Kuei-Ru Chou

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Education

1993-1997 PhD. (Nursing), Graduate School of Nursing, Vanderbilt University, US
1989-1991 MS. School of Nursing, Department of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan, R.O.C
1984-1988 BS. School of Nursing, Department of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan, R.O.C

Experience

2023-present Fellows Ad Eundem of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FFNMRCSI)
2019-present Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
2024-present Distinguished Professor, Taipei Medical University
2014-present Deputy Director, Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University- Shuang Ho Hospital
2006-present Professor, School of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

2025 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 – Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960-2024), Stanford University
2025 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 – “2024 Science Impact Rankings, Stanford University, ranked 100 out of 66,595 researchers in the Nursing subfield.
2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024 – Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960-2023), Stanford University

2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024 – “2023 Science Impact Rankings, Stanford University
2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2023 – Career Impact (1960-2022) by Stanford University
2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2023 – 2022 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University
2022 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2022 - Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960- 2021) by Stanford University
2022 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2022 - 2021 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University
2021 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2021 - Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960- 2020) by Stanford University
2021 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2021 - 2020 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University
2020 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2020 - Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960- 2019) by Stanford University
2020 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2020 - 2019 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University
2023-2024 Dean of Office of Global Engagement, Taipei Medical University
2021-2024 Distinguished Professor, Taipei Medical University
2018-2021 Distinguished Professor, Taipei Medical University
2017-2023 Dean of College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University
2011-2017 Director of Library, Taipei Medical University
2006-2011 Director of Graduate Institute of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University
2022-present Dementia Initiative Promotion Committee, Health, Welfare & Environment Council, Legislative Yuan, R.O.C.
2023-2026 Accreditation Surveyor, Accreditation of Teaching Hospitals and Hospitals, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
2019-2022 Reserved Surveyor, Accreditation of Teaching Hospitals and Hospitals, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
2023-2026 Accreditation Surveyor, Accreditation of Psychiatric Teaching Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
2020-2023 Reserved Surveyor, Accreditation of Psychiatric Teaching Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
2021-present Accreditation Surveyor, Accreditation of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Institutions, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
2014-2024 Accreditation Surveyor, Accreditation of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Institutions, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.
2016-2019 Health and Welfare Quality Policy Consultation, Ministry of Health and Welfare R.O.C
2014-present Moderation Committee, Screening Exam of Nurse Practitioner, Ministry of Health and Welfare R.O.C
2013-2015 Committee, Disability Identification Force (The new system), Ministry of Health and Welfare R.O.C.
2011-present Convener, First Professional and Technical Senior Examination: practitioners, nutritionists, psychologists, Senior and Junior points higher exam test, Ministry of Examination R.O.C.
2011-present Examiners Committee, First Professional and Technical Senior Examination: practitioners, nutritionists, psychologists, Senior and Junior exam exam cum medical staff physician exam points higher exam test, Ministry of Examination R.O.C.
2010-present Accreditation Committee, "University of Science and Technology Evaluation" program [Professional - humanities and social (including legal) class group], Ministry of Health and Welfare R.O.C.
2010-present "Vocational college visits later renamed the restructuring work" program, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Education R.O.C. Evaluation Committee,
2010-present Review Committee, Financial Report of Medical Corporation, Ministry of Health and Welfare R.O.C.
2009-present Accreditation Committee, Taiwan Nursing Accreditation Council R.O.C.
2007-2010 Review Committee, Disciplines of Nursing, Department of Life Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Ministry of Science and Technology R.O.C.
2017-2021 Four-Year Term Member of Leadership Succession Committee Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)
2016-2019 Chair of Research Committee, Asian Oncology Nursing Society (AONS)
2023-present President, Lambda Beta Chapter-At-Large, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan
2011-2022 Executive Director and Committee of Community Service and International Affairs, Lambda Beta-at-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan
2009-2011 Director, Lambda Beta-at-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan
2005-2010 Academic Committee Member, Lambda Beta-at-Large Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Taipei, Taiwan
2024-present Alternate Director, Taiwan Nurses Association
2024-present Vice Chairman of International Affairs Committee, Taiwan Nurses Association
2018-2023 Standing Director, Taiwan Nurses Association
2021-2023 Chairman of International Affairs Committee, Taiwan Nurses Association
2018-2020 Chairman of Nursing Research Committee, Taiwan Nurses Association
2016-2018 Knowledge Translation Group, Center for Excellence, Taiwan Nurses Association
2017-present Executive Director, Taiwan Society for Development of Long-Term Care and Senior Health Management, Taiwan
2019-2021 President, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses’ Association Republic of China, Taipei, Taiwan
2013-2018 Vice Director, Academic Committee Member, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses’ Association Republic of China, Taiwan
2007-2018 Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses’ Association Republic of China, Taipei, Taiwan
2012-2014 Director, International Affairs Member of Committee, Taiwan Nursing Management Association, Taiwan
2020-present Vice President, Taiwan Long Term Care Nurses Association, Taiwan
2017-2020 Supervisor, Taiwan Long Term Care Nurses Association, Taiwan
2007-2018 Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses’ Association Republic of China, Taipei, Taiwan
2006-2009 Administer Member of Committee of Nursing Studies Committee, Taiwan Nurses Association
2006-2009 Member of Nursing Research Committee, Taiwan Nurses Association
2005-2016 Executive Director, Committee of International Affairs, Oncology Nursing Society of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan
2005-2016 Chairman of Committee of International, Oncology Nursing Society of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan
2020- Editorial Board, BMC Geriatrics (SCI)
2010- Editorial Board, The Scientific World Journal (SCI)
2010- Editorial Board, The Journal of Nursing Research (SCI)
2010- Reviewer, International Journal of Nursing Studies (SCI)
2010- Reviewer, Nursing Research (SCI)
2010- Reviewer, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (SCI)
2010- Reviewer, Archives of Psychiatric Nursing (SCI)

