| THE
UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG |
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING STUDIES
| Researcher : Chan CC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chan C.C., Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H. and Lau C.P., A randomized controlled trial of a nurse delivered stage-matched smoking cessation intervention to promote heart health of cardiac patients, Book of Abstracts. 8th Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2003. |
| Researcher : Chan SCC |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Lau C.P. and Chan S.C.C., Characteristics of Chinese cardiac patients participated in a randomised controlled trial of a stage-matched smoking cessation intervention, Book of Abstracts. 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health - Global action for a tobacco free future. Helsinki, Finland, 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health Organizing Com, 2003, 110. |
| Researcher : Chan SSC |
| Project Title: | A randomised controlled trial of a nurse delivered staged-matched smoking cessation intervention to promote heart health of cardiac patients |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chan S.S.C., Prof. Lam T.H., Prof. Lau C.P. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2001 |
| Abstract: |
| (a) To study the baseline of cardiac patients regarding: (1) current and previous smoking status, (2) quitting history, (3) knowledge and attitudes towards smoking, (4) willingness to quit, (5) motivation to quit, (6) stages of readiness to quit, (7) stress level, (8) self-efficacy, and (8) nicotine dependence; (b) to study the effectiveness of the staged matched intervention provided by nurses in motivating Chinese cardiac patients to : (1) quit smoking, (2) reduce the amount of cigarettes smoked, and (3) progress to a higher stagge of readiness in quitting; and (c) to analyse other predictive factors for the success of the outcomes. |
| Project Title: | A comparison study of the nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practice in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and United States |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chan S.S.C., Prof. Sarna L. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 04/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To study the current state of the tobacco control knowledge, attitudes, practice (KAP); and personal smoking behaviours of recent graduates of 5 baccalaureate Schools of Nursing and Mainland China; to study nurses' perceptions of their roles in helping patients stop smoking; to identify the helping and hindering factors of helping patients stop smoking in clinical practice; to examine the learning needs of nurses in helping patients stop smoking; to compare findings with similar studies and determine the differences in the nurses' KAP among Hong Kong, Mainland China, and United States; to utilize the findings for planning and development of the next phases of the study. |
| Project Title: | Developing a new paradigm for clinical education of university nursing students: an evidenced based approach |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chan S.S.C., Ms Law B.V.K.K., Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Dr. Yuen F.K.H. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To evaluate the effectivness of the existing clinical education component of the Bachelor of Nursing programme; to formulate strategies for curriculum improvement in clinical teaching and assessment; to develop an evidence-based clinical education model for university nursing students. |
| Project Title: | A study of the physical, psychological, and social needs of a cohort of suspected SARS paediatric patients and their parents during hospitalization |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chan S.S.C., Ms Lai L.S., Prof. Lau Y.L., Ms Lee J., Ms Leung D., Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Ms Wong E.M.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | SARS Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the physical, psychological, and social needs; to evaluate the nursing care; to design appropriate nursing interventions to meet the needs; to develop a evidence based nursing care model, for a cohort of suspected severe actute respiratory syndrome (SARS) paediatric patients and their parents during hospitalization. |
| Project Title: | The effectiveness of a telephone health assessment and health education intervention to vulnerable elderly during the SARS epidermic |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chan S.S.C., Ms Lee A.C.K., Miss So W.K.W., Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | SARS Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To assess the elderly health status, anxiety, knowledge, contacts, and precautionary measures of SARS; to provide a simple health education intervention on the necessary precautionary measures of SARS; to test effectiveness of the health education intervention through telephone follow up. |
