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ZHANG Meifen

 

【Research Areas】
Oncology nursing; Geriatric nursing; Rehabilitation nursing

【Education】
Doctor of Philosophy, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University, 2014
Master of Philosophy, School of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, 1997
Bachelor of Medicine, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, 1989

【Professional Experiences】
2018/01~present, Professor, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
2013/01~2018/06, Vice President, Professor, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
2002/06~2013/01, Vice President, Vice Professor, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
1996/12~2002/05, Lecturer, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
1994/06~1996/11, Teaching Assistant, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences
1990/08~1994/06, Associate Charge Nurse, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital

【Research Grants】
1.National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program) Principal Investigator. 2024.1.-2027.12. 400,000 CNY. Ongoing.
2.National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program) Second Participant. 2023.1.-2026.12. 450,000 CNY. Ongoing.
3.National Social Science Foundation of China (Major Program) Principal Investigator of sub-project. 2021.03-2023.12. 800,000 CNY. Completed.
4.National Social Science Foundation of China (Key Program) Principal Investigator of sub-project. 2021.03-2023.12. 350,000 CNY. Completed.
5.National Natural Science Foundation of China (General Program) Principal Investigator. 2020.1.-2023.12. 475,000 CNY. Completed.
6.National Social Science Foundation of China (General Program) Second Participant. 2019-2021. 200,000 CNY. Completed.
7.National Social Science Foundation of China (General Program) Second Participant. 2019-2021. 200,000 CNY. Completed.
8.Youth Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. Third Participant. 2019.01-2021.12. 175,000 CNY. Completed.
9.Humanities and Social Sciences Research Program, Ministry of Education, Principal Investigator. 2018.07.-2022.09. 100,000 CNY. Completed.
10.Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province Second Participant. 2019.10.-present 100,000 CNY. Ongoing.
11.Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province Second Participant. 2018.06.-present 100,000 CNY. Ongoing.
12.Guangdong Provincial Medical Foundation Second Participant. 2016.12.-present 10,000 CNY. Ongoing.
13.Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance Project Principal Investigator. 2016.10.-2019.09. 700,000 CNY. Completed.
14.Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance Project Principal Investigator. 2016.01.-2018.12. 100,000 CNY. Completed.
15.Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance Project Principal Investigator. 2013.12.-2015.12. 350,000 CNY. Completed.
16.Guangdong Provincial Medical Foundation Principal Investigator. 2011.10.-2013.01. 40,000 CNY. Completed.
17.Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance Project Principal Investigator. 2009.01.-2011.12. 150,000 CNY. Completed.
18.Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance Project Principal Investigator. 2008.01.-2010.12. 100,000 CNY. Completed.

