PROF. DR. CHONG MEI CHAN
Department of Nursing Science
Faculty of Medicine
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Professor Chong Mei Chan, PhD, is an accomplished nursing academic and leader with over 20 years of expertise in gerontology, maternal-child health, and e-learning innovations. Currently a Professor at the University of Malaya (UM), she holds a BSc in Nursing (UM, 1995), MSc in Community Health (UPM, 2005), and PhD in Nursing (Monash University, 2014). Her research addresses critical public health issues, including Time banking for community-dwelling older adults, Chronic disease management, and nursing education adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beyond academia, she actively engages in community health promotion and has established international collaborations with institutions in Australia, China, Taiwan, Jordan, Iran, UAE, UK, Japan, Hong Kong, and Indonesia. As Head of UM’s Nursing Department (2018–2023), Prof. Chong led transformative initiatives that elevated the program into the QS World Rankings (150–200) and achieved top departmental status in research publications for two consecutive years. Her leadership extends to national policy, having served on the Malaysian Nursing Board, Nursing Council for Higher Education, and the Health White Paper Advisory Council (2022–2023). She also co-authored Malaysia’s strategic roadmap for health workforce development as a member of the Ministry of Health’s Strategic Engagement Group on Health Workforce and Governance. An internationally recognized scholar, Prof. Chong has published 100+ papers (70+ in WoS/ISI journals), authored 6 textbooks, and supervised 66+ postgraduate candidates (40 PhDs graduated). With 2,130+ citations (h-index: 25, Google Scholar), she is a frequent keynote speaker and external examiner for nursing programs across the Asia-Pacific. Her dedication to advancing nursing education is further demonstrated through her mentorship of early-career researchers and ongoing roles in interprofessional healthcare initiatives.
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Social Participation In Older Persons With Osteoarthritis |
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Development of Outcome Based Education Course for the Diploma in Nursing Program |
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An Evaluation Of Mothers' Towards Infant Feeding And Growth |
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The traumatic childbirth experience of mothers after emergency cesarean section(EmCS) in China: a descriptive qualitative study
Understanding the marital self-disclosure experience during chemotherapy for gastric cancer: a qualitative study
Child-friendly healthcare: A concept analysis
Chinese nurses' perspectives on child-friendly healthcare practice assessment: a qualitative study
Contemporary Research Approach : Application of Structural Equation Modelling in Research and Practices
Using mHealth Apps in Health Education of Schoolchildren with Chronic Disease During COVID-l9 Pandemic Era
A practical Guide to Promoting Social Participation in Seniors, A community -based Approach
Community Health Nursing Second Edition
Developing the Indonesian Version of Psychometric Test: The Nurse Professional Values Scale
Assessing the Predictors of Quality of Life of Community-Dwelling Older People in South-West China.
Using mHealth Apps in Health Education of Schoolchildren with Chronic Disease During COVID-l9 Pandemic Era
Translation and Validation of the Arabic Version PROMIS Short Form Scales in Jordan