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School of Nursing

Dr. Anson Chui Yan TANG (鄧翠欣博士)

Associate Dean (Practical Education) & Associate Professor (副院長(實習教育)及副教授)

Office: 16/F, School of Nursing, Tower 2, Kowloon Commerce Centre, 51 Kwai Cheong Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 3468 6832

Email: [email protected]

Biography

Dr. Anson Tang is an Associate Professor of the School of Nursing at Tung Wah College. She has tremendous experience in tertiary education in Hong Kong, including programme development and management, and had been the programme leader for higher diploma and baccalaureate nursing programmes for nearly ten years.

Dr. Tang is also the Chairperson of the Professional and Education Development Committee of Hong Kong School Nurses Association. She has organized seminars and has initiated research projects that promote evidence-based practices related to child and school health. Dr. Tang’s research interests include mindfulness intervention, behavioural addiction and nursing education. She has led projects to explore the effectiveness of online learning and innovative pedagogies in nursing education. Recently, she has put her focus on applying mindfulness interventions to manage behavioural addiction in children and adolescents, especially smartphone addiction and gaming disorder.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

BSN (Hons), PhD, RN

Author Identifications

Scopus: 56450060800

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4293-8449

Education

Post-Registration Certificate Course in Respiratory Nursing, Institute of Advanced Nursing Studies, Hospital Authority (Passed with distinction) (Hong Kong)

Doctor of Philosophy, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong)

1st Class Honour, Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) in Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong)

Teaching Areas

Research method

Evidence-based practice

Nursing therapeutics

Research Interests

Nursing education

Behavioral addiction

School health

Mindfulness intervention

Funded Projects (Selected)

School Nurses’ Perceived Stresses, Coping and Mental Wellbeing during COVID-19: A Mixed Methods Design. Funded by The Hong Kong School Nurses Association (Co-Investigator) (2020)

A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial of a Group Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Programme for Adolescents in Hong Kong: Its Effect on Smartphone Behavior, Symptoms of Smartphone Addiction and Resilience. Funded by College Research Grant, Tung Wah College (Principal Investigator) (2019)

To evaluate the effectiveness of an online workplace English course for Chinese nursing students. Funded by College Research Grant, Tung Wah College (Principal Investigator) (2019)

Factors associated with self-directed learning among undergraduate nursing students: A systematic review. Funded by College Research Grant, Tung Wah College (Co-investigator) (2018)

The effect of challenge based learning on baccalaureate nursing education. Funded by College Research Grant, Tung Wah College (Principal Investigator (2016)

Publications (Selected)

Wong, E. M. L., Leung, D. Y. P., Lam, S. C., Suen, L. K. P., Tang, A. C. Y., Ko, S. Y., & Leung, A. Y. M. (2025). Effect of a nurse-led support program using mobile application versus nurse phone advice on patients at risk of coronary artery disease: A randomized controlled trial. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 22(1), Article e12765. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12765. [IF: 3.4, 2023]

Cheng, W. L. S., Tang, A. C. Y., & Siu, K. L. S. (2024). Examining the effects of moral distress, compassion fatigue and burnout on intention to leave among nursing students in Hong Kong. A cross-sectional study. Applied Nursing Research, 80, Article 151861. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2024.151861 [IF: 2.7, 2024].

Tang, A.C.Y., Suen, L.K.P., Wong, J.S.W., Chan, S., Luk, K.K.H., Kwan, R.Y.C. & Cheng, W.L.S. (2024). Preliminary effect of challenge-based learning on fostering nursing students’ multidisciplinary collaboration in community health care settings. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 19(4), e661-e666. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2024.06.001

Tang, A. C. Y., Lee, R. L. T., Lee, P. H., Tandia, K., Chan, S., Lam, S. C., Nailes, J., Malinit, J. P., Juangco, J. R. G., Wang, Q., Ligot, J., & Suen, L. K. P. (2024). The mediating effect of dispositional mindfulness on the association between UPPS-P impulsivity traits and gaming disorder among Asia-Pacific young adults. BMC Psychiatry, 24(1), Article: 328. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-05740-0.

Coleman, P., & Tang, A. C. Y. (2023). Explaining the Placement Experiences of Nursing Students in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong using the Theory of Human Relatedness. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 24(2), 227-240. https://www.ijwil.org/files/IJWIL_24_2_227_240.pdf

Tang, A. C. Y., Cheng, W. L. S., Wong, J. S. W., Luk, K. K. H., Kwan, R. Y. C., & Suen, L. K. P. (2023). Improving multidisciplinary collaboration among baccalaureate nursing students with Challenge-Based Learning: A quasi-experimental study in Hong Kong samples. Science Talks, 6, 100175. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2023.100175

Cheng, W. L. S., Tang, A. C. Y., Tsang, M. C. M., Wong, L. L. K., & Körlin, D. (2023). Effect of Music Breathing, A Programme Based on Mindfulness Breathing and Music Therapy for Promoting Sense of Coherence in Young People: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. Trials, 24(1), Article 662. http://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07645-x.

