Dr. Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye
Dr. Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye is a SENIOR LECTURER in MEDICAL REHABILITATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY Department, Faculty Of Health Science And Technology in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a passionate young researcher who majors in Neurological and Geriatric Physiotherapy. I have published articles in many Thompson Reuters (Web of Science) rated journals. I research on stroke survivors, caregivers of stroke survivors, disability and rehabilitation, epilepsy and older adults (especially falls and fear of falling). I am always open to collaborative researches and international linkages.
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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 |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2021) February, 2017 to June, 2021 |
| 2 | University Of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, December, 2013) January, 2013 to December, 2014 |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) October, 2004 to July, 2009 |
| 4 | Aguata High School Aguata. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 1997 to June, 2003 |
| 5 | Aguata High School Aguata. (NECO, June, 2003) September, 1997 to June, 2003 |
| 6 | Agba-Ekwulobia Primary School. (FSLC, June, 1998) September, 1991 to July, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2018 to October, 2021 |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria December, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 4 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria December, 2014 to December, 2015 |
| 5 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria February, 2012 to December, 2014 |
| 6 | Corper Physiotherapist, State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State December, 2011 to December, 2012 |
| 7 | Intern Physiotherapist, University Of Benin Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria January, 2010 to January, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okoye EC, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Onwuakagba IU, Okoye PU, Ani UK. (2021, July), "Educational Intervention Guidelines For Falls And Fear Of Falling For Older Adults: A Low-income Country’s Perspective", Ageing International |
| 2 | Nse A Odunaiya, Theodora A Agboola, Emmanuel Okoye, Oluwafemi O Oguntibeju. (2021, September), "Barriers and facilitators of health-enhancing physical activity behavior among health professional students in a nigerian university setting", Highland Medical Research Journal, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 35-45 |
| 3 | Odunaiya NA, Adesanya TB, Okoye EC, Oguntibeju OO. (2021, January), "Towards Cardiovascular Disease Prevention In Nigeria: A Mixed Method Study Of How Adolescents And Young Adults In A University Setting Perceive Cardiovascular Disease And Risk Factors", African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 4 | Akosile CO, Anomneze JO, Okoye EC, Adegoke BOA, Uwakwe R, Okeke E. (2021, January), "Quality Of Life, Fatigue And Seizure Severity In People Living With Epilepsy In A Selected Nigerian Population", Seizure, Vol. 84, pp 1-5 |
| 5 | Akosile CO, Igwemmadu CK, Okoye EC, Odole AC, Mgbeojedo UG, Fabunmi AA, Onwuakagba IU. (2021, December), "Physical Activity Level, Fear Of Falling And Quality Of Life: A Comparison Between Community-dwelling And Assisted-living Older Adults", BMC Geriatrics, Vol. 21, (Issue 12) |
| 6 | Okoye EC, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Onwuakagba IU, Mgbeojedo UG. (2021, May), "Falls And Fear Of Falling Among Older Adults In An Assisted-living Facility: A Qualitative And Foundational Study For Intervention Development In A Developing Country", Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Vol. 94, (Issue 104375) |
| 7 | Okonkwo UP, Umunnah JO, Ihegihu EY, Maruf FA, Okoye EC, Okeke CO, Chigbo CG. (2021, March), "Availability And Utilization Of Personal Protective Equipment By Nigerian Physiotherapists DuringCOVID-19 Pandemic", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, pp 36-53 |
| 8 | Ibikunle PO, Onwuakagba IU, Maduka EU, Okoye EC, Umunna JO. (2020, May), "Perceived Barriers To Evidence‐based Practice In Stroke Management Among Physiotherapists In A Developing Country", Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 291-306 |
