NAME:   Yueh-Juen Hwu

BIRTH DATE:   Aug 18, 1956
 

ADDRESS:  666, Pu-Tzu Road, Pei-Tun District 40601
                           Taichung, Taiwan , R.O.C
 

PHONE NUMBER:  886-4-22391647-7324   (O), 886-4-22933221

FAX NUMBER:  886-4-22398540

E-MAIL ADDRESS:  yjhwu@ctust.edu.tw

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

AREAS OF EXPERTISE / RESEARCH CONTENT AREAS

1.Adult health nursing

2.Long-term care

3.Quality of care

METHODS

1.Quasi-experimental design

2.Quantitative research method

TOOLS / INSTRUMENTS

1.Instrument development

2.Structural equation modeling

 MEMBERSHIP
 

PUBLICATIONS

1. Journal Articles (Peer-Reviewed)
   1. Wu, S. J., Lin, F. Y., Hwu, Y. J., Ke, S. C., & Chang, C. N. (2016). Evidence utilization of NG tube care in the intensive care units. Resuscitation & Intensive Care Medicine, 1,129-140.
   2. Pai, L. W., Li, T. C., Hwu, Y. J., Chang, S. C., Chen, L . L., & Chang, P. Y. (2016).The effectiveness of regular leisure-time physical activities on long-term glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 113，77-85. doi.org/10.1016/j.diabres.2016.01.011 (SCI)
   3. Kuo, S. C., Lai, S. W., Hung, H. C., Muo, C. H., Hung, S. C., Liu, L. L., Chang, C. W., Hwu, Y. J., Chen, S. C., & Sung, F. C. (2015). Association between comorbidities and dementia in diabetes mellitus patients: population-based retrospective cohort study. Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications, 29, 1071–1076. (SSCI)
   4.  Hsieh, C. E., Lin, K. H., Lin, C. C., Hwu, Y. J., Lin, P. Y., Lin, H, C., & Chen, Y. L., (2015). Comparative factor analysis of the effect of postoperative peripheral parenteral nutrition on recovery of right lobe liver donors. Experimental and Clinical Transplantation, 2, 157-162. (SCI)
   5. Hwu, Y. J., Huang, M. N., Fang, H. Y., Ho, C. H., & Tasy, S. F., (2015). The application and reflection of OSCE in recruiting community health nurses. Hospital, 48(5), 46-60.
   6. Zhang, S. J., Hwu, Y. J., Wu, P.I., & Chang, C. W. (2015). The effects of reminiscence therapy on depression, self-esteem and life satisfaction on institutionalized older adults: A meta-analysis. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research,11(1),33-42. doi:10.6225/JNHR.11.1.33.
   7. Ke, S. C., Lin, F. Y., Hsieh, Y. H., Hwu, Y. J.  & Chang, C. N. (2014). Project to increase the nasogastric tube verification practice. Show Chwan Medical Journal, 13(3,4), 63-72.
   8. Wu, S. J., Lin, F. Y., & Hwu, Y. J. (2014). Knowledge and behaviors of Taiwan nurses in inter-hospital patient transfer care. Central Taiwan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 25(3), 35-54.
   9. Ko, H. C., Liu, T. E., Jang, H. C., Lin, F. Y., & Hwu, Y. J. (2014). Establishment and evaluation effectiveness of a post acute care model. Yuan-Yuan Nursing, 8(3), 40-48
   10. Liu, C. L., Lin, F. Y., & Hwu, Y. J. (2014). The effectiveness of a complex care program on oral hygiene in a population of chronic psychiatric patients. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research, 10(4), 286-294.
   11. Hwu, Y. J., & Lin, F. Y. (2014). Effectiveness of propolis on oral health: A mata-analysis. The Journal of Nursing Research, 22(4), 221-230. (SSCI)
   12. Wu, S. J., Lin, J. W., & Hwu, Y. J. (2014).  Caring for a patient with traumatic amputation through a holistic care approach. Leadership Nursing, 15(3), 53-66.
   13. Chang, H. C., Chien, H. T., & Hwu, Y. J. (2014). Effects of prone positioning on oxygenation and complications in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ards) in the intensive care unit: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research, 10 (3), 178-189.
   14. Hwu, Y. J., Chiang H. C., & Lin, F. Y. (2014). Establishing and evaluating the effectiveness of a set of oral care guidelines for nursing home residents. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research, 10(2), 143-153.
   15. Tsai, C. H., Huang, S. Y., Hwu, Y. J., & Lee, M. C. (2014). Construct the stress-resource-coping model on illness by using biopsychospiritsocial aspects: SRC BPS model. Journal of Medicine and Health, 3 (1), 11-24.
