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Raheleh Khorsan, PhD.MA, BA

Fall 1980 - Fall 2120

Professor I

[email protected]

Current Position

Position: Program Director, Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS)

Biography

Raheleh Khorsan, Ph.D., is Program Director, Master of Science in Medical Science (MSMS) and Professor, Department of Interprofessional Education at the Southern California University of Health Sciences. Her recent research has examined factors that influence the success of integrative healthcare research and clinical programs. Additional areas of Dr. Khorsans' research include the evaluation of healing applications within healthcare. She also appraises the applicability of collected data and analyzes validity of findings on several extensive systematic reviews for example she evaluates the program models of integrative medicine including Military and Veteran Health Services, assesses patient-based outcomes, and evaluates the effectiveness of supplements on health and healing. She completed her doctoral studies at the University of California, Irvine in the School of Social Ecology and earned her Ph.D. in Planning, Policy and Design with an emphasis in health promotion in 2018. She earned his M.A from the University of California, Irvine in Demographics and Social Sciences in 2002 and her B.A. in 2000. Dr. Khorsan teaches graduate seminars on Public Health, Medical Terminology, and Medical Ethics, including Introduction to Medical Ethics and Medical Ethics in Healthcare. She has also co/authored a number of reports, presentations, and peer-reviewed articles in a variety of areas. Her co-investigators include Drs. Ian D. Coulter PhD, RAND Corp/Samueli Chair for Integrative Medicine and Senior Health Policy Analyst, RAND Corporation; Professor, School of Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles; Cheryl Hawk DC, PhD, Vice President of Research and Scholarship, Cleveland Chiropractic College; and An-Fu Hsiao MD, PhD, Director of VA Long Beach Integrative Medicine/ Acupuncture Clinic; Professor, Center for Health Policy Research, University of California Irvine.

Degrees

2018

Ph.D., Planning, Policy, & Design, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, United StatesDissertation: A Program Evaluation of an Academic Integrative Healthcare Center: Barriers to, and Facilitators in, Applying Integrative Medicine to Primary Care

2002

M.A., Social Science (Concentration on Demographics and Social Analysis (DASA)), University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, United StatesDissertation: Iranians in Los Angeles: Perspective on Residential Mobility (1970, 1980, & 1990 IPUMS (US Census DATA) Analysis).

2000

B.A., Psychology and Social Behavior, University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, United States

B.A., Criminology, Law, and Society , University of California, Irvine, Irvine, California, United States

