Education
Dr. Zhang completed her Ph.D. in Geriatrics at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 2012 🎓. She also holds an M.S. in Social Medicine and Health Service Management from Shanxi Medical University, awarded in 2009. Her educational journey reflects her deep-rooted interest in improving health services and geriatric care 🧑⚕️📖.
Experience
Dr. Zhang has been a member of the Shanxi Medical University faculty since 2012, progressing from lecturer to associate professor in the School of Management. She has enriched students’ understanding of health management and research through courses like “Health Management,” “Science of Health Education,” and “Social Survey Method” over the past decade 👩🏫🏥.
Research Focus
Dr. Zhang’s research primarily addresses patient adherence, health information needs, and maternal-infant health, utilizing social network and co-word analysis for insightful knowledge visualization 🧩🔬. Her studies contribute to improving public health communication and identifying social factors in healthcare access and behavior.
Awards and Honors
Among her notable recognitions, Dr. Zhang was honored as one of the “Most Cited Chinese Researchers” by Elsevier in 2023 🏆. This distinction reflects her significant academic contributions and influence in the field of health management research 🎖️.
Publication Highlights
Comparison on application of multiple methods in scientific research papers’ evaluation Studies in Science of Science, 2009 – Cited by multiple studies.
Mapping the Knowledge Structure of Research on Patient Adherence PLOS One, 2012 – Widely referenced for its insights on healthcare adherence patterns.
Comparing Keywords Plus of WOS and Author Keywords: A Case Study of Patient Adherence Research JASIST, 2016 – Noted for its in-depth keyword analysis in patient adherence research.
Preferences for acquiring maternal and infant health information in pregnant women and parturients Chinese General Practice, 2020 – Key publication on healthcare information needs among expecting mothers.
Association between Physical Activity and Risk of All-cause Mortality in Middle-aged and Elderly People in China Chinese General Practice, 2023 – Recognized for its contribution to understanding lifestyle impacts on mortality.