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Personal profile
Education
- 2006-2015 Ph.D., Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 2002-2004 M.S., School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 1987-1994 M.D., School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
Experience
- 2025- President, 1 session, Taiwan Shared Decision Making and Knowledge Translation Society
- 2021.02- Professor, Ph.D. Program in Global Health and Health Security, Taipei Medical University
- 2021.01- Professor, Master Program in Global Health and Development, Taipei Medical University
- 2019.02- Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 2019.02- Professor, Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 2017.02- Vice Director, Cochrane Taiwan, Taipei Medical University
- 2016.09- Director, Department of Shared Decision Making, Taipei Medical University – Shuang Ho Hospital
- 2013.08- Director of Center for Evidence-based Health Care, Taipei Medical University – Shuang Ho Hospital
- 2013.08- Attending Staff, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University – Shuang Ho Hospital
- 2011- Member of a council, 3-6 and 8-9 session, Taiwan Evidence-Based Medicine Association
- 2019.02-2023.09 Director, Department of Medical Education, Taipei Medical University – Shuang Ho Hospital
- 2015.08-2019.01 Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 2013.08-2019.01- Associate Director of Department of Medical Research, Taipei Medical University – Shuang Ho Hospital
- 2012.08-2015.07- Assistant professor, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University
- 2010.08-2013.07 Associate Director of Medical Education and Research, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2008.09-2013.07 Director of Evidence-based Medicine Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2005.12-2008.07 Director, Clinical Skills Center, Taipei Medical University
- 2003.07-2013.07 Attending Staff, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 2000.07-2002.06 Chief Physician, Department of Surgery, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital
- 1999.07-2003.06 Chief Physician, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital
- 1994.07-1999.06 Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Taipei Medical University Hospital
Awards
- 2020-2024, Named in the World’s Top 2% Scientists, Stanford University
- 2019 Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching, Research, and Service, Taipei Medical University
- 2017-2022, 2024 Research Dissertation Award - Clinical Research Award, Taipei Medical University
- 2016, 2023 Outstanding Teacher Award, Taipei Medical University
Research Interests
- Breast cancer basic research
- Evidence-based medicine
- Systematic review and meta-analysis
- Holistic care
- Medical education
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Projects
- 19 Finished
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懷孕期乳癌病人的精準診斷、治療與生殖保存方法的訂定：二 階段研究計畫
Tam, K.-W. (PI)
3/1/24 → 2/28/25
Project: C - Project of Alliance › o - Chi Mei Medical Center
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引入SPARC量表以促進全人醫療照護提升方案
Tam, K.-W. (PI)
7/1/23 → 2/29/24
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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高齡乳癌病人的治療遵循性與精準治療方針的訂定及推行成效: 三階段硏究計畫
Tam, K.-W. (PI)
3/1/23 → 2/29/24
Project: C - Project of Alliance › o - Chi Mei Medical Center
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(教學實踐) 以「情境模擬討論法」提昇應用介入性非隨機分派研究評讀工具(ROBINS-I)之能力
Tam, K.-W. (PI)
8/1/22 → 7/31/23
Project: A - Government Institution › d - Ministry of Education
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Phase-Ii Developmental Project of the Artificial Intelligent Based Medical Assistant (Aima) for Breast Imaging Reporting
Tam, K.-W. (PI)
8/1/21 → 7/31/22
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
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Effects of adjuvant hyperbaric oxygen therapy and real-Time fluorescent imaging on deep sternal wound infection: A retrospective study
Li, T. H., Lin, C. H., Peng, C. K., Wu, Y. C., Hsieh, T. C., Lee, C. H., Liu, Y. C., Huang, K. L., Tam, K. W. & Chang, S. C., Jan 2 2025, In: Journal of wound care. 34, 1, p. 48-58 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Low-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Alteplase in Bridging Therapy for Large Vessel Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Yang, T.-W., Lee, Y.-H., Lo, W.-C., Chen, I.-T., Lin, H.-C., Chen, M.-H., Lee, C.-H., Hsu, Y.-P. & Tam, K.-W., 2025, In: Cerebrovascular Diseases. p. 1-Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Unilateral versus bilateral pedicle screw fixation in minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Lin, C. H., Wu, Y. J., Chang, C. W., Tam, K. W. & Loh, E. W., Dec 2025, In: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. 145, 1, 148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analgesic effects of ibuprofen soft and flexible absorbent foam dressing after colorectal surgery: A single-center comparative study
Cheng, T. Y., Kiu, K. T., Yen, M. H., Tam, K. W. & Chang, T. C., Jul 2024, In: Formosan Journal of Surgery. 57, 4, p. 141-146 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparison of balloon dissection and telescopic dissection of the preperitoneal space in laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal hernia repair: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chu, H. C., Hu, S. W., Wu, W. L. & Tam, K. W., Feb 2024, In: Langenbeck's Archives of Surgery. 408, 1, 15.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
7 Citations (Scopus)
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New_supplementary_data – Supplemental material for Effectiveness of electrical stimulation therapy in improving arm function after stroke: a systematic review and a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Lin, C.-Y. (Contributor), Chen, H.-C. (Contributor), Tam, K.-W. (Contributor), Yang, J.-D. (Contributor), Lee, Y.-H. (Creator), Huang, S.-W. (Contributor), Liao, C.-D. (Contributor) & Liou, T.-H. (Contributor), SAGE Journals, 2019
DOI: 10.25384/sage.7991756.v1, https://doi.org/10.25384%2Fsage.7991756.v1
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Effect of drug interactions between carbapenems and valproate on serum valproate concentration: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Chai, P.Y.-C. (Contributor), Chang, C.-T. (Contributor), Chen, Y.-H. (Creator), Chen, H.-Y. (Creator) & Tam, K.-W. (Contributor), Taylor & Francis, 2020
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.13490940, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Effect_of_drug_interactions_between_carbapenems_and_valproate_on_serum_valproate_concentration_a_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis/13490940
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Effectiveness of electrical stimulation therapy in improving arm function after stroke: a systematic review and a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Yang, J.-D. (Contributor), Liao, C.-D. (Contributor), Huang, S.-W. (Contributor), Tam, K.-W. (Contributor), Liou, T.-H. (Contributor), Lee, Y.-H. (Creator), Lin, C.-Y. (Contributor) & Chen, H.-C. (Contributor), Figshare, 2019
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.4470299.v1, https://doi.org/10.25384%2Fsage.c.4470299.v1
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Non-invasive ventilation for preoxygenation before general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Chiang, T.-L. (Creator), Tam, K.-W. (Creator), Chen, J.-T. (Creator), Wong, C.-S. (Creator), Yeh, C.-T. (Creator), Huang, T.-Y. (Creator) & Ong, J.-R. (Creator), Figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6226686.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Non-invasive_ventilation_for_preoxygenation_before_general_anesthesia_a_systematic_review_and_meta-analysis_of_randomized_controlled_trials/6226686/1
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sj-docx-1-sph-10.1177_19417381211039766 – Supplemental material for Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy on Muscular Performance and Soreness Recovery in Athletes: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Luo, W.-T. (Creator), Lee, C.-J. (Creator), Tam, K.-W. (Creator) & Huang, T.-W. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2021
DOI: 10.25384/sage.16450565.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/sj-docx-1-sph-10_1177_19417381211039766_Supplemental_material_for_Effects_of_Low-Level_Laser_Therapy_on_Muscular_Performance_and_Soreness_Recovery_in_Athletes_A_Meta-analysis_of_Randomized_Controlled_Trials/16450565/1
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