Curriculum Vitae

DR. NANT THIN THIN HMWE

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Nursing Science
    Faculty of Medicine
  • nantthinthin.h
  • 0379493749

BIOGRAPHY

Dr. Nant Thin Thin Hmwe is a Senior Lecturer in Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya. She graduated with Bachelor of Nursing Science from University of Nursing Yangon, Myanmar. She obtained of Master of Nursing Science from Universiti Malaya, and PhD in Nursing from the University of Newcastle, Australia. She has working experience in clinical nursing practice and nursing education in Myanmar and Malaysia. Her areas of research interest are aged care, renal and chronic diseases, sleep and wellbeing, traditional and complementary medicine, nursing education, and mixed method research.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Kejururawatan)
    The University of Newcastle
  • M.NS, (Nursing Science)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • B.NS, (Nursing Science)
    University of Nursing, Yangon

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Course Coordinator
    01 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Mar 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 (Department)
  • Course Coordinator
    01 Sep 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • A FULLL MEMBER OF CENTRE FOR POPULATION HEALTH (CEPH), MEMBER
    Since 2024 (University)
  • MEMBER OF NURSING RESEARCH STEERING GROUP (NRSG), MEMBER
    2024 to present (University)
  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (QRAM) MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • EDITORIAL BOARD MEMBER, EDITORIAL BOARD
    2023 to 2024 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Best Higher Degree Research Student Presentation Award (Mental health)
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Australia, 2020 (University)
  • Best HDR Publication Award 2019
    School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Australia., 2019 (University)
  • The University of Newcastle International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2017 UNIPRS), and the University of Newcastle Research Scholarship Central (2017 UNRSC)
    The University of Newcastle, Australia, 2017 (International)
  • Certificate of appreciation for publication
    University Malaysia Sabah, 2016 (University)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin; Browne, Graeme; Mollart, Lyndall; Allanson, Viv; Chan, Sally Wai-Chi (2024). Acupressure Intervention Program for Older Adults in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Qualitative Evaluation, JOURNAL OF GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING. 50(1), 30-36. doi:10.3928/00989134-20231212-01
  2. Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin; Chan, Chong Mei; Shayamalie, Thalwaththe Gedara Nadeeka (2024). Older people's experiences of participation in mindfulness-based intervention programmes: A qualitative systematic review, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH NURSING. . doi:10.1111/inm.13350
  3. Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin; Browne, Graeme; Mollart, Lyndall; Allanson, Viv; Chan, Sally Wai-Chi (2022). The Effect of Acupressure on Sleep Quality of Older People in Australian Residential Aged Care Facilities A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE. 36(4), 232-246. doi:10.1097/HNP.0000000000000529
  4. Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin; Browne, Graeme; Mollart, Lyndall; Allanson, Viv; Chan, Sally Wai-Chi (2020). Acupressure to improve sleep quality of older people in residential aged care: a randomised controlled trial protocol, TRIALS. 21(1). doi:10.1186/s13063-020-04286-2
  5. Nant Thin Thin Hmwe; Browne, Graeme; Mollart, Lyndall; Allanson, Viv; Chan, Sally Wai-Chi (2020). Older people's perspectives on use of complementary and alternative medicine and acupressure: A qualitative study, COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE. 39. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101163
  6. Chong, Li Tsu; Chong, Mei Chan; Tang, Li Yoong; Ramoo, Vimala; Chui, Ping Lei; Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin (2019). The Relationship Between Psychological Distress and Religious Practices and Coping in Malaysian Parents of Children with Thalassemia, JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC NURSING-NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES. 48, E15-E20. doi:10.1016/j.pedn.2019.05.016
  7. Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin; Browne, Graeme; Mollart, Lyndall; Allanson, Viv; Chan, Sally Wai-Chi (2019). An integrative review of acupressure interventions for older people: A focus on sleep quality, depression, anxiety, and agitation, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY. 34(3), 381-396. doi:10.1002/gps.5031
  8. Singh, Sukhbeer K. Darsin; Ahmad, Aini; Rahmat, Norsiah; Hmwe, Nant Thin Thin (2018). Nurse-led intervention on knowledge, attitude and beliefs towards acute coronary syndrome, NURSING IN CRITICAL CARE. 23(4), 186-191. doi:10.1111/nicc.12240
Others
  1. Hmwe, N. T. T., Subramaniam, P., & Tan, L. P. (2016). Effectiveness of acupressure in promoting sleep quality: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Holistic Nursing Practice, 30(5), 283-293. doi:10.1097/HNP.0000000000000165
  2. Chong, M. C., Francis, K., Cooper, S., Abdullah, K. L., Hmwe, N. T. T., & Sohod, S. (2016). Access to, interest in and attitude toward e-learning for continuous education among Malaysian nurses. Nurse Education Today, 36, 370-374. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2015.09.011
  3. Hmwe, N. T. T., Subramanian, P., Tan, L. P., & Chong, W. K. (2015). The effects of acupressure on depression, anxiety and stress in patients with hemodialysis: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52(2), 509-518. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.11.002
Chapter in Books
  1. Hmwe, N. T. T., & Chan, S. W. C. (2021). Acupressure and depression: A scientific narrative, In The Neuroscience of Depression: Features, Diagnosis and Treatments (pp. 487-496). Academic Press