| 9 | Onwuakagba IU, Okoye EC, Obi GC, Okoye EA, Akosile CO, Akobundu UN. (2020, November), "Community Integration, Self-esteem And Perceived Stigma In A Nigerian Epilepsy Sample", Epilepsy & Behavior, Vol. 112, (Issue 107392) |
| 10 | Okoye EC, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Onwuakagba IU, Urama ST. (2020, December), "Validation Of Igbo Version Of The Modified Falls Efficacy Scale Among Community-dwelling Older Adults: A Validation Study", Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Vol. 18, (Issue 294) |
| 11 | Okoye EC, Onwuakagba IU, Ani KU, Babatunde JK, Akosile CO, Okeke MC, Aronu AE. (2020, September), "Body Image, Physical Activity, Quality Of Life And Community Reintegration Of Individuals With Acquired Mobility Disability In A Nigerian Population", Disability and Rehabilitation, pp 1-9 |
| 12 | Okoye EC, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Onwuakagba IU, Chukwuma VC. (2020, December), "Cross-cultural Adaptation And Validation Of Nigerian (Igbo) Version Of The Physical Activity Scale For The Elderly", Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 1-9 |
| 13 | Odetunde M.O., Odole A.C., Odunaiya N.A., Odetunde N.A., Okoye E.C., Mbada C.E., Umunna J.O., Akinpelu A.O. (2020, October), "Cross-cultural Adaptation And Validation Of The Igbo Version Of The Stroke-specific Quality Of Life", The Pan African Medical Journal, Vol. 37, (Issue 111) |
| 14 | Akosile CO, Okonkwo CA, Maruf FA, Okoye EC. (2020, November), "Life Accomplishment, Social Functioning And Participation Of South-eastern Nigerians With Lower Limb Amputation", Disability, CBR & Inclusive Development, Vol. 31, (Issue 1), pp 52-76 |
| 15 | Akosile CO , Jachike EC , Mgbeojedo UG , Okoye EC , Fabunmi 1,2 2 1 1 AA3,4, Ndukwe JO. (2020, January), "Physical Activity, Fear Of Falling, And Quality Of Life Among Older Adults Using And Not Using Assistive Mobility Devices", Nigerian Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 16 | Odunaiya NA, Okoye EC, Adegoke OM, Ojoye D, Oguntibeju OO. (2020, November), "High Prevalence And Clustering Of Modifiable Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Nurses In Nigeria: Implication For Translating Knowledge Into Practice Among Health Care Professionals", International Journal of Public Health and Safety, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1-7 |
| 17 | Okoye EC, Okoro SC, Akosile CO, Onwuakagba IU, Ihegihu EY, Ihegihu CC. (2019, September), "Informal Caregivers’ Well-Being And Care Recipients’ Quality Of Life And Community Reintegration - Findings From A Stroke Survivor Sample", Scandinavian journal of caring sciences, Vol. 33, (Issue 3), pp 641-650 |
| 18 | Okoye EC, Oyedum SO, Akosile CO, Onwuakagba IU, Ibikunle PO, Okonkwo UP, Okeke IA. (2019, December), "Cross-cultural Adaptation And Validation Of The Reintegration To Normal Living Index Into IGBO Language Among Individuals With Mobility Disability", Journal of Patient-reported Outcomes, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 19 | Nwankwo MJ, Okoye EC, Ifezue AG, Ucheolu NI, Egwuonwu VA, Okonkwo UP. (2019, October), "Knowledge And Attitude Of Health Science Students Towards Epilepsy In A Nigerian University", African Journal of Biomedical Research, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 151-156 |
| 20 | Umunnah, JO, Nwodo OD, Okoye EC, Okeke CO. (2019, January), "Patients’ Attitude Towards Involvement Of Clinical Physiotherapy Students In Their Management In Selected Teaching Hospitals In Nigeria", Bayero Journal of Evidence Based Practice, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 355-362 |
| 21 | Akosile CO, Mgbeojedo UG, Maruf FA, Okoye EC, Umeonwuka IC, Ogunniyi A. (2018, January), "Depression, Functional Disability And Quality Of Life Among Nigerian Older Adults: Prevalences And Relationships", Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Vol. 74, pp 39-43 |
| 22 | Akosile CO, Banjo TO, Okoye EC, Ibikunle PO, Odole AC.. (2018, December), "Informal Caregiving Burden And Perceived Social Support In An Acute Stroke Care Facility", Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 23 | Okonkwo UP, Ibeneme SC, Ihegihu C, Ezema IC, Okoye EC, Egwuonwu VA, Ekechukwu EN, Azubike O. (2018, July), "Stroke Severity Variations In A 12 Month Prospective Study Involving Sub-acute Ischemic Stroke Survivors With And Without Cognitive Impairment In Nnewi, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Neurology, pp 1-12 |