   16. Hwu, Y. J., Zhang, S. J., Lin, F. Y., Huang, M. N., & Tsay, S. F. (2013). Elder needs in age-friendly city-the viewpoints of service providers. Community Development Journal (Quarterly) Contents, 144, 287-297.
   17. Hwu, Y. J. & Chiang H. C. (2013). Interdisciplinary collaboration among long-term care professionals in institutionalized context. The Journal of Long-term Care, 17 (3), 205-212.
   18. Hwu, Y. J. & Stern, C. (2013). The journey of evidence synthesis. Hoitotiede Journal of Nursing Science, Finland, 25 (4), 314.
   19. Hwu, Y. J. (2013). Evidence synthesis: Systematic Review. The Journal of Long-Term Care, 17 (2), 71-80.
   20. Hwu, Y. J. & Lin, F. Y. (2013).Effectiveness of propolis on oral health: A systematic review. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports JBL000517, 11(5), 1-34.
   21. Chiang, H. C., Lin, F. Y., & Hwu, Y. J. (2013). Efficacy of multimedia interactive nurse education on disability assessment. The Journal of Nursing Research, 21(2), 83-93. (SSCI)
   22. Lin, S. C., & Hwu, Y. J. (2012). Right to privacy: a concept analysis. Chang Gung Nursing, 23 (1), 47-53.
   23. Jiang, Y. X., Hwu, Y. J., Wu, S. J., Liao, C. C. (2012). The application of information system to nursing care plan. Taiwan Hospital Association, 45(2), 21-32.
   24. Pai, L. W., Lai, C. H., Chen, W., Hwu, Y. J., Lin, M. L., & Chang, P. Y. (2011). The application of concept- mapping method in the clinical teaching of medical and surgical nursing. Central Taiwan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 23(2), 23-38.
   25. Lin, F. Y., Chen, Y. O., & Hwu, Y. J. (2011). An investigation of obesity and metabolic abnormity in adult population receiving free health check-up. Central Taiwan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 23(1), 41-54.
   26. Liu, S. F. & Hwu, Y. J. (2011). The effectiveness of therapeutic games on critical thinking disposition among nursing students. Central Taiwan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 22 (3), 93-114.
   27. Chan, H. C. & Hwu, Y. J. (2010). The effects of music therapy for schoolchildren with disability. Central Taiwan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 22 (2), 157-172.
   28. Huang, Y. W., Yang, C. H., Ho, S. L. & Hwu, Y. J. (2011). The relationship between practicum-related stress and sleep quality in nursing students. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research, 7 (1), 14-25.
   29. Hwu, L. J. & Hwu, Y. J. (2010). Recognition of nurse practitioners by Taiwan’s hospital nursing managers. Tzu Chi Nursing Journal, 9 (1), 71-81.
   30. Lin, F. Y. & Hwu, Y. J. (2010). Applying the planned behavior theory to assess health behavior intention and performance of chronic illness outpatients. Central Taiwan Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 21 (3), 103－120.
   31. Lin, F. Y., Hwu, Y. J., & Chen, Y. O.(2010). Data mining technology applied to adult check-up data. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research, 6 (2), 117-124.
   32. Tsai, H. C., Hwu, Y. J., Yu, P. J., Chen, M. T., & Shih, W. P. (2010). Development and implementing of a professional wound care training program for nurses in Taiwan. Advances in Skin and Wound Care, 23 (10), 464-470.
   33. Hsu, M. C., Chen, H., Hwu, Y. J., Chanc, C. M., & Liu, C. F. (2009). Effects of thermal therapy on uremic pruritus and biochemical parameters in patients having heamodialysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65 (11), 2397-2408. (SSCI)

B. Journal article

1. Hwu, Y. J. (2001). Exercise prescription for people with heart disease. Health World, 308, 56.
2. Hwu, Y. J. (2000). People with chronic illness and body weight. Health World, 293, 100-103.
3. Hwu, Y. J. (1999). People with chronic illness and taking drugs. Health World, 286, 96-104.
4. Hwu, Y. J. (1999). People with chronic illness and exercise. Health World, 285, 69-82.
5. Hwu, Y. J. (1999). Manager for self health in people with chronic illness. Health World, 284, 12-16.
6. Hwu, Y. J. (1998). The management of nutritional problems for oncology patients. Cancer Invertigation, 4, 40-41.
7. Hwu, Y. J. (1998). The influence of game for adolescents. Journal of Taichung Adolesce-nts, 128, 24-27.
8. Hwu, Y. J. (1998). The prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Health World, 267, 111

-112.