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2018 - 2020, Research Training Fund, The University of Newcastle, Australia
    Feasibility of Acupressure Intervention to Promote Sleep Quality of Older People in Residential Aged Care Facilities, Mixed Method Study ( Principal Investigator(PI))
International
  1. 2022 - 2025, Jinhua Science & Technology Bureau
    Tapping into the Symptom Clusterof Post-Stroke Depression in Rehabilitation and the Construction of a Symptom Management Model, Jinhua Polytechnic School ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Critical Appraisal of a Research Paper, International Lecturer Scientific Forum, FITKes Unjani (International) (01 Sep 2023 - 01 Sep 2023)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. The effects of acupressure on sleep quality and anxiety of older people in residential care , Annual Research Symposium, School of Nursing and Midwifery (University) (09 Dec 2020 - 11 Dec 2020)
  2. An Exploration of Older People's Perspectives on Acupressure and Complementary Therapies: A Qualitative descriptive Study , 23rd East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars- EAFONS 2020, Faculty of Nursing, Changmai University, Thailand  (International) (10 Jan 2020 - 11 Jan 2020)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. A qualitative evaluation of acupressure intervention in Australian residential aged care facilities , Annual Research Symposium , School of Nursing and Midwifery (University) (09 Dec 2020 - 11 Dec 2020)
  2. Older people s knowledge, experience and perceptions on use of complementary medicine and acupressure: A qualitative study , The 53rd AAG Conference: A climate for change in ageing , Australia Association of Gerontology (AAG) (International) (18 Nov 2020 - 20 Nov 2020)
  3. Acupressure for Older People to Improve Sleep Quality, Depression, Anxiety and Agitation: An Integrative Review , The 53rd AAG Conference: A climate for change in ageing , Australia Association of Gerontology (International) (18 Nov 2020 - 20 Nov 2020)
  4. Acupressure for Older People to Improve Sleep Quality, Depression, Anxiety and Agitation: An Integrative Review , 23rd East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars- EAFONS 2020, Faculty of Nursing, Changmai University, Thailand (International) (10 Jan 2020 - 11 Jan 2020)
  5. Feasibility of Acupressure Intervention to Promote Sleep Quality of Older People in Residential Aged Care Facilities: A Study Protocol , 14th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research- ICCMR 2019, International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR)  (International) (07 May 2019 - 10 May 2019)
  6. Acupressure for Older People to Improve Sleep Quality, Depression, Anxiety and Agitation: An Integrative Review , 14th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research ICCMR, International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ISCMR)  (International) (07 May 2019 - 10 May 2019)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Assessor for Nursing Research Project (Semester 2, 2023/2024), University, (Internal Assessor)
  2. (2024) Examiner for Research Projects, Master of Nursing Science (Course Work), University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Examiner for Master Research Projects (by Coursework) Mqd7014, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Examiner for Master Research Projects (by Coursework) Mqd7003, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to event
  1. (2024) Committee Member of Universiti Malaya International Nursing Conference 2024 (Uminc 2024), International, (Event Organiser)
  2. (2024) Facilitator for Geriatric Masterclass 2024, University, (Course Facilitator)
  3. (2024) Speaker for The Webinar: Pragmatism as a Paradigm for Mixed Method Research, University, (Course Facilitator)
  4. (2023) Advisor and Coordinator for Event Management Project - Dementia Awareness, University, (Course Facilitator)
  5. (2023) Supervisor and Advisor for Students' Event Management Project, Year 2 Bachelor of Nursing Science., University, (Course Facilitator)
  6. (2023) The Committee Member of Seminar: Designing E-Learning Modules On Dementia Care, University, (Event Organiser)
  7. (2016) Contributed as a Member of Organising Committee, in Scientific Committee, National, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2024) Mentor Postgraduate Students, University, (Mentor)
  2. (2024) Mentoring Undergraduate Students, University, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2024) Knowledge and practice of food safety practice among pregnant women
  2. (2023) Knowledge and attitude towards patients with mental disorders among university students
  3. (2023) Disaster preparedness and competencies among nurses in University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) TAPPING INTO THE SYMPTOM CLUSTER OF POST-STROKE DEPRESSION IN REHABILITATION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT MODEL, CHEN JUNYA

