differences in Physical Activity Behavior, Anxiety, and Depression Levels. (2024) SAGE Open Nursing https://doi.org/10.1177/23779608241304478

3. Khalil, H., Shajrawi, A., Ahmed, F. R., Bani-Issa, W., Al-Yateem, N., Shahrour, L. A., ... & Yousef, K. (2025). Postoperative recovery in orthopedic surgery: Exploring the roles of pain intensity, opioid consumption, pain catastrophizing, and emotional distress. International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, 57, 101185.

4. Khalil, H., Shajrawi, A., Al-Smadi, A. M., Bani-Issa, W., Ahmed, F. R., AbuSharour, L., ... & Yousef, K. (2025). Examining postoperative care: Predictors of perceived pain relief and satisfaction with pain management after orthopedic surgeries. International journal of orthopaedic and trauma nursing, 56, 101159.

5. Gammoh, O., Shannag, S., Al-Jabari, S., Al-Shawaheen, R., Bazi, S., Al-Smadi, A. M., & Alomari, A. M. A. (2024). Addiction to smartphones in Arabs is associated with severe depressive symptoms and insomnia: a cross-sectional study. Discover Mental Health, 4(1), 65.

6. Amr, R. A., Al-Smadi, A. M., & Akasheh, R. T. (2024). Diabetes knowledge and behaviour: a cross-sectional study of Jordanian adults. Diabetologia, 1-11

7. Al-Smadi, A. M., Shajrawi, A., Gammoh, O. S., Ashour, A., Tawalbeh, L. I., Harb, E., ... & Al-Akash, H. Y. (2024). Demographic Differences in Insomnia and Anxiety and the Association with Cardiovascular Risk Factors among Jordanian Healthy Adult. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 29(5), 555-562.

8. Gammoh, O., Al-Ameri, M., Altaani, G., Al-Smadi, A., Al-Zegoul, R., Massad, T., ... & Shilbayeh, S. A. R. (2024). The Risk of Severe Fibromyalgia, Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia Symptoms in Arab Women: An Implication of Self-Medication with Analgesics? A Cross-Sectional Study. Medicina, 60(7), 1065.

9. Gammoh, O., Sayaheen, B., Alsous, M., Al-Smadi, A., Al-Jaidi, B., & Aljabali, A. A. (2024). The Prevalence and Correlates of Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia among Camp Residing Palestinian Women Migrants during the Outbreak of the War on Gaza: A Cross-Sectional Study from Jordan. Medicina, 60(8), 1228.

10. Alsous, M., Al. Muhaissen, B., Massad, T., Sayaheen, B., Alnasser, T., Al-Smadi, A., ... & Gammoh, O. (2024). Exploring depression, PTSD, insomnia, and fibromyalgia symptoms in women exposed to Gaza war news: A community-based study from Jordan. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 00207640241270831.

11. Gammoh, O., Al-Smadi, A., Mansour, M., Ennab, W., Al Hababbeh, S., Al-Taani, G., ... & Tambuwala, M. M. (2024). The relationship between psychiatric symptoms and the use of levetiracetam in people with epilepsy. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 59(3), 360-372.

12. Gammoh, O., Al Rob, O. A., Alqudah, A., Al-Smadi, A., Dobain, M. O., Zeghoul, R., ... & Alsous, M. (2024). Risk factors for severe dysmenorrhea in Arab women: A focus on war displacement and mental health outcomes. AIMS Public Health, 11(1), 209.

13. Moh’d Abusafieh, A., Shajrawi, A. M., Al-Smadi, A. M., Saleh, A., Masa'deh, R., Ismaile, S., & Abdelhaq, M. J. (2024). The Relationship Between Self-Efficacy and Functional Capacity Among Discharged Heart Failure Patients in Jordan. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 43(3), 136-145.

14. AL‐SMADI, Ahmed Mohammad, et al. High levels of risk factors and poor secondary prevention for coronary heart disease patients in public hospitals: A descriptive repeated measures study. International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2023, 29.1: e13111.‏

15. Kassab, M., Sabrah, E. F., Smadi, A., Rayan, A., Baqeas, M. H., R. AlOsta, M., ... & Hamadneh, S. (2023). Cardiovascular disease risk factors awareness among women with a history of preeclampsia in Jordan. SAGE Open Nursing, 9, 23779608231207223.

