Associate Professor Rita Chang

Journal Articles

• Sun, Y., Wang, S., Tsai, Y., Wei, W. and Chang, H. (2024), 'Registered nurses' perceptions and experience of working in aged care : a qualitative approach', Nursing Open, vol 11, no 1 .
• Zhang, Z., Yu, P., Yin, M., Chang, H., Thomas, S., Wei, W., Song, T. and Deng, C. (2024), 'Developing an ontology of non-pharmacological treatment for emotional and mood disturbances in dementia', Scientific Reports, vol 14, no 1 .
• Shih, Y., Chang, C., Chang, H., Tsai, J., Wang, W., Fang, H., Lin, C., Rias, Y. and Tsai, H. (2024), '[In Press] Mediating effect of white blood cells and tobacco exposure on cervical neoplasm risk among Taiwanese women', Biological Research For Nursing, .
• Chen, T., Traynor, V., Ho, M., Chang, H., Rolls, K., Pratt, H. and Chiu, H. (2024), 'Effects of simulation-based education module on delirium care in undergraduate nursing students : a quasi-experimental study', Nurse Education in Practice, vol 74 .
• Kasa, A., Drury, P., Chang, H., Lee, S. and Traynor, V. (2024), 'Measuring the effects of a nurse-led intervention on frailty status of older people living in the community in Ethiopia : a protocol for a quasi-experimental study', PLoS One, vol 19, no 1 .
• Ye, M., Xiao , L., Ullah, S. and Chang, H. (2024), '[In Press] Hospital nurses perceived challenges and opportunities in the care of people with dementia : a mixed-methods systematic review', Journal of Clinical Nursing, .
• Chang, H. (2024), '[In Press] Identifying barriers to delirium recognition and management in hospitalised older adults', Evidence-Based Nursing, .
• Chang, H., Chang, H., Ho, M., Zhang, W., Yuan, F., Kasa, A. and Montayre, J. (2023), 'Comparison of perceived general health status between suspected and confirmed cases of COVID-19 and identifying the nursing diagnoses : a cross-sectional study', Nursing Open, vol 10, no 3 , pp 1656 - 1661.
• Bowden, A., Wilson, V., Traynor, V. and Chang, H. (2023), 'The impact of ageing simulation education on qualified acute care nurses' empathy towards older people : a mixed-methods study', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 32, no 13-14 , pp 3656 - 3671.
• Montgomery, A., Baird, L., Traynor, V., Chang, H. and Smerdely, P. (2023), 'Teaching delirium to undergraduate medical students : exploring the effects of a cross-professional group objective structured clinical examination compared to standard education', Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 42, no 1 , pp 118 - 126.
• Chen, P., Sun, J., Hsu, H., Lai, Y., Liao, Y., Chen, P. and Chang, H. (2023), 'Comparison of puncture methods in patients with hemodialysis : a randomized controlled trial', Seminars in Dialysis, vol 36, no 6 , pp 454 - 461.
• Komalasari, R., Mpofu, E., Chang, H., Eka, N. and Traynor, V. (2023), 'Validation of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale in Indonesia : preliminary evidence', Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, vol 38, no 1 , pp 83 - 95.
• Chang, H., Spencer, J., Ho, M., Kasa, A., Ataiza, S., Lambert, K. and Chang, C. (2023), 'Effectiveness of interventions on feeding difficulties among people with dementia : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 42, no 2 , pp 280 - 292.
• Lin, P., Ataiza, C., Ho, M., Chung, Y., Sharp, L. and Chang, H. (2023), 'A cross-sectional, observational study of nutritional status and eating behaviours in people living with dementia in acute care settings', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 32, no 15-16 , pp 5028 - 5036.
• Yan, Z., Traynor, V., Alananzeh, I., Drury, P. and Chang, H. (2023), 'The impact of montessori-based programmes on individuals with dementia living in residential aged care : a systematic review', Dementia, vol 22, no 6 , pp 1259 - 1291.
• Kasa, A., Drury, P., Traynor, V., Lee, S. and Chang, H. (2023), 'The effectiveness of nurse-led interventions to manage frailty in community-dwelling older people : a systematic review', Systematic Reviews, vol 12, no 1 .