| Project Title: | A one year surveillance study of nurses' preventive measures and health status in relation to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chan S.S.C., Ms Lai A.S.F., Prof. Lam T.H., Dr. Leung S.S.K., Dr. Leung G.M., Prof. Salili F., Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Mr. Wong A. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To prevent the spread of the infectious agent from its reservoir to susceptible host, breaking the chain of infection. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Abdullah A.S.M., Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C. and Hedley A.J., Smoking cessation among Chinese youths: Characteristics of attendees in a smoking cessation clinic and predictors of quitting, 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health - Global action for a tobacco free future. Helsinki, Finland, 3-8 August 2003. 2. |
| Chan C.C., Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H. and Lau C.P., A randomized controlled trial of a nurse delivered stage-matched smoking cessation intervention to promote heart health of cardiac patients, Book of Abstracts. 8th Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2003. |
| Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H. and Lau C.P., A radomised controlled trial of a nurse-delivered smoking cessation intervention for cardiac patients: A comparison between younger and older smokers, Hong Kong Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting 2004. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Geriatrics Society, 14. |
| Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Lau C.P. and Chan S.C.C., Characteristics of Chinese cardiac patients participated in a randomised controlled trial of a stage-matched smoking cessation intervention, Book of Abstracts. 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health - Global action for a tobacco free future. Helsinki, Finland, 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health Organizing Com, 2003, 110. |
| Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Leung G.M., Abdullah A.S.M., Chan K.K., Chi I. and Ng C., Expanding the role of social workers in the treatment of tobacco dependency in Elderly: A demonstration project, Book of Abstracts. The 4th International Symposium on Chinese Elderly. Beijing, China, 2003, 3-4. |
| Chan S.S.C. and Tsung P.P.K., Health nurses' role in smoking cessation: knowledge, attitutes and behaviours, Book of Abstracts. 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health - Global action for a tobacco free future. Helsinki, Finland, 12th World Conference on Tobaco or Health Organizing Com, 2003, 640. |
| Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Lum S. and Man K.W., Improving nurses' clinical practice in smoking cessation: A study of the knowledge, attitudes and practice, Book of Abstracts. 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health - Global action for a tobacco free future. Helsinki, Finland, 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health Organizing Com, 2003, 109. |
| Chan S.S.C., Networking: Enhancing research between clinical practice and education, Book of Abstract. The 7th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS) - 'Networking in East Asia'. Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2004. |
| Chan S.S.C., Nurses fighting against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong, Journal of Nursing Scholarship. Sigma Theta Tau International, 2003, 35:3: 209. |
| Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Leung G.M., Abdullah A.S.M., Chan K.K., Chi I. and Ng C., Optimizing the treatment of tobacco dependency in the elderly - Social workers as change agents, Book of Abstracts. 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health - Global action for a tobacco free future. Helsinki, Finland, 12th World Conference on Tobacco or Health Organizing Comm, 2003, 109. |
| Chan S.S.C. and Salili F., Possibilities of health promotion in Northern Part of the Western Pacific Region., 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia. 2004. |
| Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Preventing Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke, Seminars in Oncology Nursing. USA, Elsevier Science, 2003, 19(4)(November): 284-290. |
| Chan S.S.C., Putting evidence based nursing into practice: An illustration in smoking cessation in Hong Kong, International Nursing Conference: Evidence Based Practice, Macau, China. 2003. |
| Chan S.S.C., Quality of Nursing Higher Education in Hong Kong: Standards and Evaluation, 香港高等護理教育質量標準及評估, Nursing Higher Education Teachers Training Conference & Standard of Nursing Higher Education Conference. 高等護理教育骨幹教師培訓班暨護理教育標準研討班, Shanghai, China, Military of Education, Second Military Medical University, 2004, 9-16. |
| Chan S.S.C., Sarna L. and Kwan A., Research Report: Are nurses ready to fight the tobacco epidemic? A comparison study with Mainland China, 2003. |
| Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Research Report: Helping patient stop smoking: The nurses' responsibility , 2003. |
| Chan S.S.C., Using randomized controlled trial in nusing research, National Nursing Research Conference, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China. 2003. |
| Chan S.S.C. and Kwan A., 吞雲吐霧訴心聲. 香港, 天地圖書, 2004, 116. |
| Cheung J.C.K., Kwan A.Y.H., Ngan R.M.H., Ng S.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung E.M.F. and Lau A., Quality of life in older adults: A nursing perspective, Book of Abstract. International Conference on Quality of Life in a Global World, Chinese Univesity of Hong Kong, Faculty of Social Science, Hong Kong. 2003. |
