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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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荷爾蒙延長治療在第2A期、T2N0M0、荷爾蒙受體陽性/人類表皮生長因子受體2 陰性 (HR(+)/HER2(-))乳癌病人的作用：一項兩階段研究
Tam, K.-W. (PI)
3/1/25 → 2/28/26
Project: C - Project of Alliance › o - Chi Mei Medical Center
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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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Choosing Wisely: Evidence-Based Support for the Efficacy and Safety of Tap Water Versus Normal Saline for Wound Cleansing
Shih, P. R., Huang, Y. T., Tam, K. W., Chou, Y. Y. & Hu, M. C., Oct 2025, In: World Journal of Surgery. 49, 10, p. 2742-2751 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma for treating temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Tsai, J. H., Tam, K. W., Yang, J. D. & Hsu, T. H., Oct 2025, In: Pain Medicine (United States). 26, 10, p. 655-672 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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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Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer screening: A 6-year cohort study
Huang, P. Y., Huang, R. B., Chen, L. Y., Wang, H. J. & Tam, K. W., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Journal of Medical Screening. 32, 4, p. 231-238 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy on Physical Function in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Huang, C. H., Chen, C. Y., Lin, H. W., Chiu, Y. F., Lin, L. F., Tam, K. W., Lu, T. W., Chiang, S. W. & Kuan, Y. C., Jun 2025, In: Physical Therapy. 105, 6, pzaf052.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Datasets
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Data for: The Impact of Shared Decision Making on the Rotavirus Vaccination Rate in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Yen, J.Y.-C. (Contributor), Lin, S.-C. (Contributor), Tam, K.-W. (Contributor), Lin, W.-C. (Contributor), Chen, E.Y.-F. (Contributor), Loh, E.-W. (Contributor), Chen, S.-Y. (Contributor), Chen, S.-H. (Contributor), Lu, M.-C. (Contributor) & Kuo, Y.-T. (Contributor), Mendeley Data, 2021
DOI: 10.17632/kj4vjc6nrn.2, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/kj4vjc6nrn
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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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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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Supp_mat – Supplemental material for High-intensity functional exercise in older adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Huang, L.-K. (Contributor), Lin, L.-F. (Contributor), Kuan, Y.-C. (Creator), Hong, C.-H. (Contributor), Tam, K.-W. (Contributor), Chen, H.-C. (Contributor), Hu, C.-J. (Contributor) & Yeh, S.-W. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2020
DOI: 10.25384/sage.13084407.v1, https://doi.org/10.25384%2Fsage.13084407.v1
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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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