16. Gammoh, O., Al-Smadi, A., Mansour, M., Ennab, W., Al Hababbeh, S., Al-Taani, G., ... & Tambuwala, M. M. (2023). The relationship between psychiatric symptoms and the use of levetiracetam in people with epilepsy. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine, 00912174231206056.‏

17. Bani Salameh, R., Al-Smadi, A., Eshah, N., Musa, A., Al-Rawajfah, O., & Jarrah, M. (2023). Exploring the implemented guidelines for dyslipidemia treatment and care among nurses and physicians in jordanian hospitals. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22(Supplement_1), zvad064-071.‏

18. Gammoh, O., Bjørk, M. H., Al Rob, O. A., AlQudah, A. R., Hani, A. B., & Al-Smadi, A. (2023). The association between antihypertensive medications and mental health outcomes among Syrian war refugees with stress and hypertension. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 168, 111200.‏

19. Alqudah, A., Al-Taani, G., Handal, D., Al Sharab, R., Al Shreideh, R., Al-Smadi, A., ... & Gammoh, O. (2023). Factors Associated with Psychotropic Medications Literacy among Community Pharmacists. Medicina, 59(3), 618.‏

20. Abdelhaq, M. J., Shajrawi, A. M., Ismaile, S., Al-Smadi, A. M., Al-Akash, H. Y., Ashour, A., ... & Abu-Safia, A. M. (2023). Predictors of Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Chest Pain Among Coronary Heart Disease Patients. Clinical Nursing Research, 10547738231184085.‏

21. Gammoh, O., Bjørk, M. H., Al Rob, O. A., AlQudah, A. R., Hani, A. B., & Al-Smadi, A. (2023). The association between antihypertensive medications and mental health outcomes among Syrian war refugees with stress and hypertension. Journal of Psychosomatic Research,2023, 168, 111200.‏

22. Amr, R. A., Al-Smadi, A. M., Deiranieh, R. A., Amr, R. A., Mayyas, A. H., & Akasheh, R. T. (2023). Understanding the Association of Self-Efficacy, Mood, and Demographics with Physical Activity in Syrian and Iraqi Refugees: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jordan. The Scientific World Journal, 2023.‏

23. Ashour, A., Al-Rawashdeh, S., Al-Smadi, A., Alshraifeen, A., & Shajrawi, A. (2023). Changes in the Anxiety Levels of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 42(1), 15-21.‏

24. Shajrawi, A. M., Al-Smadi, A. M., Ashour, A., Momani, A., Al-Akash, H. Y., Granat, M., & Jones, I. (2022). The impact of type of acute myocardial infarction on cardiac patient self-efficacy after hospitalization. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 41(6), 295-304.‏

25. Al-smadi, Ahmed Mohammad, et al. "Knowledge and practice toward basic life support among nurses working with SARS-CoV-2 patients in Jordanian hospitals." Working with Older People (2022).‏

26. Al-Smadi, A. M., Tawalbeh, L. I., Ashour, A., Shajrawi, A., Gammoh, O., & Abu-AL-Rous, N. (2021). Public knowledge, attitudes, and practice about COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Public Health in Africa, 12(2).‏

27. Smadi, A., Hani, S., Shajrawi, A., & Alhalabi, M. (2023). COMPLIANCE AND CHALLENGES OF TRANSMISSION BASED PRECAUTION PRACTICES AMONG NURSES IN JORDANIAN HOSPITALS DURING THE NOVEL COVID-19: A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY. Georgian Medical News, (337), 132-137.‏

28. Al‐Smadi, Ahmed Mohammad, et al. "Relationship between anxiety, post‐traumatic stress, insomnia and fibromyalgia among female refugees in jordan: A cross‐sectional study." Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing 28.4 (2021): 738-747.‏

29. Oqal, M., Hijazi, B., Alqudah, A., Al-Smadi, A., Almomani, B. A., Alnajjar, R., ... & Husam, A. (2022). Awareness and Knowledge of Pharmacists toward Biosimilar Medicines: A Survey in Jordan.‏

