Prof. Leepile Sehularo | Nursing Education | Best Researcher Award
Research Director | North-West University | South Africa
Prof. Leepile Sehularo is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of nursing, with extensive expertise in mental health, psychiatric care, and nursing education. His work spans clinical practice, health policy, and higher education, focusing on improving mental health care, strengthening nursing curricula, and enhancing resilience and coping strategies among nurses and nursing students. He has held senior academic and leadership roles, including professorship and directorship of research entities, contributing significantly to the development of evidence-based models for patient care, mental health assessment, and substance use interventions. His research integrates qualitative and quantitative approaches, addressing critical issues such as post-traumatic stress management, HIV care, integrated management of non-communicable diseases, and psychosocial support for both patients and caregivers. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conceptual frameworks that inform policy and practice in nursing and mental health services. Beyond research, he is actively involved in governance, ethics committees, and community engagement initiatives, providing mentorship and guidance to emerging scholars and practitioners. His professional contributions extend to membership in national and international nursing organizations, promoting excellence in nursing education, research, and practice. Through his work, he has advanced understanding of clinical and educational challenges in nursing, fostering the development of innovative strategies that enhance patient outcomes, professional development, and the quality of nursing education. Professor Sehularo’s scholarship reflects a commitment to integrating theory, practice, and policy to address complex health care needs and to support the growth and resilience of nursing professionals.
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Featured Publications
Dintwe, T., Gause, G., & Sehularo, L. A. (2025). Coping strategies used by newly appointed nurse educators during transition from clinical practice to academia: A qualitative study. Nursing Reports, 15(10), 367.
Chukwuere, P. C., Sehularo, L. A., & Manyedi, M. E. (2024). Conceptual framework for the psychosocial management of depression in adolescents in the North West Province, South Africa. Open Public Health Journal, 17, 60–63.
Gause, G., Sehularo, L. A., & Matsipane, M. J. (2024). Coping strategies used by undergraduate first-year nursing students during transition from basic to higher education: A qualitative study. BMC Nursing, 23, 138.
Smith, B., Chukwuere, P. C., & Sehularo, L. A. (2024). Exploring presence practices: A study of unit managers in a selected provincial hospital in Free State Province. BMC Nursing, 23, 203.
Gause, G., Sehularo, L. A., & Matsipane, M. J. (2024). Factors that influence resilience among first-year undergraduate nursing students: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Nursing Reports, 14(2), 100.