• Kasa, A., Drury, P., Chang, H., Lee, S. and Traynor, V. (2023), 'Cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability testing of the Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) Amharic version for screening frailty in community-dwelling Ethiopian older people', Clinical Interventions in Aging, vol 18 , pp 1115 - 1127.
• Igwe, E., Nealon, J., O'Shaughnessy, P., Bowden, A., Chang, H., Ho, M., Montayre, J., Montgomery, A., Rolls, K., Chou, K., Chen, K., Traynor, V. and Smerdely, P. (2023), 'Incidence of postoperative delirium in older adults undergoing surgical procedures : a systematic literature review and meta-analysis', Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, vol 20, no 3 , pp 220 - 237.
• Chang, H. (2023), '[In Press] Improving delirium detection with the 3D-CAM : a path towards enhanced patient outcomes', Evidence-Based Nursing, .
• Lin, C., Su, I., Huang, S., Chen, P., Traynor, V., Chang, H., Liu, I., Lai, Y., Lee, H., Rolls, K. and Chiu, H. (2023), 'Delirium assessment tools among hospitalized older adults : a systematic review and metaanalysis of diagnostic accuracy', Ageing Research Reviews, vol 90 .
• Alkhalaf, M., Zhang, Z., Chang, H., Wei, W., Yin, M., Deng, C. and Yu, P. (2023), 'Malnutrition and its contributing factors for older people living in residential aged care facilities : insights from natural language processing of aged care records', Technology and Health Care, vol 31, no 6 , pp 2267 - 2278.
• Yan, Z., Chang, H., Chang, H., Montayre, J. and Ho, M. (2022), 'How does geriatric nursing education program change the knowledge, attitude and working intention among undergraduate nursing students? : a systematic literature review', Nurse Education Today, vol 108 .
• Ho, M., Lee, Y., Wang, M., Lin, Y., Chang, H., Chang, H., Lin, Y., Chuang, Y., Liu, M., Chang, C. and Montayre, J. (2022), 'Screening malnutrition in long-term care facility : a cross-sectional study comparing mini nutritional assessment (MNA) and minimum data set (MDS)', Collegian, vol 29, no 4 , pp 465 - 470.
• Montayre, J., Ho, M., Chang, H., Chang, H., Liu, M., Chang, C. and Fernandez, R. (2022), 'Predictors of health-related quality of life in older New Zealanders with cardiovascular health problems', Australasian Journal on Ageing, vol 41, no 2 , pp 274 - 281.
• Zhang, W., Montayre, J., Ho, M., Yuan, F., Chang, H. and Chang, H. (2022), 'The COVID-19 pandemic : narratives of front-line nurses from Wuhan, China', Nursing and Health Sciences, vol 24, no 1 , pp 304 - 311.
• Montayre, J., Liu, M., Wang, T., Zhao, I., Dimalapang, E., Chang, H. and Ho, M. (2022), 'Diagnostic evaluation of depression screening tools in Asian New Zealanders', Clinical Nursing Research, vol 31, no 8 , pp 1472 - 1480.
• Ataiza, C., Ho, M., Sharp, L., Liu, M., Chang, C. and Chang, H. (2022), 'Knowledge of and attitudes toward assisting patients with dementia during mealtime among nursing staff in acute care settings : a cross-sectional study', Collegian, vol 29, no 6 , pp 816 - 821.
• Alananzeh, I., Green, H., Meedya, S., Chan, A., Chang, H., Yan, Z. and Fernandez, R. (2022), 'Sexual activity and cancer : a systematic review of prevalence, predictors and information needs among female Arab cancer survivors', European Journal of Cancer Care, vol 31, no 6 .
• Kasa, A., Lee, S. and Chang, H. (2022), 'Prevalence and factors associated with depression among older adults in the case of a low-income country, Ethiopia : a systematic review and meta-analysis', BMC Psychiatry, vol 22, no 1 .
• Ho, M., Montayre, J., Liu, M. and Chang, H. (2022), 'Community services for older people : a cross-sectional study to explore awareness and the degree of need for long-term care resources', Contemporary Nurse, vol 58, no 2-3 , pp 153 - 160.
