Research InterestsGerontology
Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Interdisciplinary research
Advance care planning
End-of-life care
Quality of Life
Culturally competent care
Artificial intelligence (AI)-oriented techniques for decision making Research PublicationsRahemi, Z. & Jarrín OF. (2023). Older adults in the USA with limited English proficiency have high rates of intensive end-of-life care and low rates of palliative care and advance care planning. Evidence-Based Nursing. Published Online First: 09 February 2023. doi: 10.1136/ebnurs-2022-103593.
Rahemi, Z., Malatyali, A., Wiese, L., & Dye, C. (2023). End-of-Life Care Planning for Diverse Individuals Across Age Groups: A Proposed Conceptual Model of Nursing. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 38(4), doi: 10.1097/NCQ.0000000000000705. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36947814.
Asgar, F.*, Rahemi, Z., Sadat, Z. & Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N. (2023). The Role of General Health and Health Literacy in Self-Care Behaviors of Patients with Covid-19. Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care, 9(2).
Mohammadi, M.*, Rahemi, Z., Sadat, Z., & Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N. (2023). The effect of Thai massages on general health of hemodialysis patients: A randomized controlled clinical trial. International Archives of Health Sciences.
Rahemi, Z., Malatyali, A., Adams, S., Jarrín, O., Demiris, G., Parker, V., Anaraky, R., & Dye, C. (2022). Advance Care Planning Among Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, online first (December 21). https://doi.org/10.1177/104990912211462
Moghari M.*, Rahemi Z, Sadat Z, & Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N. (2022). Effects of Aromatherapy Using Sour Lemon on Nausea in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 20(2):209-216. http:// dx.doi.org/10.32598/irj.20.1.1567.1
Izadinezhad, M.*, Rahemi, Z., Ghasembandi, M., Sadat, Z., & Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N. (2022). The Effect of Foot Reflexology on the Time of Full Consciousness Recovery and Weaning from Mechanical Ventilation in Patients with Brain Tumor after Craniotomy. Clinics in Surgery, 7: 3562.
Rahemi, Z. & Parker, V. (2022). Does culture matter? Young and middle-aged Iranian-American adults’ perspectives regarding end-of-life care planning. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, 39(5), 555–561. https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091211036894
Torkan, P.*, Rahemi, Z., Sadat, Z., & Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N. (2022). Effectiveness of a Precede-Proceed Model-based Educational Program on the Health Related Quality of Life and Preventive Behaviors of Patients with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy. Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care, 8(2), 119-128. doi: 10.32598/JCCNC.8.2.293.6
Sahraei, F., Rahemi, Z., Sadat, Z., Zamani, B., Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N., Afshar, M., & Mianehsaz, E. (2022). The effects of Swedish massage on pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A randomized controlled trial. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 46, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101524
Mollaei, Z., Rahemi, Z., Izadi-Avanji, F.S., Sarvizadeh, M., Hosseinian, M., Akbari, H. (2022). The Effect of Self-care Training by Peer Group on the Resilience of Patients with Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Client-Centered Nursing Care, 8(1).
Izadi-Avanji, F.S., Rahemi, Z., Adib-Hajbaghery, M., & Yazdani-Darki, M. (2021). Factors influencing use of technology in older adults' daily life. International Archives of Health Sciences, 8(3), 190-195. 10.4103/iahs.iahs_14_21
Rahemi, Z. & Parker, V. (2021). Does culture matter? Young and middle-aged Iranian-American adults’ perspectives regarding end-of-life care planning. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1177/10499091211036894
Mahboobeh Hafezi, Zahra Rahemi, Fatemeh Izadi, & Neda Mirbagher, (2021). The effect of the Alexander Technique on pain intensity in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. The Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.09.025
Mazreati, N., Rahemi, Z., Aghajani, M., Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N. & Mianehsaz, E. (2021), Effect of craniosacral therapy on intensity of chronic back pain of nurses: A randomized controlled trial. Nursing Practice Today, 8(4), 313-321.
Rahemi, Z. & Fasolino, T. (2020). End-of-Life Care Terminology: A Scoping Review. Advances in Nursing Science, 44(2). 148-156. doi: 10.1097/ans.0000000000000334
Yazdani Darki, M., Rahemi, Z., Adib Hajbaghery, M., & Izadi Avanji F. S. (2020). Older adults’ barriers to use technology in daily life: A qualitative study. Nursing and Midwifery Studies, 9(4). 229-236. doi: 10.4103/nms.nms_91_19
Ganjizadeh, M., Rahemi, Z., Tafreshi, M. Z., Hajibagheri, A., & Ajorpaz, N. M. (2020). Workplace Conflicts among emergency department nurses: Instrument development and psychometric properties. Journal of Nursing Measurement, 28(1). doi:10.1891/JNM-D-18-00088
Mahdavipour, F., Rahemi, Z., Sadat, Z., & Ajorpazd, N. M. (2019). The effects of foot reflexology on depression during menopause: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 47. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102195
Rahemi, Z., & Williams, C. L. (2019). Does ethnicity matter—Cultural factors underlying older adults’ end-of-life care preferences: A systematic review. Geriatric Nursing, ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT.