Awards

2025 The Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Award, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)
2023 Fellows Ad Eundem of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FFNMRCSI)

2020 Lulu Wolf Hassenplug Alumni Award, Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
2019 Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (FAAN)
2018 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
2024 Distinguished Professor, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2021 Distinguished Professor, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2018 Distinguished Professor, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

2025 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 – Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960-2024), Stanford University
2025 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2025 – “2024 Science Impact Rankings, Stanford University, ranked 100 out of 66,595 researchers in the Nursing subfield.
2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024 – Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960-2023), Stanford University

2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2024 – “2023 Science Impact Rankings, Stanford University
2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2023 – Career Impact (1960-2022) by Stanford University
2023 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2023 – 2022 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University
2022 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2022 - Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960- 2021) by Stanford University
2022 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2022 - 2021 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University
2021 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2021 - Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960- 2020) by Stanford University
2021 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2021 - 2020 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University
2020 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2020 - Lifelong Science Influence Rankings (1960- 2019) by Stanford University
2020 World’s Top 2% Scientists 2020 - 2019 Science Impact Rankings by Stanford University

2025 TMU Research Outstanding Award, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2024 TMU Research Outstanding Award, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

2022 Outstanding Contribution Award, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses’ Association Republic of China, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, Central Military Institute and Academy Alumni Association, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, National Defense Medical Center Alumni Association, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2021 Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, National Defense Medical Center School of Nursing Alumni Association, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2018 Taiwan Outstanding Professional Nurse Award, Taiwan Union of Nurses Association (TUNA), R.O.C.
2018 TMU Research Outstanding Award, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
2017 Outstanding Professional Nurse Award, Taiwan Union of Nurses Association (TUNA), R.O.C.
2017 Education Award, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurses’ Association Republic of China, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2017 28 Years’ Service of Nursing Award, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C.
2017 20 Years Senior Cancer Care Staff Award, Oncology Nursing Society of Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2014 Research Achievement Award, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse's Association Republic of China, Taiwan, R.O.C.
2014 25 Years’ Service of Nursing Award, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C
2013 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2012 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2012 Teaching Excellence Award, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2012 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2011 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2011 Top Author Award, The Journal of Nursing Research, Taiwan Nurses Association, R.O.C.
2010 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2009 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2008 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2008 Merit Award in Teaching, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2008 Teaching Creativity and Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C.
2007 Teaching Outstanding Award, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, R.O.C
2004 The B. Braun Excellent Nursing Research Award, The National Union of Nurses Associations, R.O.C.
2003 The B. Braun Excellent Nursing Research Award, The National Union of Nurses Associations, R.O.C.
2002 The B. Braun Excellent Nursing Research Award, The National Union of Nurses Associations, R.O.C.
1999, 2002 Outstanding Teaching Award, National Defense Medical Center, R.O.C.
2000 College Excellent Teacher Award, Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C.
1999 Research Development Award, National Defense Medical Center, R.O.C.
1997 Nursing Research Award of General Mei-Yu Chou, R.O.C.
1997 Research Advanced Award, Vanderbilt University, U. S.

