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Biography
Timothy is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. He is a Specialty Nurse trained in Critical Care. Timothy holds an Honors Bachelor's degree in General Nursing and a Master's degree in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Management and Clinical Leadership from The University of Hong Kong, where he received the B.L. Wong Memorial Prize in Nursing Studies and the Lau Wing Kai Memorial Prize. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
His research interests focus on developing digital mental health interventions and pain management strategies for patients with rheumatic diseases. His work has been published in journals such as BMC Public Health, Geriatric Nursing, and the Journal of Aging Science.
For nursing education, Timothy serves as the Associate Program Leader for the Bachelor of Nursing with Honours in General Health Care. He is passionate about integrating technology and simulation-based learning to prepare nursing students for the evolving healthcare landscape. In 2024, he was awarded the President's Award for Excellence in Inspirational Teaching to recognize his contributions to teaching and learning.
Qualifications
MNurs [HKU], BScN (Hons) [PolyU], Dip. (Biostatistics) [CUHK], ProDip. (OSH) [HKBU], PRegCert. (Intensive Care Nursing) [IANS], RN, Specialty Nurse (ICU), FRSPH
Research interests
- Digital mental health intervention
- Mindfulnesss
- Pain management for patients with rheumatic diseases
Memberships
- Education Committee Member, Hong Kong Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation
- Council Member, Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses
- 1st Vice Chairperson, Professional Development Committee, Hong Kong Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Executive Committee Member, Alumni Association of Nursing Studies, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effectiveness of a Dyadic Pain Management Program for Community-Dwelling Older Adults with Chronic Pain: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Tse, M. M. Y., Ng, S. S. M., Lee, P. H., Tang, A. S. K., Tse, P. P. S., To, K. P., Ho, S. & Wu, T. C. M., Feb 2026, In: Healthcare (Switzerland). 14, 4, 553.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sex, Income, and Education as Determinants of Chronic Pain in Mainland China
He, J., Tse, M. M. Y., Kwok, T. T. O., Wu, T. C. M., Kwan, T. S., Fan, Y., Qi, C., Chen, T. & Huang, L., Feb 2026, In: Pain Management Nursing. 27, 1, p. e63-e71Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing the fidelity of the “photo-with-movement program” (PMP) for community-dwelling older adults with pain: A randomized controlled trial
Tse, M. M. Y., Chan, A. W. Y., Wu, T. C. M., Tsang, W. W. N. & Tse, P. P. S., 1 Mar 2025, In: Geriatric Nursing. 62, p. 262-271 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association between COVID-19 anxiety syndrome and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in the postpandemic era: a cross-sectional study in Hong Kong
Wu, T. C. M., Ho, J. K. M., Choi, S. K., Chan, Y. H. Y., Chan, B. W. S., Li, T. T. M., Tam, F. P., Wong, I. M. C. & Wing Chan, A. S., 14 Jan 2025, In: BMC Public Health. 25, 1, 10 p., 155.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of a standardized patient-based simulation on generation Z nursing students’ management of dementia patients: A mixed-method study
Wong, W. C. & Wu, T. C. M., Jun 2025, In: Nursing Education Perspectives. 46, 4, p. E31-E33Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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Immersive virtual reality intervention to alleviate pain among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A pilot randomized controlled trial
WU, C. M. T. (PI), Chad CHAN Wing Nga (CoI), Ho Suk Ki, Sukki (CoI), Mimi TSE Mun Yee (CoI) & Tse Gary (CoI)
1/10/23 → 31/01/25
Project: Research