30. Al'Dubies, N. N. E., Tawalbeh, L. I., Ibdah, R., Al-Smadi, A. M., & Mousa, A. S. (2022). Knowledge of Critical Care Nurses about Endotracheal tube Suctioning in Jordanian Hospitals. Nursing Care & Research/Nosileia kai Ereuna, (63).‏

31. Alqudah, A., Oqal, M., Al-Samdi, A., Qnais, E., Wedyan, M., Gneam, M. A., ... & Gammoh, O. (2022). Knowledge and practice of community pharmacists towards SGLT2 inhibitors. F1000Research, 11(659), 659.‏  

32. Gammoh, O., Al-Smadi, A., Shawagfeh, M. Q., Kasawneh, J., Malkawi, S., & Zein, S. (2021). The Clinical Difference between Gabapentin and Pregabalin: Data from a Pilot Comparative Trial. Reviews on Recent Clinical Trials.‏

33. Alqudah, A., Al‐Smadi, A., Oqal, M., Qnais, E. Y., Wedyan, M., Abu Gneam, M., ... & Gammoh, O. (2021). About anxiety levels and anti‐anxiety drugs among quarantined undergraduate Jordanian students during COVID‐19 pandemic. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 75(7), e14249.‏  

34. Zein, S., Abdallah, S. B., Al-Smadi, A., Gammoh, O., Al-Awaida, W. J., & Al-Zein, H. J. (2021). Factors associated with the unwillingness of Jordanians, Palestinians and Syrians to be vaccinated against COVID-19. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 15(12), e0009957.‏  

35. Al‐Hamdan, Z. M., Alyahia, M., Al‐Maaitah, R., Alhamdan, M., Faouri, I., Al‐Smadi, A. M., & Bawadi, H. (2021). The relationship between emotional intelligence and nurse–nurse collaboration. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 53(5), 615-622.‏  

36. Ashour, A., Al-Rawashdeh, S., Alwidyan, M., Al-Smadi, A., & Alshraifeen, A. (2020). Perceived Learning Needs of Patients With Heart Failure in Jordan: Perspectives of Patients, Caregivers, and Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Survey. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35(3), 273-279.‏  

37. Slater, P. F., Bunting, B. R. E. N. D. A. N., Hasson, F. E. L. I. C. I. T. Y., Al-Smadi, A. M., Gammoh, O. S., & Ashour, A. (2020). A comparison of an emergent factor structure of the Insomnia Severity Index set against a global context. Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology, 27(1), 85-101.‏

38. Sima, Z., Fadwa, H., Basem, D., Omar, G., & Ahmed, A. S. (2020). In vitro and in vivo Antibacterial Activity of Cheilocostus speciosus Rhizome Extract on Resistant Bacteria. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences: PJBS, 23(7), 931-939.‏

39. Shajrawi, A., Khalil, H., Al‐Smadi, A. M., Al Dweik, G., Slater, P., Granat, M., ... & Astin, F. (2020). A cross‐cultural translation and adaptation of the Arabic Cardiac Self‐Efficacy Questionnaire for patients with coronary heart disease. International journal of nursing practice, 26(4), e12827.‏  

40. Alshraifeen, A., Alnuaimi, K., Al-Rawashdeh, S., Ashour, A., Al-Ghabeesh, S., & Al-Smadi, A. (2020). Spirituality, anxiety and depression among people receiving  hemodialysis treatment in Jordan: a cross-sectional study. Journal of religion and health, 59(5), 2414-2429.‏

41. Gammoh, O. S., Al-Smadi, A., Tayfur, M., Al-Omari, M., Al-Katib, W., Zein, S., & Attarian, H. (2020). Syrian female war refugees: preliminary fibromyalgia and insomnia screening and treatment trends. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 1-5.‏  

42. Ashour, A., Al-Smadi, A., Tawalbeh, L., Alshraifeen, A., Al-Rawashdeh, S., & Gharaibeh, B. (2020). Do Illness Perception Predict Perceived Learning Needs Among Patients Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 39(5), 251-258.‏  

43. Ashour, A., Al-Smadi, A., Shajrawi, A., Al-Rawashdeh, S., Alshraifeen, A., & Abed, M. (2020). Changes in illness perception among patients’ undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Heart & Lung, 49(6), 836-841.‏  

