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Graduate Ph.D. student
University of Pittsburgh and King Saud University for Health Sciences
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
Name: Ghaleb Alamalki
Position title: Graduate Ph.D. student
Education:
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
DEGREE(if applicable)
Start Date MM/YYYY
Completion Date MM/YYYY
FIELD OF STUDY
-Umm Al-Qura University, Mekkah, Saudi Arabia
BS
05/2013
Physical therapy
-Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
Post BS
05/2017
Pre-Occupational Therapy
-Brenau University, Gainesville, GA
MSO
Completion date: 08/2019
Occupational therapy
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
PhD
Ongoing
Rehabilitation of science- Occupational Therapy
A.Personal Statement:
I am an occupational therapy graduate student whose research focus is on the neurorehabilitation field. My current work addresses motor recovery after stroke as I am examining the roles of nonprimary motor areas in the recovery of upper extremity functions post-stroke. I believe that my work will provide a foundation for mechanism-informed evidence-based interventions. My research experience began with my Physical Therapy undergraduate thesis which was about a case-control study to assess balance in an individual with Parkinson’s disease. In addition to reviewing the literature on Parkinson’s disease for this thesis, I was trained to administer assessments for data collection and summarize and interpret the results. My research skills were further polished with the Occupational Therapy master thesis that I completed. It was about the effect of productivity requirements on skilled nursing facility occupational therapy practitioners' experiences of job satisfaction and potential moral distress. Working on this thesis expanded my knowledge and experience in research conduct as I was heavily trained with my collogues on sound methods for literature review, data collection using focus group, analyzing, and interpreting the research qualitative results. Before I begin my Ph.D. degree, I had several opportunities to direct thesis groups as a thesis advisor back in my country. This experience not only supplemented my research skills, but also provided me with leadership and counseling roles. Collectively, these experiences enhanced my role as a reviewer for data selection in a scoping review about factors that impact real-world hand use after stroke. Overall, the above-stated experiences will enhance my role as a scientific researcher.
B. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honor
Positions and Scientific Appointments
2021-present Graduate Ph.D. student
2019-2021 Teaching Assistant/Instructor
king Saud University for health sciences, Saudi Arabia
2013-2015 Occupational Therapy trainee
King Saud University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Honors
2016 An honor letter from Brenau University for having a high academic performance
in Post Baccalaureate Pre-occupational therapy program
2013 An honor letter from Umm Al-Qura University for having a high academic performance
in Physical Therapy Baccalaureate program,
C. Contributions to Science
1. Examining balance among individuals with Parkinson’s disease. We conducted a case-control study to assess balance in an individual with Parkinson’s disease. We examined the use of Biodex Balance system for assessing postural stability, limits of stability, and fall risks. The results revealed a significant disturbance of balance parameters in the individual with Parkinson’s disease compared to a healthy individual. Though this was a case study, it gave novel insights into the mechanisms that could alter the balance recovery in individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
• Almalki, G., Alradadi, Y., Hadrawi, A., Althagafy, A., & El-Shamy, S. (2012). Assessment of balance in Parkinson’s disease: a case-control. [Unpublished thesis].
2. Determining the effects of productivity requirements on skilled nursing facility occupational therapy practitioners. We explored the effects of productivity requirements on skilled nursing facility occupational therapy practitioners' experiences of job satisfaction and potential moral distress. This qualitative study embedded focus group as the predominant collection method. Our team documented the results about how OT practitioners can benefit from being prepared to manage situations that can cause heightened stress.
• Alghanim, H., Almalki, G., Gravett, D., Patton, A., Warner, S., Whittingslow, S., & Smith-Gabbai, H. (2019). Productivity Requirements and its Effects on Skilled Nursing Facility Occupational Therapy Practitioners' Experiences of Job Satisfaction and Potential Moral Distress. [Unpublished thesis].
3. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. We studied the prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pain among KSAU-HS office workers and associated risk factors.
• Alghanim, H., Alamri, N., Almushali, S., Bahattab, J., Althaqafi, M., Almalki, G., Eldigre, M., & Qasim, A.(2020). Prevalence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome pain among KSAU-HS office workers and associated risk factors. [Unpublished research]
4. Causes and Effects of Burnout Syndrome. We documented the causes and effects of burnout syndrome among occupational therapists and physical therapists in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Almalki, G., Aljehani, N., Shahatah, B., Tammar, B., Ahmed, M., Alghanim, H. Meny, A. (2021). The causes and effects of burnout syndrome among occupational therapists and physical therapists in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. [Unpublished research]
5. Impact of burn. We examined the impact of burn on adults’ social participation.
• Almalki, G., Alghoamari, H., Ali, F., Alhefzi, Y., Bayazeed, A., Meny, A. (2021). The impact of burn on adults social participation. [Unpublished research].
5. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic. Our team studied the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the education of children and adolescents with learning disabilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
• Almalki, G., Alghamdi, R., Alsirofi, Z., Althubyani, N., Bagabas, D., Meny, A., Althaqafi, M., & Khalifa, G.(2022). The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the education of children and adolescents with learning disabilities in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. [Unpublished research].
6. Impact of ergonomics on musculoskeletal pain. We studied the impact of ergonomics on musculoskeletal pain among healthcare students in a university in Jeddah during COVID-19.
• Alghanim, H., Alharbi, J., Alshiakh, M., Sabbagh, L., Althaqafi, M. Almalki, G., & (2022). The impact of ergonomics on musculoskeletal pain among health care students in a university in Jeddah during COVID-19. [Unpublished research].
7. Implication of COVID-19. We investigated the implication of covid 19 pandemic on participation in occupation among Saudi adults who were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Jeddah.
• Khalifa, G., Alshehri, L., Alzubiadi, P., Alnahdi, S.,Bamarouf, D., Almalki, G., Ahmed, M., & Alghanim, H. (2022). The implication of covid 19 pandemic on participation in occupation among Saudi adults who were diagnosed with COVID-19 in Jeddah. [Unpublished research].