• Chen, T., Traynor, V., Wang, A., Shih, C., Tu, M., Chuang, C., Chiu, H. and Chang, H. (2022), 'Comparative effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for preventing delirium in critically ill adults : a systematic review and network meta-analysis', International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol 131 .
• Bowden, A., Traynor, V., Chang, H. and Wilson, V. (2022), 'Beyond the technology : applying the NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory in the context of aging simulation', Nursing Forum, vol 57, no 3 , pp 473 - 479.
• Ho, M., Chien, H., Tsai, W., Chi, Y., Tang, L., Traynor, V., Liu, M. and Chang, H. (2022), 'Driving decision-making among older adults with dementia in Taiwan : a longitudinal study', Collegian, vol 29, no 6 , pp 867 - 872.
• Zhu, Y., Song, T., Zhang, Z., Deng, C., Alkhalaf, M., Li, W., Yin, M., Chang, H. and Yu, P. (2022), 'Agitation prevalence in people with dementia in Australian residential aged care facilities : findings from machine learning of electronic health records', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, vol 48, no 4 , pp 57 - 64.
• Zhang, Z., Yu, P., Pai, N., Chang, H., Chen, S., Yin, M., Song, T., Lau, S. and Deng, C. (2022), 'Developing an intuitive graph representation of knowledge for nonpharmacological treatment of psychotic symptoms in dementia', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, vol 48, no 4 , pp 49 - 55.
• Xiao, L., Wang, J., Ratcliffe, J., Ullah, S., Brodaty, H., Brijnath, B., Chang, H., Wang, H., Chang, C., Kwok, T. and Zhu, M. (2022), 'A nurse-led multicentre randomized controlled trial on effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Chinese iSupport for dementia program : a study protocol', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 78, no 5 , pp 1524 - 1533.
• Xiao, L., Ye, M., Zhou, Y., Chang, H., Brodaty, H., Ratcliffe, J., Brijnath, B. and Ullah, S. (2022), 'Cultural adaptation of World Health Organization iSupport for Dementia program for Chinese-Australian caregivers', Dementia, vol 21, no 6 , pp 2035 - 2052.
• Chang, H., Ataiza, C. and Traynor, V. (2022), 'A novel approach to understanding and improving the nutritional wellbeing and health of older people in hospital : the MEALS project', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 27, no 7 , pp 48 - 48.
• Chang, H. and Yan, Z. (2022), 'Postgraduate students' perception of aged care knowledge, attitude and intention to work in aged care', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 27, no 7 , pp 51 - 51.
• Ho, M., Chang, H., Liu, M., Chen, K., Hsiao, S. and Traynor, V. (2022), 'Recognizing intensive care unit delirium : are critical care nurses ready?', Journal of Nursing Research, vol 30, no 3 .
• Spencer, J., Damanik, R., Ho, M., Montayre, J., Traynor, V., Chang, C., Chang, H. and Chang, H. (2021), 'Review of food intake difficulty assessment tools for people with dementia', Western Journal of Nursing Research, vol 43, no 12 , pp 1132 - 1145.
• Chang, H., Chang, H., Ho, M., Traynor, V., Tang, L., Liu, M., Chien, H., Chan, S. and Montayre, J. (2021), 'Mandarin version of dementia and driving decision aid (DDDA) : development and stakeholder evaluation in Taiwan', International Journal of Older People Nursing, vol 16, no 3 .
• Ho, M., Traynor, V., Chen, K., Montayre, J., Lin, Y., Chang, H. and Chang, H. (2021), 'Delirium care knowledge of critical care nurses : a multiple-choice question based quiz', Nursing in Critical Care, vol 26, no 3 , pp 190 - 200.
• Ho, M., Yu, L., Lin, P., Chang, H., Chang, H., Traynor, V., Huang, W., Montayre, J. and Chen, K. (2021), 'Effects of a simulation-based education programme on delirium care for critical care nurses : a randomized controlled trial', Journal of Advanced Nursing, vol 77, no 8 , pp 3483 - 3493.
