Shu-Fang WANG
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Shu-Fang WANG (Funger)
Date of Birth: 25th June 1965
Email: iamfunger@gmail.com
Tel: 886-919-911438(cell) 886-3-8572158 Ext 438(O)
Fax: 886-3-8577962
Mailing Address:880, Sec 2, Chien-Kuo Road, Hualien, Taiwan 97005, R.O. C.
1. Education
◆PhD, School of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
◆Msc of Nursing, Specialty in Midwifery, Liverpool University, UK.
◆Master student, Graduate Institute of Nurse-Midwifery, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science. 201109-till now.
2. Profession Certifications:
(1) Certified Assessor, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), World Health Organization (2011-now).
(2) International Board Ceretified Lactation Consultant(IBCLC), (No:207-56150), issued by International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners(IBLCE), 2007-2017.
(3) Birth Doula Trainer, issued by Penny Simkin-DONA International, 2010
(4) Birth Doula, issued by Penny Simkin-DONA International, 2006, 2010
(5) Breastfeeding Peer Counselor issued by LLLI, 2005
(6) Certified Breastfeeding Educator(CBE)TM issued by Lactation Consultant Services TM, Oklahoma, USA.
(7) Breastfeeding consultant & Lecturer Supervisor of Department of Health in Taiwan (1997-now).
(8) Certified Assessor, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), Department of Health in Taiwan (2000-now).
(9) RN of Republic of China (Taiwan).
3. Present Positions:
(1). In charge of the first and the only Breastfeeding Counseling Special Clinic running by nurse specialist in Taiwan, from 2008 till now.
(2). Country Coordinator of IBLCE , from 2008 till now.
(3). Associate Professor, Nursing Department, Tzu Chi College of Technology (TCCT), from 2009 till now.
(4). Member of Women & Children Health Committee, Taiwan Nurses
Association, from 2003 till now.
(5). Member of Membership Committee, International Lactation Consultant Association (ICLA) , from 2007 till now.
(6). Member of a council, Taiwan Academy of Breastfeeding (TAB) , from 2005 till now.
(7). Leader, Team of Women’s Health, Tzu Chi College of Technology (TCCT).
4. Personal Involvement in Infant Feeding Program
◆Teaching Performance:
- As one of the designer, lecturer and supervisor of National Breastfeeding Education & Promotion Program, Department of Health, Taiwan. It includes both hospital-based and communities-based, for nurses, doctors, volunteers and employers.
- As a Leader lecturer and designer of IBCLC core courses for Taiwan Academy of Breastfeeding (TAB).
- As a pioneer, designer and leader of breastfeeding program for both Junior and Senior Nursing students in Taiwan.
◆Research Performance:
1. PI: Breastfeeding training program for trainers and health staff (2011 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion DOH100-HP-10001001M)
2. Co-PI: Developing and outcome evaluation of the localized mother friendly birth model – three years project (2011-13 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion OH100-HP-1202)
3. Co-PI: Exploring the effectiveness of a telephone-counseling intervention after discharge on duration and intensity of breastfeeding among postpartum women from BFHI (2011 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion-DOH100-HP-1204)
4. Co-PI: Baby Friendly Hospitals Accreditation Program (2011 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion)
5. Co-PI: Preparing Hospitals to Become Baby Friendly Hospitals Program (2008-11 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion)
6. Co-PI: Community Breastfeeding Promotion Program (2011 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion DOH100-HP-1205)
7. Co-PI: Developing a Workplace Breastfeeding Support Program for Hospital Employees (2010-11 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion-2010-WH-2).
8. Co-PI: Breastfeeding Practice in Taiwan – Evaluation the non-Baby-Friendly Hospitals Intervention Strategies to Breastfeeding
Practice(2009~10- Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion-
DOH-HP-9805004A)
9. Co-PI: Preparing Hospitals to Become Baby Friendly Hospitals Program (2009-10 Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion)
10. PI: The Relationship between Birthing Practices and Breastfeeding Experiences: Qualitative and Quantitative Triangulation Study. (Doctoral dissertation).
11. PI: The Impact of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding. (2008- Sponsored by TCCT).
12. PI: Lived experiences of long term breastfeeding women- A Narrative study. (2007- Sponsored by TCCT).
13. PI: The Peri-natal Health Care of Women in Transnational Marriages in Taiwan: From Teachers’ and Learners’ Viewpoints (2006).
14. PI: A Critical Encounter: Breastfeeding Women VS Breastfeeding Promotion Strategies (2006- Sponsored by TCCT).
15. Co-PI: Related Factors in Using a Free Breastfeeding Hotline Service in Taiwan (2005- Sponsored by Bureau of Health Promotion).
16. PI: An Exploratory Study on Nursing Leadership in the Breastfeeding Promotion Group (2004- Sponsored by TCCT).
17. PI: Caring and the Ontology of Breastfeeding Promotion Strategy (2004- Sponsored by TCCT).
18. PI: The Current Status of Breastfeeding Education among Professionals in Taiwan：A Delphi Study (2003- Sponsored by TCCT).
