Mohd Khairul Zul Hasymi Bin Firdaus obtained his Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) (Nursing) from Universiti Sains Malaysia, in 2007. Upon completion of his nursing, he started his career as a tutor at Kolej Kejururawatan Seri Manjung, Perak until December 2007.
In February 2008, he joined IIUM as an Assistant Lecturer and was on a scheduled basis working at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan as a Clinical Nurse until May 2011. He pursued his study for a Master in Nursing (Orthopaedics & Traumatology) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Cheras from June 2011 - June 2013. When reported duty as Lecturer in 2013, he held an administrative position as Head of Department for the Department of Medical Surgical Nursing from July 2013 until July 2016 prior to pursue his PhD study. In August 2016, he pursued PhD study at Prince of Songkla University, Hatyai, Thailand and returned to report duty as Assistant Professor in 2022. He is an active editorial board member for a few journals i.e. International Journal of Care Scholars, Belitung Nursing Journal, The Journal of Palembang Nursing Studies, and Media Karya Kesehatan.  He is a life member of the Malaysian Nurses Association, and a member of Sigma Theta Tau.

• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Nursing Care
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing Management ~ Health Technology
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Medical - Diabetes and Chronic Care Management
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Orthopedic - Orthopaedic Nursing
• Medical And Health ~ Medical And Health Sciences ~ Nursing ~ Industrial Nursing

CARDIOVASCULAR,RESPIRATORY AND ENDROCRINE NURSING PRACTICE	2024/2025
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 1	2014/2015 2010/2011
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 2	2014/2015 2010/2011
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING PRACTICE	2014/2015
COMMUNITY NURSING 2	2008/2009
COMMUNITY NURSING 3	2009/2010
DISCOVERY OF SPECIALIZATION IN NURSING	2022/2023
ELECTIVE CLINICAL	2014/2015
ELECTIVE POSTING	2013/2014
ELECTIVE: ORTHOPAEDIC NURSING REHABILITATION	2024/2025 2023/2024
ENDOCRINE AND GENITOURINARY IN NURSING	2014/2015
ENDOCRINE AND GENITOURINARY NURSING	2015/2016 2013/2014
FAMILY MANAGEMENT	2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT I	2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
FINAL YEAR RESEARCH PROJECT II	2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
FUNDAMENTAL OF MEDICAL-SURGICAL AND SPECIAL SENSES NURSING PRACTICE	2022/2023
GASTROINTESTINAL, HEPATOBILIARY AND NEUROLOGICAL NURSING PRACTICE	2022/2023
HEALTH ASSESSMENT	2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
HEMOPOIETIC, MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING PRACTICE	2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
HEMOPOIETIC,MUSCULOSKELETAL AND GENITOURINARY NURSING	2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
INNOVATION IN NURSING	2023/2024
INTEGRATED NURSING PRACTICE (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION)	2022/2023
INTEGRATED NURSING SCIENCES (FINAL PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATION)	2024/2025
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING	2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT	2014/2015 2013/2014 2010/2011
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING 1	2010/2011
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING PRACTICE 1	2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING PRACTICE 2	2015/2016
RESEARCH PROJECT FINAL	2014/2015
RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSAL	2015/2016 2014/2015
RESEARCH PROJECTS	2013/2014
TRAUMA, EMERGENCY CARE & OT NURSING	2010/2011
USRAH IN ACTION 1	2023/2024
USRAH IN ACTION 2	2024/2025

The Effect Of Aloe Vera Gel On Wound Status Continuum And Quality Of Life In Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients. Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor

Self-Management And Exercise Programme Using Mobile Instant Messaging Application For Older Adults Living With Chronic Knee Pain. Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor

The Effect Of Maternal Health Education Programs (Mhep) On Pregnant Women'S Knowledge And Self-Efficacy Regarding Infection Prevention In Perak. Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor

Enhancing Patient Safety: A Comprehensive Study On The Prevention And Management Of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries . Master In Progress Main Supervisor

Predictive Cultural Adaptive Model For Family Caregiver Of Older People With Musculoskeletal Pain In East Coast Malaysia. Master In Progress Co-supervisor

Mental Health Problems And Its Association With Risk Taking Behavior Among Adolescents In Kuantan Pahang. Master In Progress Co-supervisor

