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Tzu-Ting Huang

Tzu-Ting Huang

Professor 

     teacher

 

Contact Information


EDUCATION

  • PhD The University of Texas at Austin, USA
  • MS  National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
  • BS   Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

AWARDS

  • 1999   Research Award of National Science Council, Taiwan

RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

  • Elderly Falls
  • Fear of falling
  • Health promotion
  • Continuity care

TEACHING SUBJECTS

  • Integrated and Interdisciplinary Approach to Elder Care
  • Research Seminar
  • Theory and Philosophy in Nursing
  • Advanced Nursing Research Methodology
  • Psychological well-being in elderly
  • Healthy Aging and Long-term Care Nursing I & II
  • Healthy Aging and Long-term Care Nursing Practicum I & II
  • Nursing Research
  • Discovery in nursing science
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Gerontological Sociology

RESEARCH

  1. Development and psychometric evaluation of the active aging measure for Taiwanese older adults (MOST 108-2314-B-182-056)
  2. A goal-setting with mentoring lifestyle modification intervention to reduce risk of dementia in later life (MOST 107-2314-B-182-008)
  3. Non-pharmacological interventions on cognitive functions in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MOST 104-2314-B-182 -029 -MY3)
  4. Physical Activity and Cognitive function among community-dwelling elderly adults: The Transtheoretical Model (MOST 103-2314-B-182-059)
  5. Community-based physical activity program for patients with MCI (NSC, 2013-2014)
  6. Healthy Aging Research Center-Cognitive  Behavior and Early Dementia Research Team (2011-)
  7. Issue of falling among nursing home residents: prevalence, screening and prevention(NSC, 2011-2012)
  8. The Assessment and intervention for diminishing fear of falling among elderly adultsⅡ-Ⅳ (NSC, 2008-2011)
  9. The Assessment and intervention for diminishing fear of falling among elderly adultsⅠ (NSC, 2007-2008)

