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Associate Professor Nasim Salehi

Associate Professor of Health Management

Staff Member Details
Telephone: +61 8 0401970913
Mobile: 0401 970 913
Email: a.salehi@ecu.edu.au
Campus: Joondalup  
Room: JO2.368  

Dr. Nasim Salehi is an Associate Professor in Healthcare Management & Leadership at Edith Cowan University, with an adjunct position at Southern Cross University. With a focus on preventative healthcare and health promotion, she brings 19 years of combined academic and industry experience. Dr. Salehi has been a leader in health, social, and community care, promoting integrated, holistic, and compassionate services. Her research has impacted policies and practices, including those of the WHO, and has contributed to the field of preventive healthcare by providing actionable and empowering frameworks and approaches.

Her mission is to:

  • Inspire and empower individuals and organizations to be transformative leaders with a positive impact on personal lives, communities, and society.
  • Advocate for proactive, sustainable, and holistic health strategies with sustainable preventative approaches, at individual, organizational, and community levels.

Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA) committee member (QLD)

  • 2022 - Gold Coast Women of the Year – Southern Cross University
  • 2020 - Higher Education Academy Senior Fellowship - Higher Education Academy (UK)
  • 2016 - Home Sweet Home photo competition award – Griffith University
  • 2015 - Best Applied Science Poster – Griffith University
  • 2010 - Level A ranking for Master dissertation - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
  • 2004 - Level A ranking for Bachelor dissertation - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
  • Health - Exercise, nutrition, lifestyle, and other interventions for optimal health across the lifespan
  • Society and Culture – Human movement and performance
  • Securing digital future – Artificial intelligence and autonomous systems

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University, 2016.

Research Outputs

Journal Articles

  • Khojasteh, L., Karimian, Z., Farahmandi, A., Nasiri, E., Salehi, N. (2023). E-content development of English language courses during COVID-19: a comprehensive analysis of students’ satisfaction. Journal of Computers in Education, 10(1), 107-133. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40692-022-00224-0.
  • Salehi, N., Brunetto, Y., Dick, T. (2023). The Role Of Authentic Leadership On Healthcare Street-Level Bureaucrats' Well-Being During The Pandemic. Australian Journal of Public Administration, 82(2), 271-289. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8500.12584.
  • Salehi, N., Walters, M. (2023). When and what to eat? A scoping review of health outcomes of fasting in conjunction with a low-carbohydrate diet. British Journal of Nutrition, 129(10), 1677-1692. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114522001854.

Journal Articles

  • Karimian, Z., Zare, R., Zarifsanaiey, N., Salehi, N. (2022). The effect of video-based multimedia training on knowledge, attitude, and performance in breast self-examination. BMC Women's Health, 22(1), article number 298. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01877-w.
  • Karimian, Z., Farrokhi, M., Moghadami, M., Zarifsanaiey, N., Mehrabi, M., Khojasteh, L., Salehi, N. (2022). Medical education and COVID-19 pandemic: a crisis management model towards an evolutionary pathway. Education and Information Technologies, 27(3), 3299-3320. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10697-8.
  • Brunetto, Y., Salehi, N., Dick, T., Nelson, S. (2022). Psychosocial Safety Climate, Psychological Capital, Healthcare SLBs’ Wellbeing and Innovative Behaviour During the COVID 19 Pandemic. Public Performance and Management Review, 45(4), 751-772. https://doi.org/10.1080/15309576.2021.1918189.
  • Visser, A., Lee, M., Barringham, T., Salehi, N. (2022). Out of tune: Perceptions of, engagement with, and responses to mental health interventions by professional popular musicians—A scoping review. Psychology of Music, 50(3), 814-829. https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356211019477.