Completed

2024 - 2025	Community-Based Nursing Interventions for Antimicrobial Resistance through Public Empowerment
2022 - 2023	Developing A Module for Training Older People with Common Knee Pain in The Community
2015 - 2020	Effectiveness of fear arousal message in smoking cessation counseling program among Cardiovascular Disease patients.
2015 - 2019	Routine versus clinically indicated replacement of peripheral intravascular catheter: Factors determining incidence of phlebitis
2015 - 2016	The Adaptation of Australian Community Disaster Resilience Scorecard & Self-Assessment of Community Disaster Resilience (Cdr) Kelantan's Flood Affected Communities

On-Going

2025 - Present	Dari Patah Ke Kekuatan: Kesedaran Dan Pemulihan Pasca- Keretakan Tulang Di Kalangan Warga Emas
2025 - Present	Developing a Comprehensive Framework for Nurse Retention at SASMEC @ IIUM
2025 - Present	Developing a soft skills framework for healthcare providers by integrating Shariah compliance for patient care at SASMEC @ IIUM
2025 - Present	Wound Dressing Patch with Kelulut Honey-Infused Alginate (Tri-Gnate Alginate) for Effective Wound Care Management
2024 - Present	Empowering School Children with Essential Life-Saving Skills at the Rohingya Education Centre in Kuantan
2024 - Present	Establishing a Virtual Clinic in managing diabetic foot ulcers

Articles

2025	Adaptation and validation of a translated questionnaire assessing public awareness, knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding antibiotic use in Malaysia. Epidemiology and Health System Journal, 12 (1) pp. 8-13
2025	Benefits of remote-based mindfulness on physical symptom outcomes in cancer survivors: systematic review and meta-analysis. JMIR Cancer, 11 () pp. 1-14
2025	Evaluating the potential of Whatsapp-based interventions for chronic knee pain management in older adults: a systematic review. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (SUPP 6) pp. 293-301
2025	From inception to indexing and beyond for the international journal of care scholars (IJCS). International Journal of Care Scholars, 8 (2) pp. 1-2
2025	From planning to practice: feasibility of implementing the ‘capture the fracture’ programme in a Malaysian community setting. International Journal of Care Scholars, 8 (2) pp. 64-73
2025	Patient engagement in foot care management among diabetes patients: a qualitative inquiry. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (Supp 6) pp. 229-236
2025	Understanding the family Involvement in caring older people with chronic musculoskeletal pain in the community. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (SUPP 6) pp. 133-136
2024	Enhancing patient engagement in managing diabetic foot – a crucial step in diabetes care. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (2) pp. 1-3
2024	Essential life-saving skills for schoolchildren: a scoping review. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (2) pp. 111-119
2024	Exploring a qualitative study on the needs of orthopaedic Muslim patients during period of immobilisation. International Journal of Care Scholars, 7 (1) pp. 28-44
2024	The relationship between health service support at community health centers and family caregiver coping for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Window of Health : Jurnal Kesehatan, 7 (4) pp. 439-450
2023	Determining knowledge and practice of self-foot care and adherence of patient on self-foot assessment among patients with diabetes mellitus. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 14 (4) pp. 62-72
2023	Enhancing bone health in aging populations to prevent fragility fractures. International Journal of Care Scholars, 6 (3) pp. 1-6
2023	The effect of mHealth program on behavior modification and health outcomes among patients with diabetes: a randomized controlled trial study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 9 (5) pp. 437-447
2023	The efficacy of herbs as complementary and alternative therapy in recovery and clinical outcome among people with Covid-19: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression. Therapeutic and Clinical Risk Management, 19 () pp. 611-627
2022	Developing, validating, and pre-testing of a diabetic care self-management mobile health application: a technology-based intervention for patients with diabetes in Malaysia. Belitung Nursing Journal, 8 (4) pp. 365-371
2022	Global shortage of nurses continues. Jurnal Keperawatan Padjadjaran, 10 (2) pp. 131-133
2022	Knowledge and practice of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for drowning victims among primary school children. International Journal of Care Scholars, 5 (2) pp. 35-45
2022	Skill and knowledge of prehospital care competency of emergency and trauma department personnel: a systematic review. International Journal of Care Scholars, 5 (3) pp. 79-94
2022	The use of advanced technology in providing chronic care. International Journal of Care Scholars, 5 (1) pp. 1-2
2021	A literature review on intervention programs for diabetic foot care. Enfemeria Clinica, 31 (Supplement 2) pp. S243-S246
2021	Correlation between Spiritual Well-Being and Level of Fatigue among Patients Suffering from Breast Cancer. Jurnal Keperawatan Padjajaran, 9 (1) pp. 52-60
2021	Does physical activity and body weight status determine musculoskeletal health among adolescents in Malaysia?. Enfermería Clínica, 31 (Supplement 2) pp. S247-S251
2021	Ongoing challenges for nursing towards global demand. International Journal of Care Scholars, 4 (Supplement 1) pp. 103-104
2021	Preventing harms for exercise intervention among older adults in the community. International Journal of Care Scholars, 4 (2) pp. 1-2
2021	The psychological experiences of using Islamic philosophy approach among women’s with advanced breast cancer in Indonesia. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 9 (T6) pp. 133-137
2020	Assessing carpal tunnel syndrome among administrative staff of a higher learning institution: a preliminary study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 6 (6) pp. 209-213
2020	Influence of Islamic philosophy on the faith and practices of patients with diabetes mellitus and its musculoskeletal manifestations. Jurnal Keperawatan Indonesia, 23 (3) pp. 184-193
2019	A feasibility of simulation-based exercise programme for overweight adult in higher learning Institutions. Enfermeria Clinica, 29 (Supp 2) pp. 521-527
2019	Self-transition in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Client: A Concept Analysis. International Journal of Care Scholars, 2 (2) pp. 1-4
2019	The need for educating healthcare professionals regarding good musculoskeletal health practice. Enfermeria Clinica, 29 (Supp 2) pp. 579-584
2018	Body mass index on musculoskeletal pain and physical activity among elderly. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (SJAMS), 6 (1) pp. 93-98
2017	The need for first aid education for adolescents. Enfermeria Clinica, 27 (Supp: Part I) pp. 13-18

