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Dr. Florence Meifung WONG

Associate Professor

Office:16/F, School of Nursing, Tower 2, Kowloon Commerce Centre
Telephone:(852) 3468 6838
Email:florencewong@twc.edu.hk

Academic and Professional Qualifications

BN, MN, DN, RN (Hong Kong & Canada)

Author Identifications

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9544-2607
Scopus ID: 56117267800
Google Scholar: Wong Mei Fung Florence

Biography

Dr. Florence Wong commenced her distinguished nursing career with a diploma from The Nethersole School of Nursing at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), qualifying as a Registered Nurse in Hong Kong in 1992. Driven by a commitment to excellence, she pursued advanced studies internationally, earning a Bachelor of Technology in Specialty Nursing (Critical Care) from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (Canada) in 1999. She further obtained a Master of Science in Nursing (Advanced Nursing) from The University of Hong Kong in 2007 and culminated her academic journey with a Doctor of Nursing degree from her CUHK in 2013.

Dr. Wong’s clinical foundation is rooted in high-acuity care. Following her registration, she gained extensive hands-on experience as a Registered Nurse in Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Coronary Care Units (CCU) across leading hospitals in both Hong Kong and Vancouver, Canada. This frontline expertise in critical and cardiac care profoundly informs her academic and educational philosophy.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Wong has served on the faculties of The University of Hong Kong and The CUHK. She joined Tung Wah College in 2012, where she has made significant contributions, notably serving as the Programme Leader for the Higher Diploma in Nursing. Her passion for teaching, deeply enriched by her clinical background, inspires students to become both competent and compassionate nursing professionals.

Her excellence in pedagogy has been formally recognized with multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (AY 2016/2017 and AY 2021/2022), accolades that have motivated her to pursue ever-higher standards in nursing education. Renowned as a resourceful and supportive mentor, Dr. Wong is deeply committed to student development, providing unwavering academic guidance and personal care.

Dr. Wong maintains a dynamic and impactful research portfolio, with interests spanning nursing education, clinical simulation, elderly oral health, health-related quality of life, cardiac care, and critical care. The significant impact and reach of her scholarly work have been globally acknowledged with her inclusion in the prestigious “World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists” list for both 2024 and 2025, underscoring her influence in the global scientific community.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

BN, MN, DN, RN (Hong Kong & Canada)

Author Identifications

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9544-2607
Scopus ID: 56117267800
Google Scholar: Wong Mei Fung Florence

Biography

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Suggestion Award, Tung Wah College
Teaching Excellence Award, Tung Wah College
Outstanding Award and Scholarship in the 2nd year of Doctor of Nursing Program, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Outstanding Award and Scholarship in the 1st year of Doctor of Nursing Program, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Academic and Scholarship Award of Lau Wing Kai Memorial Prizes for the best performance in the 1st year of The Degree of Master of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
Honors Award (First Class) in the Bachelor of Technology in Specialty Nursing (BTSN) from BCIT, Canada
Honors Award (First Class) in the Certificate in Critical Care Nursing from BCIT, Vancouver, B.C. Canada
Credit Award on Written Examination from Hong Kong Nursing Board (Only two candidates were awarded)