Scholarly Contributions and Creative Productions

Journal Article

Completed/Published

Findlay, B.; Smith, K.; Crawford, C. C. C.; Coulter, I.; Khorsan, R.; Jonas, W. B. Methodological Complexities Associated with Systematic Review of Healing Relationships. 16, 40–46.
Coulter, I. D.; Khorsan, R.; Crawford, C.; Hsiao, A.-F. Integrative Health Care under Review: An Emerging Field. 33, 690–710.
Khorsan, R.; Hawk, C. Pregnancy and Labor Alternative Therapy Research. Alternative therapies in health and medicine 15, 14; author reply 14.
Khorsan, R.; Smith, M.; Hawk, C.; Haas, M. A Public Health Immunization Resource Web Site for Chiropractors: Discussion of Current Issues and Future Challenges for Evidence-Based Initiatives for the Chiropractic Profession. 32, 500–504.
Singh, B. B. B.; Khorsan, R.; Vinjamury, S. P. Influence of Comorbidities on Improvement of Fibromyalgia Symptoms When Treated with Acupuncture: A Short Report. Alternative therapies in health and medicine 14, 24–25.
Singh, B. B. B.; Wu, W.-S.; Hwang, S. H.; Khorsan, R.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Vinjamury, S. P.; Wang, C.-N.; Lin, S. Y. Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia. Alternative therapies in health and medicine 12, 34–41.
Singh, B.; Liu, X.-D.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Hardy, M.; Singh, V. J.; Shepard, N.; Khorsan, R. Menopausal Issues: A National Probability Sample of US Women. 13, 24–29.
Coulter, I. D.; Khorsan, R. Is Health Services Research the Holy Grail of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Research? 14, 40–45.
Vinjamury, S. P.; Singh, B. B. B.; Khorsan, R.; Comberiati, R.; Meier, M.; Holm, S. Chiropractic Treatment of Temporomandibular Disorders. Alternative therapies in health and medicine 14, 60–63.
Coulter, I. D.; Crawford, C.; Vernon, H.; Hurwitz, E. L.; Khorsan, R.; Booth, M. S.; Herman, P. M. Manipulation and Mobilization for Treating Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for an Appropriateness Panel. 2019, 22, E55–E70.
Coulter, I. D.; Crawford, C.; Hurwitz, E. L.; Vernon, H.; Khorsan, R.; Booth, M. S.; Herman, P. M. Response to Letter to the Editor Entitled “Thrust Manipulation May Not Decrease the Intensity of Chronic Low Back Pain” Concerning “Manipulation and Mobilization for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” by Coulter et Al. TSJ; Doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2018.01.013. The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society 2018, 18, 1964.
Coulter, I. D.; Crawford, C.; Hurwitz, E. L.; Vernon, H.; Khorsan, R.; Suttorp Booth, M.; Herman, P. M. Manipulation and Mobilization for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. 2018, 18, 866–879.
Hawk, C.; Minkalis, A. L.; Khorsan, R.; Daniels, C. J.; Homack, D.; Gliedt, J. A.; Hartman, J. A.; Bhalerao, S. Systematic Review of Nondrug, Nonsurgical Treatment of Shoulder Conditions. 2017, 40, 293–319.
Crawford, C.; Boyd, C.; Jain, S.; Khorsan, R.; Jonas, W. Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Literature (REAL(©)): Streamlining the Systematic Review Process and Creating Utility for Evidence-Based Health Care. 2015, 8, 631.
Jain, S.; Boyd, C.; Fiorentino, L.; Khorsan, R.; Crawford, C. Are There Efficacious Treatments for Treating the Fatigue-Sleep Disturbance-Depression Symptom Cluster in Breast Cancer Patients? A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Literature (REAL(©)). 2015, 7, 267–291.
Attipoe, S.; Zeno, S. A.; Lee, C.; Crawford, C.; Khorsan, R.; Walter, A. R.; Deuster, P. A. Tyrosine for Mitigating Stress and Enhancing Performance in Healthy Adult Humans, a Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Literature. 2015, 180, 754–765.
Lisi, A. J.; Khorsan, R.; Smith, M. M. M.; Mittman, B. S. Variations in the Implementation and Characteristics of Chiropractic Services in VA. Medical care 2014, 52, S97–S104.
Coulter, I. D.; Lewith, G.; Khorsan, R.; Kirk, R.; Mittman, B. Research Methodology: Choices, Logistics, and Challenges. 2014, 2014, 780520.
Khorsan, R.; Crawford, C. How to Assess the External Validity and Model Validity of Therapeutic Trials: A Conceptual Approach to Systematic Review Methodology. 2014, 2014, 694804.
Khorsan, R.; Crawford, C.; Ives, J. A.; Walter, A. R.; Jonas, W. B. The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Biomarkers of Inflammation: A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Literature. 2014, 179, 2–60.
Crawford, C.; Wallerstedt, D. B.; Khorsan, R.; Clausen, S. S. S.; Jonas, W. B.; Walter, J. A. A Systematic Review of Biopsychosocial Training Programs for the Self-Management of Emotional Stress: Potential Applications for the Military. 2013, 2013, 747694.
Coulter, I. D.; Khorsan, R.; Crawford, C.; Hsiao, A.-F. Challenges of Systematic Reviewing Integrative Health Care. 2013, 8, 19–28.
Khorsan, R.; Cohen, A. B.; Lisi, A. J.; Smith, M. M. M.; Delevan, D.; Armstrong, C.; Mittman, B. S. Mixed-Methods Research in a Complex Multisite VA Health Services Study: Variations in the Implementation and Characteristics of Chiropractic Services in VA. 2013, 2013, 701280.
Khorsan, R.; Coulter, I. D.; Crawford, C.; Hsiao, A.-F. Systematic Review of Integrative Health Care Research: Randomized Control Trials, Clinical Controlled Trials, and Meta-Analysis. 2011, 2011.
Khorsan, R.; York, A.; Coulter, I. D.; Wurzman, R.; Walter, J. A.; Coeytaux, R. R. R. Patient-Based Outcome Assessment Instruments in Acupuncture Research. 2010, 16, 27–35.
Khorsan, R.; Hawk, C.; Lisi, A. J.; Kizhakkeveettil, A. Manipulative Therapy for Pregnancy and Related Conditions: A Systematic Review. 2009, 64, 416–427.
Coulter, I. D.; Khorsan, R. Through the Rear View Mirror: A Content Evaluation of the Journal of Chiropractic & Osteopathy for the Years 2005-2008. 2008, 16, 14.
Khorsan, R.; Coulter, I. D.; Hawk, C.; Choate, C. G. Measures in Chiropractic Research: Choosing Patient-Based Outcome Assessments. 2008, 31, 355–375.
Singh, B. B. B.; Khorsan, R.; Vinjamury, S. P.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Kizhakkeveettil, A.; Anderson, T. M. Herbal Treatments of Asthma: A Systematic Review. 2007, 44, 685–698.
Hawk, C.; Khorsan, R.; Lisi, A. J.; Ferrance, R. J.; Evans, M. W. Chiropractic Care for Nonmusculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review with Implications for Whole Systems Research. 2007, 13, 491–512.
Singh, B.; Liu, X.-D.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Hardy, M.; Singh, V.; Shepard, N.; Gandhi, S.; Khorsan, R. A National Probability Survey of American Medical Association Gynecologists and Primary Care Physicians Concerning Menopause. 2005, 193, 693–700.
Singh, B. B. B.; Udani, J.; Vinjamury, S. P.; Der-Martirosian, C.; Gandhi, S.; Khorsan, R.; Nanjegowda, D.; Singh, V. Safety and Effectiveness of an L-Lysine, Zinc, and Herbal-Based Product on the Treatment of Facial and Circumoral Herpes. 2005, 10, 123–127.

Poster Presentation

Completed/Published

Singh, P.; Russell, R.; Beres, J.; Khorsan, R.; Melka, H. A.; Melissa, N. Development of an Integrative, Diagnosis-Based Spine Care Pathway at a Healthcare University and Its Academic Healthcare Centers. ACE 2024, 2024.
Melka, H. A.; Russell, R.; Khorsan, R.; Whedon, J. M.; Haldeman, S. [Attachment]The Literature on Treatment Approaches Utilized in the Management of Low Back Pain Inthe Continent of Africa: A Scoping Review. ACC RAC 2023, 2023.
Melka, H. A.; Russell, R.; Khorsan, R.; Whedon, J. M.; Haldeman, S. [Attachment]The Literature on Treatment Approaches Utilized in the Management of Low Back Pain Inthe Continent of Africa: A Scoping Review. ACC RAC 2023, 2023.

Professional Membership

Fall 2005 - Ongoing

American Public Health Association , July 2005, Ongoing

Spring 2021 - Ongoing

Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM), April 2021, Ongoing

Spring 2020 - Ongoing

Interprofessional Education Collaborative (IPEC), May 2020, Ongoing