Education
- 2015.09 – 2021.07
Ph.D., Nursing Philosophy
National Cheng Kung University · Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- 2007.09 – 2010.07
M.S.N., Pediatric Nursing
National Cheng Kung University · Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- 2001.09 – 2005.06
B.S.N., Nursing
National Cheng Kung University · Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Professional Experience
- 2026.09 – present
Assistant Professor
Department of Nursing, National Sun Yat-sen University
- 2022.02 – present
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University
- 2016.02 – 2022.01
Adjunct Clinical Lecturer
Department of Nursing, National Cheng Kung University
- 2020.08 – 2026.08
Head Nurse
Department of Nursing, NCKU Hospital
- 2014.12 – 2026.08
Registered Nurse (Civil Service)
Department of Nursing, NCKU Hospital
- 2012.03 – 2013.12
Nurse (Civil Service)
Department of Nursing, NCKU Hospital
- 2011.12 – 2012.03
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, NCKU Hospital
- 2010.08 – 2011.11; 2005.10 – 2007.07
Registered Nurse
Pediatric Ward, NCKU Hospital
Honors and Awards
- 2025
Dedicated Clinical Teacher Award
National Cheng Kung University Hospital
- 2024
Merit Award, Evidence-Based Medicine (Literature Appraisal, Clinical Group)
National Healthcare Quality Award (NHQA), Taiwan
Research Projects
- 2025.08 – 2028.07
The journey to a trauma-informed foster caregiver: Experiences, related factors, and elements
National Science and Technology Council (New Faculty Research Grant)
Principal InvestigatorNSTC 114-2314-B-006-085-MY3
- 2023.08 – 2026.07
Filicide-suicide in Taiwan: A mixed method approach of the incidence, associated factors, and health care utilization and needs
National Science and Technology Council (General Research Grant)
Co-Principal Investigator
Journal Articles
- 2025
Chen, Y. W., Shen, C. F., Tien, Y. T., & Chiu, Y. Y.*. Evaluation of the clinical application of a wireless digital thermometer patch in pediatric care: A pilot study. The Journal of Nursing.
First author
- 2024
Chang, H. Y., Chang, Y. C., Chang, Y. T., Chen, Y. W., Wu, P. Y., & Feng, J. Y.. The effectiveness of parenting programs in preventing abusive head trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Trauma, Violence & Abuse, 25(1), 354–368.
DOISSCIIF 5.4 · Family Studies 1/66 (1.5%)
- 2024
Lin, L. Y., Hwang, I. T., Hsu, C. F., Yu, W. H., Lai, P. C., Chen, Y. W., & Tu, Y. F.. Comparing fine motor performance among young children with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and specific developmental disorder of motor function. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 12, 1372980.
DOISCIEIF 2.1 · Pediatrics 61/186 (32.58%)
- 2022
Chen, C. J., Chen, Y. W., Chang, H. Y., & Feng, J. Y.*. Hospital-based case management model for child protection team in Taiwan: An action research. Journal of Nursing Research, 30(4), e225.
DOISSCI, SCIEIF 2.4 · Nursing 36/193 (18.7%)
- 2022
Chen, C. J., Chen, Y. W., Chang, H. Y., & Feng, J. Y.*. Screening tools for child abuse used by healthcare providers: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Research, 30(1), e193.
DOISSCI, SCIEIF 2.4 · Nursing 36/193 (18.7%)
- 2021
Chen, Y. W., & Feng, J. Y.*. Awareness and knowledge of pediatric abusive head trauma among healthcare professionals in Taiwan. Children and Youth Services Review, 127, 106125.
DOISSCIFirst authorIF 2.4 · Social Work 7/92 (7.6%)
- 2020
Chang, Y. T., Chang, H. Y., Chen, L. W., Lu, T. H., Tsai, H. J., Chen, Y. W., & Feng, J. Y.*. Incidence and characteristics of paediatric abusive head trauma in Taiwan, 2006–2015: A nationwide population-based study. Injury Prevention.
DOISSCI, SCIEIF 2.5 · Public, Environmental & Occupational Health 158/408 (38.7%)
- 2020
Chen, Y. W., & Feng, J. Y.*. Development and validation of a paediatric abusive head trauma awareness questionnaire for healthcare professionals: A two-stage questionnaire development study. Child Abuse Review, 29(3), 218–230.
DOISSCIFirst authorIF 0.9 · Family Studies 47/66 (71.2%)
- 2019
Chen, C. J., Chen, Y. W., Chang, H. Y., & Feng, J. Y.*. Facing children suffering from physical abuse: The decision-making process of non-abusing caregivers. The Journal of Nursing, 66(4), 40–48.
