Khansa Shara | Nursing and Health Professions | Innovative Research Award

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Innovative Research Award

Khansa Shara · Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare · Saudi Arabia

Khansa Shara
Affiliation Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare
Country Saudi Arabia
Subject Area Nursing and Health Professions
Event Global Scholar Awards
Award Category Innovative Research Award
ORCID 0009-0003-1274-535X

Khansa Shara is a healthcare professional affiliated with Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Saudi Arabia. Her recognition profile under the Innovative Research Award category of the Global Scholar Awards is associated with the nursing and health professions field. Her reported publication, concerning adjunctive autologous platelet-rich plasma activated with autologous thrombin serum for a refractory below-knee amputation stump wound, presents a clinical case relevant to wound management and regenerative approaches. This page summarizes the stated research topic and its potential clinical relevance without attributing unverified bibliometric indicators or additional findings to the researcher.

Abstract

Khansa Shara’s research profile highlights a clinical publication addressing a refractory below-knee amputation stump wound through adjunctive autologous platelet-rich plasma activated with autologous thrombin serum. The topic connects wound management, patient recovery, autologous biological materials, and clinical decision-making within nursing and health professions. This recognition page outlines the publication’s subject, potential relevance to multidisciplinary wound care, and relationship to the Innovative Research Award category of the Global Scholar Awards. Interpretation should remain grounded in the published case report, with treatment outcomes and generalizability assessed from the original article rather than assumed from its title alone.

Keywords

Autologous platelet-rich plasma, autologous thrombin serum, refractory wound management, below-knee amputation stump, wound healing, regenerative medicine, clinical case report, postoperative wound care, tissue repair, multidisciplinary healthcare, nursing practice, and patient-centred care.

Introduction

Khansa Shara’s publication addresses a challenging clinical issue: a wound affecting a below-knee amputation stump that has proved refractory to treatment. Persistent wounds can complicate rehabilitation, prolong care, and affect quality of life. Investigating adjunctive approaches involving autologous biological materials may contribute to clinical discussion, while individual case reports require careful interpretation and cannot alone establish comparative effectiveness or universal treatment guidance.[1]

Research Profile

Khansa Shara is identified in the information supplied for this profile as affiliated with Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare in Saudi Arabia. Her featured research topic falls within wound care and health professions, with relevance to the management of complex postoperative wounds. Her ORCID identifier provides a persistent researcher identification link. A complete account of qualifications, appointments, publication history, and citation metrics requires independently verified institutional or bibliographic records.[2]

Research Contributions

Khansa Shara’s featured publication explores the use of autologous platelet-rich plasma activated with autologous thrombin serum as an adjunctive approach for a refractory below-knee amputation stump wound. Its contribution lies in documenting a specific clinical context for professional examination and further research. The case-report design can inform hypothesis development, but treatment interpretation depends on the original methods, clinical observations, reported outcomes, and limitations.[1]

Publications

Khansa Shara’s identified publication is titled “Adjunctive Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Activated with Autologous Thrombin Serum for a Refractory Below-Knee Amputation Stump Wound: A Case Report.” The title identifies the clinical problem, the adjunctive intervention, and the case-report format. Complete bibliographic details, including coauthors, journal, publication date, pagination, and DOI, should be confirmed against the publisher’s record before being added to this profile.[1]

Research Impact

Khansa Shara’s research topic is relevant to clinicians considering options for difficult-to-heal surgical wounds and amputation stump care. Case-based evidence can communicate clinical experiences and support future investigation, especially when standard management presents challenges. The broader impact of this work depends on its documented outcomes, subsequent citations, replication, and evaluation in stronger study designs. No citation counts, h-index, or quantified clinical benefits are asserted here without verification.[3]

Award Suitability

Khansa Shara’s featured clinical case report aligns thematically with the Innovative Research Award category through its examination of an adjunctive approach to a complex wound-care problem. Relevant assessment considerations include originality, clinical significance, transparency of reporting, methodological limitations, and potential value to healthcare practice. Award recognition should be distinguished from independent validation of treatment efficacy, and any formal selection details should be confirmed through official Global Scholar Awards records.[4]

Conclusion

Khansa Shara’s featured publication addresses an important wound-care challenge through a case report involving autologous platelet-rich plasma and autologous thrombin serum for a refractory below-knee amputation stump wound. The topic contributes to professional discussion about adjunctive treatment approaches and the documentation of complex clinical cases. Further assessment should rely on the full publication, transparent clinical outcomes, independent evidence, and verified researcher records before drawing broader conclusions about effectiveness or research impact.

