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ZHANG Xu

【Education】

Doctor of Philosophy, School of Nursing, China Medical University, 2022

Master of Nursing, School of Nursing, Liaoning University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2019

Bachelor of Medicine, School of Nursing, Jilin Medical University, 2016

 

【Professional Experiences】

2025/09~ to date. Associate professor, School of Nursing, Sun Yat-sen University 

2022/09~ 2025/09. Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Nursing, Peking University 

【Research Grants】

  1. Youth Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (C Level). Principal Investigator. 2025.1.-2027.12. 30,000 CNY. Ongoing.
  2. China Postdoctoral Science Foundation. Principal Investigator. 2024.07-2025.09. 80,000 CNY. Completed.
  3. Evidence-Based Translation Project, Peking University. Principal Investigator. 2023.12-2024.12. 8,000 CNY. Completed.
  4. Strategic Consulting Project of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Contributor. 2023.08-2024.07. 1000,000 CNY. Completed.

【Selected publications】

  1. Shen Q, Wang Q, Kan H, Shi X, Li N, Zhang X*. The effect of tDCS on postoperative opioid consumption and pain after general anesthesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2025. Advance online publication. [IF = 3.8, JCR: Q1]
  2. Ge Y, Aihemaitiniyazi S, Mao Y, Hu X, Zhang X*. Artificial Intelligence Performance on Pressure Injury Diagnosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Advances in Wound Care. 2025. [IF = 5.6, JCR: Q1]
  3. Sun D, Huang T, Li J, Liu M, Zhang X*, Cui M. Development and Validation of a Predictive Model for Anticipatory Grief in Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients: Based on LASSO-Logistic Regression Model. Psycho-Oncology. 2025; 34(7): e70236. [IF = 3.5, JCR: Q1]
  4. Zhang X, Zhou L, Zhang F, Li H, Wang L, Wang Z. Network analysis of psychosocial adaptation in intestinal stoma patients: a national cross-sectional study in China. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2025. Advance online publication. [IF = 4.1, JCR: Q1]
  5. Zhang X, Liu J, Wang X, Wang Z. Core supportive care needs of ostomy patients at different postoperative times: A network analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2025. Advance online publication. [IF = 4.0, JCR: Q1]
  6. Zhang X, Xu W, Xu Z, Tong H, Li K, Wang Z. Diagnosis of irritant dermatitis in colorectal cancer postoperative stoma patients using smartphone photograph: a deep learning approach. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare. 2025; 18:e2215–2223. [IF = 2.8, JCR: Q2]
  7. Zhang X, Sun S, Jiangenuer L, Zhao P, Lei H, Zheng X, Wang Z. Effect of Mobile Health (mHealth) on improving anxiety, depression and quality of life in cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2025; 374: 11–25. [IF = 5.4, JCR: Q1]
  8. Yi M, Zhao B, Zhang X, Wang Z. Exploration of subgroups and associated factors of the uncertainty in illness among older adults with chronic heart failure: A latent profile analysis. Geriatric Nursing. 2025; 61: 470–478. [IF = 2.6, JCR: Q1]
  9. Sun D+, Zhang X+, Li J+, Liu M, Zhang L, Zhang J, Cui M. Mediating effect of cognitive appraisal and coping on anticipatory grief in family caregivers of patients with cancer: a Bayesian structural equation model study. BMC Nursing. 2024; 23: 636. [IF = 3.5, JCR: Q1]
  10. Zhang X, Chen S, Zheng Z, Zhao M, Song L, Zhao Y, Wang Z. The relationship between psychological capital, burnout and perceived stress in junior nurses: a latent profile analysis. Frontiers in Public Health. 2024; 12: 1374941. [IF = 3.6, JCR: Q2]
  11. Liang Y+,Zhang X+, Li S, Wang Z. Comparison of psychological interventions for anxiety, depression, fatigue and quality of life in colorectal cancer survivors: A systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol. PLoS One. 2024; 19(4): e0298589. [IF = 3.3, JCR: Q1]
  12. Zhang X, Huang T, Sun D, Liu M, Wang Z. Illness Perception and Benefit Finding of Thyroid Cancer Survivors: A Chain Mediating Model of Sense of Coherence and Self-disclosure. Cancer Nursing. 2024. Advance online publication. [IF = 2.9, JCR: Q1]
  13. Zhang X, Ma L, Sun D, Yi M, Wang Z. Artificial Intelligence in Telemedicine: A Global Perspective Visualization Analysis. Telemedicine and e-Health. 2024. Advance online publication. [IF = 4.0, JCR: Q2]