• Ho, M., Nealon, J., Igwe, E., Traynor, V., Chang, H., Chang, H., Chen, K. and Montayre, J. (2021), 'Postoperative delirium in older patients : a systematic review of assessment and incidence of postoperative delirium', Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, vol 18, no 5 , pp 290 - 301.
• Chan, A., Chang, H., Alananzeh, I., Meedya, S., Green, H., Yan, Z. and Fernandez, R. (2021), 'A systematic review : sexual well-being and perceived barriers to seeking professional help among Chinese adults living with cancer', European Journal of Cancer Care, vol 30, no 6 .
• Ho, M., Chang, H., Liu, M., Chien, H., Tang, L., Chan, S., Liu, S., John, S. and Traynor, V. (2021), 'Decision-making in people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment : a narrative review of decision-making tools', Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, vol 22, no 10 , pp 2056 - 2062.
• Ho, M., Chang, H., Chen, K. and Traynor, V. (2021), 'INDICATION for critical care nurses : protocol for a quasi-experimental study testing the effects of a multi-modal education intervention for delirium care', Collegian, vol 28, no 5 , pp 595 - 602.
• Bowden, A., Chang, H., Wilson, V. and Traynor, V. (2021), 'The impact of ageing simulation education on healthcare professionals to promote person-centred care towards older people : a literature review', Nurse Education in Practice, vol 53 .
• Montgomery, A., Chang, H., Ho, M., Smerdely, P. and Traynor, V. (2021), 'The use and effect of OSCES in post-registration nurses : an integrative review', Nurse Education Today, vol 100 .
• Chen, T., Chung, Y., Chang, H., Chen, P., Wu, C., Hsieh, S. and Chiu, H. (2021), 'Diagnostic accuracy of the CAM-ICU and ICDSC in detecting intensive care unit delirium : a bivariate meta-analysis', International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol 113 .
• Pathak, K., Gaire, T., Ho, M. and Chang, H. (2021), 'Why has COVID-19 not hit the countries like Nepal yet?', Reviews on Environmental Health, vol 36, no 2 , pp 185 - 191.
• Liu, S., Chang, C., Hu, C., Ho, M., Chang, H., Chien, H., Tang, L., Chan, S., Traynor, V. and Liu, M. (2021), 'Driving cessation and mental health in persons with dementia : a preliminary study', Journal of Nursing, vol 68, no 4 , pp 43 - 52.
• Ho, M., Montayre, J., Chang, H., Chang, H., Joo, J., Sistani, M., Lin, Y., Traynor, V., Chang, C. and Liu, M. (2020), 'Validation and evaluation of the Mandarin version of the oral health literacy adult quesionnaire in Taiwan', Public Health Nursing, vol 37, no 2 , pp 303 - 309.
• Ho, M., Chen, K., Montayre, J., Liu, M., Chang, C., Traynor, V., Hsiao, S., Chang, H., Chang, H. and Chiu, H. (2020), 'Diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis of PRE-DELIRIC (PRediction of DELIRium in ICu patients) : a delirium prediction model in intensive care practice', Intensive and Critical Care Nursing, vol 57 .
• Ho, M., Chang, H., Chang, H., Liu, M., Yuan, L. and Montayre, J. (2020), 'Effectiveness of acupoint pressure on older people with constipation in nursing homes : a double-blind quasi-experimental study', Contemporary Nurse, vol 56, no 5-6 , pp 417 - 427.
• Chang, H., Neal, K., Traynor, V., Ho, M. and Kankom, W. (2020), 'Delirium among hospitalized older adults in Thailand : an integrative review', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, vol 46, no 6 , pp 43 - 52.
• Zhang, Z., Yu, P., Chang, H., Lau, S., Tao, C., Wang, N., Yin, M. and Deng, C. (2020), 'Developing an ontology for representing the domain knowledge specific to non-pharmacological treatment for agitation in dementia', Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research and Clinical Interventions, vol 6, no 1 .
• Ho, M., Montgomery, A., Traynor, V., Chang, C., Kuo, K., Chang, H. and Chen, K. (2020), 'Diagnostic performance of delirium assessment tools in critically ill patients : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, vol 17, no 4 , pp 301 - 310.
