Curriculum Vitae

DR. NANT THIN THIN HMWE

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Nursing Science
    Faculty of Medicine

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

MEMBERSHIPS

  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA (QRAM) MEMBERSHIP, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)

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; 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
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 ( Co-Inventor)
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

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

Contribution to event
  1. (2016) Contributed as a Member of Organising Committee, in Scientific Committee, National, (Event Organiser)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) TAPPING INTO THE SYMPTOM CLUSTER OF POST-STROKE DEPRESSION IN REHABILITATION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT MODEL, CHEN JUNYA

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)