| 24 | Ihegihu CC, Ihegihu EY, Okoye EC, Ani KU, Anumba CE. (2018, August), "Reference Intervals Of Serum Hyaluronic Acid In An Adult Nigerian Population: A Pilot Study", International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 838-844 |
| 25 | Ihegihu CC, Ihegihu EY, Okoye EC, Okeke IA, Okonkwo UP, Ativie RN. (2018, October), "Oral Diclofenac Sodium, Quadriceps Strengthening Exercises And Infrared Radiation Therapy In The Treatment Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee In A South-eastern Nigerian Population", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 74-81 |
| 26 | Okonkwo UP, Ibeneme SC, Ihegihu EY, Egwuonwu VA, Ezema IC, Maruf FA, Okoye EC, Ibikunle OP, Ezeukwu AO.. (2018, November), "Effects Of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation In The Management Of PostInjection Sciatic Pain In A Non-randomized Controlled Clinical Trial In Nnewi, Nigeria", SpriBMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINEnger, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 27 | Okoye EC, Awhen PA, Akosile CO, Maruf FA, Iheukwumere N, Egwuonwu AV. (2017, March), "Caregiver-proxy Reliability Of The Igbo-culture Adapted Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure: A Validation Study", Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation, Vol. 24, (Issue 6), pp 422-427 |
| 28 | Akosile CO, Okoye EC, Nwankwo CA, Najim O, Umeonwuka ON, Shittu AB. (2017, January), "Subjective Scale Is A Better Predictor Of Fear Of Falling Than Objective Scale Among Older Adults", The International Journal of Aging and Society, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 87-96 |
| 29 | Okonkwo UP Okoye GC, Ezeukwu AO, Nwankwo MJ, Egwuonwu VA, Ibikunle OP, Azubike CO Okoye E. (2017, October), "Cognitive Recovery Outcome In A 12 Month Quasi-experimental Study Involving Sub-acute Stroke Survivors In Selected Hospitals In Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
| 30 | Okoye EC, Odole AC, Odunaiya NA, Akosile CO, Akinpelu AO. (2016, January), "Cross-cultural Adaptation And Validation Of The Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure Among Igbo Stroke Survivors", International Journal of Health Science and Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 254-263 |
| 31 | Ehiaghe FA, Onyenekwe CC, Akosile CO, Okoye EC, Maruf FA, Agbonlahor DE, Uwabor CI, Ehiaghe IJ. Ogbu EC. (2016, September), "The Expression Pattern And Role Of Interferon Gamma Genes In Exhaustive Exercise", Journal of Advances in Biology, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1903-1910 |
| 32 | Akosile, CO, Nworah CC, Okoye EC,Adegoke, BOA, Umunnah JO, Fabunmi, AA. (2016, November), "Community Reintegration And Related Factors In A Nigerian Stroke Sample", African Health Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 772-780 |
| 33 | Okoye EC, Obi GC, Akosile CO, Umunnah JO, Nwankwo MJ, Obiora OL. (2016, December), "Community Integration Of People Living With Epilepsy In A Nigerian Population", Epilepsy Research, Vol. 128, pp 21-26 |
| 34 | Akosile CO, Odidika FJ, Okoye EC, Adegoke BOA, Maruf FA, Oderinde AA, Kehinde AO, Raji NO. (2015, December), "Physical Function, Fear Of Falling, Occupational Status And Falls In A Nigerian Older Adults Sample", Ageing International, Vol. 40, (Issue 4), pp 327–337 |
| 35 | Adegoke BOA, Offiah MN, Okoye EC, Akosile CO. (2015, March), "Intra-rater Reliabilities And Concurrent Validity Of The Universal Goniometer And Tape Measure For Measuring Cervical Active Range Of Motion", Journal of Musculoskeletal Research, Vol. 18, (Issue 01), pp 1550005 |
| 36 | Egwuonwu AV, Okonkwo CC, Okoye EC, Ezeukwu AO, Ezema CI. (2015, November), "Cardiovascular And Respiratory Responses Of Apparently Healthy Participants To Cervical Traction In Sitting Position Using Different Weights", British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 6), pp 1-9 |
| 37 | Iheukwumere N, Okoye EC. (2014, January), "Prevalence Of Symptomatic Cervical Spondylosis In A Nigerian Tertiary Health Institution", Tropical Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 25-27 |
| 38 | Akosile CO, Anukam GO, Johnson OE, Fabunmi AA, Okoye EC, Iheukwumere N, Akinwola MO. (2014, June), "Fear Of Falling And Quality Of Life Of Apparently-Healthy Elderly Individuals From A Nigerian Population", Journal of cross-cultural gerontology, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 201-209 |