| Chou K.L., Lee P.W.H., Yu E. .C.S., Macfarlane D.J., Cheng Y.H., Chan S.S.C. and Chi I., Effect of Tai Chi on depressive symptoms amongst Chinese older patients with derpessive disorders: a randomized clinical trial, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. John Wiley& Sons, Ltd, 2004, 19: 1105-1107. |
| Chow M.K. and Chan S.S.C., Arousing breast cancer awareness through public health education, The 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Danao L.L.L., Sarna L., Baldago L.A., Chan S.S.C., Sung R.S., Minegishi H. and Endo E., Are Philipine nursing students prepared for tobacco control practice?, Book of Abstracts. American Public Health Association 131st Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Fransico, U.S.A.. 2003. |
| Gottlieb L.N., Shamian J. and Chan S.S.C., Lessons from SARS: Challenges for the international nursing research community, Canadian Journal of Nursing Research. 2004, Mar;36(1): 3-7. |
| Ng F.Y.Y., Chan S.S.C., Chan Y.H., Chan J.W.M., Ng C.K. and Mok T.Y.W., Health-related quality of life measures in adults recovering from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Book of Abstracts. Hong Kong SARS Forum and Hospital Authority Convention. Hong Kong, 2004, p.35. |
| Percival J., Bialous S. .A., Chan S.S.C. and Sarna L., International Efforts in Tobacco Control, Seminars in Oncology Nursing. USA, Elsevier Science, 2003, 19(4)(November): 301-308. |
| Salili F. and Chan S.S.C., The role of nurses in health promotion and health education, 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia, April 26-30, 2004. Melbourne, Australia. |
| Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan S.S.C., Wong A., Tai J., Cheng K., Chan J. and Tsang K.W.T., Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong: Patients' experiences, Nursing Outlook. Mosby, Inc, 2003, 51: 212-219. |
| Wong E.M.Y., Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chung F.C.C., Leung T. and Lo S.L., Evaluation of nursing knowledge and practices for the infection control precaution in the paediatric units during SARS crisis, After SARS: Education and Research Agenda for the Future. 2003. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women, 8th Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 13 December 2003. Hong Kong. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calicum intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women, The 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia, April 26-30. 2004. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of premenopausal Chinese women, 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia. 2004. |
| Zou H., Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Ko P.S. and Leong J.C.Y., Do preoperative coping behaviors with surgery, social support and cost of surgery predict the perceived health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older Chinese patients following total joint replacement surgery?, Book of Abstracts. The 2nd International Research and Development Conference "Health Education and Promotion", Aarhus, Denmark. 2003, p.47. |
| Researcher : Chow MK |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chow M.K., Yip K.H. and Wong K.P., A SARS preventive health promotion program to primary schools by nursing students, First Asia-Pacific Regional Adolescent Health Congress. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Chow M.K. and Chan S.S.C., Arousing breast cancer awareness through public health education, The 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Researcher : Chui YY |
| Project Title: | Identifying the needs of adult patients with advanced cancer and their family caregivers in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Chui C.Y.Y., Dr. Kuan H.Y., Dr. Liu R., Dr. Sham M. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 05/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the needs of the Hong Kong Chinese people suffering from advanced cancer and their family caregivers, their perceived importance and perceived satisfaction of these needs and finally their perception of the best person meeting these needs. |
| Researcher : Fung NY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Fung N.Y., Psychological variables of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. (Abstract), Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology. Hong Kong, 2003, 11(suppl 2): B1. |
| Researcher : Hui Choi WH |
| Project Title: | Do pregnant women enjoy the supports and relationships they have? |
| Investigator(s): | Mrs. Hui Choi W.H. |
| Department: | Centre on Behavioral Health |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 07/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To gain a multi-dimensional understanding of psychosocial stress in Chinese pregnant women through multi-dimensional measurements; to investigate the impact of relationship with husband on psychosocial stress and adjustment process during childbearing months; to investigate the impact of perceived nursing supports on psychosocial stress and adjustment process during childbearing months. |
| Project Title: | Bring patients to classroom teaching and learning in nursing education |
| Investigator(s): | Mrs. Hui Choi W.H. |