Conference or Workshop Items

2024	Perception and socio-determinants on the usage of mobile health applications among publics in Pahang, Malaysia. In: The 14th National and the 10th International PIM Conference 2024 “Harmony of Sustenance: Integrating Food, Health, and Wellness Across Lifetimes”,
2024	Predictive cultural adaptive model for family caregiver of older people with musculoskeletal pain in east coast Malaysia: a literature review. In: The 14th National and the 10th International PIM Conference 2024 “Harmony of Sustenance: Integrating Food, Health, and Wellness Across Lifetimes”,
2024	Systematic literature review on self-management and exercise programme for older adults living with chronic knee pain. In: The 14th National and the 10th International PIM Conference 2024 “Harmony of Sustenance: Integrating Food, Health, and Wellness Across Lifetimes”,
2019	mHealth program on diabetes mellitus management: a review. In: The 4th International Conference on Global Health in conjunction with The 7th Asian International Conference on Humanized Health Care,
2016	Assessment of community disaster resilience among Kelantan flood affected community: a cross sectional study. In: Medical Research Symposium & Pacific Partnership in conjunction with Kuantan Research Day 2016,
2016	Assessment of community disaster resilience among Kelantan flood affected community: a cross-sectional study. In: Medical Research Symposium & Pacific Partnership in conjunction with Kuantan Research Day 2016,
2016	Flood, disaster resilience and social cohesion informing sustainable disaster recovery policy in Malaysia. In: 2nd. International Nursing Conference (2nd INC 2016),
2016	The impact of body mass index on musculoskeletal pain and physical activity among elderly. In: 2nd International Nursing Conference,
2015	The concept of community disaster resilience: a proposed mixed method study on "the adaptation of Australian community disaster resilience scorecard & self-assessment of Community Disaster Resilience (CDR). In: The 17th Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia (IMAM) Annual Scientific Conference 2015 in conjunction with 25th IMAM Silver Jubilee,

Books

2017	Common issues in diabetes. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-745-3

Book Sections

2018	Application of body mechanic among body mechanics in daily routine task. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-757-6, pp. 86-136

Monograph

2013	IIUM Nursing skills manual. In: International Islamic University Malaysia,