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Wu, Pei‐Ling, Lee, Megan, Wu, Shey‐Lin, Ho, Hsueh‐Hou, Chang, Ming‐Hong, Lin, Hsia‐Sui, & Huang, Tzu‐Ting* (2021/04). Effects of home‐based exercise on motor, non‐motor symptoms and health‐related quality of life in Parkinsonʼs disease patients: A randomized controlled trial. Japan Journal of Nursing Science, e12418, 1-15. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 0.806)
  2. Dehkordi, Ali Hasanpour, Chin, Yen-Fan, Huang, Tzu-Ting, Ebadi, Abbas, & Gheshlagh, Reza Ghanei* (2020/11). Psychometric evaluation of the Farsi version of the diabetes foot self-care bahavior scale. Journal of foot and ankle research, 13(1), 1-6. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 1.598) 
  3. Chiang, Yueh-Tao, Yu, Hsing-Yi, Lo, Fu-Sung, Chen, Chi-Wen, Huang, Tzu-Ting, Chang, Chi-Wen, & Moons, Philip (2020/04). Emergence of a butterfly: The life experiences of type 1 diabetes Taiwanese patients during the 16-25 years old transition period. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Health & Well-being, 15(1), 1-14. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 1.424)
  4. Chen, Hsiao-Jung, Chen, Jean-Lon, Chen, Chung-Yao, Lee, Megan ,Chang, Wei-Han, Huang, Tzu-Ting* (2019/06). Effect of an Oral Health Programme on Oral Health, Oral Intake, and Nutrition in Patients with Stroke and Dysphagia in Taiwan: A Randomised Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(12), 1-14. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 2.468)
  5. Chin, Yen-Fan*, Huang, Tzu-Ting, Hsu, Brend Ray‐Sea, Weng, Li‐Chueh & Wang, Chih‐Ching (2019/02). Factors associated with foot ulcer self‐management behaviors among hospitalized patients with diabetes. Journal of clinical nursing, 28(11-12), 2253-2264. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 1.757))
  6. Wu, Pei-Ling, Lee, Megan, Huang, Tzu-Ting* (2017/07). Effectiveness of physical activity on patients with depression and Parkinson's disease: A systematic review. PLoS One, 12(7), e0181515. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 2.776)
  7. Huang, Tzu-Ting*, Sung, Chia-Chun, Wang, Woan-Shyuan, & Wang, Bi-Hwa (2017/08). The effects of the empowerment education program in older adults with total hip replacement surgery. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 73(8), 1848-1861. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 2.376)
  8. 6.    Huang, Min-His, Huang, Tzu-Ting*, Chen, Chih-Dao, Liu, Yu-Ling, Wu, Tai-Fan & Jhang, Hung-Pin (2016/09). Development and Testing of a Risk Assessment Scale for Long-term Indwelling Catheterization-induced Urinary Tract Infections. The Journal of Long-Term Care, 20(2), 149-165.
  9. Huang, Tzu-Ting, Chung, Meng-Ling, Chen, Fan-Ru, Chin, Yen-Fan* & Wang, Bi-Hwa (2016/01). Evaluation of a combined cognitive-behavioural and exercise intervention to manage fear of falling among elderly residents in nursing homes. Aging & Mental Health, 20(1), 2-12. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 2.663)
  10. Huang, Tzu-Ting *, Yang, Shu-Di, Tsai, Yu-Hsia, Chin, Yen-Fan, Wang, Bi-Hwa & Tsay, Pei-Kwei (2015/12). Effectiveness of individualised intervention on older residents with constipation in nursing home a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 1-10. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 1.255)
  11. Huang, Tzu-Ting *, Liu, Chiu-Bi, Tsai, Yu-Hsia, Chin, Yen-Fan & Wong, Ching-Hsiang (2015/10). Physical fitness exercise vs. cognitive behavior therapy on reducing the depressive symptoms among community-dwelling elderly adults: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 52(2015), 1542-1552. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 2.901)
  12. Huang, Tzu-Ting, Chung, Meng-Ling, Chen, Fan-Ru, Chin, Yen-Fan* & Wang, Bi-Hwa (2016/01). Evaluation of a combined cognitive-behavioural and exercise intervention to manage fear of falling among elderly residents in nursing homes. Aging & Mental Health. 20(1), 2-12. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 1.751)
  13. Chin, Yen-Fan, Liang, Jersey, Wang, Woan-Shyuan, Hsu, Brend Ray-Sea, & Huang, Tzu-Ting * (2014/12). The role of foot self-care behavior on developing foot ulcers in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy: a prospective study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 51(12), 1568-1574. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 2.901)
  14. Huang, Tzu-Ting, Guo, Su-Er, Chang, Chia-Hao, Fan, Jun-Yu, Huang, Jui-Chu, Lin, Ming-Shyan, Lee, Chia-Mou & Chen, Mei-Yen* (2013). Misperception among rural diabetic residents: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 69(4), 927-934. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 1.527)
  15. Chin, Yen-Fan &Huang, Tzu-Ting* (2013). Development and Validation of a Diabetes Foot Self-Care Behavior Scale. Journal of Nursing Research. 21(1), 19-25. (SSCI/SCI, IF=0.578)
  16. Chin, Yen-Fan & Huang, Tzu-Ting* (2013). Impact of action cues, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers on daily foot exam practice in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with peripheral neuropathy. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 22(1-2), 61-68. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 1.316)
