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

Research interests includes: 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

Urdu

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: 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. 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: 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: 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.a3

Award: Effects of mobilization patterns on spasticity symptom c
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