Assist. Prof. Dr. Fang Yan | Chronic Diseases | Editorial Board Member
Assistant Professor | Central South University | China
Dr. Fang Yan is an accomplished nursing scientist whose scholarship bridges gerontological care, HIV-related psychosocial health, and gender-focused public health, reflecting a rare integration of clinical insight, social inquiry, and intervention development. With academic training spanning a Bachelorâs, Masterâs, Medical Doctoral degree from Xiangya Nursing School at Central South University, and a PhD from Flinders University, she has cultivated a deeply interdisciplinary approach that elevates the rigor and relevance of nursing research. Her work is grounded in both community and clinical realities, ranging from urinary incontinence management among older adults to the complex psychosocial vulnerabilities experienced by the spouses of men who have sex with men (MSM)âgroups historically underrepresented in evidence-informed care frameworks. As an Assistant Professor at Xiangya Nursing School, Dr. Yan has advanced a portfolio that demonstrates methodological strength, including randomized controlled trials, systematic integrative reviews, qualitative inquiry, scale development, and mixed-method modeling. This diversity reflects not only technical competence but an ability to generate culturally informed, contextually attuned recommendations that translate research into practice. Her nurse-led hybrid self-management model for community-dwelling older adults with urinary incontinence exemplifies translational innovation, offering a scalable intervention capable of significantly improving autonomy, symptom control, and quality of life among aging populationsâa demographic urgency in many regions. Equally impactful is her extensive research on the wives of MSM in China, where she examined intimate partner violence, coping mechanisms, depression, suicidal behavior, and HIV-related vulnerabilities, producing some of the earliest nursing-led insights into this hidden population. Her publications in leading journals such as the International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal of Advanced Nursing, and Journal of Interpersonal Violence have positioned her as a rising scholar whose work contributes meaningfully to global nursing discourse. Dr. Yanâs research excellence has been recognized through numerous competitive awardsâincluding the Vice-Chancellorâs Award for Doctoral Thesis Excellence, China Scholarship Council support, and multiple institutional accoladesâaffirming both scientific merit and societal relevance. Her professional service, including roles within the Hunan Nursing Association and Chinese Nursing Association, further demonstrates leadership and commitment to advancing nursing education, policy, and community impact. While her current trajectory is distinguished by strong research output, expanding international collaboration networks, scaling pilot interventions into multicenter clinical programs, and strengthening cross-cultural comparative research would enhance the global applicability and influence of her work. Future research for Dr. Fang Yan holds significant potential in developing technology-integrated geriatric self-management platforms, advancing precision-tailored psychosocial interventions for families affected by HIV-related stigma, and exploring population-specific aging health strategies across China, Australia, and Hong Kong SAR. By deepening her engagement in implementation science and health-policy translation, she is well-poised to drive transformative models of care that improve quality of life for vulnerable older adults and socially marginalized populations globally.
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Publications
1. Yan, F. (2025). Effectiveness of a nurse-led hybrid self-management program for community-dwelling older people with urinary incontinence: A randomized controlled trial.
2. Yan, F. (2023). Perceptions of primary health care nurses and general practitioners in the care of older people with urinary incontinence.
3. Yan, F. (2023). Construction and application of a hybrid self-management model for community-dwelling older people with urinary incontinence.
4. Yan, F. (2023). Construction and application of a hybrid self-management model for community-dwelling older people with urinary incontinence.
5. Yan, F. (2022). Perceptions and help-seeking behaviours among community-dwelling older people with urinary incontinence: A systematic integrative review.