Nishat shams, psychologist

Nishat shams

psychologist

ROYAL HOSPITAL

Location
Oman - Muscat
Education
Doctorate, Health Psychology
Experience
2 years, 9 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :2 years, 9 Months

psychologist at ROYAL HOSPITAL
  • Oman
  • April 2003 to August 2005

Assessed, diagnosed, and counseled individuals and families with behavioral disorders. Organized and
presented instructional seminars, providing patients with knowledge, support, and skills needed to maintain
mental health.
Residency&and&Training&

Research at ulcer healing. Publications&and
  • August 1996 to November 1996

Diagnosed medical conditions and devised safe and effective treatment plans. Assisted attending physicians
with clinical care. Attended CBT and counseling seminars, and participated in conferences, rotations, period
testing, and advisor meeting.
•! Conducted survey to illustrate effect of distress in diabetic ulcer patients. A five-point Likert scale \[50\]
was used to rate wound healing, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) \[51\] was used
to measure depression and anxiety. Results of survey reported a statistically-significant correlation
between higher HADS scores and a delay

Education

Doctorate, Health Psychology
  • at Illinois School of Psychology
  • May 2019

courses: &and&Credentials& Licensed Professional in Clinical Counseling (LCPC

High school or equivalent, Health Psychology
  • at Illinois School of Psychology
  • May 2019

courses: &and&Credentials& Licensed Professional in Clinical Counseling (LCPC

High school or equivalent, Medicine
  • at Fatima Jinnah Medical College
  • May 2019

Research&Accomplishments&& Research Study on Post-Traumatic Growth in Omani Women with Breast Cancer (2018 to 2019) •! First of its kind study in Arab literature, which confirmed the dimensions of Calhoun and Tedeschi Theory of post traumatic growth in Omani breast cancer survivors. •! Shed light on the complete, complex, and distinctive experiences inherent in trauma and will enable healthcare teams to provide quality and holistic care to cancer patients in Oman. A Pilot Study of a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Group Program for Omani Women with Breast Cancer (2017 to 2018) •! First Omani study to analyze the effects of CBT on cancer patients during their cancer treatment trajectory. All the six women in the present case study, regardless of the time since diagnosis, achieved significant clinical improvement in two measures of distress at either the post-treatment or at the follow-up stages •! Results of study can be applied across the spectrum during the breast cancer treatment and post- treatment phase.

High school or equivalent, Medicine
  • at Fatima Jinnah Medical College
  • May 2019

Research&Accomplishments&& Research Study on Post-Traumatic Growth in Omani Women with Breast Cancer (2018 to 2019) •! First of its kind study in Arab literature, which confirmed the dimensions of Calhoun and Tedeschi Theory of post traumatic growth in Omani breast cancer survivors. •! Shed light on the complete, complex, and distinctive experiences inherent in trauma and will enable healthcare teams to provide quality and holistic care to cancer patients in Oman. A Pilot Study of a Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Group Program for Omani Women with Breast Cancer (2017 to 2018) •! First Omani study to analyze the effects of CBT on cancer patients during their cancer treatment trajectory. All the six women in the present case study, regardless of the time since diagnosis, achieved significant clinical improvement in two measures of distress at either the post-treatment or at the follow-up stages •! Results of study can be applied across the spectrum during the breast cancer treatment and post- treatment phase.

Specialties & Skills

Career Counseling
Administrative
Family Therapy
Data Research
Internal Audit
COUNSELING
SEMINARS
CONFERENCES
DELIVERY
DIAGNOSIS
DIMENSIONS
DOCUMENTATION
LEADERSHIP
MENTAL HEALTH
PRESENTATION SKILLS

Languages

Arabic
Intermediate
English
Expert
Hindi
Expert