| Department: | Centre on Behavioral Health |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To evaluate nursing students' critical thinking ability using video/audio tapes of local patients' lived experience. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Dodgson J.E., Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Peng X.H. and Hui Choi W.H., Breastfeeding patterns of primiparous mothers in Hong Kong, Birth. Blackwell Publishing, 2003, 30: 195-202. |
| Researcher : Lam WWT |
| Project Title: | Perceived relevance of evidence-based psychosocial clinical practice guidelines for Hong Kong women with breast cancer: opinions of patients and health care providers |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Lam W.W.T., Dr. Fielding R. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 05/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To assess the patients' and health care providers' perceptions on relevance and importance of evidence-based psychosocial clinical practice guidelines for women with breast cancer. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Cheng Y.H., Chi I., Yeung R.Y.T., Lam W.W.T., Leung G.M. and Chou K.L., Soon-to-be-old and health promotion in the Chinese context (Abstract), The 4th International Symposium on Chinese Elderly, Beijing, 13-15 October 2003. 10-11. |
| Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Leung G.M., Drawbacks of mass genetic screening, New England Journal of Medicine. Boston, USA, Massachusetts Medical Society, 2003, 348: 1604-1605. |
| Fielding R. and Lam W.W.T., Measuring social impacts of breast carcinoma treatment in Chinese women: The Chinese Social Adjustment Scale, Cancer. 2004, 100: 2500-2511. |
| Johnston J.M., Leung G.M., Tin Y.K., Ho L.M., Lam W.W.T. and Fielding R., Evaluation of a handheld clinical decision support tool for evidence-based learning and practice in medical undergraduates, Medical Education. 2004, 38: 628-637. |
| Lam W.W.T., Potential implications of genetic testing for cancer predisposition, 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2003, 12-1. |
| Researcher : Lee ACK |
| Project Title: | Incidence and predictors of depression after stroke (DAS) - a longitudinal study |
| Investigator(s): | Ms Lee A.C.K., Dr. Cheung R.T.F., Prof. Tang S.W. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify and estimate the incidence of depression for patients with first ischaemic stroke attack (thereafter termed depression after stroke, DAS) at one-month and six-month follow up after stroke onset; to testify the cause-effect relationship of ischaemic stroke to depression with various demographic and psychosocial factors adjusted; to identify the predicting (psycho-emotional or organic) factors for DAS. |
| Researcher : Leung AYM |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Leung A.Y.M., Special learning opportunities - Hospice Care Training, (Interviewed and reported by SCMP reporter). Converstory in Jiu Jik. 2003. |
| Researcher : Leung SSK |
| Project Title: | Couples experience of postpartum depression |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Leung S.S.K., Dr. Lee A.M. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 03/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To describe the essential structure of the experience of the couples going through postpartum depression; to inform nursing and other health care professionals of the strategies to assist couples coping with postpartum depression. |
| Project Title: | The relationship among premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhoea, psychosocial variables and quality of life |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Leung S.S.K., Miss Fung T.N.Y., Dr. Lee A.M., Prof. Salili F., Miss Wong K.P., Ms Wong E.M.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhoea; to examine the relationship between the PMS, dysmenorrhoea and other psychosocial factors including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, hope and coping; to examine the relationship between PMS, dysmenorrheal, and quality of life. |
| Researcher : Loh EKY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Loh E.K.Y., The use of volunteers to implement breast cancer health promotion in the mobile van project, 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 19-21 November 2003, Hong Kong. 2003. |
| So K.W., Loh E.K.Y. and Yuen K.T., Prevention of post-brachytheraphy complications in cancer patients through health education, 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 19-21 November 2003, Hong Kong. 2003. |
| So K.W., Loh E.K.Y. and Yuen J.K.T., Prevention of post-brachytherapy complications in cancer patients through health education, The 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2003. |
| Researcher : Parker JM |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Parker J.M., In: Anthony Pryce (Series Editor), A Body of Work: Collected Writings on Nursing. London, England, Nursing Praxis International, 2004, 271. |
| Parker J.M., Nursing Education in Australia, 4th National Conference on Higher Nursing Education, Guangzhou P.R. China, May 2004. |
| Researcher : Salili F |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chan S.S.C. and Salili F., Possibilities of health promotion in Northern Part of the Western Pacific Region., 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia. 2004. |
