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Dr Bushra Nasir
Dr

Bushra Nasir

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Overview

Background

Dr Bushra Nasir is a Senior Research Fellow with expertise in Indigenous, rural, and remote health research. She leads and contributes to large-scale multidisciplinary research addressing Indigenous health, chronic disease, mental health, digital healthcare and health service delivery. Her research has achieved national and international reach, with strong academic, policy and community impact.

Her work is characterised by extensive collaboration with researchers, clinicians, health services and communities, alongside contributions to global health policy, including work informing World Health Organization recommendations. She is actively involved in research leadership, mentoring, peer review and professional service, and has held leadership roles within university research committees. Her research is strongly collaborative and community-engaged, with a particular focus on translating evidence into policy and practice. She is also committed to research leadership, mentoring and capacity building, supporting clinicians, students, educators and health professionals to strengthen research and improve health outcomes in regional and rural communities.

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Availability

Dr Bushra Nasir is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Griffith University

Research interests

  • Epidemiology and Public Health

  • Chronic Disease

  • Mental Health

  • Rural Health

Research impacts

Dr Bushra Nasir leads community-driven research designed to improve health outcomes for Indigenous, rural, and underserved populations. She has secured >$15 million in research funding, including ~$10.5 million as a Chief Investigator and ~$9 million through the MRFF in the past five years. Her research has translated into tangible health-service impact: I-ASIST has reached >100 communities, while Indigenous-led virtual healthcare developed through her research program now supports approximately 4,500 rural and remote patients. Her work has also achieved substantial academic and policy reach, with 63 research outputs, 312 citations and an h-index of 10, and citations in 34 policy documents across nine countries. Through sustained partnerships with communities, health services and industry, Dr Nasir’s work translates evidence into culturally responsive models of care, workforce development, policy and health-service innovation. She also contributes to research leadership and capacity building through editorial, professional and advisory roles.

Works

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81 works between 2010 and 2026

1 - 20 of 81 works

2026

Journal Article

Health-related quality of life and lifetime QALY loss among Indigenous Australians with chronic conditions: an age-stratified analysis

Haque, Rezwanul, Luebbe, Annika, McGrail, Matthew, Nasir, Bushra Farah, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, Leedie, Floyd and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2026). Health-related quality of life and lifetime QALY loss among Indigenous Australians with chronic conditions: an age-stratified analysis. Quality of Life Research, 35 (7) 182, 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s11136-026-04301-0

Health-related quality of life and lifetime QALY loss among Indigenous Australians with chronic conditions: an age-stratified analysis

2026

Journal Article

Patterns and determinants of primary care virtual health service use among rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study

Haque, Rezwanul, Luebbe, Annika, McGrail, Matthew R., Nasir, Bushra F., Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, Leedie, Floyd and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2026). Patterns and determinants of primary care virtual health service use among rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 16 (5) e115212, 1-12. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-115212

Patterns and determinants of primary care virtual health service use among rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study

2026

Conference Publication

Virtual health service use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with chronic diseases: patterns and associated factors

Haque, R., Luebbe, A., McGrail, M., Nasir, B., Alam, K., Wallis, K., Leedie, F. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. (2026). Virtual health service use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with chronic diseases: patterns and associated factors. 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 10 - 13 April 2026.

Virtual health service use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults with chronic diseases: patterns and associated factors

2026

Conference Publication

Geographic disparities in depression and chronic disease multimorbidity in Australian primary care

Srinivasan, G., Nasir, B., Garg, V., McGrail, M. and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, S. (2026). Geographic disparities in depression and chronic disease multimorbidity in Australian primary care. 21st WONCA World Rural Health Conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 10 -13 April 2026.

Geographic disparities in depression and chronic disease multimorbidity in Australian primary care

2026

Journal Article

Defining culturally responsive sleep health care through Australian First Nations leadership

Nasir, Bushra, Von Senden, Roslyn, Williams, Wayne, Skinner, Timothy C., Bucks, Romola S. and Fatima, Yaqoot (2026). Defining culturally responsive sleep health care through Australian First Nations leadership. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 69 101854, 1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2026.101854

Defining culturally responsive sleep health care through Australian First Nations leadership

2026

Journal Article

Analysing breast cancer screening trends in rural Saudi Arabia: vision 2030 context

Almalki, Shehab, Mcgrail, Matthew, Nasir, Bushra and Chater, Bruce (2026). Analysing breast cancer screening trends in rural Saudi Arabia: vision 2030 context. Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 27 (2), 677-684. doi: 10.31557/APJCP.2026.27.2.677

Analysing breast cancer screening trends in rural Saudi Arabia: vision 2030 context

2026

Journal Article

A systematic review of the scope and impact of rural primary healthcare innovations using digital health technology.