  17. Chin, Yen-Fan, Wang, Woan-Shyuan, Yang, Tsui-Yun & Huang, Tzu-Ting* (2012). Development and Psychometric Testing of the Diabetic Foot Ulcer Health Belief Scale. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research, 8(4), 269-277.
  18. Chin, Yen-Fan, Wang, Woan-Shyuan, Wang, Bi-Hwa, & Huang, Tzu-Ting* (2011/05). Diabetic Foot Care:Focus on the Elderly. Yuan-Yuan Nursing, 1(5), 60-65.
  19. Huang, Tzu-Ting*, Hsu, Hua-Yun, Wang, Bi-Hwa, & Chen, Kang-Hua. (2011). Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease Patients: Validation of the Short Form Eight-Item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-8) in Taiwan. Quality of Life Research, 20(4), 499-505. (SSCI/SCI, IF= 2.412)
  20. Huang, T. T.*, Yang, L. H., & Liu, C. Y. (2011). Reducing the fear of falling among community-dwelling elderly adults through cognitive-behavioural strategies and intense Tai Chi exercise: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 67(5), 961-971. (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.518)
  21. Huang, T.T.*, Hsu, H.Y., Wang, B. H., Chen, K. H. (2011). Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease Patients: Validation of the Short Form Eight-Item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-8) in Taiwan. Quality of Life Research, 20(4), 499-505. (SCI, IF= 2.376)
  22. Huang, T. T.*, Yeh, C. Y., & Tsai, Y. C. (2011). A diet and physical activity intervention for preventing weight retention among Taiwanese childbearing women: A randomized controlled trial. Midwifery. (In Press) (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.163)
  23. Huang, T. T.*, Wang, H. S., & Dai, F. T. (2010). Effect of pre-pregnancy body size on postpartum weight retention. Midwifery, 26(2), 222-231. (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.163)
  24. Huang, T. T.*, & Peng, J. M. (2010). Role adaptation of family caregivers for ventilator-dependent patients: Transition from respiratory care ward to home. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19(11-12), 1686-1694. (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.194)
  25. Wang, W. S., Huang, T. T.* , Chin, Y. F., & Wei, C. C. (2010). Applying Orem’s Self-care Deficit theory to explore the self-care behaviors of college students as type B Hepatitis carriers. Journal of Nursing and Healthcare Research, 6(3),172-182.
  26. Huang, T. T.*, Yang, L. H., & Liu, C. Y. (2010). Reducing the Fear of Falling through Cognitive “Behavioural” Strategies and Intense Tai Chi Exercise among Community-Dwelling Elderly Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing. (In Press) (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.518)
  27. Huang, T.T.*, Hsu, H.Y., Wang, B. H., Chen, K. H. (2010). Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease Patients: Validation of the Short Form Eight-Item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-8) in Taiwan. Quality of Life Research. (In press) (SCI, IF= 2.376)
  28. Huang, T. T.*, Wang, H. S., & Dai, F. T. (2010). Effect of pre-pregnancy body size on postpartum weight retention. Midwifery, 26(2), 222-231. (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.163)
  29. Huang, T. T.*, & Peng, J. M. (2010). Role adaptation of family caregivers for ventilator-dependent patients: Transition from respiratory care ward to home. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 19(11-12), 1686-1694. (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.194)
  30. Hsu, H. Y., Chen, C. C., Huang, T. T.*, Weng, Y. H., & Lu, C. S. (2009). Fatigue and related factors in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The Journal of Nursing, 56(5), 49-59.
  31. Huang, T. T.*, Yeh, C. Y., & Tsai, Y. C. (2009). A diet and physical activity intervention for preventing weight retention among Taiwanese childbearing women: A randomized controlled trial. Midwifery. (In Press) (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.163)
  32. Huang, T. T.*, & Acton, G. J. (2009). Ways to maintain independence among Taiwanese elderly adults with hip fractures: A qualitative study. Geriatric Nursing, 30(1), 28-35. (SSCI, IF=0.789)
  33. Huang, T. T.*, Li, Y. T., & Wang, C. H. (2009). Individualized programme to promote self-care among older adults with asthma: Randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 65(2), 348-358. (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.518)
  34. Huang, T. T.*, & Wang, W. S. (2009). Comparison of three established measures of fear of falling in community-dwelling older adults: Psychometric testing. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 46(10), 1313-1319. (SSCI/SCI, IF=1.910)
  35. Wu, S. C., Huang, T. T.*, Wang, W. S., & Wei, C. C. (2008). Psychosocial factors influencing negative thinking: College freshmen. Journal of Evidence-Based Nursing, 4(1), 42-50.
  36. Huang, T. T.*, & Wu, S. C. (2008). Evaluation of a training programme on knowledge and compliance of nurse assistants' hand hygiene in nursing homes. Journal of Hospital Infection, 68(2), 164-170. (SCI, IF=3.012)
