Ya-Ling Huang

Ya-Ling Huang is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Southern Queensland, with adjunct positions at Griffith University and Southern Cross University. Her research focuses on vulnerable populations in emergency care settings, including culturally diverse communities, elderly patients, and palliative care cases.

Huang's expertise spans palliative and end-of-life care in emergency departments, health equity for culturally diverse populations, nursing education innovations, and pandemic response in healthcare settings. She employs mixed-methods approaches to examine healthcare delivery challenges and educational methodologies.

Her publications demonstrate strong focus on cultural competence in emergency care, innovative nursing education techniques, end-of-life care for elderly patients, and pandemic impacts on healthcare systems. Recent works emphasize multicultural health, educational technologies, and patient-centered care models.

Notable scientific awards include:

• Vice Chancellor Award for Research Excellence: Inspiring Researcher
• Award of Registered Nurse Expert Level
• Excellence in Supporting Learning Recognition Award

Huang has secured significant research funding including projects on delirium management in emergency departments ($28,000), cultural diversity in emergency care ($72,609), and end-of-life care for older people ($88,375).