Research Faculty
BNurs, PhD, RN
Research Assistant Professor
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Dr. Takemura Naomi is a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong. She received her degrees of Bachelor of Nursing (1st Hons) in 2015 and PhD in 2022 from The University of Hong Kong. Dr. Takemura has worked as a clinical nurse for 3 years upon BNurs graduation, during which she gained invaluable clinical experience that inspired and strengthened her desire to start her research career.
Dr. Takemura’s research work is in the area of non-pharmacological and behavioral medicine interventions, with a special focus on patients with advanced cancer. She has accomplished a large-scale randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of aerobic exercise and Tai Chi on improving multiple bio-physio-psychological outcomes in patients with advanced lung cancer, with research findings published in leading international journal, JAMA Oncology. In addition, her research includes end-of-life care capacity building and nurse education.
Dr. Takemura has published more than 25 articles in international peer-reviewed journals such as JAMA Oncology, Sleep Medicine Review, International Journal of Nursing Studies, and Nurse Education Today. She has served as an Editorial Board Member in BMC Nursing (Q1 journal in Nursing) upon PhD graduation.
| Funding Scheme | Project Title | Approved Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Research Fund | Motivational interviewing intervention to enhance self-learning and practicing of Tai Chi in patients with advanced lung cancer: A feasibility randomized controlled trial | 491,392 |
| NICHE research grant | Empowering caregivers in the digital age: A pilot randomized controlled trial on the effects of online Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for caregivers of patients with advanced cancer | 97,620 |
- Oncology nursing (lung cancer, symptom management)
- Behavioral medicine (physical activity intervention, motivational intervention)
- Complementary medicine (aerobic exercise, Tai Chi)
- End-of-life care (nurse education, capacity building)
- Takemura N, Cheung DS., Fong DY, Lee AW, Lam TC, Ho JC, Kam TY, Chik JY, Lin CC. Effectiveness of aerobic exercise and tai chi intervention on sleep disturbances in patients with advanced lung cancer: a multicentered three-arm randomized controlled trial. JAMA Oncology. Published online 2023 Dec 07. Available from: doi:10.1001/jamaoncol.2023.5248
- Takemura N, Ho MH, Cheung DS, Lin CC. (2023). Effectiveness of motivational strategies on physical activity behaviour and its associated physical and psychosocial outcomes in patients with cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. 2023 Nov 8. Available from: doi: 10.1111/wvn.12691.
- Takemura N, Cheung DS., Fong DY, Ho MH, Lin CC (2023). Relationship between cortisol rhythm and psychoneurological symptom cluster in patients with advanced lung cancer. Cancer Nursing, 10-1097. 2023 Aug 8. Available from: doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000001268.
- Takemura N, Cheung DS., Fong DY, Lin CC (2023). Impact of adherence to exercise interventions on effectiveness in a randomized controlled trial in improving sleep in advanced lung cancer patients: a comparison between aerobic exercise and tai chi. Palliative & Supportive Care, 1-9. 2023 Jul 28:1-9. Available from: doi: 10.1017/S1478951523000962.
- Takemura N, Ho MH, Cheung DS, Lin CC. Factors associated with perceived cognitive impairment in patients with advanced lung cancer: a cross-sectional analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2022 Nov;30(11):9607-14. Available from: doi:10.1007/s00520-022-07377-9
- Takemura N, Fong DY, Lin CC. Evaluating end-of-life care capacity building training for home care nurses. Nurse education today. 2022 Oct 1;117:105478. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105478
- Takemura N, Cheung DS, Fong DY, Lin CC. Promoting moderate-to-vigorous physical activities in patients with advanced lung cancer: preferences and social cognitive factors, and the mediating roles. Supportive Care in Cancer. 2022 Sep;30(9):7419-29. Available from: doi:10.1007/s00520-022-07149-5
- Takemura N, Cheung DS, Fong DY, Lee AW, Lam TC, Ho JC, Kam TY, Chik JY, Lin CC. Relationship of subjective and objective sleep measures with physical performance in advanced-stage lung cancer patients. Scientific Reports. 2021 Aug 26;11(1):17208. Available from: doi:10.1038/s41598-021-96481-7
- Takemura N, Chan SL, Smith R, Cheung DS, Lin CC. The effects of physical activity on overall survival among advanced cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC cancer. 2021 Dec;21(1):1-3. Available from: doi:10.1186/s12885-021-07988-1
- Takemura N, Cheung DS, Smith R, Deng W, Ho KY, Lin J, Kwok JY, Lam TC, Lin CC. Effectiveness of aerobic exercise and mind-body exercise in cancer patients with poor sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Sleep Medicine Reviews. 2020 Oct 1;53:101334. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.smrv.2020.101334
| 2022-Now | Editorial Board Member, BMC Nursing |
| 2022-Now | Member (Nurse Leader), Pi Iota Chapter, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International |
| 2020-Now | Member, Hong Kong Neuro-Oncology Society |
| Year | Scholarship/ Award | Institution, Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Best Poster Presentation Award | 1st Biennial ReCap Meta-Network Conference |
| 2022 | Wong Ching Yee Medical Postgraduate Scholarship 2021/2022 | The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR |
| 2021 | Wong Ching Yee Medical Postgraduate Scholarship 2020/2021 | The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR |
| 2020 | Peer’s Choice Award | U21 Research Postgraduate Symposium |
| 2018 | Best Poster Award | Yonsei International Nursing Conference, South Korea |
| 2015 | University Research Internship Awards | The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR |