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Associate Professor Alison Wang

Associate Professor

Staff Member Details
Email: alison.wang@ecu.edu.au
ORCID iD: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9845-3988

Dr Alison Wang (she/her) is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing and Midwifery, where she is involved in teaching and learning, research, and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) supervision.

Current Teaching

RES5115 -  Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches

Professional Associations

  • Editorial Board Member, Nursing Reports
  • Member, Cancer Nurses Society of Australia
  • Adjunct  Associate Professor, University of Southern Queensland
  • Adjunct  Professor, Zunyi Medical University

Awards and Recognition

  • World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists (2025), Elsevier Data Repository By: Stanford University
  • Research Excellence Award 2025- Mid Career Researcher, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland
  • World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists (2024), Elsevier Data Repository By: Stanford University
  • World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists (2023), Elsevier Data Repository By: Stanford University

Research Areas and Interests

  • Cancer care
  • Psych-oncology
  • Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
  • Supportive Care in Chronic Conditions
  • Quantitative methods
  • Mixed methods

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy, Hong Kong (SAR of China), 2021.

Research Outputs

2026

Journal Articles

  • Correya, A., Tan, J., Liu, X., Bressington, D., East, L., Wang, A. (2026). Co-Design and Pilot Testing of a Nurse-Led GP-Supported Self-Management Intervention for Breast Cancer Survivors with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Study Protocol. Nursing Reports, 16(7), 253.
  • Li, M., Wang, A., Terry, D., Wang, H., Zhao, I., Tan, J. (2026). Healthcare Professionals’ Experiences and Perspectives on Self-Management Education for Breast Cancer Survivors in Australian Primary Care: A Qualitative Study. Nursing reports, 16(7), 254. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep16070254.
  • Easpaig, BN., Catalao Dionisio Murta, J., Wang, A., Bressington, D., Hogan, R. (2026). What are the evaluations of young mothers about programs designed to support their academic achievement? A qualitative systematic review. Frontiers in Education, 11(2026), 12 pages. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2026.1765379.
  • Obieche, O., Tan, J., Sharma, S., Bressington, D., Wang, A., Li, M. (2026). Family Psychoeducation for Major Depressive Disorder: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, 35(1), Article number e70205. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.70205.
  • Wang, H., Tan, J., Yao, L., Wang, A. (2026). Breathing Exercise for Chronic Pain Management in Breast Cancer Survivors: Feasibility Outcomes and Qualitative Insights from a Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial. Healthcare, 14(5), Article number 641. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14050641.
  • Zhang, L., Zhai, Y., Wang, Y., Wang, A., Tan, J., Sun, D., Wang, Y., Chen, Y., Zheng, W., Jiang, N., Zhou, L. (2026). Risk factors for skin rash among patients with cancer receiving epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitors: a scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 16(2026), Article number e103333. https://doi.org/10.1136/ bmjopen-2025-103333.
  • Stratton-Maher , D., Tulleners, T., Elliott, J., Ryan, L., McCulloch, J., Roderick , G., Jayasinghe, T., Buckley, J., Newman, J., Nutter, H., Southern, J., Beccaria, L., Sheridan, G., Gleeson, D., Wang, H., Wang, A., Sharma, S., Ng , L., Tan, J., Terry, D., Deravin, L. (2026). Re-imagining nursing education: Mapping student learning, transition, and workforce readiness - A scoping review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 178(2026), Article number 105368. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2026.105368.

2025

Journal Articles

  • Abu‑odah, H., Liu, X., Wang, A., Zhao, IY., Yorke, J., Tan, JB., Molassiotis, A. (2025). Modified Borg Scale (mBorg), the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), and the Dyspnea‑ 12 Scale (D‑ 12): cross‑scale comparison assessing the development of dyspnea in early‑stage lung cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer, 33(5), Article number 442. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09474-x.
  • Schoenfisch, C., Kauter, K., Walz, N., Wang, A., East , L. (2025). Persistence of measles, mumps, and rubella immunity following childhood vaccination in Australian health science students: a cohort study. Vaccine, 65(2025), Article number 127791. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2025.127791.
  • Liu, X., Peng, B., Wang, A., Molassiotis, A., Yorke, J., Yao, L., Zheng, S., Tan, J., Huang, H. (2025). Psychometric Validation of the Simplified Chinese Version of the Dyspnoea-12 Questionnaire for Patients with Primary Lung Cancer. Healthcare, 2025(13), 201.
  • Li, M., Wang, A., Liu, X., Deng, R., Kwok, WH., Yao, L., Tan, JB. (2025). Somatic acupressure for the management of the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in breast cancer survivors: A study protocol for a phase III randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 15(3), article number e089515. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-089515.
  • Li, M., Liu, X., Peng, B., Wang, A., Yao, L., Huang, H., Kwok, WH., Tan, JB., Molassiotis, A. (2025). The effect of resistance inspiratory muscle training in the management of breathlessness in patients with thoracic malignancies: a randomised controlled trial. Supportive Care in Cancer, 33(6), article number 492. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-025-09511-9.
  • Yao, L., Wang, A., Liu, X., Tan, J. (2025). Feasibility and Acceptability of Using an Evidence-Based Tai Chi Intervention for Managing the Fatigue–Sleep Disturbance–Depression Symptom Cluster in Breast Cancer Patients. Nursing reports, 2025(15), 167.
  • Tan, J., Sue, LK., Wang, A. (2025). Auricular acupressure for nausea and vomiting in breast cancer: Feasibility outcomes from a Phase II trial with embedded qualitative insights. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 76(June 2025), Article number 102484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eujim.2025.102484.
  • Li, J., Tan, J., Wang , H., Wang, A., Li, M., Terry, D., Taylor, M., Huang , Y., Sharma , S. (2025). Unmet needs of culturally and linguistically diverse cancer survivors in Australia: A systematic review. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 78(October 2025), Article number 102976. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102976.
  • Schoenfisch, C., Walz, N., Wang, A., East, L. (2025). Attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge about MMR vaccination among university students: Findings from a cross-sectional survey. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 49(5), 100263.
  • Zhang, L., Ni, N., Wu, L., Zhou, L., Ning, S., Liu, C., Wang, A., Tan, JB., Sun, D., Zhang, H., Shi, X., Ma, Y., Zhao, Z., Jiang, N., Wang, M., Tian, X., Xu, H., Liu, L. (2025). Psychometric evaluations of the simplified Chinese version of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors 18 (FACT-EGFRI-18- sC) for measuring dermatologic toxicities in metastatic colorectal cancer patients treated with EGFRIs. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 23(1), Article number 100. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-025-02438-z.
  • Obieche, O., Tan, J., Sharma, S., Bressington, D., Wang, A. (2025). Telehealth Family Psychoeducation for Major Depressive Disorder: A Protocol for Intervention Co-Design and Feasibility Study. Nursing Reports, 15(10), Article number 364. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15100364.
  • Ryan, L., Stratton-Maher, D., Elliott, J., Tulleners, T., Roderick, G., Jayasinghe, T., Buckley, J., Newman, J., Nutter, H., Southern, J., Beccaria, L., Sheridan, G., Gleeson, D., Wang, H., Sharma, S., Tan, J., Ng, L., Peck, B., Wang, A., Terry, D. (2025). Embracing Growth, Adaptability, Challenges, and Lifelong Learning: A Qualitative Study Examining the Lived Experience of Early Career Nurses. Nursing Reports, 15(6), article number 214. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15060214.

2024

Journal Articles

  • Wang, H., Kwok, WH., Yao, L., Liu, X., Bressington, D., Chen, M., Huang, H., Wang, A., Tan, J. (2024). An evidence-based breathing exercise intervention for chronic pain management in breast cancer survivors: A phase II randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 71(2024), article number 102625. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102625.
  • Qian, Y., Tan, J., Wang, A., Bressington, D., Zhou, H., Li, M., Liu, X. (2024). Quality appraisal and descriptive analysis of clinical practice guidelines for self-managed non-pharmacological interventions of cardiovascular diseases: a systematic review. Journal of Translational Medicine, 22(1), article number 215. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-024-04959-5.
  • Liu, X., Nic Giolla Easpaig, B., Garti, I., Bressington, D., Wang, A., Wikander, L., Tan, J. (2024). Improving success and retention of undergraduate nursing students from rural and remote Australia: A multimethod study protocol. Nurse Education in Practice, 75(2024), article number 103876. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2024.103876.
  • Li, M., Yao, L., Liu, X., Tan, J., Wang, A. (2024). Effects of nonpharmacological interventions on symptom clusters in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 11(3), article number 100380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2024.100380.

2023

Journal Articles

  • Wang, H., Liu, X., Wang, A., Tan, J., Huang, H. (2023). Breathing Exercises for Pain Management in Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review. Pain Management Nursing, 24(3), 299-310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2022.11.003.
  • Wang, A., Tan, J., Liu, X., Zhao, I. (2023). Barriers and enablers to implementing clinical practice guidelines in primary care: an overview of systematic reviews. BMJ Open, 13(1), article number e062158. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-062158.
  • Wang, H., Wang, A., Tan, J., Bressington, D., Zheng, S., Liu, X., Huang, H. (2023). Development and Validation of an Evidence-Based Breathing Exercise Intervention Protocol for Chronic Pain Management in Breast Cancer Survivors. Pain Management Nursing, 24(3), 357-364. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmn.2022.09.005.
  • Li, M., Kwok, SW., Tan, J., Bressington, D., Liu, X., Wang, A., Chen, S. (2023). Somatic acupressure for the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in breast cancer survivors: A phase II randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 66(2023), article number 102380. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102380.
  • Wang, H., Hang Kwok, SW., Liu, X., Wang, A., Bressington, D., Shen, Y., Zhang, Q., Huang, H., Tan, J. (2023). Quality of life patient/cancer survivor version in Chinese cancer survivors: A validation study. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 10(8), article number 100255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2023.100255.
  • Liu, X., Wang, A., Bressington, D., Nic Giolla Easpaig, B., Wikander, L., Tan, J. (2023). Factors Influencing Retention among Regional, Rural and Remote Undergraduate Nursing Students in Australia: A Systematic Review of Current Research Evidence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(5), article number 3983. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20053983.
  • Wu, B., Zhu, P., Wang, A., Tan, J., Cao, Z., Wan, J., Wu, S., Zhang, L., Xing, Y. (2023). Experiences of Chinese advanced cancer patients after attending a “four-stage” death education programme: A qualitative study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 66(2023), article number 102361. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102361.
  • Wang, A., Tan, J., Yao, L., Huilin, C., Zhao, I., Eliseeva, S., Polotan, MJ. (2023). Effects of somatic acupoint stimulation on anxiety and depression in cancer patients: An updated systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 51(2023), article number 101735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101735.

