Tao‐Hsin Tung
Biographic Data
| ID | 7144907 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tao‐Hsin Tung |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tao‐Hsin |
| FAMILY NAME | Tung |
| SIGNATURE | TUNG T H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Wenzhou Medical University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2097-8375 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 29 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 29 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Bidirectional associations between influenza and Covid-19 vaccination: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the effect of vaccination history on future willingness or behavior to receive vaccinations for influenza and COVID-19. Methods: In this systematic review and meta-analysis, the PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, APA PsycInfo, CINAHL and Scopus databases were searched up to February 28, 2026, to identify relevant studies in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The analysis u…
Medical ethics on research‐related organ donation and transplantation in China
Prevalence of eye and adnexal disorders among elderly inmates in Taiwan prisons
A considerable proportion of elderly prisoners have disorders of the eye and adnexa. The overall quality of life of elderly prisoners can be improved by addressing their visual health, which contributes to the fulfillment of their basic human rights
Associations between pre-infection serum vitamin D concentrations and Omicron Covid-19 incidence, severity and reoccurrence in elderly individuals
Objective: Previous studies suggest a link between vitamin D status and COVID-19 susceptibility in hospitalised patients. This study aimed to investigate whether vitamin D concentrations in elderly individuals were associated with their susceptibility to Omicron COVID-19 incidence, the severity of the disease and the likelihood of reoccurrence during the era of the post-‘zero-COVID-19’ policies in China. Design: In this retrospective study, parti…
A hybrid model to assess the risk of Covid-19 in hospital screening procedures under uncertain information
Using “Age and Total-PSA” as the Main Indicators: The Results of Taizhou Integrated Prostate Screening (No 2)
The aim of the study was to analyze population-based prostate cancer (PCa) screening and the incidence of PCa among males ≥50 years of age residing in the Luqiao district of Taizhou, China. From October to December 2020, male residents ≥50 years of age were screened for serum total prostate-specific antigen (total-PSA). If t-PSA re-test levels persisted above 4 μg/L, subjects underwent further noninvasive examinations, including digital rectal ex…
Impact of household decision makers’ hesitancy to vaccinate children against Covid-19 on other household members: A family-based study in Taizhou, China
The present study found that family decision makers' hesitation to vaccinate children against COVID-19 influenced other family members' hesitation to vaccinate children. In addition, family decision makers' perceptions of the safety of the vaccine and their hesitation to vaccinate themselves influenced other family members' hesitation to vaccinate their children
Prevalence of skin diseases in Taiwan prisons: A population-based study
Skin diseases are common in prisoners in Taiwan. Therefore, early prevention and appropriate treatment are needed. Male-specific skin products are also needed, given the differences in the prevalence of skin diseases among male and female prisoners
Parental hesitancy against Covid-19 vaccination for children and associated factors in Taiwan
According to the study findings, 64.1% of Taiwanese parents were hesitant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. Parents who were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and had negative views of the vaccine for their children were more likely to be hesitant to vaccinate their children. An in-depth discussion of the factors affecting vaccine hesitancy and targeted health education is conducive to promoting vaccination in ch…
Correlation Between Ontological Insecurity and Daily Epidemic Prevention Behavior Among Inpatients During the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study evaluates inpatients' ontological insecurity and daily epidemic prevention behavior during the pandemic and explores the factors influencing daily epidemic prevention behaviors. The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in December 2019 caused a global public health crisis that has affected the very structure of society and the order of daily life. Ontological security is the ability to predict the impact of changes in social envi…
Association between dry eye disease and depression: An umbrella review
Purpose: This umbrella review aimed to summarize the available evidence on the association between dry eye disease and depression. Methods: We searched the Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases using the search string "(Dry eye syndrome OR Keratoconjunctivitis sicca OR KCS OR Aqueous tear deficiency OR Sjogren syndrome) AND (depression OR depressive symptoms) AND (meta-analysis OR systematic review)" from inception to 20 July 2022. We considered…
The Effects of Learning Transfer on Clinical Performances Among Medical Staff: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Association Between Air Pollutants and Pediatric Respiratory Outpatient Visits in Zhoushan, China
Objective This study aimed to explore the time-series relationship between air pollutants and the number of children's respiratory outpatient visits in coastal cities. Methods We used time series analysis to investigate the association between air pollution levels and pediatric respiratory outpatient visits in Zhoushan city, China. The population was selected from children aged 0–18 who had been in pediatric respiratory clinics for eight consecut…
Blood Glucose Meter Buying Behavior of Diabetic Patients: Factors Influencing Purchase
Objective: To understand the blood glucose meter buying behavior of type 2 diabetic patients with poor glycemic control (two or more HbA1c ≥ 8% during visits in one year) and identify factors influencing it. Methods: A survey was conducted among 585 diabetic patients with poor glycemic control who were treated in the outpatient or inpatient clinics of the Department of Endocrinology, Taizhou Hospital, Zhejiang Province from June 2020 to May 2021.…
