Mohamad Baydoun, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD
Research Interests
- Psychosocial Oncology
- Oncology Symptom Management
- Complementary and Integrative Medicine
- COVID-19 and Cancer
- Clinical Trials
Dr. Baydoun’s research focuses on improving psychosocial outcomes for individuals living with cancer and beyond. He explores various factors that impact mental health and investigates the use of complementary and integrative therapies to enhance wellbeing in oncology populations. His research focus has recently expanded to include the intersectionality between equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and psychosocial and mental health in people with cancer. In addition, he has conducted research on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted oncology populations.
Degrees and Designations
- Postdoctoral fellowship, University of Calgary, 2021
- PhD, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2019
- MSN, American University of Beirut, Lebanon, 2013
- BSN, Lebanese University, Lebanon, 2007
Current Teaching
Dr. Baydoun has taught across the curricula. At the undergraduate level, he has used his expertise to teach research and mental health. At the graduate level, he has taught Transition to Advanced Practice Nursing to the nurse practitioner students. Dr. Baydoun often includes students as members of his research team, providing mentorship experiences and experiential knowledge of critical aspects of scientific inquiry.Recent Grants, Awards and Scholarships
Peer Reviewed Grants and Awards
Dr. Baydoun has received several research grants to support his work including those from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and University of Regina. Recent grants include:
- SHRF Solutions Innovation Grant 2024. Research project: The Mindful Lung Study: Adapting a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Lung Cancer Survivors
- SHRF Align Grant 2022. Research project: Access to Care among Patients with Cancer in Rural Saskatchewan: A Qualitative Study
- Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing Collaborative Grant 2022. Research project: Qualitative Exploration of Cancer Survivors’ Experiences with Decision Making Regarding COVID19-Related Public Health Behaviours
Awards
University of Regina Faculty of Nursing Dean’s Travel Award 2023
Selected Publications
Refereed Articles, Papers, Books or Chapters
Dr. Baydoun has published several peer-reviewed articles, including clinical trials, descriptive and qualitative studies, and systematic reviews. He has also co-authored two book chapters within the past two years, including one in the APA Handbook of Health Psychology. Selected publications include:
- Baydoun M, McLennan AIG, Carlson LE; iCARE Study Team. People With Cancer Experience Worse Psychosocial and Financial Consequences of COVID-19 Compared With Other Chronic Disease Populations: Findings From the International COVID-19 Awareness and Response Evaluation Survey Study. JCO Glob Oncol. 2023;9:e2300085. doi:10.1200/GO.23.00085
- Baydoun M, Levin G, Balneaves LG, Oberoi D, Sidhu A, Carlson LE. Complementary and Alternative Medicine Online Learning Intervention for Oncology Healthcare Providers: A Mixed-Methods Study. Integr Cancer Ther. 2022 Jan-Dec;21:15347354221079280. doi: 10.1177/15347354221079280. PMID: 35311375; PMCID: PMC8941705.
- Baydoun M, Speca M, Taylor-Brown J, Joann S, Piedalue KL, Turner J, & Carlson LE. Comparing online support groups with psychoeducation versus psychoeducation alone for distressed breast cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology Research and Practice: 2021 July-September; 3(3): p e058.
- Baydoun M, Moran C, McLennan A, Piedalue KL, Oberoi D, Carlson LE. Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review of Participants' Adherence to Home Practice. Patient Prefer Adherence. 2021 Jun 9;15:1225-1242. doi: 10.2147/PPA.S267064. PMID: 34135575; PMCID: PMC8200136.
- Baydoun M, Oberoi D, Flynn M, Moran C, McLennan A, Piedalue KL, Carlson LE. Effects of Yoga-Based Interventions on Cancer-Associated Cognitive Decline: A Systematic Review. Curr Oncol Rep. 2020 Jul 28;22(10):100. PMID: 32725436.
- Baydoun M, Barton DL, Peterson M, Wallner LP, Visovatti MA, Arslanian-Engoren C, & Choi SW. Yoga for Cancer-Related Fatigue in Survivors of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: A Feasibility Study. J Pain Symptom Manage. 2020 Mar;59(3):702-708. Epub 2019 Nov 23. PMID: 31765760.
- Baydoun M, Barton DL, & Arslanian-Engoren C. A cancer specific middle-range theory of symptom selfcare management: A theory synthesis. J Adv Nurs. 2018 Dec;74(12):2935-2946. Epub 2018 Oct 5. PMID: 30132962.
- Baydoun M, Barton DL. Complementary therapies for fatigue after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: an integrative review. Bone Marrow Transplant. 2018 May;53(5):556-564. Epub 2018 Jan 16. PMID: 29339799.
- Carlson L, Moran C, & Baydoun M. Chapter: Mindfulness-based Interventions. Handbook of Psychiatry in Palliative Medicine: Psychosocial Care of the Terminally Ill; 3rd edition by William Breitbart (Editor), Harvey Chochinov (Editor). ASIN: B0BNQSNHFV. Oxford University Press (Dec 16 2022)
- Carlson L, Baydoun M, & Flynn M. Chapter: Clinical Interventions. APA Handbook of Health Psychology, Volume 2: Clinical Interventions and Disease Management in Health Psychology (APA Handbooks in Psychology® Series) Edition by Neil Schneiderman (Editor), Michael H. Antoni (Editor), Frank J. Penedo (Editor) 2023. ASIN: B0CDJZRXPX. American Psychological Association (Aug 20 2024).
Recent Conference Presentations
Dr. Baydoun has presented his work at several national and international forums. His recent oral presentations include:
- Baydoun M. Clinical Trial Design Issues in Nursing Research. Canadian Doctoral Nursing Network Conference 2024.
- Baydoun M. People with Cancer Experience Worse Psychosocial and Financial Consequences of COVID-19 Compared to Other Chronic Disease Populations: Findings from the iCARE Survey Study. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference 2023. Montreal, Quebec.
- Baydoun M, Birnie K, Patton M, Green C, Szewczyk P, Cartwright S, & Carlson L. The Virtual Mind Study: Virtual Reality Guided Mindfulness for Chronic Pain in Cancer Survivors: Protocol for a Single-group Feasibility Trial. [Virtual Poster presentation]. Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Conference 2021. April 2021.
- Baydoun M, Pink JC, Beattie S, Piedalue KL, Carlson LE, Bultz BD, & Labelle LE. Psychological distress during the first year after autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation: longitudinal trajectories and correlates [Virtual Poster presentation]. Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO)'s 35th Annual Conference. July 2020.
- Baydoun M, Balneaves L, Peacock S, Richardson H, & Carlson LE. Impact of COVID-19 on Canadians with Cancer: Focus on Health Equity [Virtual poster presentation]. 78th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society. December 2020.
- Baydoun M, Barton DL, Visovatti M, Peterson M, Arslanian-Engoren C, Choi S, & Wallner L. The feasibility and benefits of a 6-week yoga intervention for adult recipients of hematopoietic cell transplantation. Poster presented at the 16th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology, New York, NY. October 2019.
Current Research
Dr. Baydoun is leading several ongoing research projects, including a clinical trial on the adaptation and effectiveness of a self-guided mindfulness-based intervention for individuals with lung cancer. Additionally, he is conducting a scoping review on the benefits and underlying mechanisms of mindfulness-based interventions for improving wellbeing in lung cancer survivors. Another key project is a qualitative study focused on the needs of cancer survivors in rural Saskatchewan.