【Selected publications】
1.Li, C., Zhao, Y., Bai, Y., Zhao, B., Tola, Y. O., Chan, C. W., Zhang, M.*, & Fu, X. Unveiling the Potential of Large Language Models in Transforming Chronic Disease Management: Mixed Methods Systematic Review. Journal of medical Internet research, 2025;27:e70535. [IF=5.8, JCR: Q1]
2.Zhang, Y., Wei, X., Zhang, N., Zhang, Y., Li, N., Zhang, B., Zhang, M*. (2025). Frailty and Social Isolation in Breast Cancer Patients: The Moderated Mediating Role of Self-Perception of Aging and Menopausal Symptoms. Journal of advanced nursing, 10.1111/jan.16833. [IF=3.8, JCR: Q1]
3.Li, X., Wu, X., Du, Q., Xie, J., Wang, X., Cui, L., Yuan, C., Zhang, M*. Illness behavior and its predictors in young and middle-aged colorectal cancer patients: A latent profile analysis. European journal of oncology nursing, 2025;74:102811. [IF=2.7, JCR: Q1]
4.Yuan, C., Xie, J., Cui, L., Du, Q., Li, X., Wang, X., Liu, J., Wu, X., Zhang, M*. Psychosocial adjustment and influencing factors in patients with newly diagnosed colorectal cancer: A latent profile analysis. European journal of oncology nursing, 2025;75:102818. [IF=2.7, JCR: Q1]
5.Zhang, B., Zhang, N., Zhang, Y., Yan, J., Chen, L., He, H., Sun, S., Zhang, Y., Zhang, M*. Prevalence and risk factors of chemotherapy-induced taste alterations among cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European journal of oncology nursing, 2025;74:102735. [IF=2.7, JCR: Q1]
6.Zhong, M., Wu, X., Li, X., Xie, J., Wang, X., Du, Q., Zhang, M*. A nomogram model for predicting frailty in middle-aged and elderly patients with colorectal cancer:A cross-sectional study. European journal of oncology nursing, 2024;73:102718. [IF=2.7, JCR: Q1]
7.Wang, X., Zou, W., Du, Q., Xie, J., Zhong, M., Li, X., Wu, X., Zhang, M*. Longitudinal Trajectories of Psychological Distress and Its Influence Factors in Young and Middle-Aged Patients With Colorectal Cancer. Journal of advanced nursing, 10.1111/jan.16585. [IF=3.8, JCR: Q1]
8.Li, X., Wu, X., Chen, C., Chao, H., Xie, J., Du, Q., Zhang, M*. A randomized controlled trial of a self-led, virtual reality-based cognitive behavioral therapy on sick role adaptation in colorectal cancer patients: study protocol. BMC cancer, 2024, 24(1), 847. [IF=3.4, JCR: Q2]
9.Sun, S., Zhang, B., Zhang, N., Zhang, Y., Zhu, M., Zhang, M*. Effect of telehealth interventions on adherence to endocrine therapy among patients with breast cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 2024, 32(3), 151. [IF=2.8, JCR: Q2]
10.Zhu M, Zhang Y, He H, Chen L, Chen J, Zhang M*. Social participation and acceptance of disability in young and middle-aged breast cancer patients after surgery: A 6-month follow-up study. Asia-Pacific journal of oncology nursing. 2023;10(8):100266. [IF=2.4, JCR: Q1]
11.Wu, X., Zhang, W., Liu, A., Zhang M*. Factors associated with reproductive concerns among young female patients with colorectal cancer: A cross-sectional study. Journal of clinical nursing, 2023, 32(15-16), 5274–5285. [IF=3.2, JCR: Q1]
12.Du, Q., Gong, N., Hu, Q., Chen, G., Xie, J., Luo, L., Cheng, Y., Zhang M*. Why do older adults living alone in cities cease seeking assistance? A qualitative study in China. BMC geriatrics, 2022, 22(1), 540. [IF=3.4, JCR: Q2]
13.Meng Y, Deng B, Liang X, Li J, Li L, Ou J, Yu S, Tan X, Chen Y, Zhang M*. Effectiveness of self-efficacy-enhancing interventions on rehabilitation following total hip replacement: a randomized controlled trial with six-month follow-up. Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research. 2022, 10;17(1):225. [IF=2.8, JCR: Q1]
14.Liao, H., Fan, P., Ruan, H., Gong, N., Qiu, W., Zhang, Y., Li, X., Li, H., Zhang M*. Experiences of social isolation among patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder in China: A qualitative study. Multiple sclerosis and related disorders, 2022, 60, 103711. [IF=2.9, JCR: Q2]
15.Wu, X., Gong, N., Meng, Y., Zhu, M., Zou, W., Cheng, Y., Zhang M*. Risk perception trajectory of elderly chronic disease patients in the community under COVID-19: A qualitative research. Geriatric nursing, 2021, 42(6), 1303–1308. [IF=2.5, JCR: Q1]
16.Zhang, X., Zhang, W., Lou, H., Luo, C., Du, Q., Meng, Y., Wu, X., Zhang M*. Risk factors for prolonged intensive care unit stays in patients after cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass: A retrospective observational study. International journal of nursing sciences, 2021, 8(4), 388–393. [IF=2.9, JCR: Q1]
17.Du, Q., Chen, J., Meng, Y., Gong, N., Wu, X., Lyu, Q., Zhang, Y., Wu, X., Zhang M*. Factors Associated With Colorectal Cancer Screening Among First-Degree Relatives of Patients With Colorectal Cancer in China. Cancer nursing, 2022, 45(2), E447–E453. [IF=2.4, JCR: Q1]
18.Zhang, X., Zhang, Y., Chen, J., Zhang M*, Gong, N. Psychological distance: a qualitative study of screening barriers among first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients. BMC public health, 2021, 21(1), 716. [IF=3.5, JCR: Q1]
19.Sun, X., Zhuang, X., Huo, M., Feng, P., Zhang, S., Zhong, X., Zhou, H., Guo, Y., Hu, X., Du, Z., Zhang M*., Liao, X. Serum magnesium and the prevalence of peripheral artery disease: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study. Atherosclerosis, 2019, 282, 196–201. [IF=4.9, JCR: Q1]
20.Zhang, M., Chan, S. W., You, L., Wen, Y., Peng, L., Liu, W., & Zheng, M. The effectiveness of a self-efficacy-enhancing intervention for Chinese patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial with 6-month follow up. International journal of nursing studies, 2014, 51(8), 1083–1092. [IF=7.5, JCR: Q1]