| Ho D.S.Y., Salili F., Lam T.H., Lai M.K. and Wong J.P.S., Report on Adolescent Health Education Program - Topical Approach. Department of Community Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. (Submitted to the Department of Health), Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Ho D.S.Y., Salili F., Lam T.H., Lai M.K. and Wong J.P.S., Report on Evaluation of Adolescent Health Education Program - Process Evaluation. Department of Community Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. (Submitted to the Department of Health), Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Ho D.S.Y., Salili F., Lam T.H., Lai M.K., Wong J.P.S. and Wong J.P.S., Report on the Evaluation of the Basic Life Skills Training Program for the Adolescents. Department of Community Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. (Submitted to the Department of Health), 2003. |
| Kam C.M. and Salili F., Determinants of Teachers' Decision to Help Students with Behaviour Problems, Asia Pacific Journal of Education. 2003, 23(2): 135-150. |
| Salili F., Zhou H. and Hoosain R., Context of learning of the Chinese adolescents: An investigation of the effects of culture and context of learning on adolescent students in Hong Kong and China. In T. Urdan and F. Pajar, Book series on Adolescent and Education: Vol. 2, International perspectives of adolescence. C.T.: Information Age Publishing, 2004, 279-304. |
| Salili F. and Lai M.K., Learning and Motivation of Chinese students in Hong Kong: A Longitudinal Study of the Contextual Influences on Students' Achievement Orientation and Performance , Psychology in Schools, Special issue on Psychoeducational and Psychosoical Functioning of the Children . 2003, 40(1): 51-70. |
| Salili F. and Hoosain R., Learning in a second language: A Hong Kong Chinese study, The Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association in Toronto, Canada, August 6-10, 2003. Toronto, Canada. |
| Salili F., Psychosocial cost of academic achievement for Chinese students, 1st Asia-Pacific Regional Adolescent Health Congress: Towards Healthy Adolescent: International Collaboration, Hong Kong, January 11, 2004. Hong Kong. |
| Salili F. and Hoosain R., Recent Developments in Multicultural Education: Issues and Ideas. In F Salili and R Hoosain, Teaching, Learning, and Motivation in a Multicultural Context. Information Age Publishing, 2003, 3: 3-12. |
| Salili F. and Hoosain R., Teaching, Learning and Motivation in a Multicultural Context. Information Age Publishing, 2003. |
| Salili F. and Chan S.S.C., The role of nurses in health promotion and health education, 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia, April 26-30, 2004. Melbourne, Australia. |
| Tsui A.B.M. and Salili F., Report on Medium of Instruction Project: Centre for Research and Development in language in Education, The University of Hong Kong, 2003. |
| Researcher : Simpson MAP |
| Project Title: | The experience of depression and expressed needs in Hong Kong families |
| Investigator(s): | Ms Simpson M.A.P. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 06/2004 |
| Abstract: |
| To explore the experience of depression in Hong Kong families; to determine the needs of people with depression and their family members. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Simpson M.A.P., Family beliefs about diet and traditional Chinese medicine for Hong Kong women with breast cancer, Oncology Nursing Forum. PA, USA, Oncology Nursing Society, 2003, 30: 834-840. |
| Researcher : So KW |
| Project Title: | Impact of fatigue on patients' quality of life after bone marrow transplantation and effects of self nitiated fatigue-reducing strategies |
| Investigator(s): | Miss So W.K.W., Ms Tai J.W.M. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 12/2001 |
| Completion Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine the level of fatigue experienced by the patients after bone marrow transplantation; to investigate the impact of fatigue on patients' quality of life; to evaluate the effectiveness of self-initiated fatigue-reducing interventions. |
| Project Title: | To explore the vaginal douching knowledge level of cervical cancer patients who receives brachytherapy |
| Investigator(s): | Miss So W.K.W., Dr. Loh E.K.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To explore patients' level of knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward vaginal douching; to provide patient education to patients according to their knowledge level and needs. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| So K.W., Tai J.W.M. and Chiang H.C.Y., Impact of fatigue of patients' quality of life (QOL) after bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and effects of self-intiated fatigue-relieving strategies, The 1st International Congress on Innovations in Nursing. 2003. |
| So K.W., Loh E.K.Y. and Yuen K.T., Prevention of post-brachytheraphy complications in cancer patients through health education, 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 19-21 November 2003, Hong Kong. 2003. |
| So K.W., Loh E.K.Y. and Yuen J.K.T., Prevention of post-brachytherapy complications in cancer patients through health education, The 10th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2003. |
| Researcher : Sullivan PL |