MacAskill, William, Gill, Pukhraj, Woloszczuk, Christina, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, McGrail, Matthew R., Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas and Nasir, Bushra F. (2026). A systematic review of the scope and impact of rural primary healthcare innovations using digital health technology.. BMJ Open, 16 (1) e097874, 1-12. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-097874

A systematic review of the scope and impact of rural primary healthcare innovations using digital health technology.

2026

Journal Article

Consumer-driven approach to determining health research priorities: what matters most to people living in rural Australia?

Catapan, Soraia C., Nasir, Bushra, Alexander, Tracy Kolbe, Bell, Alison, Maxwell, Jo, Jenkinson, Bec, MacAskill, William, Taylor, Jess, Christoffersen, Anja, Gavioli, Leonie, Smith, Anthony C. and Russell, Trevor (2026). Original Research Consumer-driven approach to determining health research priorities: what matters most to people living in rural Australia?. Rural and Remote Health, 26 (3) 9949. doi: 10.22605/RRH9949

Consumer-driven approach to determining health research priorities: what matters most to people living in rural Australia?

2025

Journal Article

From process to publication: the conduct and reporting of co-design in health research in the Western Pacific region

Fatima, Yaqoot, Olaithe, Michelle, Edmed, Shannon and Nasir, Bushra (2025). From process to publication: the conduct and reporting of co-design in health research in the Western Pacific region. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 65 101766. doi: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2025.101766

From process to publication: the conduct and reporting of co-design in health research in the Western Pacific region

2025

Conference Publication

AI and digital technology in Indigenous primary healthcare: perspectives from service providers

Nasir, Bushra Farah, Jayarathne, Wasana, Kondalsamy Chennakesavan, Srinivas, Leedie, Floyd, McGrail, Matthew, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine and MacAskill, William (2025). AI and digital technology in Indigenous primary healthcare: perspectives from service providers. RMA 2025, Boorloo (Perth), WA Australia, 22-25 October 2025.

AI and digital technology in Indigenous primary healthcare: perspectives from service providers

2025

Conference Publication

Culturally responsive OSA service delivery for First Nations peoples: co-design with service providers

Nasir, Bushra Farah (2025). Culturally responsive OSA service delivery for First Nations peoples: co-design with service providers. Sleep Down Under 2025, Adelaide, SA Australia, 16-19 October 2025.

Culturally responsive OSA service delivery for First Nations peoples: co-design with service providers

2025

Conference Publication

Health providers’ perspectives on a co-designed virtual primary care model in rural and remote Australia

Jayarathne, Wasana, McAskill, William, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas and Nasir, Bushra Farah (2025). Health providers’ perspectives on a co-designed virtual primary care model in rural and remote Australia. WONCA World Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-21 September 2025.

Health providers’ perspectives on a co-designed virtual primary care model in rural and remote Australia

2025

Conference Publication

Indigenous health service provider perspectives of a virtual primary healthcare service model

Nasir, Bushra Farah, Jayarathne, Wasana, MacAskill, William, Luebbe, Annika, Leedie, Floyd, McGrail, Matthew, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine and Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2025). Indigenous health service provider perspectives of a virtual primary healthcare service model. WONCA World 2025, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-21 September 2025.

Indigenous health service provider perspectives of a virtual primary healthcare service model

2025

Conference Publication

The scope and impact of rural primary health care innovations using digital health technology

MacAskill, William, Gill, Pukhraj, Woloszczuk, Christina, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, McGrail, Matthew, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas and Nasir, Bushra Farah (2025). The scope and impact of rural primary health care innovations using digital health technology. WONCA World 2025, Lisbon, Portugal, 17-21 September 2025.

The scope and impact of rural primary health care innovations using digital health technology

2025

Journal Article

Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and management in First Nations communities: protocol for the Let’s Yarn About Sleep-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Program

Fatima, Yaqoot, Edmed, Shannon L., Von Senden, Roslyn, Bucks, Romola S., Nasir, Bushra, Sullivan, Daniel P., Potia, Azhar Hussain, Maddison, Kathleen, Williams, Wayne, Woodroffe, Tracy, Joosten, Simon, Olaithe, Michelle, Robinson, Mark, Lawson, Lauren P., Coussens, Scott, Wallace, Ruth, Solomon, Shaun, Chai-Coetzer, Ching Li, Eckert, Danny, Machan, Elizabeth A., Dunne, Neil, King, Stephanie, Nicholls, Charmaine, Mann, Dwayne, Terrill, Philip, Fanti, Markesh, Ashby, Caitie, Hava, Alvin and Skinner, Timothy (2025). Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and management in First Nations communities: protocol for the Let’s Yarn About Sleep-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Program. Sleep Advances, 6 (4) zpaf061, 1-10. doi: 10.1093/sleepadvances/zpaf061

Obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis and management in First Nations communities: protocol for the Let’s Yarn About Sleep-Obstructive Sleep Apnea Program

