Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN

Professor of Nursing and Chair (Chronic Conditions and Cancer Care), AHoS, The University of Southern Queensland, Views My Own, Like/Follow/Retweet≠Endorsement

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

Our study on validating the Mandarin Chinese version of the Dyspnoea-12 (D-12) questionnaire—designed for the multidimensional assessment of breathlessness—was presented last week at the International Conference on Primary Health Care in Hong Kong. Thanks to Dr Daniel Liu (HKMU) for his representation of the team and for delivering the oral presentation on our behalf.
@unisqaus @PolyU_Nursing @HongKongPolyU @DerbyUni

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

Our latest publication from the Cancer Supportive Care Research Program details the methodological procedures of our ongoing Phase III randomised controlled trial investigating the effects and cost-effectiveness of somatic acupressure for managing fatigue, sleep disturbance, and depression in breast cancer survivors. (BMJ Open 2025;15:e089515).

@unisqaus @NurseMidwifeECU @BMJ_Open

#CancerNursing #SupportiveCare #BreastCancer #RCT #Acupressure #IntegrativeOncology #BMJOpen

[Shanshan Wang @ShanshanWang108]

So proud

[University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus]

We're aiming to address the ongoing symptoms and unmet needs of breast cancer survivors...

By developing a new supportive care and symptom management program!

@USQHealth 💛

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus School of Nursing and Midwifery was pleased to welcome delegates from @HongKongPolyU SN (@PolyU_Nursing )- Professor Janelle Yorke @yorke_janelle , Professor Angela Leung, and Dr Arkers Wong- for an academic visit this week at our Ipswich Canpus.

Accompanied by the Dean of @UniSQ_GRS Professor Charlotte Brownlow and Global Education Program Manager Julie Lambert, discussions focused on fostering collaboration in research, research training, and student exchange programs.

We look forward to strengthening our global partnerships and advancing nursing education and research.

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

@WendyMoyle2 @HongKongPolyU @yorke_janelle @AnnBonnerProf @GriffithNursing @AngelaLeungHK Looks great!

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

Excellent!

[University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus]

Here's cause for celebration...

Our researchers have attracted $1.7 million through the @arc_gov_au's 2025 Discovery Projects scheme! 👏

@UniSQ_GRS l #UniSQProud

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

@DrMelissaTaylor Many thanks Mel!

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

Congratulations to Dr Emily Wang on successfully completing her PhD after 4 years of dedicated work. Her research focused on developing and evaluating an evidence-based breathing exercise intervention for chronic pain management in breast cancer survivors. Very proud supervisory team - Dr Alison Wang (Charles Darwin Uni), Prof Benjamin Tan (Uni of Southern Queensland), Prof Daniel Bressington (Chiang Mai Uni), Dr Daniel Liu (Hong Kong Metropolitan Uni), Dr Lynn Yao (Fujian Uni of TCM) and Dr Stephen Kwok (Edith Cowan Uni). @unisqaus @CDUni @NurseMidwifeECU @nursecmu

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

@ShanshanWang108 Thanks Shanshan 😊

[Wendy Moyle 💉💉💉💉 @WendyMoyle2]

Please join @AusHartford at our next webinar 12 November - see below @ShanshanWang108 @Prof_BenTan @DrHelenRawson

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

Well done Leah and team! Excellent work!

[Leah East @LeahEast1]

One of our first academic workforce survey papers - time to invest in our academics

[University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus]

It's that time again...

The prestigious @timeshighered World University Rankings are out for 2025 and we've solidified our reputation as a leading institution!

@UniSQVC l @kjnnelson l @melbcollege 💛

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

The School Research Seminar at University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus School of Nursing and Midwifery @USQ_NM_Research in late October will feature Adjunct Professor Danny Hills from Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association @APNAnurses sharing the APNA 2023 Workforce Survey results. Join our webinar on Wednesday, October 30th facilitated by Associate Professor Daniel Terry. Flyer below for webinar details.

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2024 | Delighted to share that I have once again been included on the list, ranking 131st among 13830 researchers worldwide in the subfield of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
@ElsevierConnect @ElsevierNews @unisqaus

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

The School Research Seminar at @unisqaus School of Nursing and Midwifery in early October will feature Professor Janelle Yorke @yorke_janelle, Chair Professor and Head of School @PolyU_Nursing & HKSAR Global STEM Professor, who will share her research program on using digital symptom monitoring to enhance oncology care. You are invited to join the webinar on Thursday, October 3rd. Flyer below for webinar details.

[University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus]

Now here's a cause for celebration...

Four of our researchers have been awarded a combined $2.8 million through @AdvanceQld's Industry Research Fellowship scheme!

#unisqproud �Now here's a cause for celebration...

Four of our researchers have been awarded a combined $2.8 million through @AdvanceQld's Industry Research Fellowship scheme!

#unisqproud �Now here's a cause for celebration...

Four of our researchers have been awarded a combined $2.8 million through @AdvanceQld's Industry Research Fellowship scheme!

#unisqproud �Now here's a cause for celebration...

Four of our researchers have been awarded a combined $2.8 million through @AdvanceQld's Industry Research Fellowship scheme!

#unisqproud 💛

[Professor Benjamin Tan Ph.D RN @Prof_BenTan]

@ShanshanWang108 @PolyU_Nursing Well done Shanshan! Congratulations!🥂

[University of Southern Queensland @unisqaus]

Congratulations, @ProfJohnMcVeigh...

Today announced as the fifth @unisqaus Chancellor!

#unisqproud 💛