  37. Huang, T. T.*, & Dai, F. T. (2007). Weight retention predictors for Taiwanese women at six-month postpartum. Journal of Nursing Research, 15(1), 11-20. (TSSCI)
  38. Yang, L. H., & Huang, T. T.* (2007). A project to revise the patient needs rank assessment scale for discharge planning. The Journal of Nursing, 54(2), 55-61.
  39. Huang, T. T.* (2007). Self-care behavior of adult asthma patients. Journal of Asthma, 44(8), 613-619. (SCI, IF=1.372)
  40. Hsu, H. Y., Huang, T. T.*, Weng, Y. H., Li, C. L., & Lu, C. S. (2007). The inclination to depressive mood and related factors among patients with Parkinson's disease. Journal of Evidence-Based Nursing, 3(3), 195-204.
  41. Huang, T. T.* (2006). Geriatric fear of falling measure: Development and psychometric testing. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 43, 357-365. (SSCI, IF=1.910)
  42. Huang, T. T.* (2005). Home environmental hazards among community-dwelling elderly persons in Taiwan. The Journal of Nursing Research, 13(1), 49-57. (TSSCI)
  43. Tsai, Y. C., Huang, T. T.*, & Tsai, C. C. (2005). An improvement of nursing discharge summary from discharge-planning center to nursing home. Chang Gung Nursing, 16(3), 320-328.
  44. Huang, T. T.*, & Liang, S. H. (2005). A randomized clinical trial of the effectiveness of a discharge planning intervention in hospitalized elders with hip fracture due to falling. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 14, 1193-1204. (SSCI, IF=1.194)
  45. Huang, T. T.* (2005). The common safety issues among the elderly residents whom received Long-term Care: Abuse, falls and malnutrition. The Journal of Long-term Care, 9(3), 205-212.
  46. Huang, T. T.* (2005). Managing fear of falling: Taiwanese elders' perspective. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 42(7), 743-750. (SSCI, IF=1.910)
  47. Liang, S. H., & Huang, T. T.* (2004). The effect of a discharge plan on hospitalized elderly patients with hip fracture: Knowledge and ability of self-care, and health care satisfaction. Chang Gung Nursing, 15(3), 237-247.
  48. Huang, T. T.*, & Acton, G. J. (2004). Effectiveness of home visit falls prevention strategy for Taiwanese community-dwelling elders: Randomized trial. Public Health Nursing, 21(3), 247-256. (SSCI, IF=0.813)
  49. Huang, T. T.*, & Lin, L. Y. (2004). Meaning of life and related factors among community-dwelling elders in Yunlin County. Taiwan Journal of Public Health, 23(2), 159-167.
  50. Kuo, L. M., & Huang, T. T.* (2004). Nursing experience: A new elderly resident in a nursing home. The Journal of Nursing, 51(3), 94-99.
  51. Chiu, S. C., Huang, T. T.*, & Chiang, H. L. (2002). Exploring oral hygiene project for frail elders in a Long-term Care Institution. Chang Gung Nursing, 13(3), 264-274.
  52. Liang, S. H., & Huang, T. T.* (2002). Discharge planning for hip fracture resulting from falling. The Journal of Long-term Care, 6(1), 33-44.
  53. Chen, S. R., & Huang, T. T.* (2002). Health care needs and related factors in the elderly following a fall: A pilot study. Chang Gung Nursing, 13(1), 1-10.
  54. Hsu, L. C., & Huang, T. T.* (2001). The role functions and related factors of home health care nurses. The Journal of Nursing, 48(6), 47-58.
  55. Huang, T. T.* (2000). APA format: Reference citations and reference list. The Journal of Nursing, 47(3), 83-86.
  56. Huang, T. T.* (1999). Fall-prevention in Taiwanese elderly adults. Dissertation of the University of Texas at Austin.
  57. Yang, R. J., Huang, L. H., Tso, Z. M., & Huang, T. T. (1997). Sex knowledge, attitude and behavior among two junior high school students in Taipei. Journal of National Taipei College of Nursing, 5, 27-46.
  58. Huang, L. H., Tso, Z. M., Yin, J. C., Yang, R. J., & Huang, T. T. (1996). Tobacco smoking behavior among junior high school students. The Journal of Nursing, 43(2), 35-46.
  59. Huang, T. T.*, & Chien, C. H. (1995). Comparison of AIDS/HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices of precautions between nurses from infection and non-infection units in one medical center. The Journal of Nursing Research, 3(1), 27-40.
  60. Huang, T. T.*, Tsai, T. Y., & Yin, J. C. (1994). A survey of school absence and health problems among aboriginal elementary school children in Nan-Tou County. Chinese Journal of Public Health, 13(3), 203-213.
  61. Chen, M. Y., & Huang, T. T.* (1994). Are the public health nurses healthier than the general public? Hu Li Xin Xiang, 4(3), 128-139.
  62. Huang, L. H., Tso, Z. M., Huang, T. T.*, & Yin, J. C. (1994). School absence: A longitudinal study. Asia Journal of Nursing Study, 1(1), 29-36.
  63. Huang, T. T.*, & Liao, X. Z. (1993). Falling and the related factors among community-dwelling elderly adults in Beitou district, Taipei City. Public Health, 20(3), 234-246.
  64. Huang, T. T.*, Gwo, M. Y., & Chang, C. F. (1993). The influence of the health educational programs on the primary caregivers of demented patients: A K.A.P. study. The Journal of Nursing Research, 1(1), 60-70.
  65. Huang, T. T.* (1987). The development of public health nursing in Taiwan. National Taipei College of Nursing Journal, 1, 70-74.
  66. Wang, H. H., Huang, T. T.*, & Yeh, S. H. (1984). The knowledge, attitude and behavior on family planning among nurses. Public Health, 11(3), 221-228.