Coleman, P., & Tang, A. C. Y. (2023). Explaining the Practicum Experiences of Pre-Registration Nursing Students in Hong Kong using the Theory of Human Relatedness. International Journal of Work-Integrated Learning, 24(2), 227-240. https://www.ijwil.org/files/IJWIL_24_2_227_240.pdf

Lee, R.L.T., Tang, A.C.Y., Cheng, H.Y., Chong, C.Y.Y., Lam, W.W.S., Chien, W.T., Chan, S.W.C. (2022). The impact of COVID-19 on the mental-emotional wellbeing of primary healthcare professionals: A descriptive correlational study. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 25(3), 327-342. https://doi.org/10.32604/ijmhp.2022.026388

Cheng, W.L.S., Kwong, E.W.K., Lee, R.L.T., Tang, A.C.Y., & Wong, L.L.K. (2022). Compliance with standard precaution and its relationship with views on infection control and prevention policy among Chinese university students during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(9), 5327. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19095327

Tang, A.C.Y., Lee, P.H., Lam, S.C., Ngan, S.S., Ye, C.J., & Lee, R.L.T. (2022). Prediction of problem gambling by demographics, gaming behaviour and psychological correlates among gacha gamers: A cross-sectional online survey in Chinese young adults. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 13, 940281. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2022.940281

Lee, R.L.T., Chien, W.T., Stubbs, M., Cheng, W.L.S., Chiu, D.C.S., Fung, K.H.K., Cheng, H.Y., Chong, Y.Y., Tang, A.C.Y. (2022). Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance among healthcare professionals and community stakeholders: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(21), 14499. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192114499

Sun, S.Q.Y., Tang, A.C.Y., Wang, Q., Chung, L.Y.F., & Lee, R.L.T. (2022). A Scientometric Analysis and Critical Review of Internet Gaming Disorder behaviours. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 24(6). http://dx.doi.org/10.32604/ijmhp.2022.024841

Tang, A.C.Y. (2022). Problem Gaming in Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: Are They Also Influenced by Problem Gaming As Their Normal Counterparts? Hong Kong Journal of Mental Health, 48(1), 31-36. https://www.mhahk.org.hk/Chi/pdf/Journal/Vol47&48No1/2021&2022-47&48-1-42-47.pdf

Tang, A.C.Y., & Lee, R.L.T. (2021). Effects of a group mindfulness-based cognitive programme on smartphone addictive symptoms and resilience among adolescents: Study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial. BMC Nursing, 20(1), 86. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00611-5

Tang, A.C.Y., & Chow M.C.M. (2021). Learning experience of Baccalaureate Nursing Students with Challenge-Based Learning in Hong Kong: A Descriptive Qualitative Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(12), 6293. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18126293

Wong, MFF, Tang, ACY, & Cheng, WLS. (2021). Factors Associated with Self-Directed Learning among Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Systematic Review. Nurse Education Today, 104, 104998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104998

Tang, A.C.Y., Kwong, E.W.Y., Chen, L.Y., & Cheng, W.L.S. (2021). Associations between demographic characteristics, perceived threat, perceived stress, coping responses and adherence to COVID-19 Prevention Measures among Healthcare Students in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey with Implications for the Control of COVID-19. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(9), 3759-3771. http://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14889

Tang, A.C.Y. (2021). Learning experience of Chinese nursing students during clinical practicum: A descriptive qualitative study. Nursing Reports, 11(2), 495-505. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep11020046

Lee, R.L.T., West, S., Tang, A.C.Y., Cheng, H.Y., Chong, C.Y.Y., Chien, W.T., & Chan, SWC. (2020). A qualitative exploration of the experiences of school nurses during COVID-19 pandemic as the frontline primary health care professionals. Nursing Outlook, S0029-6554(20), 30710-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2020.12.003

Lee, R.L.T., Lane, S.J., Tang, A.C.Y., Leung, C., Louie, L.H.T., Browne, G., & Chan, S.W.C. (2020). Effects of unstructured free play and mindfulness intervention on wellbeing in kindergarten students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(15),5382. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17155382

Tang, A.C.Y., Kwong, E.W.Y., Chen, L.Y., & Cheng, W.L.S. (2020). Associations between demographic characteristics, perceived threat, perceived stress, coping responses and adherence to COVID-19 Prevention Measures among Healthcare Students in China: A Cross-Sectional Survey with Implications for the Control of COVID-19. MedRxiv. Published July 16, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.07.15.20154997

Tang, A.C.Y., & Chow, M.C.M. (2020). To Evaluate the Effect of Challenge-Based Learning on the Approaches to Learning of Chinese Nursing Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study. Nurse Education Today, 85:104293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2019.104293

Tang, A.C.Y., Wong, N., & Wong, T.K.S. (2014). Learning experience of Chinese nursing students in an online clinical English course: Qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, 35(2):e61-6. 1 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2014.11.017

Tang, A.C.Y., Chung, J.W.Y., & Wong, T.K.S. (2012). Validation of a novel traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnostic model using artificial neural network. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012, 685094. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/685094

Tang, A.C.Y., Chung, J.W.Y., & Wong, T.K.S. (2012). Digitalizing traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis with artificial neural network. Telemedicine & e-Health., 18(6), 446-453. https://doi.org/10.1089/tmj.2011.0204

Tang, A.C.Y. (2012). Review of traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis. In M. Saad (Ed.), Complementary therapies for the contemporary healthcare. IntechOpen. https://doi.org/10.5772/50442

Community/ Professional Contributions (Selected)

Reviewer, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2020 - Present)

Board member and Chairperson of The Professional and Education Development Committee, Hong Kong School Nurses Association (2019 - Present)

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