Hani I. Dimassi

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Selected research works

Up to 100 highly cited works; DOI links open the original research. Counts reflect the collected record, not real-time citation totals.

1. Lifetime Prevalence of Mental Disorders in Lebanon: First Onset, Treatment, and Exposure to War

   2008 · 282 citations

2. Predictors and outcomes of patient safety culture in hospitals

   2011 · 264 citations

3. The current state of patient safety culture in Lebanese hospitals: a study at baseline

   2010 · 261 citations

4. The impact of hospital accreditation on quality of care: perception of Lebanese nurses

   2007 · 225 citations

5. A national cross-sectional study on nurses' intent to leave and job satisfaction in Lebanon: implications for policy and practice

   2009 · 143 citations

6. Food safety and handling knowledge and practices of Lebanese university students

   2013 · 138 citations

7. Disciplinary action against physicians: Who is likely to get disciplined?

   2005 · 123 citations

8. A National Study on Nurses’ Exposure to Occupational Violence in Lebanon: Prevalence, Consequences and Associated Factors

   2015 · 115 citations

9. Effectiveness and specificity of a classroom‐based group intervention in children and adolescents exposed to war in Lebanon

   2008 · 115 citations

10. Exposure to War-Related Traumatic Events, Prevalence of PTSD, and General Psychiatric Morbidity in a Civilian Population From Southern Lebanon

    2006 · 112 citations

11. Occupational Violence at Lebanese Emergency Departments: Prevalence, Characteristics and Associated Factors

    2011 · 83 citations

12. Cafeteria diet-fed mice is a pertinent model of obesity-induced organ damage: a potential role of inflammation

    2015 · 82 citations

13. Using Mobile Health to Enhance Outcomes of Noncommunicable Diseases Care in Rural Settings and Refugee Camps: Randomized Controlled Trial

    2018 · 78 citations

14. Prevalence and predictors for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and general health in a population from six villages in South Lebanon

    2011 · 74 citations

15. A national study on nurses’ retention in healthcare facilities in underserved areas in Lebanon

    2013 · 69 citations

16. Nurses’ work environment and intent to leave in Lebanese hospitals: Implications for policy and practice

    2010 · 69 citations

17. Prevalence of depression symptoms and associated sociodemographic and clinical correlates among Syrian refugees in Lebanon

    2021 · 65 citations

18. Outcome of Depression and Anxiety After War: A Prospective Epidemiologic Study of Children and Adolescents

    2014 · 63 citations

19. mHealth use for non-communicable diseases care in primary health: patients’ perspective from rural settings and refugee camps

    2018 · 53 citations

20. eHealth as a facilitator of equitable access to primary healthcare: the case of caring for non-communicable diseases in rural and refugee settings in Lebanon

    2018 · 47 citations

21. Potentially inappropriate home medications among older patients with cardiovascular disease admitted to a cardiology service in USA

    2017 · 47 citations

22. Ratio Between Positive Lymph Nodes and Total Excised Axillary Lymph Nodes as an Independent Prognostic Factor for Overall Survival in Patients with Nonmetastatic Lymph Node-Positive Breast Cancer

    2009 · 46 citations

23. The retention of health human resources in primary healthcare centers in Lebanon: a national survey

    2012 · 45 citations

24. Self-reported food safety knowledge and practices of Lebanese food handlers in Lebanese households

    2018 · 41 citations

25. The Candida albicans Hwp2 is necessary for proper adhesion, biofilm formation and oxidative stress tolerance

    2010 · 39 citations

26. Hospital accreditation, reimbursement and case mix: links and insights for contractual systems

    2013 · 38 citations

27. Aflatoxin M1 and ochratoxin A in baby formulae marketed in Lebanon: Occurrence and safety evaluation

    2019 · 37 citations

28. Characterisation of Pga1, a putative Candida albicans cell wall protein necessary for proper adhesion and biofilm formation

    2010 · 37 citations

29. Palliative care in Lebanon: Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses

    2009 · 36 citations

30. Palliative care in Lebanon: knowledge, attitudes and practices of physicians and nurses.

    2007 · 36 citations

31. Intention to stay of nurses in current posts in difficult-to-staff areas of Yemen, Jordan, Lebanon and Qatar: A cross-sectional study

    2013 · 31 citations

32. Toxic metals in packed rice: Effects of size, type, origin, packing season, and storage duration

    2022 · 29 citations

33. Perspectives on palliative care in Lebanon: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of medical and nursing specialties