  14. Wang X, Han S, Hu Y, Zhang L, Zhang Y, Yang Z, Zhang X, Wang Z. Psychological profiles among people with HIV: A latent profile analysis and examination of the relationship with interpersonal personality. Journal of Psychiatric Research. 2024; 176: 368–376. [IF = 4.3, JCR: Q1]
  15. Sun D+, Zhang X+, Cui M. Association between self-esteem and fear of cancer recurrence in cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing. 2023; 64: 102334. [IF = 3.0, JCR: Q1]
  16. Yi M, Zhang W, Zhang X, Zhou J, Wang Z. The effectiveness of Otago exercise program in older adults with frailty or pre-frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2023; 114: 105083. [IF = 3.6, JCR: Q2]
  17. Zhang X, Yi M, Sun Y, Han S, Zhang W, Wang Z. The application of health recommender systems based on knowledge graph: A scoping review. Interdisciplinary Nursing Research. 2023; 2(1): 37–45. [IF = N/A, JCR: N/A]
  18. Zhang X, Sun D, Wang Z, Qin N. Triggers and Coping Strategies for Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Cancer Survivors: A Qualitative Study. Current Oncology. 2022; 29(12): 9501–9510. [IF = 2.9, JCR: Q2]
  19. Zhang X, Sun D, Qin N, Liu M, Jiang N, Li X. Factors Correlated With Fear of Cancer Recurrence in Cancer Survivors: A Meta-analysis. Cancer Nursing. 2022; 45(5): 406–415. [IF = 2.9, JCR: Q1]
  20. Sun D, Mao Z, Zhang X, Li J, Zhang L. Relationship Between Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms and Anticipatory Grief in Family Caregivers of Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer: The Mediation Role of Illness Uncertainty. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2022; 13: 914862. [IF = 3.9, JCR: Q2]
  21. Huang W, Li X, Wu Z, Jiang N, Zhang X. Psychometric properties of the Postpartum Depression Literacy Scale (PoDLiS) among Chinese perinatal women: A cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2022; 22(1): 737. [IF = 3.4, JCR: Q1]
  22. Li J, Sun D, Zhang X, Zhao L, Zhang Y, Wang H, Ni N, Jiang G. The relationship between anticipatory grief and illness uncertainty among Chinese family caregivers of patients with advanced lung cancer: A cross-sectional study. BMC Palliative Care. 2022; 21(1): 30. [IF = 3.2, JCR: Q2]
  23. Qin N, Jiang G, Zhang X, Sun D, Liu M. The Effect of Nutrition Intervention With Oral Nutritional Supplements on Ovarian Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2021; 8: 685967. [IF = 4.4, JCR: Q2]
  24. Zhang X, Sun D, Qin N, Liu M, Zhang J, Li X. Comparative Prevention Potential of 10 Mouthwashes on Intolerable Oral Mucositis in Cancer Patients: A Bayesian Network Analysis. Oral Oncology. 2020; 107: 104751. [IF = 4.6, JCR: Q1]
  25. Zhang X, Sun D, Jiang G. Comparative Efficacy of Nine Different Dressings in Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Bayesian Network Analysis. Journal of Diabetes. 2019; 11(6): 418–426. [IF = 3.5, JCR: Q2]
  26. Sun D+, Zhang X+, Hou X. Effects of Insulin Treatment with Glargine or Premixed Insulin Lispro Programs in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics. 2018; 20(9): 622–627. [IF = 6.7, JCR: Q1]

 

【Books/book chapters】

  1. People’s Medical Publishing House Clinical Specialty Knowledge Base – Rehabilitation Nursing. General Textbook. Beijing: People’s Medical Publishing House, 2025. Editorial Secretary and Contributor.

 

【Honours and Awards】

  1. 2025 – AI Challenge Cup, “Youth Innovation Beijing” (Provincial Level) – First Prize
  2. 2024 – INR Global Outstanding Young Scholars
  3. 2024 – National College Student Innovation Training Program – 1 Project
  4. 2024 – Beijing Municipal (Provincial Level) College Student Innovation Training Program – 1 Project
  5. 2024 – Peking University Undergraduate Summer Research Program – Third Prize
  6. 2023 – Second Prize, Peking University Young Faculty Teaching Skills Competition
  7. 2023 – 31st Peking University “Challenge Cup” Youth Science and Technology Competition – Third Prize

 

【Professional Affiliation Positions】

  1. 2024.03–Present – Member, World Council of Enterostomal Therapists (WCET)
  2. 2025.11–Present – Deputy Director, AI + Nursing Research Committee, Guangdong Lingnan Nightingale Institute of Nursing Research