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Dr Mehwish Nisar
Dr

Mehwish Nisar

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Overview

Background

Dr. Mehwish Nisar is a medical doctor, researcher, and academic (FHEA) whose work spans clinical practice, public health research, and higher education. Her research expertise lies in mixed-methods investigations of chronic diseases and their complications. She is especially focused on promoting appropriate and equitable healthcare access among diverse and underserved populations.

Currently serving as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, she spearheads initiatives that integrate mixed-methods research, co-design principles, implementation science, and consumer and community involvement in research to enhance health outcomes for CALD communities living with hearing loss. She is a committee member of the IH SIG, Public Health Australia.

As an Academic at UQ, Dr. Nisar leverages more than ten years of teaching experience gained across medical schools and tertiary institutions in Australia and internationally. Her dedication to high-quality university education is formally acknowledged through her recognition as an Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Central to Dr. Nisar's professional mission is the pursuit of health equity through culturally responsive, evidence-informed strategies. She offers comprehensive skills in research methodology, qualitative and quantitative analysis, knowledge translation, and fostering collaborative relationships with community-based organisations.

Availability

Dr Mehwish Nisar is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Qualifications

  • Professional Doctorate of Medicine Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences
  • Doctor of Philosophy of Public Health, The University of Queensland
  • Certificate of University Teaching, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population Health

  • Equity in Healthcare Acess

  • Consumer and community engagement in research

  • Diabetes and other chronic diseases

  • Physical activity

  • Healthcare translation and interpretation

Research impacts

Recent Awards

  • 2024: Consumer and Community Involvement in Research, Faculty Award, UQ
  • 2024: Sig Soli Scholarship (IHCON 2024)
  • 2023: Health Promotion SIG Early Career Award, Public Health Association Australia
  • 2022: People’s Choice Award, Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences
  • 2020: People’s Choice Award, Postgraduate Research Conference, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Works

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72 works between 2007 and 2026

1 - 20 of 72 works

Featured

2026

Journal Article

Meaningful or marginal: an integrative review of consumer and community involvement in migrant health research

Nisar, Mehwish, Ahmed, Muhammad Waqas Nisar and Zafar, Sobia (2026). Meaningful or marginal: an integrative review of consumer and community involvement in migrant health research. Healthcare, 14 (14) 2065, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/healthcare14142065

Meaningful or marginal: an integrative review of consumer and community involvement in migrant health research

Featured

2026

Newspaper Article

The critical role of interpreters in patient care

Nisar, Mehwish (2026, 07 06). The critical role of interpreters in patient care Medical Journal of Australia – InSight+

The critical role of interpreters in patient care

Featured

2026

Journal Article

Hearing loss in adults with diabetes and prediabetes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Nisar, Mehwish, Karatela, Shamshad, Rajagopal, Anjana, Ahmed, Beenish Nisar and Dawes, Piers (2026). Hearing loss in adults with diabetes and prediabetes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews, 42 (5) e70195, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.70195

Hearing loss in adults with diabetes and prediabetes: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

Featured

2026

Journal Article

Working with spoken language interpreters: Strengthening clinician-interpreter collaboration for accessible hearing care

Nisar, Mehwish, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Orlando, Marc, Scarinci, Nerina, Newall, John, Harris-Roxas, Ben, Hickson, Louise and Dawes, Piers (2026). Working with spoken language interpreters: Strengthening clinician-interpreter collaboration for accessible hearing care. Ear and Hearing. doi: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001845

Working with spoken language interpreters: Strengthening clinician-interpreter collaboration for accessible hearing care

Featured

2025

Newspaper Article

Australia needs doctors – here’s how to cut the red tape blocking qualified international physicians

Nisar, Mehwish (2025, 11 25). Australia needs doctors – here’s how to cut the red tape blocking qualified international physicians The Australian

Australia needs doctors – here’s how to cut the red tape blocking qualified international physicians

Featured

2025

Journal Article

Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: a mixed-method study

Nisar, Mehwish, Costa, Nathalia, Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2025). Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: a mixed-method study. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 36 (2) e70008, 1-14. doi: 10.1002/hpja.70008

Exploring healthcare access challenges among South Asian migrants in Australia: a mixed-method study

Featured

2023

Journal Article

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour among South Asian immigrants in Australia

Nisar, Mehwish, Kolbe‐Alexander, Tracy L. and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2023). Physical activity and sedentary behaviour among South Asian immigrants in Australia. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 35 (1), 57-67. doi: 10.1002/hpja.711

Physical activity and sedentary behaviour among South Asian immigrants in Australia

2026

Newspaper Article

Are migrants really part of the research that’s meant to help them?

Nisar, Mehwish (2026, 08 07). Are migrants really part of the research that’s meant to help them? Intouch Public Health

Are migrants really part of the research that’s meant to help them?

2026

Conference Publication

Paediatric oral health visits to public hospital emergency departments in Queensland, Australia

Hobbs, Leah, Kyle, Greg, Wong, Julian, Hettiarachchi, R.M., Nisar, Mehwish and Zafar, Sobia (2026). Paediatric oral health visits to public hospital emergency departments in Queensland, Australia. International Symposium on Dental Hygiene, Milan, Italy, 9-11 July 2026.

