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
Fields of research
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
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Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) population Health
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Equity in Healthcare Acess
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Consumer and community engagement in research
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Diabetes and other chronic diseases
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Physical activity
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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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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
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+
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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).
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Mehwish Nisar is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
24-hour movement behaviours of children and adolescents: health and academic performance in Australia
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Gregore Iven Mielke, Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan
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Master Philosophy
Understanding and Reducing Paediatric Dental Presentations to Emergency Departments: A Clinical andHealth Economic Study in Metro South Health
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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