2022

Journal Articles

  • Wang, A., Tan, J., Liu, X., Zheng, S., Zhao, I., Eliseeva, S., Polotan, MJ., Cheng, H., Huang, H. (2022). Implementing an evidence-based somatic acupressure intervention in breast cancer survivors with the symptom cluster of fatigue, sleep disturbance and depression: Study protocol of a phase II randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 12(1), article number e21054597. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054597.
  • Yao, L., Kwok, SW., Tan, J., Wang, A., Liu, X., Bressington, D., Chen, S., Huang, H. (2022). The effect of an evidence-based Tai chi intervention on the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in breast cancer patients: A preliminary randomised controlled trial. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 61(2022), article number 102202. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2022.102202.
  • Tan, J., Molassiotis, A., Suen, LK., Liu, J., Wang, A., Huang, H. (2022). Effects of auricular acupressure on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients: a preliminary randomized controlled trial. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 22(1), article number 87. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-022-03543-y.
  • Wang, H., Tan, J., Wang, A., Liu, X., Bressington, D., Zheng, S., Huang, H. (2022). Feasibility and potential effects of breathing exercise for chronic pain management in breast cancer survivors: Study protocol of a phase II randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 12(12), article number e064358. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064358.
  • Tan, J., Wang, A., Zhao, I., Polotan, MJ., Eliseeva, S. (2022). An Evidence-Based Somatic Acupressure Intervention Protocol for Managing the Breast Cancer Fatigue-Sleep Disturbance-Depression Symptom Cluster: Development and Validation following the Medical Research Council Framework. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), article number 11934. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191911934.
  • Zhou, H., Wang, A., Xu, Y., Chen, Y., Deng, L., Wang, C., Chen, J., Tan, J. (2022). Effects of exercise interventions on cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients: an overview of systematic reviews. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(12), 10421-10440. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07389-5.
  • Liu, X., Wang, A., Tan, J., Stewart, S., Chan, RJ., Eliseeva, S., Polotan, MJ., Zhao, I. (2022). Sustainability of healthcare professionals’ adherence to clinical practice guidelines in primary care. BMC Primary Care, 23(1), article number 36. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01641-x.
  • Tan, J., Zhai, J., Wang, A., Zhou, H., Zhao, I., Liu, X. (2022). Self-Managed Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Breast Cancer Survivors: Systematic Quality Appraisal and Content Analysis of Clinical Practice Guidelines. Frontiers in Oncology, 12(2022), article number 866284. https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2022.866284.
  • Liu, X., Huang, Y., Wang, A., Molassiotis, A., Yao, L., Huang, H., Zheng, S., Tan, J. (2022). Psychometric assessment of the Chinese version of the Oxford Knee Score in breast cancer survivors experiencing hormone treatment-related knee dysfunction. Asia-Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing, 9(3), 135-142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apjon.2022.01.001.
  • Wang, A., Huang, Y., Liu, X., Molassiotis, A., Yao, L., Zheng, S., Tan, J., Huang, H. (2022). Prevalence and correlates of joint pain among Chinese breast cancer survivors receiving aromatase inhibitor treatment. Supportive Care in Cancer, 30(11), 9279-9288. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-022-07345-3.

2021

Journal Articles

  • Wang, A., Zhai, J., Liu, X., Yao, L., Tan, J. (2021). Massage Therapy for Fatigue Management in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Descriptive Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2021(2021), article number 9967574. https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/9967574.
  • Li, X., Li, Z., Tan, J., Wang, A., Chen, J., Chen, X., Yang, L., Suen, LK. (2021). Moxibustion for post-stroke urinary incontinence in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 42(2021), article number 101294. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101294.
  • Zhou, H., Deng, L., Wang, A., Chen, J., Jiang, S., Yang, L., Liu, F., Weng, M., Hu, J., Tan, J. (2021). Clinical practice guidelines for the nutritional risk screening and assessment of cancer patients: a systematic quality appraisal using the AGREE II instrument. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(6), 2885-2893. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-021-06094-z.
  • Wang, A., Molassiotis, A., Tan, J., Chung, BP., Huang, H. (2021). Prevalence and correlates of unmet palliative care needs in dyads of Chinese patients with advanced cancer and their informal caregivers: a cross-sectional survey. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(3), 1683-1698. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05657-w.
  • Yao, L., Tan, J., Turner, C., Wang, A. (2021). Development and validation of a Tai chi intervention protocol for managing the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in female breast cancer patients. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 56(2021), article number 102634. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102634.
  • Yao, L., Tan, J., Turner, C., Wang, A. (2021). Feasibility and potential effects of tai chi for the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in patients with breast cancer: Protocol of a preliminary randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 11(8), article number e048115. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-048115.
  • Tan, J., Wang, A., Kirshbaum, MN., Zhao, I., Eliseeva, S., Polotan, MJ., Yao, L., Huang, H., Zheng, S. (2021). Acupoint stimulation for cancer-related fatigue: A quantitative synthesis of randomised controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 45(2021), article number 101490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101490.
  • Wang, A., Molassiotis, A., Chung, BP., Zheng, S., Huang, H., Tan, J. (2021). A qualitative exploration of the unmet information needs of Chinese advanced cancer patients and their informal caregivers. BMC Palliative Care, 20(1), article number 83. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-021-00774-7.

