Prof. Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo
Prof. Maduabuchukwu Joseph Nwankwo is a PROFESSOR in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Medical Rehabilitation And Physiotherapy, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2016) October, 2012 to November, 2015 PhD Neuro-Physiotherapy |
| 2 | University of Ibadan, Oyo State. (Master Degree, December, 2005) October, 2003 to November, 2004 M.Sc Neuro-Physiotherapy |
| 3 | National College of Surgeon, Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 1997) January, 1997 to November, 1997 Ass, FNCS Primary In Surgery |
| 4 | University of Nigeria, Enugu campus. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1993) October, 1987 to November, 1992 MBBS Medicine & Surgery |
| 5 | University of Ibadan, Oyo State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 1985) October, 1982 to March, 1985 B.Sc Physiotherapy |
| 6 | Nnewi High School, Nnewi. (SSCE, June, 1979) January, 1973 to May, 1979 Waec (grade 1) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, FHST OFFICE ALLOCATION COMMITTEE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2023 to May, 2025 |
| 2 | DEAN, FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA January, 2023 to January, 2025 |
| 3 | Professor in Medical Rehabilitation (Neuro-Physiotherapy), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2018 to Present |
| 4 | Head of Department, Medical Rehabilitation, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA September, 2017 to Present |
| 5 | Member FHST Peer Review Committee, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2017 to Present |
| 6 | Board Member, St. Felix Catholic Specialist Hospital Nnewi August, 2016 to Present |
| 7 | Reader in Medical Rehabilitation ( Neuro-Physiotherapy), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 8 | FHST Exam Officer, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2008 to November, 2011 |
| 9 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Medical Rehabilitation Nnewi Campus, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA May, 2008 to October, 2015 |
| 10 | Head of Department, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA December, 2007 to October, 2011 |
| 11 | Lecturer 1, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnewi Campus, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA January, 2007 to May, 2008 |
| 12 | Adjunct Lecturer 1, Federal University of Technology (FUTO), Owerri October, 2005 to November, 2007 |
| 13 | Registrar in Surgery Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi March, 1998 to November, 2001 |
| 14 | Instructor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi March, 1998 to November, 2001 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba, Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye, Leonard Arinzechukwu Simon, Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo, Maduabuchi Joseph Nwankwo. (2023, April), "Burden, needs and attitudes of parents of children with cerebral palsy in a middle-income country.", Journal of Public Health |
| 2 | Emmanuel C Okoye, Ifeoma U Onwuakagba, Lydia C Agbapulonwu, Ukamaka G Mgbeojedo, Uchenna P Okonkwo, Maduabuchi J Nwankwo. (2022, December), "Validation of an iCare Health Monitor smartphone application in the assessment of vital signs among stroke survivors in a poor- resource country.", Digital Health, Vol. 8 |
| 3 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2022, December), "Evidence of seasonal changes in airbone particulate matter concentration and occupation-specific variations in pulmonary function and haematological parameters among some workers in Enugu South East Nigeria:a randomized cross-sectional observational study.", Archives of public health, Vol. 80, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 4 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2022, June), "Evidence of seasonal changes in air quality and occupation-specific variations in pulmonary function and haematological parameters among some workers in Enugu South East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2021, January), "Quality of life, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and social participation of persons living with mobility-related disability using mobility aids devices within select Nigerian communities.", Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, pp 1-6 |
| 6 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2021, July), "Sex-Specific Differences in the Short-Term Prevalence Trends of HIV and HBV among Undergraduate Nigerians: Implications for Policy.", J Infect Dis Epidemiol, Vol. 7, pp 232 |
| 7 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2020, July), "Profile of practitioners, and factors influencing home care physiotherapy model of practice in Nigeria.", Home health care services quarterly, Vol. 39, pp 168-183 |
| 8 | Maduabuchukwu J. Nwankwo et al. (2020, December), "An evaluation of the nature and level of musculoskeletal imaging training in physiotherapy educational programmes in Nigeria", BMC Medical Education, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Factors influencing the use of outcome measures for patients with low back paid : a survey of Nigerian Physiotherapists", (52nd Annual Scientific conference of Nigeria Society for Physiotherapy, Benin), 30th September, 2012 to 30th November, 2012; Benin city |
| 2 | "Acute flaccid paralysis in the Physiotherapy clinic (2001to 2003) of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi", (Oluwaseun Forum-Neurology series), 21st May, 2004 to 21st May, 2004; Ibadan |
| 3 | "Sudden Death among Diabetes receiving Physiotherapy.", (Diabetes Association of Nigeria, Nnewi), 8th September, 2001 to 8th September, 2001; Nnewi |