Research Interests

Mental Health Nursing
Long-term Care
Geriatric Nursing
Instrument Development
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Meta-analysis
Counseling
Nursing

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Development of an Intelligent Swallowing Rehabilitation System for Older Adults Integrating Gamification and Sensor Technology: Design of an Interactive Swallowing Training Game System and Smart Chin Sensor( I )
Chou, K.-R. (PI)
11/1/25 → 10/31/26
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
Exploring Efficacy of Multi-Modes of Cognitive Processing Therapy (Cpt) in Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on Ptsd Symptoms, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Remission Rate, and Posttraumatic Growth: a Longitudinal, Multicenter, Double-Blind Rct
Chou, K.-R. (PI)
8/1/25 → 7/31/26
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
Exploring the Efficacy of the Multi-Modes Oral-Pharyngeal Element-Based Swallowing Rehabilitation (Mmopsr) Program on Oropharyngeal Swallowing Efficiency in Older Adults with Swallowing Difficulties: a Double Blind Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Chou, K.-R. (PI)
8/1/25 → 7/31/26
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
貴機構延攬馬拉威籍 Kondwani Joseph Banda君參與「建構『多重模式口腔與咽部範疇吞嚥訓練復健（MMOPSR）』模式對吞嚥困難長者之口咽吞嚥效率與營養狀態改變成效之探討：一雙盲三臂平行設計隨機臨床試驗研究」研究計畫案，申請本會補助，業經核定以「博士級研究人員」資格補助(NSTC 113-2811-B-038-039)，補助項目為研究費、年終獎金、離職儲金、保險費等
Chou, K.-R. (PI)
8/1/24 → 7/30/25
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council
Exploring the Efficacy of the Multi-Modes Oral-Pharyngeal Element-Based Swallowing Rehabilitation (Mmopsr) Program on Oropharyngeal Swallowing Efficiency in Older Adults with Swallowing Difficulties: a Double Blind Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Chou, K.-R. (PI)
8/1/24 → 7/31/25
Project: A - Government Institution › b - National Science and Technology Council