Patients' Responses to Covid-19 Pandemic: The Relationship Between Potential Pandemic-Induced Disruptions, Ontological Security, and Adaptive Responses in Taizhou, China
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the social environment of most individuals around the world and has profoundly impacted people's lives, ontological security, and behavior. Among them, the patients are one of the groups most influenced by the pandemic. Objective: The present research aimed to study the relationship of COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruption to patients' daily lives, ontological security, and patients' responses to preve…
Early Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes and Its Effectiveness in Terms of Morbidity and Clinical Treatment: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort
Purpose: To characterize the association between the frequency of screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and the detection of DR in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This nationwide population-based cohort study used data from the National Health Insurance Research Database to identify adult patients who were newly diagnosed with T2DM between 2000 and 2004. Data from their follow-up Diabetic retinopathy (DR)…
Application of a Hybrid Multi-Criterion Decision-Making Model for Evaluation and Improvement of Nurses' Job Satisfaction
Background The global shortage and turnover of nurses is a current challenge. Past studies have shown that nurse job satisfaction may ameliorate nurse shortage. Although there are many studies on the criteria influencing nurses' job satisfaction, few have examined the causal relationships and weight of each criterion from a systematic perspective. Objective Identify the key criteria and causal relationships that affect nurses' job satisfaction, a…
The Relationship Between Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Fall Prevention for Childhood in Shanghai, China
Background Early childhood fall is a pressing global public health problem and one of the leading causes of child injury. China has a high proportion of children and a high burden of illness from falls. Therefore, educational interventions to prevent childhood fall would be beneficial. Methods We used the outcome of knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire, which was conducted by Pudong New District of Shanghai Municipal Government, to summ…
Design and Implementation of Taizhou Integrated Prostate Screening
A community-based prostate cancer screening program was conducted to assess the morbidity and associated factors for prostate cancer among the subpopulation of men aged ≥50 years in Taizhou, China. Taizhou Integrated Prostate Screening (TIPS) is a large, observational, population-based study of prostate cancer screening data based on serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentrations. A pilot census of all male residents aged 50 years or older …
Physical condition, psychological status, and posttraumatic stress disorder among recovered Covid-19 subjects: A mediation analysis
The physical condition of individuals who contracted COVID-19 had a profound influence on mitigating the physical and psychological impact of the disease and the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Little attention has been focused on the influence of physical condition on PTSD among recovered COVID-19 subjects. This study explored the relationship between physical and psychological status and PTSD and the potential mechanisms. Ques…
Evaluation of burnout among stay-behind healthcare workers during the current Omicron wave of Covid-19 in Taizhou, China
Job burnout among stay-behind healthcare workers was an important problem during the current Omicron wave of COVID-19. Night shift, depression, social support, positive coping, and number of children were associated with mild to moderate and severe burnout. Anxiety and professional title were associated with severe burnout
Effect of Hand Hygiene Intervention in Community Kindergartens: A Quasi-Experimental Study
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of hand hygiene interventions on the overall hand hygiene (HH) status of teaching instruction of hand hygiene in kindergartens, given the vulnerability of kindergarten children and their high risk due to infectious diseases and the current COVID-19 epidemic. We investigated the HH status of teachers from two kindergartens in the same community. The participants were recruited from 28 classes in both kinderg…
The Relationship Between Storey of Buildings and Fall Risk
Purpose: This study examined the association between storey of building and fall risk in older adults' residences and residents' level of fear of falling. Methods: The National Health and Ageing Trends Study (NHATS) collected information that would provide an understanding of basic trends people aged 65 years and older. Using a longitudinal survey, the present study employed the first round of NHATS data that was collected in 2011. In the first r…
Association Between the Ambient Fine Particulate Pollution and the Daily Internal Medicine Outpatient Visits in Zhoushan, China: A Time-Series Study
Background: There has been a recent worsening of air pollution in China, which poses a huge threat to public health by inducing and promoting circulatory and respiratory diseases. This study aimed to explore the association between the concentration of air pollution and daily internal medicine outpatient visits registered for the treatment of circulatory and respiratory symptoms in Zhoushan, China using a time-series method. Methods: We validated…
The relationship between home ownership and fall-related outcomes: The National Health and Aging Trends Study
Although many studies have tried to explore the association between fall incidents and fear of falling (FOF)/worry about fall-limited activities and various risk factors, few studies have recognized the relationship between house ownership and fall-related outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess whether house ownership will affect an older adult’s experience of falling or lead to fear of falling. The National Health and Aging Trends Study (…