- 2015
Chen, Y. W., Huang, J. J., Lu, T. H., & Feng, J. Y.*. Clinical competency in child maltreatment for community nurses in Taiwan. International Journal of Nursing Practice.
First author
- 2013
Chen, Y. W., Fetzer, S., Lin, C. L., Huang, J. J., & Feng, J. Y.*. Healthcare professionals' priorities for child abuse educational programming: A Delphi study. Children and Youth Services Review.
First author
- 2012
Feng, J. Y.*, Chen, Y. W., Fetzer, S., Feng, M. C., & Lin, C. L.. Ethical and legal barriers of mandated child abuse reporters. Children and Youth Services Review.
- 2010
Feng, J. Y.*, Fetzer, S., Chen, Y. W., Yeh, L. L., & Huang, M. C.. Multidisciplinary collaboration reporting child abuse: A grounded theory study. International Journal of Nursing Studies.
- 2009
Chen, Y. W., Yeh, L. L., & Feng, J. Y.*. Concept analysis of child abuse. The Journal of Nursing, 56(4), 71–76.
DOIFirst author
Book Chapters
- 2024
Feng, J. Y., Chen, Y. W., & Chen, C. J.. Medical examination and injury documentation in child protection practice. In C. C. Huang (Ed.), A person-centered model of protective services (pp. 45–58). Kaohsiung City Government Department of Health.
Conference Presentations
- 2024
Chen, Y. W., Huang, C. C., Chuang, M. J., Wu, C. Y., Fang, S. Y., & Feng, J. Y.. Effectiveness of applying action research to the optimization of nursing focus charting [Poster presentation]. The 40th Nursing Research Conference and Cross-Strait Nursing Academic Exchange, Taiwan.
2024, October 5
- 2024
Chen, Y. W., & Feng, J. Y.. Development of a training program on pediatric abusive head trauma for nurses [Oral presentation]. SPCAN 2024, Uppsala, Sweden.
2024, August 18–21
- 2021
Chen, Y. W., & Feng, J. Y.. Taiwanese parents' knowledge of abusive head trauma, attitudes toward infant care and soothing skills, and intention and behavior of shaking infants [Oral presentation]. The 37th Nursing Research Conference and Cross-Strait Nursing Academic Exchange, Taiwan.
2021, October 3
- 2021
Wu, P. Y., Chang, H. Y., Chen, Y. W., Li, C. Y., & Feng, J. Y.. Effectiveness of preventive interventions for pediatric abusive head trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis [Poster presentation]. The 37th Nursing Research Conference and Cross-Strait Nursing Academic Exchange, Taiwan.
2021, October 3
- 2018
Chen, Y. W., & Feng, J. Y.. Healthcare professionals' awareness of pediatric abusive head trauma in Taiwan.
2018, September
- 2018
Chen, C. J., Chen, Y. W., Chang, H. Y., Chang, Y. T., & Feng, J. Y.. Pregnant women's adverse childhood experience, mastery, prenatal stress and social support.
2018, September
- 2014
Chen, Y. W., Chang, H. Y., & Feng, J. Y.. Emergency nurses' experiences in managing sexual assault in a one-stop crisis center.
2014, September
- 2012
Chen, Y. W., Fetzer, S., Lin, C. L., & Feng, J. Y.. Multidiscipline priorities for child abuse educational programming: A Delphi study.
2012, September
- 2010
Chen, Y. W., & Feng, J. Y.. Community nurses' clinical competency in child abuse in southern Taiwan.
2010, September
- 2010
Feng, J. Y., Fetzer, S., Chen, Y. W., Yeh, L. L., & Huang, M. C.. Multidisciplinary collaboration reporting child abuse: A grounded theory study.
2010, September
- 2010
Tsai, M. C., Chen, Y. W., Wu, M. F., & Feng, J. Y.. Parental disciplines and children's outcomes in Taiwan.
2010, July
- 2009
Chen, Y. W., Liu, M. C., & Feng, J. Y.. Childhood trauma, substance abuse and criminality.
2009, July
Professional Service
- 2024 – present
External Expert Scholar, Group Decision-Making Meetings on Reunification Assessment for Children and Youth in Out-of-Home Placement
Social Affairs Bureau, Tainan City Government
- 2024 – present
External Expert, Program for Strengthening Cross-Network Collaboration in Child and Youth Protection
Tainan City Government
Teacher Qualification Certification
- 2022.07
Assistant Professor
Development of a Training Program for Nurses on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma
- 2011.10
Lecturer
Clinical Competency in Child Maltreatment Among Community Nurses in Clinics and Public Health Centers in Southern Taiwan