Journal Articles

  • Obieche, O., Lee, M., Salehi, N. (2021). Exploring attitudes towards smoking behaviour and cessation among hospitalised smokers via a socio-ecological framework: A scoping review. Addictive Behaviors, 122(TBD), article number 107040. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2021.107040.
  • Salehi, N., Whitehead, D., Sebar, B., Upadhyay, R., Coyne, E., Harris, N. (2021). Young women living in Iran: gendered drivers influencing social participation and wellbeing. Journal of Gender Studies, 30(4), 478-495. https://doi.org/10.1080/09589236.2020.1868982.
  • Salehi, N., Salehi, E., Mosadeghi-Nik, M., Sargeant, S., Fatehi, F. (2021). Strengthening positive social pathways via digital social applications in individuals with social skills deficits: A scoping review. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 67(6), 779-787. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020764020963354.

Journal Articles

  • Udovicich, A., Foley, K., Bull, D., Salehi, N. (2020). Occupational therapy group interventions in oncology: A scoping review. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74(4), article number 7404205010p1. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.036855.
  • Cornelius, J., Doran, F., Jefford, E., Salehi, N. (2020). Patient decision aids in clinical practice for people with diabetes: a scoping review. Diabetology International, 11(4), 344-359. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13340-020-00429-7.
  • Reid, C., Fenech, M., Jones, L., Salehi, N. (2020). Nurse practitioner interventions for smokers with chronic hepatitis C. Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, 32(5), 380-389. https://doi.org/10.1097/JXX.0000000000000311.
  • Pourmohammadi, K., Bastani, P., Shojaei, P., Hatam, N., Salehi, N. (2020). A comprehensive environmental scanning and strategic analysis of Iranian Public Hospitals: A prospective approach. BMC Research Notes, 13(1), article number 179. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-020-05002-8.
  • Salehi, N., Sebar, B., Whitehead, D., Hatam, N., Coyne, E., Harris, N. (2020). Young Iranian women as agents of social change: A qualitative study. Women's Studies International Forum, 79(TBD), article number 102341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2020.102341.
  • Mathews, S., Mozolic-Staunton, B., Jefford, E., Salehi, N. (2020). Canadian Occupational Performance Measure and Early Intervention: A Scoping Review. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools & Early Intervention, 13(4), 353-373. https://doi.org/10.1080/19411243.2020.1744210.
  • Harris, P., Salehi, N., Kendall, E., Whitty, J., Wilson, A., Scuffham, P. (2020). "she'll be right, mate!": Do Australians take their health for granted?. Journal of Primary Health Care, 12(3), 277-288. https://doi.org/10.1071/HC20025.

Conference Publications

  • Salehi, E., Mehrabi, M., Fatehi, F., Salehi, N. (2020). Virtual reality therapy for social phobia: A scoping review. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics (713-717). IOS Press. https://doi.org/10.3233/SHTI200253.

Journal Articles

  • Salehi, N., Frommolt, V., Coyne, E. (2019). Factors affecting provision of care services for patients with cancer living in the rural area: An integrative review. Australian Journal of Cancer Nursing, 20(1), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.33235/ajcn.20.1.3-13.
  • Salehi, N., Ehrlich, C., Kendall, E., Sav, A. (2019). Bonding and bridging social capital in the recovery of severe mental illness: a synthesis of qualitative research. Journal of Mental Health, 28(3), 331-339. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2018.1466033.
  • Coyne, E., Frommolt, V., Salehi, N. (2019). The experience and challenges of rural persons with cancer and their families. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 26(6), 609-614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2019.10.002.
  • Reid, C., Fenech, M., Jones, L., Salehi, N. (2019). Nurse practitioner alcohol intervention for people with viral hepatitis: Randomised controlled trial. Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research, 26(5), 541-549. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2019.02.003.