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SP1-113 Clinical correlation of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a Chinese taxi drivers population in Taiwan: Experience at a teaching hospital
Introduction To explore any gender-related differences in prevalence of and condition-associated factors related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among Taiwanese taxi drivers in Taipei, Taiwan. Methods We studied 1635 healthy taxi drivers (1541 males and 94 females) voluntarily admitted to physical check-up in 2006. Blood samples and ultrasound-proved fatty liver sonography results were collected. Result The prevalence of NAFLD was 66…
SP1-32 The epidemiologic study of the prevalence and associated factors of metabolic syndrome among hospital staff
Introduction Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors. From the viewpoint of preventive medicine, it is essential for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment to subjects with metabolic syndrome. The objective in this study is to explore the prevalence and associated risk factors of metabolic syndrome among hospital staff based on the health examination. Methods Based on the cross-sectional study design, the database of the…
The role of betel-quid chewing in smoking cessation among workers in Taiwan
The findings support four plausible reasons why betel-quid chewing may dissuade smokers from quitting. These reasons highlight additional avenues for potentially reducing the smoking population in workplaces, such as considering work contexts and social norms, and product sales in smoking-cessation campaigns
The Relationship Between Storey of Buildings and Fall Risk
Purpose: This study examined the association between storey of building and fall risk in older adults' residences and residents' level of fear of falling. Methods: The National Health and Ageing Trends Study (NHATS) collected information that would provide an understanding of basic trends people aged 65 years and older. Using a longitudinal survey, the present study employed the first round of NHATS data that was collected in 2011. In the first r…
Association Between the Ambient Fine Particulate Pollution and the Daily Internal Medicine Outpatient Visits in Zhoushan, China: A Time-Series Study
Background: There has been a recent worsening of air pollution in China, which poses a huge threat to public health by inducing and promoting circulatory and respiratory diseases. This study aimed to explore the association between the concentration of air pollution and daily internal medicine outpatient visits registered for the treatment of circulatory and respiratory symptoms in Zhoushan, China using a time-series method. Methods: We validated…
The relationship between home ownership and fall-related outcomes: The National Health and Aging Trends Study
Although many studies have tried to explore the association between fall incidents and fear of falling (FOF)/worry about fall-limited activities and various risk factors, few studies have recognized the relationship between house ownership and fall-related outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess whether house ownership will affect an older adult’s experience of falling or lead to fear of falling. The National Health and Aging Trends Study (…
Clinical Knowledge Supported Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Risk Assessment Model for Elderly Patients
From the clinical viewpoint, the statistical approach is still the cornerstone for exploring many diseases. This study was conducted to explore the risk factors related to acute kidney injury (AKI) for elderly patients using the multiple criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach. Ten nephrologists from a teaching hospital in Taipei took part in forming the AKI risk assessment model. The key findings are: (1) Comorbidity and Laboratory Values would…
Association between dry eye disease and depression: An umbrella review
Purpose: This umbrella review aimed to summarize the available evidence on the association between dry eye disease and depression. Methods: We searched the Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane databases using the search string "(Dry eye syndrome OR Keratoconjunctivitis sicca OR KCS OR Aqueous tear deficiency OR Sjogren syndrome) AND (depression OR depressive symptoms) AND (meta-analysis OR systematic review)" from inception to 20 July 2022. We considered…
The Effects of Learning Transfer on Clinical Performances Among Medical Staff: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Association Between Air Pollutants and Pediatric Respiratory Outpatient Visits in Zhoushan, China
Objective This study aimed to explore the time-series relationship between air pollutants and the number of children's respiratory outpatient visits in coastal cities. Methods We used time series analysis to investigate the association between air pollution levels and pediatric respiratory outpatient visits in Zhoushan city, China. The population was selected from children aged 0–18 who had been in pediatric respiratory clinics for eight consecut…
Blood Glucose Meter Buying Behavior of Diabetic Patients: Factors Influencing Purchase
Objective: To understand the blood glucose meter buying behavior of type 2 diabetic patients with poor glycemic control (two or more HbA1c ≥ 8% during visits in one year) and identify factors influencing it. Methods: A survey was conducted among 585 diabetic patients with poor glycemic control who were treated in the outpatient or inpatient clinics of the Department of Endocrinology, Taizhou Hospital, Zhejiang Province from June 2020 to May 2021.…
Patients' Responses to Covid-19 Pandemic: The Relationship Between Potential Pandemic-Induced Disruptions, Ontological Security, and Adaptive Responses in Taizhou, China
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the social environment of most individuals around the world and has profoundly impacted people's lives, ontological security, and behavior. Among them, the patients are one of the groups most influenced by the pandemic. Objective: The present research aimed to study the relationship of COVID-19 pandemic-induced disruption to patients' daily lives, ontological security, and patients' responses to preve…
Early Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes and Its Effectiveness in Terms of Morbidity and Clinical Treatment: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort
Purpose: To characterize the association between the frequency of screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) and the detection of DR in patients with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This nationwide population-based cohort study used data from the National Health Insurance Research Database to identify adult patients who were newly diagnosed with T2DM between 2000 and 2004. Data from their follow-up Diabetic retinopathy (DR)…
Application of a Hybrid Multi-Criterion Decision-Making Model for Evaluation and Improvement of Nurses' Job Satisfaction
Background The global shortage and turnover of nurses is a current challenge. Past studies have shown that nurse job satisfaction may ameliorate nurse shortage. Although there are many studies on the criteria influencing nurses' job satisfaction, few have examined the causal relationships and weight of each criterion from a systematic perspective. Objective Identify the key criteria and causal relationships that affect nurses' job satisfaction, a…
The Relationship Between Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Fall Prevention for Childhood in Shanghai, China
Background Early childhood fall is a pressing global public health problem and one of the leading causes of child injury. China has a high proportion of children and a high burden of illness from falls. Therefore, educational interventions to prevent childhood fall would be beneficial. Methods We used the outcome of knowledge, attitude and practice questionnaire, which was conducted by Pudong New District of Shanghai Municipal Government, to summ…
Design and Implementation of Taizhou Integrated Prostate Screening
A community-based prostate cancer screening program was conducted to assess the morbidity and associated factors for prostate cancer among the subpopulation of men aged ≥50 years in Taizhou, China. Taizhou Integrated Prostate Screening (TIPS) is a large, observational, population-based study of prostate cancer screening data based on serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) concentrations. A pilot census of all male residents aged 50 years or older …
Physical condition, psychological status, and posttraumatic stress disorder among recovered Covid-19 subjects: A mediation analysis
The physical condition of individuals who contracted COVID-19 had a profound influence on mitigating the physical and psychological impact of the disease and the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Little attention has been focused on the influence of physical condition on PTSD among recovered COVID-19 subjects. This study explored the relationship between physical and psychological status and PTSD and the potential mechanisms. Ques…
Evaluation of burnout among stay-behind healthcare workers during the current Omicron wave of Covid-19 in Taizhou, China
Job burnout among stay-behind healthcare workers was an important problem during the current Omicron wave of COVID-19. Night shift, depression, social support, positive coping, and number of children were associated with mild to moderate and severe burnout. Anxiety and professional title were associated with severe burnout
Effect of Hand Hygiene Intervention in Community Kindergartens: A Quasi-Experimental Study
This study aimed to evaluate the effect of hand hygiene interventions on the overall hand hygiene (HH) status of teaching instruction of hand hygiene in kindergartens, given the vulnerability of kindergarten children and their high risk due to infectious diseases and the current COVID-19 epidemic. We investigated the HH status of teachers from two kindergartens in the same community. The participants were recruited from 28 classes in both kinderg…
A hybrid model to assess the risk of Covid-19 in hospital screening procedures under uncertain information
Using “Age and Total-PSA” as the Main Indicators: The Results of Taizhou Integrated Prostate Screening (No 2)
The aim of the study was to analyze population-based prostate cancer (PCa) screening and the incidence of PCa among males ≥50 years of age residing in the Luqiao district of Taizhou, China. From October to December 2020, male residents ≥50 years of age were screened for serum total prostate-specific antigen (total-PSA). If t-PSA re-test levels persisted above 4 μg/L, subjects underwent further noninvasive examinations, including digital rectal ex…
Impact of household decision makers’ hesitancy to vaccinate children against Covid-19 on other household members: A family-based study in Taizhou, China
The present study found that family decision makers' hesitation to vaccinate children against COVID-19 influenced other family members' hesitation to vaccinate children. In addition, family decision makers' perceptions of the safety of the vaccine and their hesitation to vaccinate themselves influenced other family members' hesitation to vaccinate their children
Prevalence of skin diseases in Taiwan prisons: A population-based study
Skin diseases are common in prisoners in Taiwan. Therefore, early prevention and appropriate treatment are needed. Male-specific skin products are also needed, given the differences in the prevalence of skin diseases among male and female prisoners
Parental hesitancy against Covid-19 vaccination for children and associated factors in Taiwan
According to the study findings, 64.1% of Taiwanese parents were hesitant to vaccinate their children against COVID-19. Parents who were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for themselves and had negative views of the vaccine for their children were more likely to be hesitant to vaccinate their children. An in-depth discussion of the factors affecting vaccine hesitancy and targeted health education is conducive to promoting vaccination in ch…
Correlation Between Ontological Insecurity and Daily Epidemic Prevention Behavior Among Inpatients During the Covid-19 Pandemic
This study evaluates inpatients' ontological insecurity and daily epidemic prevention behavior during the pandemic and explores the factors influencing daily epidemic prevention behaviors. The outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in December 2019 caused a global public health crisis that has affected the very structure of society and the order of daily life. Ontological security is the ability to predict the impact of changes in social envi…
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