| Project Title: | The effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention to achieve and maintain dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Sullivan P.L., Miss Wong F.Y.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Health Care and Promotion Fund |
| Start Date: | 02/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To test the effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention to achieve and maintain adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. |
| Project Title: | Culture-specific divorce education for Hong Kong parents and their children |
| Investigator(s): | Prof. Sullivan P.L. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2002 |
| Completion Date: | 10/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the effects of divorce on divorcing Chinese parents and their dependent children; to identify their culture-specific needs for divorce education; to compare the quality and effectiveness of existing divorce education programs for parents and their dependent children and to determine their relevance for Chinese families; to develop and test the effectiveness of culture-specific divorce education programs for divorcing Chinese parents and their children; to develop and test the effectiveness of training programs for prgram providers; to identify and describe existing local programs and services (health, legal and social) for divorcing parents and their children. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Sullivan P.L., Characteristics of strong families: Dealing with problems and crises. Hong Kong, Cathedral of Immaculate Conception, 2003, 1(8): 3-4. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women, 8th Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 13 December 2003. Hong Kong. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calicum intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women, The 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia, April 26-30. 2004. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of premenopausal Chinese women, 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia. 2004. |
| Researcher : Tarrant AM |
| Project Title: | An evaluation of student learning outcomes related to infant feeding in the nursing currciulum |
| Investigator(s): | Ms Tarrant A.M. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Wu Jieh-Yee Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2002 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine three learning outcome measures related to the effect of an enhanced curriculum, which was designed to meet the needs of the childbearing family concerning infant feeding: (1) the amount of change in student attitudes and beliefs before and after receiving didactic and experiential education, (2) the knowledge level of nursing students concerning infant feeding choices of childbearing families, (3) the degree to which students' knowledge levels meet the community need. |
| Project Title: | The impact of a part-time post-registration nursing degree program on information synthesis and nursing practice |
| Investigator(s): | Ms Tarrant A.M., Dr. Dodgson J.E. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the impact that undertaking a part-time post-registration university degree in nursing has on diploma nurses' information processing and literacy and to examine the degree to which it impacts upon nursing practice during and after the completion of tertiary nursing education. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Dodgson J.E., Tarrant A.M., Fong D.Y.T., Peng X.H. and Hui Choi W.H., Breastfeeding patterns of primiparous mothers in Hong Kong, Birth. Blackwell Publishing, 2003, 30: 195-202. |
| Tarrant A.M., Dodgson J.E. and Choi V.W.K., Becoming a role model: the breastfeeding trajectory of Hong Kong women breastfeeding onger than 6 months, International Journal of Nursing Studies. Elsevier, 2004, 41(5): 535-546. |
| Researcher : Tiwari AFY |
| Project Title: | Adopting a context-based problem-based learning model to promote student learning |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Dr. Lai P., Dr. Wong C.M. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Teaching Development Grants issued by The University Grants Committee of Hong Kong |
| Start Date: | 01/2001 |
| Abstract: |
| To promote student learning through the adoption of a context-based problem-based learning model; to identify the types of student who would benefit most from the context-based problem-based model; to evaluate the context-based problem-based model. |
| Project Title: | An evaluation of the effectiveness of problem-based learning in developing nursing students' critical thinking |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Dr. Lai P. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Hong Kong Research Grants Council Competitive Earmarked Research Grants |
| Start Date: | 09/2001 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify any significant changes in the thinking of PBL and lecture method nursing students before and after the implementation of PBL and lecture method respectively; to investigate the ways in which PBL and lecture method students see the respective teaching approaches affecting the development of their critical thinking, and identify any differences in their perceptions; to compare the problem-solving ability of PBL students with that of lecture method students. |
