Reem Khaled Abdalgani Telfah

Reem Telfah is an experienced nurse and PhD student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she also serves as a Clinical Instructor in the School of Nursing. She holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Nursing from Jordan University of Science & Technology. Her research focuses on enhancing health behaviors among elderly patients with chronic diseases, with a particular emphasis on medication self-management and overall health management. Reem has extensive clinical experience in critical care and has actively contributed to academic teaching and community health initiatives. Additionally, she is enrolled in the Gerontology Certificate program at UWM.

Education

• PhD - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA (09/2022 - 06/2025)
• Graduate Certificate in Applied Gerontology - Helen Bader School of Social Welfare, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (09/2023 - 06/2025)
• MSN - Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan (09/2016 – 08/2020)
• BSN - Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan (09/2011 – 06/2015)

Awards & Honors

Helen Bader Age & Community Scholarship - (Summer 2024 - Spring 2025)
Chancellor Award - (Summer 2024)
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing - Inductee (Spring 2024)
Chancellor Award - (Summer 2023)
DNSO/Eta Nu Spring Poster Symposium - PhD Poster Symposium Presenter (Spring 2023)
Eta Nu Chapter 8th Annual Poster - PhD Poster Symposium Presenter (Fall 2022)
Dean’s List - Bachelor's Degree (2014-2015)

Current Research

My overall research program aims to enhance health behaviors among elderly patients with chronic diseases by studying the factors that affect their health condition. My research interests focus on:
1. Studying factors that affect medication self-management.
2. Interventions for enhancing medication self-management.
3. Health management for elderly patients with chronic illness.

Intellectual Contributions

Publications (Peer-Reviewed):

Al-Ali, N. M., & Telfah, R. K. (2023). The effect of health literacy in explaining medication adherence among patients with hypertension: A cross-sectional study of Syrian refugees in Jordan. *International Journal of Nursing Practice, 29*(3), e13136. [https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.13136](https://doi.org/10.1111/ijn.13136)

Manuscripts Under Review:

Rababa, M., Hammad, B., Hayajneh, A., Telfah, R. The Association between Death Anxiety and Ageism among Nursing Students: The Influence of Terror Management Theory Defense Mechanisms.

Abusbaitan, H. A., Eyadat, A. M., Holt, J. M., Telfah, R. K., Abu Zahra, T. F., Abu Zahra, T. F., Mobarki, A. A., Mkandawire-Valhmu, L., Kako, P. M., Gondwe, K. W., Lopez, A. A. Emotional Abuse against Women in the Context of Intimate Relationships: A Concept Analysis. *Nursing Forum* (under revision).

Abusbaitan, H., Holt, J., Al-Natour, A., Telfah, R., Miller, J., Eyadat, E., Abu Zahra, T., Kako, P. M., Mkandawire-Valhmu, L., & Lopez, A. A. A Systematic Review of Intimate Partner Violence against Jordanian Women: Prevalence, Predictors, and Health Outcomes. *Journal of Family Violence* (under review).

Manuscripts Under Preparation:

Telfah, R., Johnson T., Abu Zahra, T., Hussien H., Abusbaitan, H., The Utility of the Health Belief Models in Assessing Medication Adherence Among Patients with Hypertension: Systematic Review

Abusbaitan, H., Al-Natour, A., Holt, J., Ali, T., Abu-Baker, N. N., Amarneh, B., Eyadat, E., Odeh., Telfah, R., Kako, P. M., Mkandawire-Valhmu, L., & Lopez, A. A. Validation of Emotional Abuse Questionnaire: Exploratory and Confirmatory Factor Analysis.

Abusbaitan, H., Holt, J., Al-Natour, A., Eyadat, E., Miller, J., Odeh, J., Telfah, R., Abu Zahra, T., Kako, P. M., Mkandawire-Valhmu, L., & Lopez, A. A.** Spousal Emotional Abuse against Married Women in Jordan: The Role of Social Support.

Presentations

Guest Speaking:

August 30, 2024 - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Nursing. Topic: Cultural Humility (Hosted by Dr. Julia Snethen).

July 24, 2024- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Nursing. Topic: Talking about Curricular Practical Training (CPT) (Hosted by Dr. Julia Snethen).

January 24, 2024- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, School of Nursing. Topic: Strategies to Pass NCLEX (Hosted by Dr. Julia Snethen).

Presentations:

Fall 2022- Eta Nu Chapter 8th Annual Poster Symposium. Presentation: PhD Poster Symposium.

Spring 2023 - DNSO/Eta Nu Spring Poster Symposium. Presentation: PhD Poster Symposium.