• Bowden, A., Wilson, V., Traynor, V. and Chang, H. (2020), 'Exploring the use of ageing simulation to enable nurses to gain insight into what it is like to be an older person', Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol 29, no 23-24 , pp 4561 - 4572.
• Ho, M., Chang, H., Lin, Y., Traynor, V., Tsai, H., Buckwalter, K., Liu, M. and Chang, C. (2019), 'Application of the Integrated Behavioral Model to oral self-care behavior of community-dwelling middle-aged and older people in Taiwan', Public Health Nursing, vol 36, no 5 , pp 726 - 734.
• Komalasari, R., Chang, H. and Traynor, V. (2019), 'A review of the Rowland Universal Dementia Assessment Scale', Dementia, vol 18, no 7-8 , pp 3143 - 3158.
• Ho, M., Wang, C., Joo, J., Chang, H., Chang, C. and Liu, M. (2019), 'Predictors of emergency department use among community-dwelling older adults', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, vol 45, no 5 , pp 31 - 38.
• Traynor, V. and Chang, H. (2019), 'Driving resources pass the test', Australian Journal of Dementia Care, vol 8, no 4 , pp 14 - 14.
• Montgomery, A., Traynor, V., Chang, H. and Smerdely, P. (2019), 'Solving the delirium puzzle', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 26, no 7 , pp 48 - 48.
• Coyle, M., Chang, H., Burns, P. and Traynor, V. (2018), 'Impact of interactive education on health care practitioners and older adults at risk of delirium : a literature review', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, vol 44, no 8 , pp 41 - 48.
• Chang, H. and Chien, H. (2018), 'Effectiveness of group reminiscence therapy for people living with dementia in a day care centers in Taiwan', Dementia, vol 17, no 7 , pp 924 - 935.
• Chang, H., Traynor, V., David, V., Britten, N. and de Vries, L. (2018), 'Better equipping healthcare professionals in pain management of people with dementia', Australian Nursing and Midwifery Journal, vol 25, no 7 , pp 41 - 41.
• Chang, H., Teng, Y. and Luo, Y. (2015), 'Harmless modified innovation wheelchair', Journal of Gerontology and Service Management, vol 3, no 4 , pp 479 - 484.
• Chang, H., Jones, M. and Russell, C. (2013), 'Exploring attitudes and barriers toward the use of evidence-based nursing among nursing managers in Taiwanese residential aged care facilities', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, vol 39, no 2 , pp 36 - 42.
• Chen, P. and Chang, H. (2012), 'The coping process of patients with cancer', European Journal of Oncology Nursing, vol 16, no 1 , pp 10 - 16.
• Chang, H., Wang, R. and Wang, S. (2011), 'Reduce the replacement of nasogastric tube among home care patients', The Journal of Long-Term Care, vol 15, no 2 , pp 131 - 144.
• Chang, H., Russell, C. and Jones, M. (2010), 'Implementing evidence-based practice in Taiwanese nursing homes : attitudes and perceived barriers and facilitators', Journal of Gerontological Nursing, vol 36, no 1 , pp 41 - 48.
• Chang, H., Kuo, S., Chen, P. and Chien, H. (2010), 'The effectiveness of an acupressure program for constipation in nursing home residents', Journal of Yuanpei University of Science and Technology, vol 17 , pp 53 - 64.
• Chen, P., Kuo, S., Chang, H., Liu, Y. and Hsu, T. (2007), 'Preliminary study of the relationship between health locus of control, psychological distress and health promotion behavior in a group of hemodialysis patients', Journal of Taiwan Nephrology Nurses Association, vol 6, no 2 , pp 27 - 41.
• Chang, H., Liu, H., Li, Y., Chen, H. and Chou, P. (2006), 'The review of application of acupressure massage in clinical nursing care', The Journal of Long-Term Care, vol 10, no 1 , pp 91 - 101.
• Chang, H. (2003), 'Use of physical restraints on the elderly in long term care facilities from nurses' perceptions', The Journal of Long-Term Care, vol 7, no 3 , pp 265 - 272.