HASHEM SALMAN ASAD ABU TARIAH

Hashem Salman Asa'ad Abu Tariah	Professor
PhD in Occupational Therapy	Occupational Therapy
Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences	Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy
hashem@hu.edu.jo
ORCID ID : 209667093
Office No. : 5371	EXT : 5371

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Ph.D.	Texas Woman’s University, Houston, Texas, USA	The United States of America,2006
Master	University of Southern California (USC), LA, California, USA	The United States of America,2002
Bachelor	University of Jordan, Amman-Jordan	Jordan,1991

 Occupational Therapy 
Rehabilitation and physical disabilities 
Professional issues in Occupational Therapy

 Abu Tariah, H., Abu-Dahab, S., Hamed, R., AlHeresh, R., & Yousef, H. (2011). Working conditions of occupational therapists in Jordan. Occupational Therapy International, 18(4), 187-93.
Abu Tariah, H., Abulfeilat, K., & Khawaldeh, A. (2012). Health professionals’ knowledge of occupational therapy in Jordan. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 26(1), 74-87. 
Abu Tariah, H., Aljehani, A., Alenazi, D., Alturaif, D., & Alsarhani, M. (2020). Occupational Therapy Goal Achievement for People with Stroke: A Retrospective Study. Occupational Therapy International, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8587908


Abu Tariah, H., Aljuhani, T., Alsogair, M., & Alsaleh, A. (2019). Barriers to Implementing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Among OTs and PTs. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 73(4_Supplement_1):7311520424p1 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO3041
Abu Tariah, H., Almalty, A., Sbeih, Z., & Al-Oraibi, S. (2010). Constrain induced movement therapy for stroke survivors in Jordan: A home-based model. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 17(12), 638-46.
Abu Tariah, H., & Al-Sharaya’, H. (1997).  Stresses reported by second year nursing students. Nurse Educator, 22 (5): 33.
Abu Tariah, H., Ghasham, N., Alolayan, M., Alahmadi, B., & Alqarni, A. (2018). Wheelchair accessibility of mosques in Riyadh. Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation. 60(3), 385-391. 
Abu Tariah, H., Hamed, R., AlHeresh, R., Abu-Dahab, S., & Al-Oraibi, S. (2011). Factors influencing job satisfaction among Jordanian occupational therapists: A qualitative study. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 58(6), 405-11.
Abu Tariah, H., Hamed, R., & Al-Omari, H. (2015). Jordanian client perspectives of substance abuse: Implications for occupational therapists. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 22(12), 566-572.
Abu Tariah, H., Hersch, G., & Ostwald, S. (2006). Factors Associated with Quality of Life: Perspectives of Stroke Survivors. The Journal of Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 25 (2): 33-50.
Abu Tariah, H. (1995). The principles of communication between the nurses and the family of a hospitalized patient, Jordanian Nursing Journal, 17: p. 9.
Abu Tariah, H., & Jebril, M. (2017). The Activities of Interest for the Jordanian Population from the Perspective of Occupational Therapy Students, Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, 11(2), 115-119. 
Abu Tariah, H., Nafai, S., Alajmi, M., Almutairi, F., & Alanazi, B. (2020). Work-related musculoskeletal disorders in nurses working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, 65 (2020), 421–428 DOI:10.3233/WOR-203094
                Abu Tariah, H., Nafai, S., Alanazi, A., Alobathani, H., Alotaibi, L., & Almutairi, S. (2021). Job Satisfaction Among Occupational Therapists Working in Riyadh, WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment, and Rehabilitation, [In-Press]. 
AlMalty, A., Jebril, M., Abu Tariah, H, Bostanji, S. (2014). The Effect of Paraffin Wax and Exercise vs. Exercise Treatment on Keyboard User’s Hands Pain and Strength. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, 8(1), 170-175.
AlMalty, A., Hamed, S., AbuTariah, H., & Jebril, M. (2013). The effect of Topical Application of Extra Virgin Olive Oil on Alleviating Knee Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: a Pilot Study. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, 7(3), 6-11
Al-Omari, H., Hamed, R., & Abu Tariah, H. (2014). The role of religion in the recovery from alcohol and substance abuse among Jordanian adults. Journal of Religion and Health, 5 (2014), 1-10 (DOI 10.1007/s10943-014-9868-5)
Al-Oraibi, S., & Abu Tariah, H. (2011). Home based constraint-induced therapy for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A pilot study. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, 5(1), 100-102.
Al-Oraibi, S., Abu Tariah, H., & Alanazi, A. (2013). Serial casting versus stretching technique to treat knee flexion contracture in children with spina bifida: A comparative study. Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine: An Interdisciplinary Approach, 6, 147–153.
Alotaibi, N., Shayea, A., Nadar, M., & Abu Tariah, H. (2015). Investigation into health science students’ awareness of occupational therapy: Implications for interprofessional education. Journal of Allied Health, 44(1), 3-9.
Hamed, R., Abu Tariah, H., & Hawamdeh, Z. (2013). Personal Factors Affecting the Daily Functioning and Well-Being of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Using the ICF Model: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Mental Health, 41(1), 47-61.  
Hamed, R., Abu Tariah, H., Jarrar, M., & Holm, M. (2012). Development of The Arabic Version of the Performance Assessment of Self-Care Skills. Jordan Medical Journal, 46(3), 221-228.
Hamed, R., Abu Tariah, H., Malkawi, S., & Holm, M. (2012). The Arabic Version of the Mayo-Portland Adaptability Inventory-4: A validation study. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 35(3), 243-247.
Hawamdeh, M., Al Malty, A., Abu Tariah, H., Omar, M., & Shtayyat, W. (2015). Comparison between the effectiveness of using Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) with back strengthening exercises and the use of back strengthening exercises only on patients with chronic low back pain: A pilot crossover double blind study. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, 9(2), 210-213. 
Manee, F., Alotaibi, N., Alobaidly, F., Abu Tariah, H., Hamed, R., & Eklund, M. (2015). The psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Satisfaction with Daily Occupations. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 78(4), 260-267. 
Meny, A., Hayat, A., Ul Ain, Q., Abu Tariah, H., Almarhoon, A., Eldigire, M., Ahmad, S. (2021). Knowledge about occupational therapy among people in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Evaluation of Medical and Dental Sciences, 10(22), 1703-1708.
Nafai, S., Stevens-Nafai, E., & Abu Tariah, H. (2017). The Effectiveness of Hand Exercise and Thermal Modalities Agents in Managing Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis in Hands: Randomized Controlled Study. American Journal of Occupational Therapy,  71(6), 7111520286p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO4025
Rababah, E., Abu Tariah, H., Halalsheha, R., & Abo Kebar, M. (2020). Frozen shoulder: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment. Journal of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 27 (5), 447-455.