Journal Articles

  • Sav, A., Salehi, N., Mair, F., McMillan, S. (2017). Measuring the burden of treatment for chronic disease: Implications of a scoping review of the literature. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 17(1), article number 140. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-017-0411-8.
  • Upadhyay, R., Chowdhury, R., Salehi, N., Sarkar, K., Singh, S., Sinha, B., Pawar, A., Rajalakshmi, A., Kumar, A. (2017). Postpartum depression in india: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 95(10), 706-717. https://doi.org/10.2471/BLT.17.192237.
  • Salehi, N., Harris, N., Sebar, B., Coyne, E. (2017). The relationship between living environment, well-being and lifestyle behaviours in young women in Shiraz, Iran. Health and Social Care in the Community, 25(1), 275-284. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.12304.

Journal Articles

  • Salehi, N., Harris, N., Sebar, B., Coyne, E. (2016). The association between socio-economic context at individual and neighbourhood levels, wellbeing and lifestyle behaviours of young Iranian women. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 45(9), 1159-1169.
  • Salehi, N., Harris, N., Coyne, E., Sebar, B. (2016). Perceived control and self-efficacy, subjective well-being and lifestyle behaviours in young Iranian women. Journal of Health Psychology, 21(7), 1415-1425. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105314554818.

Journal Articles

  • Zakaria, KM., Salehi, N., Moosazadeh, NA., Whitehead, D., Azmal, M., Kalhor, R., Shah, BE. (2015). Spirituality and spiritual care in Iran: Nurses' perceptions and barriers. International Nursing Review, 62(4), 584-592. https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12222.
  • Salehi, N., Harris, N., Sebar, B., Coyne, E. (2015). Self-perception of quality of life and its association with lifestyle behaviours of young iranian women. Iranian Journal of Public Health, 44(3), 332-340.
  • Salehi, N., Harris, N., Coyne, E., Sebar, B. (2015). Trust and quality of life: A cross-sectional study of young women. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 61(5), 506-514. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020764014560595.

Journal Articles

  • Kalhor, R., Salehi, N., Keshavaraz, A., Bastani, P., Orojloo, P. (2014). Assessing Hospital Performance in Iran Using the Pabon Lasso Model. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management, 9(2), 77-82.
  • Hatam, N., Salehi, N., Keshtkaran, V., Orojloo, P., Mohammadshahi, M. (2014). Career Anchors Assessment: A Survey of Personnel of Vice-chancellor Offices in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. International Journal of Hospital Research, 3(3), 133-138.
  • Hatam, N., Keshtkar, V., Salehi, N., Rafei, H. (2014). The financial cost of preventive and curative programs for breast cancer: A case study of women in Shiraz-Iran. International Journal of Health Policy and Management, 2(4), 187-191. https://doi.org/10.15171/ijhpm.2014.44.
  • Salehi, N., Javanbakht, M., Ezzatababdi, M. (2014). Stress and its determinants in a sample of Iranian nurses. Holistic Nursing Practice, 28(5), 323-328. https://doi.org/10.1097/HNP.0000000000000043.
  • Salehi, N., Harris, N., Marzban, M., Coyne, E. (2014). Confirmatory Factor Analysis of Scales Measuring Trust, and Control-Self-efficacy of Young Iranian Women. Social Indicators Research: an international and interdisciplinary journal for quality-of-life measurement, 124(3), 1033-1047. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11205-014-0808-2.
  • Salehi, N., Harris, N., Lotfi, F., Hashemi, N., Kojouri, J., Amini, M. (2014). Reform in medical and health sciences educational system: A Delphi study of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of medical sciences. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 20(3), 151-161.

Journal Articles

  • Nouroozi, T., Salehi, N. (2013). Prime costs of clinical laboratory services in Tehran Valiasr Hospital in 2009. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 19(SUPPL 3), S159-S165.

Journal Articles

  • Karimian, Z., Sabbaghian, Z., Salehi, N., Sedghpour, B. (2012). Obstacles to undertaking research and their effect on research output: A survey of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 18(11), 1143-1150. https://doi.org/10.26719/2012.18.11.1143.

Research Projects

  • "Positive Connections" co-creation: Empowering adolescents with the bright side of social media, Edith Cowan University, Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant Scheme 2024 (Stream 2), 2024 ‑ 2025, $37,858.
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