The doctoral work of Ful Judith Mbeh, completed within the Catholic University of Central Africa, highlights the remarkable depth of her professional journey and academic commitment. Her dissertation, supervised by Professor Binam Fidèle and co-supervised by Professor Benjamin Alexandre Nkoum, examines a task-shifting model transferring specific clinical responsibilities from physicians to nurses within a continuum of care for patients with advanced HIV disease in the intensive care unit of the First Region Military Hospital. As an officer of the Cameroonian Army and a trained nurse anesthetist, she brings practical insight to a field where clinical demands are exceptionally high.
Her research explores how delegated responsibilities can remain under medical oversight while preserving optimal standards of critical-care practice. The study demonstrates that, even in situations where anesthesiologists provide guidance remotely, well-trained nurses can ensure continuity and safety in advanced care environments. This approach is particularly relevant for patients requiring complex interventions, whose needs differ significantly from those found in general medical services.
Ful Judith Mbeh’s academic trajectory reflects consistent ambition. Initially a state-registered nurse, she later pursued a master’s degree in anesthesia before engaging in her PhD. Her dissertation is organized into two extensive volumes, with 605 pages of core research and 445 pages of appendices. One of the most striking aspects of her work is the breadth of her literature review: she cites 708 references, far exceeding the average number used by her peers.
Her professional background includes several high-level internships and training programs—at the University of Washington, with the World Health Organization on disease prevention and control, with American and Cameroonian anesthesiology associations, and with emergency-care institutions in Rwanda, among others. She is also the author of two scientific publications, further demonstrating her engagement with knowledge production in the health sciences.
The scientific rigor of her thesis is evident throughout. Her findings provide structuring insights in the fields of public health, nursing science, and anesthesiology-critical care. Empirical evidence and theoretical foundations are thoughtfully articulated, revealing both methodological strength and innovative academic vitality. Her contribution displays a clear orientation toward action-research, addressing a well-identified clinical challenge within health-care systems.
The jury recognized the quality, originality, and relevance of her work, emphasizing that every piece of research can evolve but praising the significant impact of her results. Ful Judith Mbeh has earned the title of Doctor with merit, and her thesis stands as proof of her dedication and expertise.