19. PI: To Explore the Influences of Breastfeeding Consultants in Promoting Breastfeeding. (2000- Sponsored by TCCT).
20. PI: An investigation of influential factors in choosing infant feeding methods (1995- Master dissertation．Liverpool University. U. K.)
◆ Publications:
1. Zu-Chun Ling, Shu-Fang WANG,& Mann-Chian Wu＊ (2011). Nursing Student Acceptance of Technology Learning Devices: A Preliminary Study. The Journal of Health Sciences, 13(2), 114-123. (In Chinese)
2. Tai-Chu Peng, Chia-Ying Sun, Shu-Fang WANG＊(2011)．I CAN DO IT- The Lived Experiences of Taiwanese Women Who Breastfed Beyond Six Months, Journal of Midwifery, 52，7-20. (In Chinese)
3. “Breastfeeding an illustrated guide to diagnosis and treatment (2010)”, The chief editor in Chinese version. Elsevier: Taipei, Taiwan.
4. Zu-Chun Ling, & Shu-Fang WANG, (2009). The Tailored Web-Based Intervention to Promote Women’s Perceptions of and Intentions for Mammography. The Journal of Nursing Research, 17(4), 249-260.
5. Shu-Fang WANG, Chung-Hey Chen, Chao-Heui Chen,. (2008). Related
Factors in Using a Free Breastfeeding Hotline Service in Taiwan. Journal of
Clinical Nursing, 17, 949-956. (SCI Ranking-Nursing-2006: No 5, Impact Factor: 1.43).
6. Shu-Fang WANG, Chung-Hey Chen, Jih-Yuan Chen (2007) The Current Status of Breastfeeding Education among Professionals in Taiwan：A Triangulation Study. Tzu-Chi Nursing Journal, 6(6), 96-102.
7. Shu-Fang WANG, Chung-Hey Chen, Liu M. (2007). The Perinatal Health Care of Women in International Marriages in TAIWAN- from Teachers’ and Learners’ Viewpoints(Abstract). Asia Journal of Nursing, 10(1), 59.
8. Shu-Fang WANG, Chich-Hsiu Hung(2005) Ethical Issues in Nursing Leadership. The Nursing Magazine, 52(5)，51-58(In Chinese).
9. Shu-Fang WANG, Chich-Hsiu Hung(2005) Ethical Issues in Nursing Leadership. The Journal of Nursing. ISSN, 0047-262X, 52(5)，51-58.(In Chinese)
10. Shu-Fang WANG, Chich-Hsiu Hung(2005)An Exploratory Study on Nursing Leadership in the Breastfeeding Promotion Group. Journal of Evidence-Based Nursing. ISSN, 1814-2869 1(3), 228-236. (In Chinese)
◆Oral Presentations:
1. Shu-Fang WANG,* Tai-Chung PENG, & Yu-Ting CHANG, (2010). Being a Mother- Through Birthing Practices to Breastfeeding Experiences. THE 4TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL NURSING FORUM, 4 - 5 JUNE, 2010, at Cheung Kung Hai Conference Center, The University of Hong Kong.
2. Shu-Fang WANG (2009). The empowered learning experiences of Taiwanese nursing students on birthing abilities: from won’t to will. NET2009- 20th International Networking for Education in Healthcare Conference, 8-10th, September 2009, at Fitzwilliam College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
3. Mei-Ling Chen & Shu-Fang WANG＊ (2009). Birthing Practices and Breastfeeding Experiences: A Qualitative Study. The 25th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Sep. 4-5th 2009, Kaohsiung Medical Unicersity.
4. Yi-Jun Lai & Shu-Fang WANG＊ (2009). The changing process of Taiwanese nursing students on birthing care believes. 2009 International Conference of Research for Better Health Care, 6th, August 2009, at Tzu-Chi College of Technology.
5. Shu-Fang WANG, (2008). The Empowering Experiences of Taiwanese Women Who Breastfed Beyond Six Months. 2008 VELB / ILCA Conference “A world wide view on breastfeeding”, Oct. 1-3, 2008, Vienna, Austria.
6. Shu-Fang WANG, & Kuo, Su-Chen (2008). Evaluating the effect of Peer Volunteers Support on Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Women in Taiwan. The 11th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars “The Future of
Doctoral Nursing Programs in Asia: Cooperration & Integration across
Nations..” February 28-29,2008 Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
7. Shu-Fang WANG,(2007). The Changing Experiences of Gentle Birthing Practices in Eastern Taiwan. The 2007 Gentle Birth World Congress, September 27-30, 2007, at Oregon convention center, OR.,USA
8. Shu-Fang WANG,& Chen, Chung-Hey (2007). The Experiences of Taiwanese Women Who Breastfed Beyond Six Months. The LLLI 50th Anniversary Conference, July 20-23, 2007, at Hilton Chicago, Chicago IL USA.