【Books/book chapters】
1.Cheng, Y., Zhang, M., & Gong, N. (2024). Theories and Methods of Care Anthropology [M]. Beijing: Peking University Medical Press.
2.Pan, S., Zhang, X., & Sun, H. (2023). Humanistic Nursing [M]. Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House.
3.Lu, Q., Zhang, M., & Tian, J. (2022). Surgical Nursing (3rd ed.) [M]. Beijing: Peking University Medical Press.
4.Chen, H., Qin, X., & Fu, X. (2022). Pediatric Nursing Clinical Comprehensive Training Guide [M]. Guangzhou: Sun Yat-sen University Press.
5.Li, L., & Lu, Q. (2022). Surgical Nursing Practice and Study Guide [M]. Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House.
6.Wu, X., & Jiang, X. (2022). History of Chinese Nursing: 1909–1949. Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House.
7.Li, L., & Lu, Q. (2021). Surgical Nursing (7th ed.). Beijing: People's Medical Publishing House.

【Honours and Awards】
1.Elsevier China Top OA Author Award
2.2024 Top 1% of CNKI highly cited scholars
3."Construction and promotion of multidisciplinary integration and innovative diagnosis and treatment system for gastrointestinal cancer" won the Medical Science and Technology Award
4."The exploration and practice of the postgraduate training model for the Master of Nursing Professional degree" was selected as a high-PCSI, highly cited, and highly downloaded paper
5."The investigation of rehabilitation exercise self-efficacy and its influencing factors in patients after hip and knee replacement" was selected as high PCSI papers
6."Changes and influencing factors of joint function in patients after hip replacement at different periods" was selected as Frontrunner 5000 TOP Articles in Outstanding S&T Journals of China
7.Excellent Editorial member of Chinese Journal of Nursing in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2022
8.Excellent Editorial member of Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing in 2020, 2022 and 2023
9.Advanced individual of Guangdong Health Management Society
10.The 10th Teaching Famous Teacher Award of Sun Yat-sen University

【Professional Affiliation Positions】
1.Fellow of American Academy of Nursing
2.Editorial Member of Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing
3.External Examiner of Master of Nursing Programme of Kiang Ku Nursing College of Macau
4.Program Advisor of the Master of Nursing Program of Macau University of Science and Technology
5.Editorial member of Chinese Journal of Nursing and Military Nursing
6.Director of China Life Care Association
7.Vice Chairman of the Professional Committee of Humanistic Nursing of China Life Care Association
8.Deputy Director of Nursing Department of the Rehabilitation Branch of the China Anti-Cancer Association
9.Member of the Oncology Nursing Professional Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association
10.Standing Director of the Guangdong Nursing Association
11.Chairperson of the Nursing Theory and Research Professional Committee of the Guangdong Nursing Association
12.Vice President of the Guangdong Nurses Association
13.President of Chronic Disease Care and Management Branch of Guangdong Nurses Association
14.Standing Committee Member of the Breast Disease Branch of Guangzhou Medical Association
15.Vice Chairman of Guangdong Medical Humanities Society
16.Standing member of Digestive Oncology Branch of Guangdong Medical Association
17.Deputy Director of the Hospice Care Guidance Center of Guangdong Province
18.Director of Guangdong Health Management Association
19.Director of Guangdong Lingnan Nightingale Nursing Research Institute