Achievements
Outcomes
From clinical research and education to sustainable development, the Center is steadily building evidence and capacity in non-pharmaceutical care.
Year One Results
As of May 31, 2026
Research Projects
Target: 1 project
Target exceeded
- 2026 Tzu Chi Mission research project for senior leaders of Tzu Chi hospitals and universities
- 2 clinical trials on non-pharmaceutical care launched in the Department of Otolaryngology, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital
Journal Papers
Target: 1 paper with IF ≥ 2
Target exceeded
Published / accepted
- Yu, W. R., et al. (2026). International Urology and Nephrology. IF 3.9
- Chou, Y. F., & Huang, C. H., et al. (in press). Cancer Management and Research. IF 2.6
Under review
- Huang, C. H., et al. (under review). TEAS combined with FIR for postoperative recovery after neck dissection in oral cancer. International Journal of Nursing Practice.
- Huang, C. H., et al. (under review). TENS for postoperative pain after thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery. Nursing Open.
Talent Development
Target: at least 3 graduate students / nurse practitioners
Target exceeded
- 2 master’s graduates in 2026
- 1 thesis defence completed
- 3 secondary school students mentored
Clinical Research
Research Grants and Government Funding
1 National Science and Technology Council project
1 Ministry of Health and Welfare project
1 Tzu Chi Medical Foundation project
Publications
2 papers published
2 papers under review
Clinical Trials and Interventions
Reflexology, ta-VNS, TENS / TEAS, FIR, resonance breathing, exercise and nutrition, aromatherapy
Cross-Hospital Clinical Partnerships
Department of Otolaryngology, Tzu Chi Hospital
Aromatherapy Clinic, St. Mary’s Hospital Taitung
Education
Nurse Practitioner Training
Training at least 6 master’s students in clinical nursing
Innovative Curriculum
Micro-credit program in healing theory and practice
Building Teaching Capacity
Linking clinical practice, research and teaching
Creating learning settings for non-pharmaceutical interventions
Strengthening Practice-Based Teaching
Bringing together practitioners from within and beyond the university
Deepening teaching in non-pharmaceutical care
Sustainable Development
Standardised Care Pathways
Reducing reliance on medication
Improving quality of care
Interdisciplinary Integration
Collaboration across nursing, medicine and biomedical engineering
International Exchange
Exchanges with integrative nursing experts
from the UK, Denmark, Iceland and the Netherlands
Foundations for the Future
Building models of non-pharmaceutical care
with holistic health as the goal