The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

Submitted by Ahmad Muneer Naser - 20 October 2025

Abstract

Title: The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes
Authors: Ahmad Muneer, MSc, RN; Hessa Abdel Qader, MSc, RN
Affiliations: Maudsley Health, Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital, Emirates Health Services, Dubai, UAE; Centre for Drug Research, University Sains Malaysia

Background:
Despite progress in addiction medicine, nursing...

Development, Implementation, and Validation of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Competency Framework in the United Arab Emirates

Submitted by Ahmad Muneer Naser - 23 October 2025

Muneer, Ahmad; Hossany, Ashick¹; Marden, Michelle¹; Arnold, Jane¹; Walker, Helen¹; Moriarty, Jenny¹; Shitta, Anu¹; Meehan, Jennifer¹; Neil, Claire²; Forbes, David¹
¹ Maudsley Health, Al Amal Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
² Independent Consultant, UK

This project presents the development, implementation, and validation of the first Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Competency Framework (PMHNCM) in the United Arab...

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The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model: A Theoretical Framework for Optimizing Addiction Treatment Outcomes

The Integrated Recovery-Oriented Nursing (IRON) Care Model is a comprehensive theoretical framework designed to guide nursing practice in addiction treatment. It emphasizes a holistic, person-centered, and strengths-based approach, integrating evidence-based nursing interventions with the core principles of recovery. Grounded in established nursing and psychological theories, the IRON model aims to optimize treatment outcomes by fostering resilience, promoting self...

Dear ISSUP members:

It's a nurses' week celebration (May 06-12).

Nurses' contributions cannot be overstated. Therefore, we encourage you to thank and recognize the nurses around you for their unwavering commitment and compassion.

To my esteemed colleagues and fellow nurses, this year's theme is effectiveness and efficiency in addiction nursing practice. As nurses, we will continue to:

A. Promote the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering;

B. Act in a compassionate and trustworthy manner in all aspects of our care;

C. Apply our knowledge, experience, and skills to the best of our...

Our conference features expert speakers and presenters from around the world, who will share their insights and knowledge on various topics related to addiction nursing. You will have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field, learn about cutting-edge research and innovations, and participate in interactive workshops and panel discussions.

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