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On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the College of Nursing at Hawler Medical University, located in Erbil, hosted the formal doctoral dissertation defense for PhD candidate Sideeq Sadir Ali within the Department of Adult Nursing.

Conducted under the joint academic supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Vian Afan Naqshbandi and Lecturer Dr. Nuraddin Hamad Mhammad, the candidate submitted and defended his doctoral dissertation titled:

"The Effect of Implementing Standardized Care on Related Clinical Outcomes Following Back Surgeries in Erbil City"

The study addresses a critical clinical domain in surgical nursing and post-operative recovery, evaluating how the implementation of standardized nursing care protocols impacts clinical recovery indicators, complication rates, and overall patient outcomes following spinal and back surgeries in hospital settings across Erbil City.

The academic examination took place in the Main Conference Hall at the College of Nursing before an expert panel of senior scholars, surgical specialists, and adult nursing experts:

• Professor Dr. Yousif Mohammed Younis – Head of Committee | Hawler Medical University – College of Nursing (Adult Nursing)

• Assistant Professor Dr. Vian Afan Naqshbandi – Member & Academic Co-Supervisor | Hawler Medical University – College of Nursing (Adult Nursing)

• Lecturer Dr. Nuraddin Hamad Mhammad – Member & Academic Co-Supervisor | Hawler Medical University – College of Medicine (Neurosurgery)

• Assistant Professor Dr. Salah Mohammed Saleh – Member | University of Kirkuk – College of Nursing (Adult Nursing)

• Assistant Professor Dr. Ezaddin Kamal Mahmood – Member | Hawler Medical University – College of Nursing (Adult Nursing)

• Assistant Professor Dr. Ronak Hassan Muhammad – Member | University of Duhok – College of Nursing (Adult Nursing)

• Assistant Professor Dr. Rebwar Arsalan Muhammad – Member | Hawler Medical University – College of Nursing (Adult Nursing)

Following a comprehensive oral defense and rigorous evaluation of the research methodology and clinical implications, the examining committee officially approved the doctoral dissertation.

The Deanship of the College of Nursing expresses its profound gratitude and appreciation to the honorable committee members for their academic oversight, scientific dedication, and thorough evaluation. The college extends its warmest congratulations to the graduate, Dr. Sideeq Sadir Ali, on achieving this prestigious academic milestone, wishing him continued scholarly distinction, clinical excellence, and leadership in his future professional and academic career.