Abdu Rahim Kamil
RN, BN, MSc, Sp.Kep.MB (Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing)
School of Allied Health Professions, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery
PhD Researcher in Nursing
- Profile
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Abdu Rahim Kamil is a PhD researcher in Nursing at the University of Sheffield. His research focuses on understanding the needs and support mechanisms for family caregivers of patients with lung cancer in Indonesia, using a mixed-methods approach.
His work explores the psychological, emotional, and practical challenges faced by caregivers, as well as the role of healthcare systems and professionals in addressing these needs. He has a particular interest in culturally informed care, health system barriers, and improving supportive care in low- and middle-income countries.
Abdu has a background in nursing and academic teaching, with experience as a lecturer in Indonesia. His research aims to inform policy and practice to better support caregivers within complex healthcare contexts.
- Qualifications
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- PhD in Nursing (ongoing), University of Sheffield, UK
- Specialist in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia
- MSc in Nursing, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
- Bachelor of Nursing, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta, Indonesia
- Research interests
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Family caregivers of patients with lung cancer
Supportive care needs
Palliative and end-of-life care
Health systems in low- and middle-income countries
Cultural influences on caregiving
Mixed-methods research in nursing
- Grants
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- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) Scholarship – MSc (2015–2017)
- LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education) Scholarship – PhD (2024–2028)
- University of Sheffield Learned Society Fund – Conference support (EAPC 2026)
- Teaching interests
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- Adult nursing
- Palliative care
- Research methods in health sciences
- Qualitative research
- Teaching activities
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- Former lecturer in nursing at Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
- Delivered teaching sessions for undergraduate nursing students
- Involved in academic supervision and student support
- Professional activities and memberships
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- Registered nurse (Indonesia)
- Presenter at international conferences (e.g., Marie Curie Research into Practice 2026; European Association for Palliative Care 2026)
- Research in caregiver support and lung cancer care
- Academic collaboration in nursing and health research