    2009 · 29 citations

34. Determination of lead, cadmium and arsenic in infant formula in the Lebanese market

    2020 · 28 citations

35. Outcome of depression and anxiety after war

    2014 · 28 citations

36. War and first onset of suicidality: the role of mental disorders

    2012 · 25 citations

37. Exposure Assessment of Aflatoxin B1 through Consumption of Rice in the United Arab Emirates

    2022 · 23 citations

38. Usage and understanding of food labels among L ebanese shoppers

    2017 · 23 citations

39. Validation of an Arabic Version of the GHQ-28 against the Beck Depression Inventory for Screening for Depression in War-Exposed Civilians

    2015 · 23 citations

40. Lymph-node ratio is an independent prognostic factor in patients with stage III colorectal cancer: a retrospective study from the Middle East

    2012 · 23 citations

41. Food allergies and allergens: Characterization and perceptions among diagnosed food allergic individuals in Lebanon

    2020 · 22 citations

42. Assessment of mycotoxins in cornflakes marketed in Lebanon

    2023 · 21 citations

43. Reproductive health of Syrian refugee women in Lebanon: a descriptive analysis of the Sijilli electronic health records database

    2023 · 21 citations

44. Development and validation of an Arabic questionnaire to assess psychosocial determinants of eating behavior among adolescents: a cross-sectional study

    2017 · 21 citations

45. Survey and analysis of internal temperatures of Lebanese domestic refrigerators

    2014 · 21 citations

46. Nurses' Attitudes Toward the Use of the Bar-coding Medication Administration System

    2010 · 21 citations

47. Exposure to Ochratoxin A from Rice Consumption in Lebanon and United Arab Emirates: A Comparative Study

    2022 · 20 citations

48. Food shopping and food hygiene related knowledge and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic: The case of a developing country

    2021 · 19 citations

49. Long-Term Phonatory Instability in Ataxic Dysarthria

    2010 · 19 citations

50. Burnout and coping strategies among health system pharmacists in Lebanon: a cross-sectional study

    2023 · 18 citations

51. GC–MS analysis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in bottled olive oil marketed in Lebanon

    2020 · 18 citations

52. Perceptions and behaviors of patients and pharmacists towards generic drug substitution in Lebanon

    2017 · 18 citations

53. Mental disorders and war in Lebanon.

    2008 · 18 citations

54. Microbiological safety of commercial canned and dry pet food products in Lebanon

    2022 · 17 citations

55. Factors Affecting Implant Stability Quotients at Immediately and Conventionally Loaded Implants in the Posterior Maxilla: A Split‐Mouth Randomized Controlled Trial

    2020 · 17 citations

56. Predictors of surgical site infection following reconstructive flap surgery: A multi-institutional analysis of 37,177 patients

    2023 · 16 citations

57. Determination of Aluminum, Chromium, and Barium Concentrations in Infant Formula Marketed in Lebanon

    2020 · 16 citations

58. Prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases and Associated Medication Use Among Syrian Refugees in Lebanon: An Analysis of Country-Wide Data from the Sijilli Electronic Health Records Database

    2020 · 16 citations

59. Lymph Node Ratio Is an Independent Prognostic Factor After Resection of Periampullary Malignancies

    2012 · 16 citations

60. An evaluation of practice pattern for venous thromboembolism prevention in Lebanese hospitals

    2008 · 16 citations

61. Curricular integration of the pharmacists' patient care process

    2021 · 15 citations

62. Ratio Between Positive Lymph Nodes and Total Excised Axillary Lymph Nodes as an Independent Prognostic Factor for Overall Survival in Patients with Nonmetastatic Lymph Node-Positive Breast Cancer

    2010 · 15 citations

63. Evidence-informed health policies in Eastern Mediterranean countries: comparing views of policy makers and researchers

    2014 · 12 citations

64. Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A in Tea Sold in Lebanon: Effects of Type, Packaging, and Origin

    2023 · 11 citations

65. Impact of social media education on antimicrobial stewardship awareness among pharmacy, medical and nursing students and residents

    2023 · 11 citations

66. Immediate versus conventional loading of variable-thread tapered implants supporting three- to four-unit fixed partial dentures in the posterior maxilla: 3-year results of a split-mouth randomised controlled trial.

