Overview
Background
As a health information and digital health researcher, I am committed to leveraging technology to enhance healthcare delivery, optimize clinical workflows, and improve patient outcomes. My research explores the responsible, evidence-based, and impactful integration of digital health technologies into healthcare systems, focusing on electronic health records, health data analytics, and digital health interventions. With nearly 25 years of experience spanning academia, research, and senior leadership roles, I have contributed to advancing digital health through multidisciplinary collaborations and applied research. My research covers a wide range of topics within digital health such as health data, electronic health records, digital divide in health care, digital health, telehealth, electronic prescription systems, online search behaviour, technology acceptance models, E-health literacy, healthcare dashboard technologies, patient flow, access, and utilisation of health services. I have led and collaborated on multidisciplinary projects, contributing to the development of health data analytics frameworks and AI-driven solutions for healthcare systems. My expertise extends to evaluating digital health interventions and assessing their impact on clinical workflows, patient outcomes, and healthcare efficiency. As a Senior Research Fellow at the Queensland Digital Health Centre (QDHeC), I lead and contribute to research projects that evaluate digital health innovations, assess their impact on health services, and develop frameworks for sustainable technology adoption. My prior role as Director of Research Development and Evaluation at Lorestan University of Medical Sciences further strengthened my ability to lead large-scale health research initiatives and influence policy-driven healthcare transformation. I have successfully secured competitive research funding and published extensively in high-impact journals. I currently supervise PhD and higher-degree students and serve as a peer reviewer for academic journals in digital health and health services research.
Availability
- Dr Mahnaz Samadbeik is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research interests
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Digital Health and Electronic Health Records
Development and implementation of digital health solutions, including electronic health records (EHRs). Enhance healthcare delivery through innovative technologies, improving patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency. Investigate online health behavior and e-health literacy to understand how individuals seek and use health information online.
Research impacts
My research has significantly advanced digital health, improving healthcare delivery and policy. I have developed innovative solutions in electronic health records (EHRs), telehealth, and mobile health (mHealth) applications, enhancing patient care and expanding access to healthcare services, especially in remote areas.
I have secured substantial external funding, focusing on projects like enhancing toxicology services and optimizing patient flow in emergency departments. My work is nationally recognized and gaining international recognition, with publications in top journals and presentations at numerous conferences.
I have a strong record of supervising Honours and Research Higher Degree students, contributing to their academic and professional growth. My research has delivered tangible benefits to the healthcare system, driving improvements in patient care, healthcare efficiency, and access to services, thereby contributing to the economy, society, and culture.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Optimizing inpatient diabetes management with the diabetes dashboard
Wang, Wenyong, Puri, Gaurav, Sly, Benjamin, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Ng, Soong, Newton, Jenna and Sullivan, Clair (2025). Optimizing inpatient diabetes management with the diabetes dashboard. JBI Evidence Implementation 1 7. doi: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000489
2024
Journal Article
Decades in the making: the evolution of digital health research infrastructure through synthetic data, common data models and federated learning
Austin, Jodie A., Lobo, Elton H., Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Engstrom, Teyl, Philip, Reji, Pole, Jason D. and Sullivan, Clair M. (2024). Decades in the making: the evolution of digital health research infrastructure through synthetic data, common data models and federated learning. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26 e58637, e58637. doi: 10.2196/58637
2024
Journal Article
Healthcare dashboard technologies and data visualization for lipid management: A scoping review
Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Engstrom, Teyl, Lobo, Elton H., Kostner, Karem, Austin, Jodie A., Pole, Jason D. and Sullivan, Clair (2024). Healthcare dashboard technologies and data visualization for lipid management: A scoping review. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 24 (1) 352. doi: 10.1186/s12911-024-02730-w
2024
Journal Article
Minimum Dataset of Lung Cancer Patients: An Initial Step Towards Developing a Web-Based Personal Health Record
Mahmoodi, Narges, Garavand, Ali, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Tahvildarzadeh, Monireh and Kiani, Ali Asghar (2024). Minimum Dataset of Lung Cancer Patients: An Initial Step Towards Developing a Web-Based Personal Health Record. Shiraz E-Medical Journal, In Press (In Press) e150042. doi: 10.5812/semj-150042
2024
Book Chapter
Do Midnight Censuses Accurately Portray Hospital Bed Occupancy?
