Best Researcher Award
Li-Chung Pien
Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan
| Li-Chung Pien |
| Affiliation |
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) |
| Country |
Taiwan |
| Scopus ID |
54388391800 |
| Documents |
47 |
| Citations |
925 |
| h-index |
16 |
| Subject Area |
Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Health, Nursing Education, Biological Sensors |
| Event |
Global Sensor Awards |
| ORCID |
0000-0002-4918-8935 |
Li-Chung Pien is a Taiwanese nursing scholar and researcher whose academic contributions span psychiatric nursing, occupational health, psychosocial workplace hazards, nursing education innovation, and healthcare workforce development. His research has focused on workplace violence, burnout, incivility, psychological capital, and AI-assisted nursing education. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and extensive publication activity in internationally indexed journals, he has contributed to evidence-based nursing practice and healthcare policy development.[1]
Abstract
Li-Chung Pien has established a multidisciplinary research profile combining psychiatric nursing, occupational health, nursing management, educational innovation, and healthcare workforce studies. His work addresses psychosocial workplace hazards affecting nurses and healthcare professionals while simultaneously advancing nursing education through artificial intelligence, simulation-based learning, and flipped classroom methodologies. Through national and international collaborations, funded research projects, editorial leadership, and peer-reviewed publications, he has contributed to strengthening evidence-based nursing practice and workforce well-being.[2]
Keywords
Psychiatric Nursing, Occupational Health, Nursing Education, Artificial Intelligence, Workplace Violence, Burnout, Psychological Capital, Workplace Incivility, Mental Health Nursing, Multilevel Analysis, Scale Development, Healthcare Workforce Research.
Introduction
The growing complexity of healthcare environments requires evidence-based approaches to improve workforce resilience, patient care quality, and nursing education. Li-Chung Pien’s research addresses these challenges through investigations into occupational psychosocial risks, workplace culture, mental health nursing, and technology-enhanced education. His work contributes to understanding the relationship between workplace conditions and nursing outcomes while supporting innovation in nursing training and professional development.[3]
Research Profile
Dr. Pien obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Taipei Medical University in 2001, a Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management from National Taiwan University in 2016. His academic career includes appointments at Taipei Medical University and National Cheng Kung University, where he currently serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Nursing.[2]
- Principal investigator of multiple national grant-funded projects.
- Editorial Board Member of Journal of Nursing Management and BMC Nursing.
- Reviewer for leading international nursing journals.
- Research collaborator across Taiwan and international healthcare institutions.
Research Contributions
His research contributions focus on psychosocial occupational hazards among healthcare workers, including workplace violence, incivility, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and job satisfaction. He has investigated the impact of organizational environments on nursing retention and workforce sustainability. In parallel, he has pioneered educational initiatives utilizing generative artificial intelligence, chatbot-assisted learning, simulation-based instruction, and flipped classroom methodologies for psychiatric nursing education.[4]
- AI-PsychLine project integrating generative AI and LINE Bot technology.
- Research on workplace violence and occupational mental health.
- Development and validation of nursing assessment scales.
- Application of multilevel statistical analysis in healthcare research.
- Evidence-based interventions for nurse resilience and psychological capital.
Publications
Dr. Pien has authored more than 35 peer-reviewed publications in SCI, SSCI, and Scopus-indexed journals. His work has appeared in internationally recognized journals including the Journal of Advanced Nursing, International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, BMC Nursing, and Journal of Nursing Management.[5]
- Journal of Advanced Nursing
- International Journal of Nursing Studies
- Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
- BMC Nursing
- International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
- Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
A notable recent publication examined workplace incivility and its association with nurses’ job satisfaction and turnover intentions in Taiwan.[6]
Research Impact
The impact of Dr. Pien’s work extends across nursing practice, workforce management, mental health promotion, and educational innovation. His findings have informed discussions regarding nurse retention, workplace safety, and psychosocial risk management. His research has also supported the adoption of digital technologies and AI-enabled learning tools within nursing education programs. These contributions are relevant to healthcare institutions seeking sustainable workforce development and improved clinical education outcomes.[3]
Award Suitability
Li-Chung Pien demonstrates qualifications aligned with the Excellence in Research Award category through sustained scholarly productivity, leadership of externally funded research projects, editorial service, interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributions to healthcare innovation. His integration of artificial intelligence into nursing education and his extensive research on occupational health challenges within healthcare settings represent notable examples of contemporary research addressing practical societal needs.[4]
Conclusion
Dr. Li-Chung Pien has developed a distinguished academic profile characterized by contributions to psychiatric nursing, occupational health research, workforce well-being, and nursing education innovation. Through extensive publication activity, collaborative research networks, and leadership in emerging educational technologies, he continues to contribute to advancing healthcare research and professional nursing practice in Taiwan and internationally.[1]
External Links
References
- National Cheng Kung University. (2026). Faculty Profile: Li-Chung Pien.
https://www.ncku.edu.tw
- Li-Chung Pien. Academic and professional background information submitted for the International Research Awards on Sensing Technology nomination dossier.
- Research project summaries and occupational health nursing studies conducted through National Cheng Kung University and collaborating institutions.
- Ministry-funded educational innovation projects integrating generative AI, LINE Bot systems, simulation-based learning, and flipped classroom methodologies.
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Li-Chung Pien, Author ID 54388391800. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=54388391800
- Bai, Tseng, Cheng & Pien. (2026). Workplace Incivility and Nurses’ Job Satisfaction and Leaving Intentions in Taiwan. Journal of Advanced Nursing.
https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70641