44. Eshah, N. F., Mosleh, S. M., & Al-Smadi, A. (2020). The Decisional Balance Toward Health Behaviors Among Patients With Hypertension. Clinical Nursing Research, 1054773820967548.‏  

45. Gharaibeh, B., Al‐Smadi, A. M., Ashour, A., & Slater, P. 2019. Development and psychometric testing of the Physical Examination Attitudes and Practices Scale. In Nursing forum.‏

46. Shajrawi, A., Al-Smadi, A. M., Al-Shawabkeh, G. K., Aljribeea, H. S., & Khalil, H. (2019). Impacts of Treatment Modalities on Physical Activity After First Acute Myocardial Infarction in Jordan. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 38(6), 284-292.‏

47. Slater, P. F., Bunting, B., Hasson, F., Al-Smadi, A., Gammouth, O. S., Ashour, A., & Jordan, D. (2019). An Examination of Factor Structure of the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale in a Non-Clinical Persian Sample. International Journal of Research in Nursing, 10, 1-9.‏

48. Amr, R. A., Al-Smadi, A. M., Akasheh, R. T., Deiranieh, R. A., Gammoh, O. S., Hammouh, F. G., ... & Dababneh, B. F. (2019). Mood and demographical factors as predictors of body mass index among Syrian and Iraqi refugees in Jordan. Journal of Health Psychology, 1359105319893108.‏

49. Amr, R. A., Al-Smadi, A. M., Akasheh, R. T., Dababneh, B. F., Qatatsheh, A. A., Mayyas, A. H., & Hamad, I. M. (2019). Impact of Demographics, Education, and Stress on Body Mass Index Among Jordanian University Students. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 34(3), 200-208.‏

50. Tawalbeh, L. I., Al-Smadi, A. M., AlBashtawy, M., AlJezawi, M., Jarrah, M., Al-Mahasees, A., & Aloush, S. (2018). The Most and the Least Performed Self-Care Behaviors Among Patients With Heart Failure in Jordan. Clinical nursing research, 1054773818779492.‏

51. Amr, R. A., Hammouh, F. G., Al-Smadi, A. M., Albandak, G. S., Dababneh, B. F., & Qatatsheh, A. A. (2018). Eating Behaviors, Sociodemographics, Self-Perceived Health, and Weight Status Among Jordanian University Students. Topics in Clinical Nutrition, 33(4), 302-310.‏

52. Gammoh, O. S., Al-Smadi, A., Mukattash, T., Al-Katib, W., Attarian, H., & Al-Shawagfeh, M. (2017). Efficacy of single dose antihistamine vs. single dose valerian-hops in subjective sleep measures among war refugees: a comparison trial. Archives of Clinical Psychiatry (São Paulo), 44(2), 35-39.

53. Alsmadi, A. M., Tawalbeh, L. I., Gammoh, O. S., Shawagfeh, M. Q., Zalloum, W., Ashour, A., & Attarian, H. (2017). The effect of Ginkgo biloba and psycho-education on stress, anxiety and fatigue among refugees. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, 2010105817716184.

54. Hweidi, I. M., Tawalbeh, L. I., Al-hassan, M. A., Alayadeh, R. M., & Al-Smadi, A. M. (2017). Research Use of Nurses Working in the Critical Care Units: Barriers and Facilitators. Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing, 36(4), 226-233.

55. Gharaibeh, Besher, Issa Hweidi, and Ahmed Al-Smadi. "Attitudes and perception of baccalaureate nursing students toward educational simulation." Cogent Education 4, no. 1 (2017): 1360063.

56. Al-Smadi, A. M., Tawalbeh, L. I., Ashour, A., Hweidi, I. M., Gharaibeh, B., Slater, P., & Fitzsimons, D. (2017). The influence of treatment modality on illness perception and secondary prevention outcomes among patients with acute myocardial infarction. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 4(3), 271-277.

57. Hweidi, Issa M., Besher A. Gharaibeh, Salwa M. Al-Obeisat, and Ahmed M. Al-Smadi. "Prevalence of depression and its associated factors in patients post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery." Journal of Research in Nursing (2017): 1744987117728314.