2025

Journal Article

The economic value of virtual primary healthcare services for rural populations: A systematic review

Simpson, Digby, Ahmad, Kabir, Mosharaf, Md Parvez, Nasir, Bushra Farah, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, McGrail, Matthew, Wallis, Katharine A. and Alam, Khorshed (2025). The economic value of virtual primary healthcare services for rural populations: A systematic review. Health Policy and Technology, 14 (5) 101067, 1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.hlpt.2025.101067

The economic value of virtual primary healthcare services for rural populations: A systematic review

2025

Journal Article

Leveraging lived experience in rural settings: a systematic review protocol of digital healthcare environment

Liboon, Lolita, Alam, Khorshed, Nasir, Bushra F. and Martin, Priya (2025). Leveraging lived experience in rural settings: a systematic review protocol of digital healthcare environment. BMJ Open, 15 (9) e107173, e107173. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107173

Leveraging lived experience in rural settings: a systematic review protocol of digital healthcare environment

2025

Journal Article

Mixed methods systematic review of consumer engagement in rural health practice, research, and education

Broadhurst, Talisker, Cha, Yu Jin, Bartlett, Caitlin, Van Heerden, Johanna, Smith, Lauren, Lizarondo, Lucylynn, McGrail, Matthew, Nasir, Bushra, Hulme, Adam, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas and Martin, Priya (2025). Mixed methods systematic review of consumer engagement in rural health practice, research, and education. Health Promotion International, 40 (4) daaf140, 1-15. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daaf140

Mixed methods systematic review of consumer engagement in rural health practice, research, and education

2025

Journal Article

Depression and comorbid chronic physical health diseases in the Australian population: A scoping review

Srinivasan, Gouri, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan, Srinivas, McGrail, Matthew, Garg, Vikas and Nasir, Bushra (2025). Depression and comorbid chronic physical health diseases in the Australian population: A scoping review. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 59 (4), 322-338. doi: 10.1177/00048674251317336

Depression and comorbid chronic physical health diseases in the Australian population: A scoping review

2025

Journal Article

Co‐creating an Indigenous‐led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease

Nasir, Bushra Farah, MacAskill, William, Leedie, Floyd, Martin, Priya, Alam, Khorshed, Wallis, Katharine, McGrail, Matthew and Kondalsamy‐Chennakesavan, Srinivas (2025). Co‐creating an Indigenous‐led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 33 (1) e13206, 1-12. doi: 10.1111/ajr.13206

Co‐creating an Indigenous‐led virtual health services model for Indigenous Australians living with chronic disease

Funding

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2031
    Co-Creating Sustainable Cardiovascular Health Strategies for Rural Communities: Implementing First Nations-Led Virtual Health Service Models
    NHMRC MRFF Cardiovascular Health
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    A Culturally Informed Chronic Disease Prevention Model Using Technology and Indigenous Virtual Experience: The THRIVE Project
    NHMRC MRFF Survivorship Care and Collaborative Research Prioritisation (Stream 2)
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2029
    Co-designing Obstructive Sleep Apnoea screening and diagnostic approaches for First Nations Australians: Strengthening clinical pathways with lived-experience support from community champions.
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2028
    Obstructive sleep apnoea diagnosis and management in First Nations communities: community co-design, local capacity building and place-based models for sustainable success (MRFF EMCR Ex-Led by UQ)
    University of the Sunshine Coast
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Healing Spirit, Healing Minds: Co-designed healing program to promote social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth.
    NHMRC IDEAS Grants
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2027
    Digital Health Transformation of Rural Primary Health Care Through an Innovative Digital Indigenous Primary Health Care Delivery Model: ID-INSPIRED
    NHMRC MRFF PHCR - Primary Health Care Digital Innovations
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Empowering Indigenous strengths to better health and wellbeing: The co-design and evaluation of a sustainable practice nurse health and wellbeing funding model for chronic disease management [...]
    Goondir Health Services
    Open grant
  • 2024 - 2025
    Co-designing Obstructive Sleep Apnoea screening and diagnostic approaches for First Nations Australians: Strengthening clinical pathways with lived-experience support from community champions
    NHMRC MRFF Optimising Screening, Diagnosis and Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Obstructive sleep apnoea diagnosis and management in First Nations communities: community co-design, local capacity building and place-based models for sustainable success
    NHMRC MRFF EMCR - Early to Mid-Career Researchers
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2021
    Improving the Mental Health of Indigenous Australians with Chronic Disease
    UQ Early Career Researcher
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

Dr Bushra Nasir is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Chronic Disease, Mental health, Indigenous Health, Rural Health

    Multiple projects in chronic disease, mental health and rural health related research.

Media

Enquiries

Contact Dr Bushra Nasir directly for media enquiries about:

  • Chronic Disease
  • Indigenous Health
  • Mental Health
  • Primary Care
  • Rural Health

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