    2019 · 11 citations

67. Use of over the counter products in older cardiovascular patients admitted to a tertiary care center in USA

    2018 · 11 citations

68. Acute pain management and assessment: are guidelines being implemented in developing countries (Lebanon)

    2012 · 10 citations

69. Outcome of spine surgery in the context of spinal metastatic disease: The National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

    2024 · 9 citations

70. The determinants of the quality of clinical management among diabetic and hypertensive patients in a context of fragility: A cross-sectional survey from Lebanon

    2022 · 9 citations

71. Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Health Conditions in Lebanese Community Setting

    2021 · 9 citations

72. Public knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions toward genetically modified foods in Lebanon

    2025 · 8 citations

73. Pet food safety at risk? Investigating toxic metal contamination in Lebanon and the UAE

    2025 · 8 citations

74. Unveiling the neglected role of the intensity of acute stress disorder in the prediction of full- and sub-threshold posttraumatic stress disorder: looking beyond the diagnosis

    2024 · 8 citations

75. Unveiling food safety knowledge and practices among pet owners in Lebanon

    2024 · 8 citations

76. Quality of palliative care. Perspective of Lebanese patients with cancer.

    2012 · 8 citations

77. Ratio between positive lymph nodes and total excised axillary lymph nodes as an independent prognostic factor for overall survival in patients with nonmetastatic lymph node-positive breast cancer

    2010 · 8 citations

78. Microbial assessment of commercial pet foods marketed in the United Arab Emirates

    2024 · 7 citations

79. Maternal health outcomes in the context of fragility: a retrospective study from Lebanon

    2023 · 7 citations

80. Outpatient use patterns and experiences among diabetic and hypertensive patients in fragile settings: a cross-sectional study from Lebanon

    2022 · 7 citations

81. Association between payer mix and costs, revenues and profitability: a cross-sectional study of Lebanese hospitals

    2015 · 7 citations

82. Cornflakes as a source of dietary metal exposure in Lebanon: a risk assessment study

    2025 · 6 citations

83. Vaccination process evaluation at COVID-19 vaccination centers in Lebanon: a national study

    2022 · 6 citations

84. Comparative effectiveness of natalizumab and anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a real-world propensity-score matched study

    2025 · 5 citations

85. Secular Trends in Hip Fracture Mortality and Predictors of Mortality From the NSQIP Database

    2025 · 5 citations

86. Safety and effectiveness of disease-modifying therapies after switching from natalizumab

    2024 · 5 citations

87. Immediate and long-term results of percutaneous mitral commissurotomy: up to 15 years.

    2019 · 5 citations

88. POTENTIALLY INAPPROPRIATE HOME MEDICATIONS AMONG OLDER PATIENTS WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE ADMITTED TO A CARDIOLOGY SERVICE IN USA

    2017 · 4 citations

89. Intravenous high dose vitamin C and selected antiviral drugs in hospitalized COVID-19 patients: a descriptive cohort study

    2022 · 3 citations

90. Views of community pharmacists in Lebanon on the unified prescription: a mixed method study

    2020 · 3 citations

91. Patterns of pain medication use in older individuals with cardiovascular disease

    2018 · 3 citations

92. Immediate vs conventional loading of variable-thread tapered implants supporting three- to four-unit fixed partial dentures in the posterior maxilla: 1-year interim results of a split-mouth randomised controlled trial.

    2018 · 3 citations

93. Acute pain management and assessment

    2012 · 3 citations

94. Clinical Correlates of White-Matter Abnormalities on Head Magnetic Resonance Imaging

    2001 · 3 citations

95. The longitudinal association between anticholinergic burden and cognitive‐functional decline among older adults

    2026 · 2 citations

96. Predictors of 30-Day Mortality and Morbidity Following Craniotomy for Traumatic Brain Injury: An ACS NSQIP Database Analysis

    2024 · 2 citations

97. Lower odds of COVID-19-related mortality in hospitalised patients with type II diabetes mellitus: A single-centre study

    2023 · 2 citations

98. The Pathway to Academic Performance: The Role of Motivation, Competence and Socio-familial Risk Factors in Lebanese Medical Students

    2023 · 2 citations

99. TRUSTING THE PHARMACIST IN DELIVERING MEDICATION INFORMATION: A COMMUNITY-BASED PERSPECTIVE

    2019 · 2 citations

100. Evaluation of prophylactic dosages of Enoxaparin in non-surgical elderly patients with renal impairment

     2019 · 2 citations

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