9. Shu-Fang WANG,& Kuo, Su-Chen (2007). Evaluating the effect of Peer Volunteers Support on Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Women in Taiwan. The LLLI 50th Anniversary Conference, July 20-23, 2007, at Hilton Chicago, Chicago IL USA.
10. Shu-Fang WANG,Chen, Chung-Hey,Liu, M. (2007). The Perinatal Health Care of Women in International Marriages in TAIWAN- from Teachers’ and Learners’ Viewpoints. The 10th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars “The Last Decade of Doctoral Nursing Education in Asia: Generating Knowledge and Advancing Nursing Science.” February 22-23,2007 At Convention Center, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
11. Shu-Fang WANG,& Chen, Chung-Hey (2007). A Critical Encounter– Breastfeeding Women VS Breastfeeding Promotion Strategies. The 10th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars “The Last Decade of Doctoral Nursing Education in Asia: Generating Knowledge and Advancing Nursing Science.” February 22-23, 2007 at Convention Center, Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Philippines.
12. Shu-Fang WANG, Chen, Chung-Hey, Chen, Chao-Hey (2006). The outcome of using free breastfeeding hotline service in Taiwan. Sigma Theta Tau international Honor Society of Nursing 17th International Nursing Research Congress. July 19-22, 2006 at Montréal, Québec, Canada.
13. Shu-Fang WANG,Chen, Chung-Hey, Chin, Chi-Chun (2006). A contextual review of breastfeeding mothers’ decision-making process in the first six-months postpartum. The 9th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars "Strengthening Nursing Knowledge through Doctoral Education and Research Networking" March 30-31,2006 At Bangkok, Thailand.
14. Shu-Fang WANG, & Chen, Chao-Hey (2005). The Current Status of Breastfeeding Education among Professionals in Taiwan：A Triangulation Study. The 21st Annual Nursing Research Conference, Jan. 28th 2005, Taipei.
◆Poster Presentations:
1. Shu-Fang WANG,* Tai-Chung PENG, & Ji-Yang LU,(2010). An Action Study -
The Changing Process of Taiwanese Nursing Students on Birthing Care Beliefs THE 4TH HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL NURSING FORUM, 4 - 5 JUNE, 2010, at Cheung Kung Hai Conference Center, The University of Hong Kong.
2. Shu-Fang WANG (2010). Lived Experiences of Taiwanese Women go through Birthing Practices and Breastfeeding. HMBANA Conference -100 years of Milk Banking- Looking Back and Reaching Forward, April 12th –13th 2010, at Hyatt Regency Cambridge overlooking Boston, USA.
3. Wang, Shu-Fang (2008). The Empowering Experiences of Taiwanese Women Who Breastfed Beyond Six Months. 2008 VELB / ILCA Conference “A world wide view on breastfeeding”, Oct. 1-3, 2008, Vienna, Austria.
4. Wang, Shu-Fang & Kuo, Su-Chen (2008). Evaluating the effect of Peer Volunteers Support on Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Women in Taiwan.. 2008 VELB / ILCA Conference “A world wide view on breastfeeding”, Oct. 1-3, 2008, Vienna, Austria.
◆Practice Performances
- One of the 12 initiators of Taiwan Academy of Breastfeeding, which established on 9th of April 2006.
- Secretary in General of Taiwan Academy of Breastfeeding, established on 9th of April 2006.
- As a breastfeeding consultant of Taiwan Academy of Breastfeeding.
- As the professional breastfeeding advisor of Bureau of Health, Hualien city
- As the professional breastfeeding advisor of Bureau of Health, I-lan city
- As the member of the pioneer group in modify the standard of BFHI of Taiwan
- As the assessor the BFHI, Taiwan
- Designing 「The first year breastfeeding diary」for Bureau of Health, Hualien
◆Personal lived experiences
- Birth and Breastfeeding completed me.
- I have breastfed three of my children, and the longest one had last for four and half years for my youngest girl.
◆Previous training courses on infant feeding:
- Breastfeeding: Practice and Policy Course, Centre for International Child Health, in collaboration with WHO (Dept of Child & Adolescent Health) & UNICEF (Nutrition Section). (140hours, June 18-July 13, 2007).
- LLLI Peer Counselor Program (20 hours, July 2005, Washington D.C.).
- WABA Gender Training Workshop (20 hours, Nov., 2004, Malaysia).
- Breastfeeding Counseling Skills Training Program (18 hours, June, 2004)
hosted by Bureau of Health, Department of Health, Taiwan. The lecturer and supervisor was Doris Fok, IBCLC.
- Certified Breastfeeding Educator (CBE) training course (24 hours, Feb., 2004) hosted by Bureau of Health, Department of Health, Taiwan. The lecturer and supervisor was Debi Leslie Bocar, RN, PhD, IBCLC.
- Breastfeeding counseling：A training course (80 hours) hosted by Department of Health, Taiwan. The lecturer and supervisor was Gabrielle Palmer.