58. Alzoubi, Fatmeh Ahmad, Ahmed Mohammad Al-Smadi, and Yazeed Mohammad Gougazeh. "Coping Strategies Used by Syrian Refugees in Jordan." Clinical nursing research (2017): 1054773817749724.

59. Al‐Smadi, A. M., Tawalbeh, L. I., Gammoh, O. S., Ashour, A. F., Alshraifeen, A., & Gougazeh, Y. M. (2017). Anxiety, stress, and quality of life among Iraqi refugees in Jordan: A cross sectional survey. Nursing & Health Sciences. doi: 10.1111/nhs.12323

60. Al-Smadi, A. M., Tawalbeh, L. I., Gammoh, O. S., Ashour, A., Tayfur, M., & Attarian, H. (2017). The prevalence and the predictors of insomnia among refugees. Journal of Health Psychology, DOI: 10.1177/1359105316687631

61. Gharaibeh, Besher, Ahmed Mohammad Al-Smadi, and Diane Boyle. "Psychometric properties and characteristics of the Diabetes Self Management Scale." International Journal of Nursing Sciences (2017). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2017.04.001

62. Gharaibeh, B., Gajewski, B. J., Al-smadi, A., & Boyle, D. K. (2016). The relationships among depression, self-care agency, self-efficacy and diabetes self-care management. Journal of Research in Nursing 0(0) 1–13. DOI: 10.1177/1744987115621782.  

63. Ghada Albandak, Ahmed Mohanunad Al-Smadi, Omar Gammouh, Basem F. Dababneh, and Jamal Shamieh Cross-Sectional Survey of Food Security Status for the Syrian Refugees Living in Hosting Communities in Jordan. International Journal of Food Engineering Vol. 2, No. 1, June 2016.  

64. Gammoh,  O., AlSmadi, A., Ashour, A., & Al-Awaida, W. Salivary Nitric Oxide, a Biomarker for Stress and Anxiety? Psychiatry Investig 2016;13(1):1-5.

65. Al-Smadi, Ahmed Mohammad, Loai Issa Tawalbeh, Omar Salem Gammoh, Ala Ashour, Fatmeh Ahmad Alzoubi, and Paul Slater. "Predictors of coping strategies employed by Iraqi refugees in Jordan." Clinical nursing research (2016): 1054773816664915.

66. Ahmed Al-smadi, Hanan Halaseh, Omar Gamomoh, Ala Ashour, Besher Gharaibeh, Laurice Khoury. (2016). Do chronic diseases and availability of medications predict Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Syrian refugees in Jordan? Pakistani Journal of Nutrition. DOI: 10.3923/pjn.2016.

67. Ahmed Al-Smadi, Issa Hweidi, Ala Ashour, Besher Gharaibeh, Donna Fitzimons. (2016). Illness perception in patients with coronary artery disease: a systematic review. International Journal of Nursing Practice. DOI: 10.1111/ijn.12494.

68. Gammoh, Omar Salem, Al-Smadi, Ahmed, Turjman, Chrestian, Mukattash, Tareq, Kdour, Maher. (2016) Valerian: an underestimated anxiolytic in the community pharmacy?.Journal of Herbal Medicine http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2016.09.001

69. Gammouh, O. S., Al-Smadi, A. M., Tawalbeh, L. I., & Khoury, L. S. (2015). Chronic Diseases, Lack of Medications, and Depression among Syrian Refugees in Jordan, 2013–2014. Preventing chronic disease,12. DOI: 10.5888/pcd12.140424.

70. Gammoh, O. S., Al‐Smadi, A., Al‐Awaida, W., Badr, M. M., & Qinna, N. A. (2015). Increased Salivary Nitric Oxide and G6PD Activity in Refugees with Anxiety and Stress. Stress and Health. 2015 Jan 1. DOI: 10.1002/smi.2666

Master and PhD Students Supervision

Dr. Al-Smadi has supervised more than 15 Master’s and PhD theses in nursing and health sciences.
Supervised research topics include:

• Dyslipidemia and hypertension management
• Acute myocardial infarction care
• Ischemic stroke
• Evidence-based clinical guideline implementation

He is currently supervising:

• Four Master’s nursing students

• One PhD student (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland)

He also serves as an external examiner and co-advisor for master and PhD nursing students.