MirbagherAjorpaz, N., Rahemi, Z., Aghajani, M., & Hashemi, Sh. (2019). Effects of Glycerin Oil and Lavender Oil Massages on Hemodialysis Patients’ Restless Legs Syndrome. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, ACCEPTED MANUSCRIPT. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2019.06.012
Rahemi, Z. (2019). Planning ahead for end-of-life healthcare among Iranian-American older adults: Attitudes and communication of healthcare wishes. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 34(2), 187-199. doi: 10.1007/s10823-019-09371-x
Rahemi, Z., Dunphy, L., & Newman, D. (2019). Preferences Regarding and Communication About End-Of-Life Care Among Older Iranian-American Adults. Western Journal of Nursing Research. doi:org/10.1177/0193945919832304
Rahimimoghadam. Z., Rahemi, Z., Sadat, Z., & Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N. (2019). Pilates exercises and quality of life of patients with chronic kidney disease. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 34, 35-40. doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.10.017
Rahemi, Z., D’Avolio, D., Dunphy, L., & Rivera, A. (Accepted). An integrative review on design thinking: shifting management in healthcare—Facilitators and barriers. Nursing Management.
Rahemi, Z., Williams, C., Tappen, R. M., & Engstrom, G. (2018). Health-Related Decisions for Serious Illness Among Ethnically Diverse Older Adults. Advances in Nursing Sciences, 41(1), 84-96. doi:10.1097/ANS.0000000000000192
Tappen, R. M., Wolf, D. G., Rahemi, Z., Rojido, C., Shutes, J. M. & Ouslander, J. G. (2017). Barriers and facilitators to implementing a change initiative in long-term care utilizing the INTERACTâ„¢ Quality Improvement Program. The Health Care Manager, 36(3), 219-230. doi: 10.1097/HCM.0000000000000168.
Rahemi, Z., Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N., Sharifi Esfahani, M., & Aghajani, M. (2017). Sensation-seeking and factors related to dangerous driving behaviors among Iranian drivers. Personality and Individual Differences, 116, 314-318. doi:10.1016/j.paid.2017.05.004
Rahimimoghadam, Z., Rahemi, Z., Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N., & Sadat, Z. (2017). Effects of Pilates exercise on general health of hemodialysis patients. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 21(1), 1-7. doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.05.012
Rahemi, Z., & Williams, C. L. (2016). Older adults of underrepresented populations and their end-of-life preferences: An integrative review. Advances in Nursing Science, 39(4), E1–E29. doi:10.1097/ANS.0000000000000148
Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N., Zagheri Tafreshi, M., Mohtashami, J., Zayeri, F., & Rahemi, Z. (2016). The Effect of Mentoring on Clinical Perioperative Competence in Operating Room Nursing Students. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 25(9-10), 1319–1325 doi: 10.1111/jocn.13205
Mirbagher Ajorpaz, N., Zagheri Tafreshi, M., Mohtashami, J., Zayeri, F., & Rahemi, Z. (2016) Psychometric Testing of the Persian Version of the Perceived Perioperative Competence Scale-Revised (PPCS-R). Journal of Nursing Measurement. [Epub ahead of print]
Rahemi, Z., & Williams, C. L. (2015). Development of a Dignity-Enhancing Model of Caring for Older Adults. International Journal for Human Caring, 19(3), 36-41.
Safa, A., Rahemi, Z., & Aghajani, M. (2014). Quality of life in patients with breast cancer in Kashan: A cross-sectional study. Life Science Journal, 11(1s), 141-145.
Mirbagher-Ajorpaz, N., Shahshahani, M. S., & Rahemi, Z. (2013). The effects of pure and impure honey on women’s vomiting, nausea, and headache related to the primary dysmenorrhea. Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, 16(7), 510-517. [Persian]
Moshtaghe-Eshgh, Z., Rahemi, Z., Majd, H. A., Hoviattalab, S. K., & Yaghamaie, F. (2011). Effects of walking on quality of life of mastectomy patients at selected hospitals of Tehran. Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research, 16(4), 299-303. Honors and Awards2023-2024 Rahemi, Z., (PI), Advance Care Planning Disparities Across Cognitive Functioning Levels and Ethnically/Racially Diverse Populations. Strategic University Challenge for Competitive Excellence and Expertise in Discovery and Scholarship (Clemson Faculty SUCCEEDS) Grant/CU SUCCEEDS Program #3 (Project Completion/Tier 1), 2/1/2023?1/31/2024.
2021-2022 PI, Addressing Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Advance Care Planning Disparities among Diverse Populations, National Institutes of Aging (NIA) pilot funding through the Carolina Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Minority Research (CCADMR).
2020-2022 Co-PI- Transformational SEED grant- Increasing conversations about end-of-life (EOL) planning for culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse (CRED) older adults in Appalachia, SC, Health Sciences Center/Prisma Health.
2018-2019 PI, CU SEED grant: Factors Related to Advance End-of-Life Care Planning Among a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Population, Clemson University, USA, 2018
Graduate Student Thesis and Dissertation Scholarship award , Florida Atlantic University, USA, 2016
Presidential Fellowship, Florida Atlantic University, USA, 2014
Presidential Fellowship, Florida Atlantic University, USA, 2013
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