| 39 | Akosile CO, Agu CU, Adegoke BOA, Okoye EC, Okeke IA, Emeahara G. (2014, January), "Physical Activity, Fear Of Falling, And Falls In Nigerian Older Adults", International Journal of Aging and Society, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 25-35 |
| 40 | Egwuonwu VA, Abidemi TB, Aiyejunsunle CB, Ezeukwu OA, Auwal A, Okoye EC. (2013, January), "A Cross-sectional Survey Of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Among Quarry Workers In A South Eastern Nigerian Community", Internet Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-7 |
| 41 | Akosile CO, Okoye EC, Adegoke BOA, Mbada CE, Maruf FA, Okeke IA. (2013, October), "Burden, Health And Quality Of Life Of Nigerian Stroke Caregivers", Health Care Current Reviews, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-5 |
| 42 | Maruf FA, Ezenwafor NV, Moroof SO, Adeniyi AF, Okoye EC. (2013, December), "Physical Activity Level And Adiposity: Are They Associated With Primary Dysmenorrhea In School Adolescents?", African Journal of Reproductive Health, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 167-174 |
| 43 | Akosile, CO, Adegoke, BOA, Okoye, EC, Onovo, NF, Johnson, OE, Ibikunle, PO. (2013, January), "Relationship Between Low Back Pain Experience, Lumbar Lordotic Angle And Related Anthropometric Indices In A Nigerian Post-menopausal Sample-a Cross-sectional Survey", Journal of Physical Therapy, Vol. 8, pp 18-23 |
| 44 | Akosile, CO, Okoye EC, Nwankwo MJ, Akosile CO, Mbada CE. (2011, November), "Quality Of Life And Its Correlates In Caregiversof Stroke Survivors From A Nigerian Population", Quality of Life Research, Vol. 20, (Issue 9), pp 1379-1384 |
| 45 | Akosile, CO, Okoye EC, Odunowo OK. (2009, January), "Carers’ Burden In Stroke And Some Associated Factors In A South-Eastern Nigerian Population", African Journal of Neurological Sciences, Vol. 28, (Issue 2), pp 22-28 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | First 100 Scholars in Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 2021, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (January, 2021) |
| 2 | Member of the Accreditation Committee, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021) |
| 3 | Faculty ICT Officer, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021) |
| 4 | Secretary of the Quality Assurance Committee, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021) |
| 5 | Member of Course UMITT Committee, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019) |
| 7 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019) |
| 8 | Hall Warden, "College of Health Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2019) |
| 9 | Departmental ICT Officer, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2018) |
| 10 | Peer Reviewer for Faculty Research Ethics Committee, "Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2017) |
| 11 | Member of the Education Committee, "Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy" (July, 2016) |
| 12 | Departmental ICT Officer, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2015 to October, 2018) |
| 13 | Departmental Exam Officer, "Department of Medical Rehabilitation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2015 to November, 2018) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Emergency Resuscitation Course: GBERT/BLS/ACLS", (American Heart Association), 2nd January, 2020 to 2nd January, 2020; College of Health Sciences, Nnnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus |
| 2 | "Annual Regions Neurosciences Stroke Conference", (Regions Neurosciences, College of Medicine, and West Atlantic Brain and Stroke Foundation, NC, USA.), 21st June, 2019 to 22nd June, 2019; Owerri, Imo State |
| 3 | "First WFNR-Blossom Neurorehabilitation Conference, First Neurorehabilitation Conference In East, West And Central Africa", (WFNR and Blossom Neurorehabilitation), 2nd March, 2017 to 2nd March, 2017; Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 4 | "52nd Annual Scientific Conference Of The Nigeria Society Of Physiotherapy", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 29th October, 2012 to 3rd November, 2012; Benin, Edo State, nigeria |
| 5 | "50th Annual Scientific Conference Of The Nigeria Society Of Physiotherapy, Enugu, Nigeria", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 26th October, 2010 to 30th October, 2010; Enugu, Enugu State |
| 6 | "49th Annual Scientific Conference Of The Nigeria Society Of Physiotherapy", (Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy), 27th October, 2009 to 31st October, 2009; Lagos, Nigeria |