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Said K. Abusalem, PhD, RN
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- (502) 852-4107
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Recent Publications
Abusalem, S. (2003). How do home health nurses deal with care errors? Presentation at the PRC University of Cincinnati Annual Pilot Research Project Symposium. Cincinnati, Ohio, Oct. 16.
Sebastian, J.G., Abusalem, S. & Piyabanditkul, L. (2003) Academic Nursing Practice: What do we know? What do we need to know? Presentation at the National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculty Meeting, Philadelphia, PA, April 4.
Abusalem, S. (2003). Characteristics of pediatric home healthcare. Podium presentation at the Kappa Theta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Conference. Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Sebastian, J.G., Abusalem, S., & Piyabanditkul, L. (2002). Organization of Academic Nursing Practice Programs in the U.S. Poster presentation at the University of Kentucky College of Nursing 15th Anniversary Celebration, Lexington, Kentucky.
Educational Background
- PhD - University of Kentucky, Lexington
- Master of Science in Nursing - Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Alquds University, West Bank, P. N. A.
Teaching Areas
- Pediatrics
- Home Health
Research Interests
- Predictors of Pneumonia and Influenza Vaccination Programs in Nursing Homes
- Nursing and healthcare outcomes in long-term care.
- Patient/Resident safety in long-term care, including nursing homes and home health.
- Improving safety culture and nurses' response to care error.
- Nurse/Patient satisfaction and other outcomes of care in long term care.