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12 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
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Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of primary community health care nurses: A meta-analysis
Fajarini, M., Sung, C. M., Lin, Y. S., Su, P. Y., Chen, R., Chang, L. F., Chiang, K. J. & Chou, K. R., May 2026, In: International Journal of Nursing Studies. 177, 105365.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
2 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Comparative Effectiveness of Emotion-Oriented Therapies for Behavioral and Cognitive Outcomes in People With Dementia: A Network Meta-Analysis
Lin, C.-L., Chen, R., Sung, C.-M., Su, P.-Y., Arifin, H., Ye, J.-Y., Chang, L.-F., Pien, L.-C. & Chou, K.-R., May 2026, In: American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 34, 5, p. 701-715 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Comparative effectiveness of recreational therapies on cognition, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: A network meta-analysis
Aini, N., Su, P. Y., Sung, C. M., Chen, R., Chiang, K. J., Chang, L. F., Maharani, P. A., Martini, N. M. D. A., Arifin, H. & Chou, K. R., Aug 2026, In: International Journal of Nursing Studies. 180, 105553.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Cortical and peripheral neurostimulation to improve swallowing function, aspiration, and dysphagia severity in dysphagia management: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Banda, K. J., Chu, H., Sung, C. M., Chen, R., Su, P. Y., Chang, L. F., Pien, L. C., Wang, C. Y. & Chou, K. R., Feb 2026, In: Clinical Nutrition. 57, 106567.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Link opens in a new tab Citation (Scopus)
Global prevalence of underweight and overweight/obesity among migrant workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Nurrahma, H. A., Arifin, H., Pradana, A. A., Susanto, H., Yeh, C. L., Chen, Y. L., Shirakawa, H., Chou, K. R. & Yang, S. C., May 15 2026, In: Journal of Global Health. 16, p. 4154 1 p., 04154.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Supplementary Material for: Prevalence of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Risk of Pneumonia, Malnutrition, and Mortality in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older: A Meta-Analysis
Banda, K. J. (Contributor), Chu, H. (Contributor), Chen, R. (Contributor), Kang, X. L. (Contributor), Jen, H.-J. (Contributor), Liu, D. (Contributor) & Chou, K.-R. (Contributor), Karger Publishers, 2021
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.17176895.v1, https://karger.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Supplementary_Material_for_Prevalence_of_Oropharyngeal_Dysphagia_and_Risk_of_Pneumonia_Malnutrition_and_Mortality_in_Adults_Aged_60_Years_and_Older_A_Meta-Analysis/17176895/1
Dataset
Prevalence of dysphagia and risk of pneumonia and mortality in acute stroke patients: a meta-analysis
Banda, K. J. (Creator), Chu, H. (Creator), Kang, X. L. (Creator), Liu, D. (Creator), Pien, L.-C. (Creator), Jen, H.-J. (Creator), Shu-Tai, H. (Creator) & Chou, K.-R. (Creator), Figshare, 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5995797.v1, https://springernature.figshare.com/collections/Prevalence_of_dysphagia_and_risk_of_pneumonia_and_mortality_in_acute_stroke_patients_a_meta-analysis/5995797/1
Dataset
sj-pdf-2-pmj-10.1177_02692163211066747 – Supplemental material for Prevalence of grief disorders in bereaved families of cancer patients: A meta-analysis
Kustanti, C. Y. (Creator), Chu, H. (Creator), Kang, X. L. (Creator), Huang, T.-W. (Creator), Jen, H.-J. (Creator), Liu, D. (Creator), Shen Hsiao, S.-T. (Creator) & Chou, K.-R. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2022
DOI: 10.25384/sage.17711882.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/sj-pdf-2-pmj-10_1177_02692163211066747_Supplemental_material_for_Prevalence_of_grief_disorders_in_bereaved_families_of_cancer_patients_A_meta-analysis/17711882/1
Dataset
Additional file 1: of Effect of interactive cognitive-motor training on eye-hand coordination and cognitive function in older adults
Liu, D. (Contributor), Chou, K.-R. (Contributor), Kao, C.-C. (Contributor), Chan, P.-T. (Contributor), Chiu, H.-L. (Contributor), Chang, W.-C. (Creator) & Chu, H. (Creator), Figshare, 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7641260.v1, https://doi.org/10.6084%2Fm9.figshare.7641260.v1
Dataset
Prevalence of grief disorders in bereaved families of cancer patients: A meta-analysis
Kustanti, C. Y. (Creator), Chu, H. (Creator), Kang, X. L. (Creator), Huang, T.-W. (Creator), Jen, H.-J. (Creator), Liu, D. (Creator), Shen Hsiao, S.-T. (Creator) & Chou, K.-R. (Creator), SAGE Journals, 2022
DOI: 10.25384/sage.c.5773064.v1, https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Prevalence_of_grief_disorders_in_bereaved_families_of_cancer_patients_A_meta-analysis/5773064/1
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Development of an Intelligent Swallowing Rehabilitation System for Older Adults Integrating Gamification and Sensor Technology: Design of an Interactive Swallowing Training Game System and Smart Chin Sensor( I )

Exploring Efficacy of Multi-Modes of Cognitive Processing Therapy (Cpt) in Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder on Ptsd Symptoms, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression, Remission Rate, and Posttraumatic Growth: a Longitudinal, Multicenter, Double-Blind Rct

Exploring the Efficacy of the Multi-Modes Oral-Pharyngeal Element-Based Swallowing Rehabilitation (Mmopsr) Program on Oropharyngeal Swallowing Efficiency in Older Adults with Swallowing Difficulties: a Double Blind Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

Exploring the Efficacy of the Multi-Modes Oral-Pharyngeal Element-Based Swallowing Rehabilitation (Mmopsr) Program on Oropharyngeal Swallowing Efficiency in Older Adults with Swallowing Difficulties: a Double Blind Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial

Clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of primary community health care nurses: A meta-analysis

Comparative Effectiveness of Emotion-Oriented Therapies for Behavioral and Cognitive Outcomes in People With Dementia: A Network Meta-Analysis

Comparative effectiveness of recreational therapies on cognition, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and psychosocial outcomes in individuals with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: A network meta-analysis

Cortical and peripheral neurostimulation to improve swallowing function, aspiration, and dysphagia severity in dysphagia management: A network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Global prevalence of underweight and overweight/obesity among migrant workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Supplementary Material for: Prevalence of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and Risk of Pneumonia, Malnutrition, and Mortality in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older: A Meta-Analysis

Prevalence of dysphagia and risk of pneumonia and mortality in acute stroke patients: a meta-analysis

sj-pdf-2-pmj-10.1177_02692163211066747 – Supplemental material for Prevalence of grief disorders in bereaved families of cancer patients: A meta-analysis

Additional file 1: of Effect of interactive cognitive-motor training on eye-hand coordination and cognitive function in older adults

Prevalence of grief disorders in bereaved families of cancer patients: A meta-analysis

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