 -	August, 2014 – August 2019, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 
-	January, 2017- August 2019, Member in the Scientific Council of Health Rehabilitation, Representing the profession of occupational therapy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the Saudi Commission For Health Specialties.  
-	September 2006-Now, Clinical practitioner and clinical trainer of Occupational Therapy in the field of physical disabilities.   
-	April 2013 – Now, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Alzarqa, Jordan.
-	2006 – 2013, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Alzarqa, Jordan.
-	2013-2014, Chairman, Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, The Hashemite University.
-	2007 - 2013, Chairman, Department of Occupational Therapy, The Hashemite University.
-	2009 – 2012, Vice Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University.
-	2008 – 2009, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University.
-	2009 – 2013, President of the Jordanian Society for Occupational Therapy (JSOT).
-	2008 – Now, Jordan Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). 
-	1995 – 2000, Lecturer, AL-Zaytoonah University (Faculty of  Nursing) Jordan.
-	1995-2000, Nursing Supervisor at Al-Khalidi Medical Center.    
-	1994 - 1995, Registered Nurse, ICU, Jordan University Hospital.
-	1993 - 1994, Registered Nurse, ICCU, the Specialty Hospital Amman-Jordan.
-	1991 - 1993, Registered Nurse, ICCU, Al-Khalidi Hospital Amman-Jordan.

 At King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS) Riyadh/SA
Names of taught course 
	Course title	Course code	Credit hours 
1	Use of Media in Occupational Performance	OCTH 311	3 (2+1)
2	Concepts in Rehabilitation Sciences	OCTH 312	3
3	Professional Literature Development	OCTH 314	1
4	Clinical Process for Occupational Therapy	OCTH 316	3 (2+1)
5	Teaching in Practice	OCTH 317	2
6	Orthopedic Management of the Upper Limb Dysfunction	OCTH 318	3 (2+1)
7	Context for Occupational Performance	OCTH 320	2 (1+1)
8	Promoting Occupational Performance for Chronic Conditions	OCTH 321	3 (2+1)
9	Fieldwork Education I	OCTH 323	1
10	Developmental Disabilities	OCTH 412	2
11	Assistive Technology	OCTH 418	3 (2+1)
12	Clinical Practice Management	OCTH 419	2 
13	Introduction to Occupational Therapy 	OCTH 201	2










At The Hashemite University (Zarqa/Jordan) have taught the following courses:

- Introduction to Occupational therapy
- Occupational Therapy for Physical Disabilities I & II
- Occupational Therapy Studies (I)
- Occupational Therapy Skills I & II
- Management of Occupational Therapy Services
- Internship in Occupational Therapy I, II and III.
- Medical Ethics.

At AL-Zaytoonah University (Jordan) have taught the following courses:

- Fundamentals of Nursing ( theory and Practice)
- Communication Skills
- Adult Nursing (I +II) (theory and practice)
- Nursing: Development, Trends and Issues.         
- Physical Assessment (Theory and Practice)
- First Aids

 -	August, 2014 – August 2019, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 
-	April 2013 – Now, Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Alzarqa, Jordan.
-	2006 – 2013, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Department of Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences, The Hashemite University, Alzarqa, Jordan.
-	1995 – 2000, Lecturer, AL-Zaytoonah University (Faculty of  Nursing) Jordan.

 - The World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), Member
- The American Occupational Therapy Association  (AOTA), Member
- The Jordan Society for Occupational Therapy, Member
- Jordan Society for Scientific Research, Member

 Jordan Delegate to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) 
Arabic Translation Team Leader of the WFOT

HASHEM SALMAN ASAD ABU TARIAH

HASHEM SALMAN ASAD ABU TARIAH

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