Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo | Allied health education | Best Researcher Award
Associate Professor, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taiwan
Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo is an Associate Professor at the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, specializing in adult education, workplace learning, and nursing education. He earned his PhD in Adult Education from National Kaohsiung Normal University, an MSN from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, and a BSN from National Taiwan University.With over 30 years of teaching experience, Dr. Kuo has held key academic leadership roles, including Associate Dean, Dean, and Department Chair at Fooyin University. He has also contributed to student counseling as a psychological counselor and served as a consultant at Gi-Shing Elder Foundation. His clinical experience includes working as a Registered Nurse at National Taiwan University Hospital.
Publication Profile
Educational Background 📚
Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo holds a PhD in Adult Education from National Kaohsiung Normal University 🎓, where he specialized in workplace learning and professional development. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, School of Nursing 🏥, gaining expertise in nursing education and healthcare leadership. Additionally, he completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at National Taiwan University 🏨, where he built a strong foundation in clinical nursing practice and patient care. His diverse academic journey reflects his commitment to nursing education, lifelong learning, and healthcare innovation. 🌍💡
Professional Experience 🏥
Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo has a distinguished career in nursing education, administration, and healthcare. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at the National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences 🎓, specializing in digital learning and allied health education. Previously, he held leadership roles at Fooyin University, including Associate Dean, Dean, Department Chair, and Director of Nursing 🏫. His contributions extend to student counseling as a psychological counselor and consultant at Gi-Shing Elder Foundation 💡. He also worked as a Registered Nurse at National Taiwan University Hospital 🏥 and contributed to medical publications at Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital 📰.
Professional Memberships & Certifications 🏅
Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo is an active member of several prestigious organizations in nursing and education. He is affiliated with the Taiwan Association for Adult & Lifelong Education 🎓, the Taiwan Nurses Association 🏥, and the Taiwan Nursing Education Association 📘. He is also a distinguished member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Lambda Beta-at-Large Chapter in Taiwan) 🌍. Dr. Kuo holds Registered Nurse (RN) licenses in Taiwan and South Carolina, USA (1991) 🩺. Additionally, he earned the Standardized Patient Certification (OSCE SP) from the Taiwan Medical Education Association (2020) ✅.
Honors & Awards 🎖️
Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to nursing education, research, and innovation. In 2025, he earned the Top Ranking in Faculty Flexible Salary (Teaching Category) at National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences 🎓 and 2nd Place Poster Award at IMEC International Medical Education Conference 🏅. His work in LGBTQ+ education, gamification, and AI in healthcare has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Rainbow Academy Award (2023) 🏳️🌈 and Best Poster Awards at CEMS Conferences 📜. Earlier, he won the Best Nurse Award (1990) at National Taiwan University Hospital 🏥 and Outstanding Teaching Awards at Fooyin University 🎖️.
Research Expertise & Interests 📚
Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo is deeply engaged in nursing education and adult learning, with a strong focus on empathic communication 🗣️, workplace learning 💼, and community health nursing 🏥. His research explores innovative teaching methods in healthcare 🎓, enhancing nursing education 📘 through technology-driven learning strategies. Dr. Kuo is particularly interested in adult education 👩🏫, fostering professional development and lifelong learning for healthcare professionals. His studies aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring that nurses and healthcare workers acquire essential skills through modern, interactive, and empathetic approaches to patient care. 💡
Teaching Experience📚
With three decades of teaching experience, Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo has played a pivotal role in shaping healthcare education 🏥. He has taught graduate courses such as Research Methodology 🔍, Curriculum & Teaching Evaluation 📊, and Problem-Based Learning 🧠, focusing on enhancing digital learning and educational innovation. His undergraduate courses include Caring & Communication 🗣️, Instructional Design & Evaluation 📝, and Interdisciplinary Team-Based Healthcare 🤝. Passionate about mentorship and skill development, Dr. Kuo integrates interactive and technology-driven approaches to foster critical thinking and effective healthcare practices among students. 🚀
Research Focus 🔬
Dr. Chien-Lin Kuo’s research spans nursing education, empathic communication, and healthcare innovation. His studies focus on self-directed learning 📚, caring behaviors in nursing 💖, and clinical competence 🏥. He explores workplace learning 👩⚕️, mental health in different cultures 🌏, and loneliness among older adults 👴. Dr. Kuo also integrates technology in healthcare education, such as board games 🎲, Kahoot 📱, and AI chatbots 🤖 to enhance learning. His work advances nursing pedagogy, geriatric care, and community health. With a blend of traditional and digital teaching methodologies, he pioneers innovative approaches in modern nursing education. 🚀
Publication Top Notes
📘 Development and preliminary testing of a self-rating instrument to measure self-directed learning ability of nursing students – 418 citations (2010)
📘 Clinical nursing competence of RN-to-BSN students in a nursing concept-based curriculum in Taiwan – 152 citations (2003)
📘 An action research on the development of a caring curriculum in Taiwan – 141 citations (2004)
📘 Chinese perspectives on culture and mental health – 120 citations (1994)
📘 Development of an instrument to measure caring behaviors in nursing students in Taiwan – 83 citations (2005)
📘 Measuring peer caring behaviors of nursing students: Scale development – 71 citations (2007)
📘 Using clinical caring journaling: Nursing student and instructor experiences – 43 citations (2011)
📘 Action research on the development of a caring curriculum in Taiwan: Part II – 43 citations (2007)
📘 Prevalence of loneliness and associated factors among community-dwelling older adults in Indonesia: a cross-sectional study – 29 citations (2022)
📘 Effects of board game play on nursing students’ medication knowledge: a randomized controlled trial – 25 citations (2022)
📘 Kahoot: applications and effects in education – 25 citations (2018)
📘 Prevalence of loneliness and related factors among older adults in Taiwan: Evidence from a nationally representative survey – 19 citations (2021)
📘 Nurses’ perceptions regarding providing psychological care for older residents in long‐term care facilities: A qualitative study – 19 citations (2019)
📘 Constructing and evaluating a nursing capstone course for cultivating creativity in RN-BSN students in Taiwan – 19 citations (2014)
📘 Effectiveness of e-STORY App in clinical reasoning competency and self-directed learning among students in associate nursing program: A quasi-experimental study – 12 citations (2022)
📘 Develop a framework of creative thinking teaching mode for RN-BSN students on the basis of the creative process of clinical nurses in Taiwan – 12 citations (2016)
📘 The application of creative thinking teaching in nursing education – 12 citations (2010)
📘 Applying the smartphone-based chatbot in clinical nursing education – 11 citations (2022)
📘 Patient Experiences in the Development of a Caring Code for Clinical Nursing Practice – 10 citations (2004)
📘 Empowering the public during the COVID pandemic through interactive social media platform – 9 citations (2021)