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2024) MQD7022 - Advanced Nursing Practice in Gerontology
  2. (2024) MQD7021 - Clinical Teaching
  3. (2023) MQD7022 - Advanced Nursing Practice in Gerontology
  4. (2023) MQD7021 - Clinical Teaching
Bachelor
  1. (2024) MID1015 - Clinical Nursing Practice I
  2. (2024) MID2016 - Clinical Nursing Practice Ii
  3. (2024) MID2020 - Clinical Nursing Practice III
  4. (2024) MID2018 - Clinical Sciences Ii
  5. (2024) MID1013 - Fundamental of Nursing
  6. (2024) MID2019 - Medical Surgical Ii
  7. (2024) MID2021 - Nursing Concepts
  8. (2024) MID4003 - Nursing Research Project
  9. (2024) MID3017 - Nursing Research Proposal
  10. (2024) MID1008 - Nursing Skills Ii
  11. (2024) MID2015 - Psychology and Sociology in Nursing
  12. (2023) MID2013 - Clinical Sciences I
  13. (2023) MID1014 - Communication and Counselling in Nursing
  14. (2023) MID2017 - Event Management Project
  15. (2023) MID4003 - Nursing Research Project
  16. (2023) MID2015 - Psychology and Sociology in Nursing

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES

  • Volunteering in Residential Aged Care: Assisting Residents With Lifestyle and Leisure Activities, Such as Art and Craft, Bus Trip and Other Activities as Per Daily Schedule., (16 Nov 2018 - 28 Jun 2019) (National)

COURSE ATTENDED

External Course
NATIONAL
  1. Generation Governance Course: Leadership Skill for Life, Online (01 Apr 2020 - 07 Apr 2020)
  2. Leadership Development Course, Online (26 Aug 2019 - 26 Aug 2019)
INTERNATIONAL
  1. Leadership and Management in Education, Online (05 Aug 2020 - 05 Nov 2020)
Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING SERIES 4/2023, Bilik Pameran, Bangunan Hir, Universiti Malaya (27 Nov 2023 - 01 Dec 2023)
  2. RESEARCH INDUCTION WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR), FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UM 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan (24 Apr 2024 - 24 Apr 2024)
  3. GRANT PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS (ECR), FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UM 2024, Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan (07 Aug 2024 - 08 Aug 2024)
  4. STARK STRATEGIES: EFFECTIVE TEACHING FOR GEN Z STUDENTS, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur (26 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024)
  5. EARLY CAREER RESEARCHER (ECR) TRAINING WORKSHOP, Cube, Level 4, Faculty of Medicine (02 Oct 2024 - 02 Oct 2024)