Paediatric oral health visits to public hospital emergency departments in Queensland, Australia

2026

Newspaper Article

Hearing loss in diabetes patients a ‘hidden epidemic’

Mehwish, Nisar (2026, 07 02). Hearing loss in diabetes patients a ‘hidden epidemic’ UQ News

Hearing loss in diabetes patients a ‘hidden epidemic’

2026

Journal Article

"We can make awful mistakes": exploring briefing and debriefing practices in hearing care appointments involving spoken language interpreters

Nisar, Mehwish, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Orlando, Marc, Kruger, Jan-Louis, Timmer, Barbra, Hickson, Louise, Newall, John, Scarinci, Nerina and Dawes, Piers (2026). "We can make awful mistakes": exploring briefing and debriefing practices in hearing care appointments involving spoken language interpreters. International Journal of Audiology, 1-17. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2026.2675571

"We can make awful mistakes": exploring briefing and debriefing practices in hearing care appointments involving spoken language interpreters

2026

Conference Publication

Potentially preventable paediatric dental emergency departments presentations in Metro South Health: Updates to the retrospective cohort study.

Hobbs, Leah, Kyle, Greg, Wong, Julian, Hettiarachchi, R.M., Nisar, Mehwish and Zafar, Sobia (2026). Potentially preventable paediatric dental emergency departments presentations in Metro South Health: Updates to the retrospective cohort study.. Logan and Beaudesert Hospital Research Symposium, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 10 June 2026.

Potentially preventable paediatric dental emergency departments presentations in Metro South Health: Updates to the retrospective cohort study.

2026

Journal Article

Oral health interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse children and caregivers: a RE‐AIM systematic review of implementation gaps

Awadh, I., Ha, D., Boyd, R., Asad, K., Ball, L., Nisar, M. and Zafar, S. (2026). Oral health interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse children and caregivers: a RE‐AIM systematic review of implementation gaps. Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology cdoe.70090. doi: 10.1111/cdoe.70090

Oral health interventions for culturally and linguistically diverse children and caregivers: a RE‐AIM systematic review of implementation gaps

2026

Journal Article

Diabetes and hearing health: Screening, referral, and support

Nisar, Mehwish (2026). Diabetes and hearing health: Screening, referral, and support. The Australian Diabetes Educator (ADE).

Diabetes and hearing health: Screening, referral, and support

2026

Journal Article

Adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines and health-related quality of life from childhood to late adolescence: a prospective cohort study of Australian youth

Hossian, Mosharop, Mielke, Gregore Iven, Nisar, Mehwish and Khan, Asaduzzaman (2026). Adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines and health-related quality of life from childhood to late adolescence: a prospective cohort study of Australian youth. BMC Public Health, 26 (1) 1954, 1-14. doi: 10.1186/s12889-026-27609-5

Adherence to 24-hour movement guidelines and health-related quality of life from childhood to late adolescence: a prospective cohort study of Australian youth

2026

Journal Article

The ABCs of hearing and vision care in long-term care communities: a systematic review and behavioral systems map of actors, behaviors, and COM-B factors

Anantharaman, Divya, Meyer, Carly, Nisar, Mehwish, Kumaran, Sheela, Keay, Lisa, McAvoy, Sue and Dawes, Piers (2026). The ABCs of hearing and vision care in long-term care communities: a systematic review and behavioral systems map of actors, behaviors, and COM-B factors. The Gerontologist, 66 (5) gnag020, 1-20. doi: 10.1093/geront/gnag020

The ABCs of hearing and vision care in long-term care communities: a systematic review and behavioral systems map of actors, behaviors, and COM-B factors

2026

Conference Publication

Paediatric dental emergencies: insights from public hospital presentations in Queensland, Australia

Hobbs, Leah, Francis, Sanketha, Kyle, Greg, Wong, Julian, Ariyawardana, Anura, Hettiarachchi, Ruvini Manjula, Nisar, Mehwish and Zafar, Sobia (2026). Paediatric dental emergencies: insights from public hospital presentations in Queensland, Australia. International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research IADR/AADOCR/CADR 104th General Session & Exhibition, San Diego, CA United States, 25-28 March 2026.

Paediatric dental emergencies: insights from public hospital presentations in Queensland, Australia

2026

Conference Publication

What gets measured in CALD oral health interventions? A RE-AIM approach

Awadh, I., Ha, D., Boyd, R., Khan, A., Ball, L., Nisar, M. and Zafar, S. (2026). What gets measured in CALD oral health interventions? A RE-AIM approach. Iraqi Australasian Medical Association (IAMA) Medical Conference 2026, Sydney, NSW Australia, 28 March 2026.

What gets measured in CALD oral health interventions? A RE-AIM approach

2026

Conference Publication

Paediatric Dental Emergencies: Insights from Public Health Presentations in Emergency Departments

Hobbs, Leah, Francis, Sankita, Kyle, Greg, Wong, Julian, Ariyawardana, Ad, Hettiarachchi, R.M., Nisar, Mehwish and Zafar, Sobia (2026). Paediatric Dental Emergencies: Insights from Public Health Presentations in Emergency Departments. Metro South Health Community and Oral Health Showcase, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 25 March 2026.

Paediatric Dental Emergencies: Insights from Public Health Presentations in Emergency Departments

2026

Conference Publication

Paediatric Dental Emergencies: Insights from Public Hospital Presentations Emergency

Hobbs, L., Francisa, S., Wong, J., Kyle, G., Ariyawardana, A., Hettiarachchia, R. M., Nisar, M. and Zafar, S. (2026). Paediatric Dental Emergencies: Insights from Public Hospital Presentations Emergency. 104th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, San Diego, CA, United States, 25-28 March 2026.

Paediatric Dental Emergencies: Insights from Public Hospital Presentations Emergency

Funding

Current funding

  • 2026 - 2027
    The South Asian Genes and Health in Australia Study
    NHMRC MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2021 - 2023
    Evaluating changing environmental, psychological, and organizational characteristics of working from home and their impact on work and health outcomes of employees
    Office Ergonomics Research Committee Funding
    Open grant

Supervision

Availability

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Supervision history

Current supervision

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