Ms Sara Soleymani

Ms Sara Soleymani

Postdoctoral Fellow

 

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Health Sciences (2016 – 2019) - University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand 
  • Certificate of Proficiency, Motivation for Behaviour Change (2016) - University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Level 3 Certificate, Te Whāinga o te Ao Tikanga – NZ Certificate in Tikanga (Mātauranga Māori) (Feb 2023 – Jul 2023)
  • Master’s Degree, Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (2009 – 2012), Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Medicine & Health
School of Clinical Medicine

I am a researcher in health and social science, specialising in qualitative and quantitative methodologies to enhance community health outcomes.

Currently, as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Behavioral Science Unit, UNSW, I focus on exploring patient and health professional perspectives on integrating new technologies into practice, particularly spatial sequencing technology in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and genomic newborn screening. My work emphasises co-design approaches and translational research, aiming to improve healthcare delivery through patient-centered, evidence-based solutions.
My passion for advancing public health, especially for underserved communities, drives my commitment to healthcare innovation and implementation science.

Phone
+61431248154
Location
Behavioural Science Unit
  • Journal articles | 2023
    Britt E; Soleymani S; Wallace‐Bell M; Garland A, 2023, 'Motivational interviewing for employment: An exploration of practitioner skill and client change talk', Journal of Employment Counseling, 60, pp. 42 - 59, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/joec.12198
    Journal articles | 2022
    Soleymani S; Britt E; Wallace-Bell M, 2022, 'Motivational Interviewing for Enhancing Engagement in Intimate Partner Violence Treatment: A Quasi-Experimental Study', Partner Abuse, 13, pp. 144 - 169, http://dx.doi.org/10.1891/pa-2021-0031
    Journal articles | 2018
    Soleymani S; Britt E; Wallace-Bell M, 2018, 'Motivational interviewing for enhancing engagement in Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) treatment: A review of the literature', Aggression and Violent Behavior, 40, pp. 119 - 127, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2018.05.005
    Journal articles | 2012
    Sharif F; Solymani S; Mani A; Keshavarzi S, 2012, '1852 Effect of Conflict Resolution Training on Behavioral Problems in Children in Couples Referring to Counseling Centers in Shiraz-Iran, 2011', Archives of Disease in Childhood, 97, pp. A523 - A524, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2012-302724.1852

  • Investigating how patients and health professionals perceive the integration of innovative technologies, including spatial sequencing technology in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and genomic newborn screening.
  • Examining the psychosocial dimensions of adopting new technologies, such as attitudes, behaviours, and experiences, to identify barriers and enablers to successful implementation.