Wong, F. M. F. (2024). How Students Learn during the Pre-Briefing and Observation of Facilitation in a High-Fidelity Patient Simulation: A Narrative Analysis. Healthcare, 12(17), Article 1761. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12171761.
Wong, F. M. F., Wong, A., & Leung, W. K. (2024). Validating an Assessment Tool for Oral Health and Oral Care Procedures Performed by Healthcare Workers for Older Residents in Long-Term Care Institutions. Healthcare, 12(5), Article 558. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare12050558.
Wong, F. M. F., Shie, H. W. H., Kao, E., Tsoi, H. M., & Leung, W. K. (2024). Educational Programme on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Oral Care/Hygiene Provision by Healthcare Providers to Older Residents in Long-Term Care Institutions: A Case-Control Study. Geriatrics, 9, Article 16. https://doi.org/10.3390/geriatrics9010016.
Chan, M. L. A., Lee, P. M. N., & Wong, F. M. F. (2023). Impact of coronavirus pandemic to cultivate self-discipline and self-directed learning in junior nurse students through high-fidelity simulation: a descriptive qualitative study. Teaching and Learning in Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2023.09.015
Wong, F. M. F., Chan, A. M., Lee, N. P., & Luk, K. K. (2023). Can High-Fidelity Patient Simulation Be Used for Skill Development in Junior Undergraduate Students: A Quasi-Experimental Study. In Healthcare (Vol. 11, No. 15, p. 2221). MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11152221
Cheng, W. L. S., Chow, P. P. K., Wong, F. M. F., & Ho, M. M. (2023). Associations among stressors, perceived stress, and psychological distress in nursing students: a mixed methods longitudinal study of a Hong Kong sample. Frontiers in Psychology, 14. https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffpsyg.2023.1234354
Wong, F. M. F., & Wong, D. C. N. (2023). A Modified Guideline for High-Fidelity Patient Simulation to Improve Student Satisfaction and Self-Confidence in Learning: A Mixed Study. Nursing Reports, 13(3), 1030–1039. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep13030090
Kan, C.W.Y., Wong, F. M. F. (2023). How students learn in small group through online mode during the coronavirus pandemic: Descriptive narratives. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 18(2), 281-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.teln.2022.12.003
Wong, F. M. F., Kan, C.W.Y. (2022). Online Problem-Based Learning Intervention on Self-Directed Learning and Problem-Solving through Group Work: A Waitlist Controlled Trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), 720. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020720
Wong, F. M. F., Kan, C.W.Y., Chow, K.Y.S. (2022). From resistance to acceptance in small group work: Students' narratives. Nurse Education Today, 111, 105317. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105317
Wong, F. M. F. (2021). First data in the process of validating a tool to evaluate knowledge, attitude and practice of healthcare providers in oral care of institutionalized elderly residents: content validity, reliability and pilot study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), 4145. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18084145
Wong, F. M. F., Tang, A.C.Y., Cheng, W.L.S. (2021). Factors associated with self-directed learning among undergraduate nursing students: A systematic review. Nurse education today, 104, 104998. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104998
Chow, K.E.S, Wong, F. M. F., & Choi, E.K.Y. (2021). Loneliness in Old Age, the Related Factors, and Its Association with Demographics and Districts of Residence. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(17), 9398. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18179398
Wong, F. M. F. (2021). Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards colorectal cancer and its screening among people aged 50–75. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(8), 4100. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18084100
Wong, M. F. F. (2020). Development of higher-level intellectual skills through interactive group work: Perspectives between students and educators. Med. Clin. Res, 5, 164-169. http://www.medclinrese.org/open-access/development-of-higherlevel-intellectual-skills-through-interactive-group-work-perspectives-between-students-and-educator.pdf
Wong, M.F.F., Ng, T.Y.Y, & Leung, W.K. (2019). Oral health and its associated factors among older institutionalized residents-A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16, 4132. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16214132. [Corresponding Author]
Wong, M.F.F. (2019). Life satisfaction and quality of life enjoyment among people aged 65 or older. Open Journal of Social Sciences. 7, 119-127. https://doi.org/10.4236/jss.2019.75009. [Corresponding Author]
Wong, F.M.F. & Cheng, L.S.W. (2019). Breast cancer screening practice and associated factors in menopausal and postmenopausal women. Journal of Menopausal Medicine, 25(1), 41-48. https://doi.org/10.6118/jmm.2019.25.1.41. [Corresponding Author]
Wong, M.F.F. (2019). Health-related quality of life and psychological distress in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients with and without heart failure. GSTF Journal on Nursing and Health Care (JNHC), 4(1). https://doi.org/10.5176/2345-7198_4.1.122. [Corresponding Author]
Cheng, L.S.W. & Wong, F.M.F. (2018). The Roles of Menopausal-specific Quality of Life on Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs in Menopausal and Postmenopausal Women. Journal of Menopausal Medicine, 24(3), 188-195. https://doi.org/10.6118/jmm.2018.24.3.188.
Wong, F.M.F. (2018). A phenomenological research study: Perspectives of student learning through small group work between undergraduate nursing students and educators. Nurse Education Today, 68, 153-158. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2018.06.013. [Corresponding Author]
Wong, F.M.F. (2017). A cross-sectional study: Collaborative learning approach enhances learning attitudes of undergraduate nursing students. GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care (JNHC), 5(1), https://doi.org/10.5176/2345-7198_5.1.27. [Corresponding Author]
Wong, F.M.F. (2017). Psychological distress and health-related quality of life in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients with coronary artery disease. GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care (JNHC), 5(1), http://doi.org/10.5176/2345-7198_5.1.30. [Corresponding Author]
Cheng, W.L.S. & Wong, M.F.F. (2017). Menopausal specific-quality of life among women in Hong Kong. GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care (JNHC), 5(1), http://doi.org/10.5176/2345-718X_5.1.165
Wong FMF. Psychological Status and Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Heart Failure Patients with Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Austin Cardiol. 2017; 2(1): 1007. https://austinpublishinggroup.com/austin-cardiology/fulltext/cardiology-v2-id1007.pdf
Wong F. (2017). Promoting health-related quality of life in patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Nursing Standard, 31(17), 53-63. http://doi.org/10.7748/ns.2017.e10543. [Corresponding Author]
Wong, M. F. F. (2017). Factors associated with anxiety and depression among patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26(9-10), 1328-1337. http://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13637. [Corresponding Author]
Wong F.M.F. & Cheng L.S.W. (2017). A survey: Knowledge about breast cancer and health beliefs towards screening practice among menopausal and postmenopausal women. GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care (JNHC), 5(1). http://doi.org/10.5176/2345-7198_5.1.26. [Corresponding Author]
Cheng, W.L.S. & Wong, M.F.F. (2016). A survey of the perceived lifestyle risks of breast cancer in menopausal and postmenopausal women in Hong Kong. GSTF Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 4(1), 57-62. http://doi.org/10.5176/2345-718X_4.1.131
Wong, F. M. F., Sit, J. W. H., Wong, E. M. L., & Choi, K. C. (2014). Factors associated with health‐related quality of life among patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator: identification of foci for nursing intervention. Journal of advanced nursing, 70(12), 2821-2834. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12434
Wong, F. (2010). Factors influencing health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). JBI Evidence Synthesis, 8(34), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.11124/jbisrir-2010-725