Riahi, Vahid, Boyle, Justin, Hassanzadeh, Hamed, Yoon, Jin, Diouf, Ibrahima, Khanna, Sankalp, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Sullivan, Clair, Bosley, Emma, Staib, Andrew and Lind, James (2024). Do Midnight Censuses Accurately Portray Hospital Bed Occupancy?. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/shti240888
2024
Journal Article
Patient flow in emergency departments: a comprehensive umbrella review of solutions and challenges across the health system
Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Staib, Andrew, Boyle, Justin, Khanna, Sankalp, Bosley, Emma, Bodnar, Daniel, Lind, James, Austin, Jodie A., Tanner, Sarah, Meshkat, Yasaman, de Courten, Barbora and Sullivan, Clair (2024). Patient flow in emergency departments: a comprehensive umbrella review of solutions and challenges across the health system. BMC Health Services Research, 24 (1) 274, 1-36. doi: 10.1186/s12913-024-10725-6
2024
Conference Publication
Digital health for myocardial infarction: research topics and trends
Pelly, Melissa, Fatehi, Farhad, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Liew, Danny and Verdejo-Garcia, Antonio (2024). Digital health for myocardial infarction: research topics and trends. 19th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 8 - 12 July 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: IOS Press. doi: 10.3233/shti231001
2023
Journal Article
Bibliometric analysis of COVID‐19 publications shows the importance of telemedicine and equitable access to the internet during the pandemic and beyond
Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Bastani, Peivand and Fatehi, Farhad (2023). Bibliometric analysis of COVID‐19 publications shows the importance of telemedicine and equitable access to the internet during the pandemic and beyond. Health Information and Libraries Journal, 40 (4), 390-399. doi: 10.1111/hir.12465
2023
Journal Article
Mobile health interventions for cancer patient education: A scoping review
Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Garavand, Ali, Aslani, Nasim, Sajedimehr, Negin and Fatehi, Farhad (2023). Mobile health interventions for cancer patient education: A scoping review. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 179 105214, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105214
2023
Journal Article
Medication supply chain resilience during disasters: exploration of causes, strategies, and consequences applying Strauss and Corbin's approach to the grounded theory
Bastani, Peivand, Sadeghkhani, Omid, Bikine, Parisa, Mehralian, Gholamhossein, Samadbeik, Mahnaz and Ravangard, Ramin (2023). Medication supply chain resilience during disasters: exploration of causes, strategies, and consequences applying Strauss and Corbin's approach to the grounded theory. Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice, 16 (1) 99, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/s40545-023-00604-6
2023
Journal Article
Acceptance of mobile health in medical sciences students: applying technology acceptance model
Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Aslani, Nasim, Maleki, Masoumeh and Garavand, Ali (2023). Acceptance of mobile health in medical sciences students: applying technology acceptance model. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 40 101290, 101290. doi: 10.1016/j.imu.2023.101290
2022
Journal Article
Determining the readiness of patients with renal failure to use health information technology
Tabas, Raana Younesi, Ahmadian, Leila, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Arian, Anahita and Ameri, Arefeh (2022). Determining the readiness of patients with renal failure to use health information technology. BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 22 (1) 324. doi: 10.1186/s12911-022-02073-4
2022
Journal Article
How COVID-19 affects the use of evidence informed policymaking among iranian health policymakers and managers
Bastani, Peivand, Bahmaei, Jamshid, Kharazinejad, Ebrahim, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Liang, Zhanming and Schneider, Carmen Huckel (2022). How COVID-19 affects the use of evidence informed policymaking among iranian health policymakers and managers. Archives of Public Health, 80 (1) 16, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s13690-021-00757-3
2022
Journal Article
Dentistry website analysis: an overview of the content of formulated questions and answers
Bastani, Peivand, Niknam, Fatemeh, Rezazadeh, Mahboobeh, Rossi-Fedele, Giampiero, Edirippulige, Sisira and Samadbeik, Mahnaz (2022). Dentistry website analysis: an overview of the content of formulated questions and answers. Heliyon, 8 (8) e10250, e10250. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10250
2022
Journal Article
Digital health in children’s oral and dental health: an overview and a bibliometric analysis
Bastani, Peivand, Manchery, Nithin, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Ha, Diep Hong and Do, Loc Giang (2022). Digital health in children’s oral and dental health: an overview and a bibliometric analysis. Children, 9 (7) 1039, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/children9071039
2022
Journal Article
Assessing the online search behavior for COVID-19 outbreak: Evidence from Iran
Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Garavand, Ali, Aslani, Nasim, Ebrahimzadeh, Farzad and Fatehi, Farhad (2022). Assessing the online search behavior for COVID-19 outbreak: Evidence from Iran. PLoS One, 17 (7 July) e0267818, 1-12. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267818
2022
Journal Article
The applications of machine learning algorithms in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review
Garavand, Ali, Samadbeik, Mahnaz and Aslani, Nasim (2022). The applications of machine learning algorithms in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. Acta Medica Iranica, 60 (5), 259-269. doi: 10.18502/acta.v60i5.9551
2022
Journal Article
The experience of hotel quarantine during omicron variant of COVID-19
Bastani, Peivand and Samadbeik, Mahnaz (2022). The experience of hotel quarantine during omicron variant of COVID-19. Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases, 16 (5) e123023. doi: 10.5812/archcid.123023
2022
Journal Article
Developing a multifaceted evaluation tool for electronic prescribing system: a study from a developing country
Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Ahmadi, Maryam, Sadoughi, Farahnaz and Garavand, Ali (2022). Developing a multifaceted evaluation tool for electronic prescribing system: a study from a developing country. Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 21 (1) e123821, 1-9. doi: 10.5812/ijpr.123821
2021
Journal Article
Factors influencing access and utilization of health services among older people during the COVID − 19 pandemic: a scoping review
Bastani, Peivand, Mohammadpour, Mohammadtaghi, Samadbeik, Mahnaz, Bastani, Misagh, Rossi-Fedele, Giampiero and Balasubramanian, Madhan (2021). Factors influencing access and utilization of health services among older people during the COVID − 19 pandemic: a scoping review. Archives of Public Health, 79 (1) 190, 190. doi: 10.1186/s13690-021-00719-9
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Digital Diabetes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Elton Henry Savio Lobo, Professor Clair Sullivan
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Doctor Philosophy
digital hospital benefits: a shift to value
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Clair Sullivan
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Doctor Philosophy
Digitising Patient Flow
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Andrew Staib
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