9. Hwu, Y. J. (1998). Home care of stroke patients. Healthy Life, 5.
10. Hwu, Y. J. (1998). The dietary problems for adolescents. Journal of Taichung Adolesce-nts, 127, 36-39.
11. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Exercise for oncology patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memor-ial Fund, 80, 16.
12. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Factors influencing the accuracy of measuring blood pressure. Health World, 264, 85-87.
13. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Making nursing visible for the public. Nursing Bulletin of Taichung Nurses’ Association, 22, 2.
14. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Health management for elderly people. Health World, 262, 98-100.
15. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Drug problems for elderly people. Health World, 261, 117-118.
16. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Nutritional problems for terminal cancer patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 79, 18-19.
17. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Time management for home healthcare nurses. Health World, 259, 119-120.
18. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Assessment and guideline for stroke patients. Health World, 258, 51-53.
19. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Home rehabilitation for stroke patients. Health World, 257, 19-20.
20. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). When the diagnosis of breast cancer has been established. Health World, 254, 38-40.
21. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). The awareness of dying. Health World, 255, 135.
22. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). The redefinition of role and responsibility for home healthcare nurses. The Journal of Long-Term Care, 1(1), 59-60.
23. Hwu, Y. J. (1997). Breast cancer and home healthcare nurses. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 77, 6-8.
24. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Turning away from low back pain. Medical Association, 4(6), 21-22.
25. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Nurses can help student nurses adjusting clinical practice. Nursing Bulletin of Taichung Nurses’ Association, 20, 3-4.
26. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Let the public be familiar with nursing. Nursing Bulletin of Taichung Nurses’ Association, 18, 4-5.
27. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). The prevention of fall for elderly people at home. Medical Association, 4(5), 34-35.
28. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). The keypoints of safe suctioning. Health World, 250, 114-116.
29. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Perception of professional nursing role for freshmen in nursing depar-tment. Chungtai Journal, 9, 11-33.
30. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Protection of diabetic patients’ feet. Health World, 249, 90-91.
31. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Trust-The brick for home visit. Health World, 248, 93-96.
32. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). The doubt toward wound healing in the public. Medical Bulletin of Chung-Hwa District, 16, 35-37.
33. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). The application of red-yellow-black system in wound care. Medical Bulletin of Chung-Hwa District, 16, 31-32.
34. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Palliative care at home. Health World, 247, 105-107.
35. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Management of the oral and throat problems in cancer patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 75, 38-39.
36. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Communicating with terminal patients. Health World, 244, 68-74.
37. Hwu, Y. J. (1996). Osteoporosis and menopause, Health World, 241, 93-95.
38. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). Overcoming the nausea and vomiting of chemotherapy. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 73, 35.
39. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). Confronting with the patients’ complaints. Health world, 237, 28-29.

40. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). Handwashing - An effective method to eliminate bacteria. Medical Association, 3(4), 32.
41. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). Taking care of self - The challenge of nursing. Health World, 236, 96-98.
42. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). Let cancer prevention step in lifestyle. Medical Association, 3(3), 32-33.
43. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). The prevention, diagnosis and treatment for cancer in 21 century. Medical Association, 3(1), 32-33.
44. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). Caring: A process of giving and taking. Health World, 233, 118-119.
45. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). 10 strategies for health teaching. Health World, 232, 101-102.
46. Hwu, Y. J. (1995). Critical care nursing and hospice. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 71, 30-31.
47. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). The challenges for nursing profession today. Medical Bulletin of Chung-Hwa District, 10, 41-45.
48. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Ten problems for diabetic patients. Medical Association, 2(3), 15-16.
49. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Nursing care of the eye problems of chemotherapy. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 68, 14-17.
50. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Family - A key element for oncology nursing. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 67,18-19.
51. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Pain and mammography. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 66, 26-27.
52. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). The sexual problems in adult diabetic patients. Health World, 227, 108-110.
53. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Telling the truth for terminal patients. Health World, 226, 100-101.
54. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). The impact of medical technology on patients. Health World, 224, 6-9.
55. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Confronting with the criticism for nurses. Health World, 223, 89-92.
56. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). The journey of accepting diagnosis in cancer patients. Health World, 219, 45-47.
57. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Immunoglobin and cancer. Health World, 218, 22-23.
58. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Communicatim skills. Medical Bulletin of Chung-Hwa District, 13, 45-48.
59. Hwu, Y. J. (1994). Narcotics and respiratory depression. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 69, 30-33.
60. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Hope and cancer patients. Health World, 205, 111-113.
61. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). The meaning of complete blood count. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 62, 15-19.
62. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Physical functioning for oncology patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 63, 13-16.
63. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Health promotion for oncology patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 63, 17-19.
64. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Nursing care of the people with thyroid cancer. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 64, 16-18.
65. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Assessment and care of acute tumorlysis syndrome. Health World, 210, 47-50.
66. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Touch and care. Health World, 215, 99-101.
67. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Upstreaming management. Medical Association, 1(3), 34-35.
68. Hwu, Y. J. (1993). Hypertension. Medical Association, 1(5), 25-26.
69. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Adaptation to diabetic mellitus. Health World, 195, 82-86.
70. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Caring. Health World, 197, 108-110.
71. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Helping people with chronic illness adaptation to hospitalization. Health World, 198, 89-92.
72. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Isolated cancer patients. Health World, 203, 95-97.
73. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Hyperthermotherapy. Health World, 204, 87-91.
74. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Cancer patients and hope. Health World, 205, 111-113.
75. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). The expectation of families of cancer patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 58, 18-21.
76. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Facing cancer comfortably. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 58, 32-34.
77. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). The issue of nursing care of the dying patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 59, 12-15.
78. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Helping patients return to work. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 60, 14-15.
79. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Sexual and reproductive issue for adolescents with cancer. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 61, 24-29.
80. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). The psychosocial impact of chronic illness. Health World, 193, 107-109.
81. Hwu, Y. J. (1992). Living with chronic illness. Health World, 196, 110-113.
82. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). The study on the effectiveness of counseling on reducing stressor for student nurses in operating rooms. Unpublished report. Minisitry of Education.
83. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). Investigation the possibility of recruiting part-time nurses in hospital setting. Unpublished report. Provincial Health Bureau.
84. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). The sexual problems of cancer patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 54, 30-34.
85. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). What can we do for the dying patients. Health World, 183, 45-48.
86. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). Promoting quality of life for people with chronic illness. Health World, 186, 46-49.
87. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). Cancer rehabilitation. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 55, 38-41.
88. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). Don’t negelect the needs of people with chronic illness. Health World, 189, 45-47.
89. Hwu, Y. J. (1991). Granulocytopenia. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 56, 16-19.
90. Hwu, Y. J. (1990). Anemia and cancer patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 50, 25-26.
91. Hwu, Y. J. (1990). The challenges for the survivals. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 51, 21-23.
92. Hwu, Y. J. (1990). Nutritional problems for the cancer patients. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 52, 30-32.
93. Hwu, Y. J. (1990). Nursing support of the family with chronic illness. Health World, 173, 98-99.
94. Hwu, Y. J. (1990). The psychosocial impact for the cancer children. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 53, 24-26.
95. Hwu, Y. J. (1989). Diets for cancer prevention. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 48, 20-21.
96. Hwu, Y. J. (1989). Helping cancer patients’ family. Cancer Bulletin of S. Y. DAO Memorial Fund, 49, 23-24.
97. Hwu, Y. J. (1989). Fatigue and cancer. Health World, 158, 79-82.
98. Hwu, Y. J. (1989). Health and cancer. Health World, 160, 45-47.
99. Hwu, Y. J. (1989). Stress and cancer. Health World, 162, 70-72.
100. Hwu, Y. J. (1989). The nursing roles in cancer rehabilitation. Health World, 165, 98-102.
101. Hwu, Y. J. (1989). The stress in home care of cancer patients. Health World, 166, 105-110.