2020

Journal Articles

  • Tan, J., Liu, J., Suen, LK., Molassiotis, A., Wang, A. (2020). Development and validation of an evidence-based auricular acupressure intervention for managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients. Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 52(2020), article number 102502. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102502.
  • Yao, L., Tan, J., Turner, C., Wang, A., Liu, X. (2020). Traditional Chinese exercise for cancer-related sleep disturbance: A systematic review and descriptive analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 40(2020), article number 101197. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101197.
  • Molassiotis, A., Wang, A., Hoang, HT., Tan, J., Yamamoto-Mitani, N., Cheng, KF., Tuazon, JA., Kunaviktikul, W., Suen, LK. (2020). Doctoral nursing education in east and Southeast Asia: Characteristics of the programs and students' experiences of and satisfaction with their studies. BMC Medical Education, 20(1), article number 143. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-020-02060-1.

2019

Journal Articles

  • Wang, A., Molassiotis, A., Chung, BP., Tan, J. (2019). Psychometric assessment of the Chinese version of the Problems and Needs in Palliative Care questionnaire-short version in advanced cancer patients. BMC Palliative Care, 18(1), article number 68. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-019-0450-5.

2018

Journal Articles

  • Wang, A., Molassiotis, A., Chung, BP., Tan, J. (2018). Unmet care needs of advanced cancer patients and their informal caregivers: a systematic review. BMC Palliative Care, 17(1), Jan-29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-018-0346-9.
  • Wang, A., Molassiotis, A., Chung, BP., Tan, J. (2018). Current research status of palliative care in Mainland China. Journal of Palliative Care, 33(4), 215-241. https://doi.org/10.1177/0825859718773949.

2017

Journal Articles

  • Wang, A., Tan, J., Xiao, LD., Deng, R. (2017). Effectiveness of disease-specific self-management education on health outcomes in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Patient Education and Counseling, 100(8), 1432-1446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2017.02.026.

2016

Journal Articles

  • Wang, A., Deng, R., Tan, J., Guan, F. (2016). Acupoints Stimulation for Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients: A Quantitative Synthesis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2016(2016), article number 5645632. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/5645632.

2015

Journal Articles

  • Zhao, H., Tan, J., Wang, A., Jin, L. (2015). Auricular therapy for chronic pain management in adults: A synthesis of evidence. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 21(2), 68-78. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2015.03.006.
  • Tan, J., Suen, LK., Wang, A., Molassiotis, A. (2015). Sham acupressure controls used in randomized controlled trials: A systematic review and critique. PLoS One, 10(7), article number e0132989. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0132989.

2014

Journal Articles

  • Liu, X., Tan, J., Wang, A., Zhang, Q., Zhang, M., Yao, L., Chen, J. (2014). Effectiveness of home-based pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Rehabilitation Nursing, 39(1), 36-59. https://doi.org/10.1002/rnj.112.
  • Tan, J., Molassiotis, A., Wang, A., Suen, LK. (2014). Adverse events of auricular therapy: A systematic review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014(2014), article number 506758. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/506758.
  • Tan, J., Molassiotis, A., Wang, A., Suen, LK. (2014). Current evidence on auricular therapy for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014(2014), article number 430796. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/430796.
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