Doaa Ali Abd El Salam El Demerdash, a distinguished academic and healthcare professional from Egypt, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the field of nursing education and quality management. With a strong background in nursing education, quality management, and community service, Doaa has dedicated her career to advancing nursing through education, research, and community engagement.
Doaa holds impressive academic credentials, including a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate in Nursing Science, as well as a Master’s in Quality Management. Her commitment to excellence is evident through her leadership in various projects aimed at enhancing healthcare quality and nursing education. Notably, she has spearheaded innovative initiatives such as virtual reality platforms for education, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to nursing education and technology integration.
Doaa actively participates in community service and research, further underscoring her dedication to advancing the nursing profession. Her leadership and contributions in nursing education, quality management, and community service exemplify her commitment to excellence and her significant impact on the healthcare sector in Egypt and beyond.
In alignment with her strong emphasis on medical-surgical and nursing education, Doaa’s extensive background encompasses both academic expertise and practical experience in this critical field of nursing. Throughout her career, she has been deeply involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses such as Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, and Health Assessment Theory, among others.
Through her teaching, research, and publication efforts, Doaa continuously strives to enhance the understanding and practice of medical-surgical nursing and critical care nursing integrated with the nursing education, ultimately aiming to improve patient care and outcomes in healthcare settings.
Dr. D. Eldemerdash, an Editorial Board Member in the Journal of Perioperative & Critical Intensive Care Nursing, has demonstrated a robust research portfolio focusing on nursing education and practice. Through a series of studies, Dr. Eldemerdash has delved into diverse areas such as educational strategies and critical thinking dispositions among nursing students, the psychological factors influencing academic achievement, and the effectiveness of foot self-care educational programs for elderly populations. Additionally, Dr. Eldemerdash has investigated the impact of peer learning strategies, computer-based learning, and humor-based educational approaches on nursing students’ clinical performance, intellectual stimulation, and engagement. Moreover, Dr. Eldemerdash has explored the integration of modern technology, such as Web 2.0 tools, into nursing education, and has examined the implementation of analytic rubrics evaluation tools in medical-surgical nursing education. Furthermore, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Eldemerdash has contributed to understanding its ramifications on health-related quality of life, personal resilience, and academic performance difficulties among recovered patients in Egypt. Through this breadth of research, Dr. Eldemerdash continues to make significant contributions to advancing nursing education, pedagogy, and practice.
Dr. Doaa El Demerdash has spearheaded numerous projects aimed at improving healthcare workforce development and ensuring quality assurance in nursing education. Collaborating with esteemed institutions like Jhpiego WHO and Johns Hopkins University, she focused on capacity building within the nursing sector. Dr. El Demerdash’s initiatives, including Continuous Development Qualifying for Accreditation and the Qualifying Project of ISO 9001/2008, underscore her commitment to advancing educational quality and accreditation processes. She also led efforts to enhance practical learning experiences for nursing students through projects like the development of a student assessment system and the construction of an OSCE laboratory. Dr. El Demerdash’s visionary approach is evident in proposals for innovative projects like a Virtual Reality Platform and the Establishment of a Center of Excellence for Research. Her involvement in international collaborations, such as the “Educational Nursing Museum- EduNurM” project, showcases her dedication to enhancing nursing education globally.
Dr. Doaa El Demerdash is a distinguished figure in nursing education and administration, currently serving as assistant professor- department of anesthesia and ICU technology- Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Technology at Galala University. With previous roles as an Assistant Professor at Damanhour University, she has contributed significantly to faculty and leadership development. Dr. El Demerdash has held managerial positions in quality assurance units, showcasing her commitment to maintaining high educational standards. Additionally, she has been actively involved in various management boards, focusing on institutional improvement and community engagement. Her expertise extends to auditing environmental, occupational health, quality, and food safety management systems, underscoring her dedication to ensuring excellence in nursing education. Through her multifaceted roles and qualifications, Dr. El Demerdash continues to make impactful contributions to the advancement of nursing education and institutional quality assurance.
Member in the afro Asian Association of nursing experts.
Doaa is deeply committed to community service and has actively participated in various health education campaigns and initiatives in El Beheira Governorate. She has served as a consultant to student unions, brotherhood organizations, and has been a mentor to students participating in academic competitions. Doaa has also been involved in community involvement planning and evaluation activities at the Faculty of Nursing, Damanhour University.