Mr. Tecleab Okubai Gebregiorgis | Blood Pressure Monitoring | Research Excellence Award

Mr. Tecleab Okubai Gebregiorgis is an emerging nursing researcher whose scholarly contributions demonstrate strong potential for impactful advancement in clinical nursing science, particularly in resource-limited settings. With a portfolio of 10 publications, 30 citations, and an h-index of 3 according to his Scopus profile, his research reflects a clear focus on patient-centered care, nursing practice improvement, gerontechnology, and public health challenges in underserved populations. He has contributed as both first author and co-author to peer-reviewed studies addressing critical issues such as pain management knowledge among nursing students, determinants of oral hygiene practices, psychometric validation of medication adherence scales for cancer patients, and clinical risk factors associated with postoperative delirium in cardiac surgery patients. His recent scholarly activities include systematic reviews, cross-sectional studies, and participation in international research presentations, demonstrating methodological versatility and global engagement. His work further extends to geriatric hypertension management, including home blood pressure monitoring practices and accuracy assessment in older adults-an increasingly important area in chronic disease control. Mr. Gebregiorgis also contributes to scientific dissemination through involvement in article editing, academic seminars, and departmental research initiatives. His research consistently addresses real-world health concerns, integrates evidence-based practice, and supports better clinical decision-making in low-resource contexts. With a strong foundation in clinical expertise and academic scholarship, coupled with a developing international research footprint, Mr. Tecleab Okubai Gebregiorgis shows strong suitability for the Research Excellence Award, reflecting both achievement and promising future impact in nursing science and global health research.