Rozina Bhimani, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE, CRRN

Research interests include: Symptom science including measurement, management and interventions in movement disorders. Development of clinical decision tools that are patient centered and allow discrimination between overlapping pain syndrome in neurological disabilities is of particular interest to her. Dr. Bhimani is interested in improving patients/providers communication pattern in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. Her research focus embraces addressing quality of life issues for disabled population, particularly in the area of neurological disabilities. Dr. Bhimani studies designs uses mixed methods.

• Scholarly Dissemination and Advanced Professional Engagement
• Academic Interests and Focus:
  • Symptom Science, Mixed Method, Quantitative Research Methods and Designs, Evidence Based Practice and Implementation Science, & Health Care Economics and Finance

• Best Nursing Educator of the Year (2014), Mpls St Paul Magazine, 2014
• Alum chairs first Hmong Nurses Association conference, partners with faculty for pilot study, 2022

• Association of Neuroscience Nursing
• Association of Rehabilitation Nursing
• VA Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research (CCDOR), Affiliate Member
• Midwest Nursing Research Society
• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Center Membership: Center for Aging Science & Care Innovation
• Hmong Nurses Association

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• Editorial Board Member-Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (2022-Present)
  Editorial Board Member-Rehabilitation Nursing Journal (2020-Present)
  Judge for Mpls.St.Paul Magazine “Top Nurses” Award for the State of Minnesota (2015)
  Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Best Nurse Faculty Award for the State of MN (2014)

Ali, N., Amir, A. Punjwani, A., Bhimani, R. (2023). Rapid Response Team Activation Triggers in Adults and Children: An Integrative Review. Rehabilitation nursing: the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/rnj.0000000000000408

Bhimani, R., Horowitz, C., Mathiason, M. A., Anderson, L. C. (2022). Are Symptoms of Spasticity, Pain, and Fatigue Related in People With Stroke?. Rehabilitation nursing: the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 47(1), 31–40. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/RNJ.0000000000000349

Bhimani, R., Chappuis, D., Mathiason, M. A.; Anderson, L. C. (2022). Spasticity, Pain, and Fatigue: Are They Associated With Functional Outcomes in People With Stroke?. Rehabilitation nursing: the official journal of the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses, 47(2), 60–71. https://doi.org/10.1097/RNJ.0000000000000357

Bhimani, R., Hang, J. T. (2022). Prevalence and Characteristics of Muscle Tightness in Young Adults, Orthopaedic Nursing Journal. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/nor.0000000000000817

*Bhimani, R., Punjani, B.; Peden-McAlpine, C. (2021). Understanding Clinical Characteristics of Muscle Weakness, Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 53(2):69-74. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/jnn.0000000000000574

Bhimani, R., Gaugler, J. E., Felts, J., 2020. Consensus Definition of Muscle Tightness From Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Nursing Research, 69 (2): 109-115. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/NNR.0000000000000404

Bhimani, R. H., Soomar, D., 2019. Understanding Symptoms of Muscle Tightness, Weakness, and Rigidity from a Nursing Perspective. Rehabilitation Nursing, 44 (5): 271-281. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/rnj.0000000000000151

Bhimani, R., Medina, F., Carney-Anderson, L., 2018. CE: Managing Movement Disorders: A Clinical Review. American Journal of Nursing, 118 (12): 34-40. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000549666.20957.a

Spasticity Symptom Clusters Trajectory in Stroke Patients, International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium (Virtual) Conference, 2022

Biomarkers and Risk Factors in the Development of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s disease in Older Adults*, International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium (Virtual) Conference, 2022

Understanding characteristics of fatigue over time*, Midwest Nursing Research Society, Conference Schaumburg, ILL, 2022

Spasticity Symptom Clusters and Functional Outcomes in Stroke Patients, National Rehabilitation Nursing Conference REACH, Maine (Virtual) Conference, 2021

Spasticity Symptom Clusters Trajectory in Stroke Patients, National Rehabilitation Nursing Conference REACH, Maine (Virtual) Conference, 2021

Understanding characteristics of fatigue over time*, International Neuroscience Nursing Research Symposium (Virtual) Conference, 2021

Spasticity symptom cluster and functional outcomes in stroke Midwest Nursing Research Society, (Virtual) Conference Iowa, 2021

Understanding Attributes of Muscle Weakness, Midwest Nursing Research Society (Virtual) Conference Schaumburg, ILL, 2020

Targeting Increased Physical Activity Within Chronic Pain Treatments; Innovative Solutions toan Old Paradigm, 40th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington DC, 2019

Effects of Yoga on Oxidative Stress, Motor Function, and Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial 5th World Parkinson Congress Kyoto International Conference Center, Japan, 2019 

Award: Effects of mobilization patterns on spasticity symptom cluster: Understanding functional outcomes
Principal Investigator: Bhimani, Rozina Hasanali
Award Dates: 2019 - 2020

Award: Understanding Impact of Covid in Hmong Community
Principal Investigator: Bhimani, Rozina Hasanali
Award Dates: 2022-2023

• Symptom experiences in chronic conditions and movement disorders
• Neurological and musculoskeletal disabilities, symptom management in chronic conditions
• Patients and clinicians communication issues, patient safety and shared decision making