Owis Jafar Eilayyan, PhD, MSc, MSPT
E mail: [email protected]
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Work Experience Year
Assistant Professor, College of Applied Medical Sciences - Physiotherapy Department, Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
Sept 2018 - Current
Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy-McGill University, QC, Canada.
June 2017 – May 2018 Research Assistant, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy-McGill University,
QC, Canada.
Sept 2010 – May 2017
Teaching Assistant, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy-McGill University, QC, Canada. PHTH-623 Differential Diagnosis and Management (4-Credits)
Fall 2011, 2012, and 2013
Teaching Assistant, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy-McGill University, QC, Canada. PHTH-560 PT Orthopedic Management (6-Credits)
Winter 2013
Private Physiotherapist, Amman, Jordan. July 2006 – Sept
2010
Physiotherapist, Al-Namothajia School For Special Education, Amman, Jordan. June 2009 – Sept 2010 Physiotherapist, Al-Namothajia School For Special Education, Amman, Jordan. July 2006 – Nov
2008
Education
PhD in Rehabilitation Science; McGill University, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, QC, Canada; GPA [3.85 Out of 4]
2012-2017
Master in Rehabilitation Science; McGill University, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, QC, Canada; GPA [4 Out of 4]
2010-2012 Master of Science in Physical Therapy; New York Institute of Technology (NYIT),
Dept. of Physical Therapy, Amman Campus, Jordan GPA [3.9 Out of 4] (Distinction)
2007-2009 B.Sc. in Physical Therapy; Hashemite University – Jordan; GPA [3.15 Out of 4] (Very
Good)
2002-2006
Fellowships & Grants
Jouf University’s Grant – Jouf University: 14,400 SAR Role: Co-applicant
Nov 2020 Jouf University’s Grant – Jouf University: 24,440 SAR
Role: Principal Applicant
May 2019
Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) - Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR): $ 69,320
Role: Principal Investigator
March 2019
Knowledge Translation Edith Strauss – McGill University: $ 9,000 Role: Project Leader
Feb 2018 – Nov 2018 Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation & Constance-Lethbridge Rehabilitation Centre: $35,000
June 2017 – May 2018 Doctoral Fellowship
- Edith Strauss Fellowship – McGill University: $35,000 (renew)
Jan 2014 – Dec 2014 Doctoral Fellowship
- Edith Strauss Fellowship – McGill University: $35,000
Jan 2013 – Dec 2013 Knowledge Translation Edith Strauss – McGill University: $ 12,000
Role: Project Leader
June 2013 – June 2014
PUPLICATIONS
1 Owis Eilayyan & Alaa Arafah. Acceptance and dropout rates of individuals with asthma approached in self-management interventions: a systematic review and meta- analysis. Submitted to Respiratory Investigation, March 2021.
2021
2 O Eilayyan, A Arafah, A Al Abbad, T Masood, F Al Zoubi. Exploring Current practice of Cardiac Rehabilitation in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study.
Submitted to European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, August 2020.
2020
3 Ahmed S, Zidarov D, Eilayyan O, Visca R. Prospective application of implementation science theories and frameworks to inform use of PROMs in routine clinical care within an integrated pain network. Quality of life research: an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation.
2020.
2020
4 O Eilayyan, R Visca, D Zidarov,P Ware, A Bussieres, S Ahmed. Developing theory- informed knowledge translation strategies to facilitate the use of patient-reported outcome measures in interdisciplinary low Back pain clinical practices in Montreal:
mixed methods study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2020;20(1):789.
2020
5 Eilayyan, O., et al. (2019). "Promoting the use of self-management in patients with spine pain managed by chiropractors and chiropractic interns: barriers and design of a theory-based knowledge translation intervention." Chiropr Man Therap.
2019;27:44.
2019
6 O Eilayyan, A Thomas, M Hallé, S Ahmed, A Tibbles, C Jacobs, S Mior, C Davis, R Evans, M Schneider, F Alzoubi, J Barnsley, C Long, A Bussières. Promoting the use of self-management in novice chiropractors treating individuals with spine pain:
The design of a theory-based knowledge translation intervention. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2018; 19(1): 328.
2018
7 Al Zoubi FM, Eilayyan O, Mayo NE, Bussières AE. Evaluation of Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Measurement Properties of STarT Back Screening Tool: A
Systematic Review. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics.
2017;40(8):558-572.
2017
8 Ahmed S, Ernst P, Bartlett SJ,Valois Mf, Zaihra T, Paré G, Grad R, Eilayyan O, Perreault R, Tamblyn R. The Effectiveness of Web-Based Asthma Self-Management System, My Asthma Portal (Map): A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2016;18(12):E313
2016
9 Eilayyan O, Gogovor A, Mayo N, Ernst P, Ahmed S. Predictors of perceived asthma control among patients managed in primary care clinics. Quality of Life Research. 2015;24(1):55-65.
2015
10 Paap M, Bode C, Lenferink L, Groen L, Terwee C, Ahmed S, Eilayyan O, Job V.
Identifying Key Domains of Health-Related Quality of Life For Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: The Patient Perspective. Health And Quality of Life Outcomes. 2014;12(1):106
2014
11 M Auais, O Eilayyan, N Mayo. An Extended Exercise Program Post Hip Fracture Improves Patients’ Physical Functioning: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis.
Physical Therapy Journal (PTJ) 2012 Nov;92(11):1437-51
2012