References

    1. AlAssimi, A. M. A., Shara, K., Odeh, I., Almeanazel, O. T., Abusaeleik, M., & AlMnaizel, A. (n.d.). Digital health capability domains and provider-perceived quality of home healthcare services in Saudi Arabia: An exploratory cross-sectional survey. https://actainnovations.com/index.php/pub/article/view/1416
    2. ORCID. (n.d.). Khansa Shara: Researcher identifier 0009-0003-1274-535X. ORCID.
      https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1274-535X
    3. The impact of a structured cardiac surgery curriculum on nursing knowledge at a Saudi Arabian tertiary center: A quasi-experimental study.
      https://actainnovations.com/index.php/pub/article/view/1152
    4. Global Scholar Awards. (n.d.). Official award website. Global Scholar Awards.
      https://globalscholarawards.com/

Megha Jha | Telehealth and Telemedicine | Best Researcher Award

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Ms. Megha Jha | Telehealth and Telemedicine | Best Researcher Award

Senior Researcher | Center for Improving Value in Health Care | United States

Dr. Megha Jha is a public health researcher and healthcare data analyst with over eight years of experience in health economics, outcomes research, and program evaluation, integrating advanced analytics with applied public health policy to promote equitable healthcare delivery. As a Senior Evaluation and Research Analyst at the Center for Improving Value in Health Care (CIVHC) in Denver, Colorado, she leads evaluations using the Colorado All Payer Claims Database (CO APCD) to address issues such as dental care access, Medicaid unwind, COVID-19 impacts, telehealth utilization, and social determinants of health. Her expertise spans healthcare claims analysis, policy evaluation, and disparities research, employing SAS, SQL, R, and Tableau to generate actionable insights for agencies and nonprofits serving underserved and BIPOC communities. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in Preventive Medicine, Toxins, African Journal of AIDS Research, and the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, advancing understanding of how structural and socioeconomic factors influence health outcomes. Previously, she held analytical and epidemiological roles at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Alabama Medicaid Agency, contributing to NIH-funded studies and state-level health program evaluations. Trained as both a dentist (BDS) and an epidemiologist (MPH, University of Alabama at Birmingham), Dr. Jha brings an interdisciplinary perspective bridging clinical practice and population health research. Through collaborations with academic institutions, state agencies, and initiatives such as the Multi-State Data Initiative (MSDI), she continues to strengthen the evidence base for data-driven policy and equitable healthcare transformation, making a sustained impact on public health systems locally and globally.

Profile:  Google Scholar | ORCID 

Featured Publications

Akinyemiju, T., Jha, M., Moore, J. X., & Pisu, M. (2016). Disparities in the prevalence of comorbidities among U.S. adults by state Medicaid expansion status. Preventive Medicine, 88, 196–202.

Jolly, P. E., Akinyemiju, T. F., Jha, M., Aban, I., Gonzalez-Falero, A., & Joseph, D. (2015). Temporal variation and association of aflatoxin B₁ albumin-adduct levels with socio-economic and food consumption factors in HIV-positive adults. Toxins, 7(12), 5129–5140.

Jolly, P. E., Padilla, L. A., Ahmed, C., Harris, C., Mthethwa, N., Jha, M., Ba, I., Styles, A., Hope, S. P., Brooks, R., Naluyinda-Kitabire, F., Mamba, M., & Preko, P. (2018). Barriers to antiretroviral therapy initiation for HIV-positive children aged 2–18 months in Swaziland. African Journal of AIDS Research, 17(2), 193–202.

Ford, D. H., Jardim, R., Landry, K., Jha, M., Nwi-Mozu, I., Joines, K., & Isiogu, M. (2025). Impact of provider health information exchange services on patient utilization of emergency room and inpatient practices in Colorado. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 14(21), 7783.

Ford, D. H., Landry, K., Jha, M., & Meyer, M. (2025). Hospice care in Colorado: A claims-based identification approach. 2025 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting.

Dr. Megha Jha’s research advances data-driven public health policy by translating complex healthcare data into actionable insights that promote equity, efficiency, and access in healthcare systems. Her work bridges epidemiology, health economics, and data science to inform evidence-based interventions that reduce disparities and strengthen population health outcomes globally.