| Project Title: | An investigation into the needs of patients with SARS |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Dr. Chan S.S.C., Ms Chan J., Ms Cheng K.C.K., Prof. Lee P.W.H., Ms Tai J.W.M., Dr. Tsang K.W.T., Mr. Wong A. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | SARS Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To identify the needs of patients with SARS; to find out if the patients' needs vary according to their background; to compare the patients' needs at different stages of recovery. |
| Project Title: | An evaluation of the effectiveness of an empowerment intervention for pregnant abused women in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Dr. Chan E.K.L., Prof. Ho P.C., Dr. Lam S.K., Prof. Lee P.W.H., Dr. Leung W.C., Dr. Leung T.W. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | RGC Projects (Block Grant Funded) |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To evaluate whether the implementation of an empowerment intervention for abused women during pregnancy leads to reduction in violence to the women, improvement in their quality of life, and lowering the rate of depression. |
| Project Title: | Impact of intimate partner violence on the physical and mental health and social well-being of Chinese women at a shelter for abused women in Hong Kong |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y., Prof. Salili F., Ms Tang D. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 11/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To assess the physical and mental health and the social well-being of a group of Chinese women at a local shelter for abused women; to compare the physical and mental health and the social well-being of abused women with that of non-abused women; to identify the predictors of health and well-being among abused women. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Tiwari A.F.Y., Chinese women's responses to battering: the use of Chinese values as survival strategies, 1st Mental Health & Ecology Conference, University of New England, NSW, Australia. 2003. |
| Tiwari A.F.Y., Comparing the critical thinking dispositions of HK Chinese and Australian nursing students, Seminar organised by The Education Development Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2003. |
| Tiwari A.F.Y., Avery A. and Lai P., Critical Thinking Disposition of Hong Kong Chinese and Australian Nursing Studies, Journal of Advanced Nursing. Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2003, 44(3): 298-307. |
| Tiwari A.F.Y., Peer tutoring as a means of enhancing nursing students' professional development, Seminar organised by the Educational Development Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. 2003. |
| Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan S.S.C., Wong A., Tai J., Cheng K., Chan J. and Tsang K.W.T., Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Hong Kong: Patients' experiences, Nursing Outlook. Mosby, Inc, 2003, 51: 212-219. |
| Tiwari A.F.Y. and Yuen F.K.H., The association of critical thinking and problem-solving in Chinese nursing students, The Learning Conference 2003: Institute of Education, University of London. 15-18 July 2003. |
| Wong E.M.Y., Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chung F.C.C., Leung T. and Lo S.L., Evaluation of nursing knowledge and practices for the infection control precaution in the paediatric units during SARS crisis, After SARS: Education and Research Agenda for the Future. 2003. |
| Yuen F.K.H. and Tiwari A.F.Y., Peer tutoring as a means of enhancing students' professional development, The Learning Conference 2003: Institute of Education, University of London 15-18 July 2003. |
| Zou H., Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Ko P.S. and Leong J.C.Y., Do preoperative coping behaviors with surgery, social support and cost of surgery predict the perceived health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older Chinese patients following total joint replacement surgery?, Book of Abstracts. The 2nd International Research and Development Conference "Health Education and Promotion", Aarhus, Denmark. 2003, p.47. |
| Researcher : Wong EMY |
| Project Title: | Application of the theory of planned behaviour to predict the Chinese women's uptake of rap smear screening behaviour |
| Investigator(s): | Ms Wong E.M.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Block Grant Earmarked for Research |
| Start Date: | 06/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To determine the relationship between women's planned behaviour towards the attendance of smear screening. |
| Project Title: | Evaluation of nursing knowledge and practices for the infection control precaution in the paediatric units during SARS crisis |
| Investigator(s): | Ms Wong E.M.Y., Dr. Chan S.S.C., Ms Chung F.C.W., Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | SARS Research Fund |
| Start Date: | 07/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To examine their level of knowledge on SARS; to understand the impact of nursing practice issues towards QMH policy on Personal Protective Equipments (PPE's); to develop an infection control precaution program for improving the preventive measures for nurses. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Wong E.M.Y., Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Chung F.C.C., Leung T. and Lo S.L., Evaluation of nursing knowledge and practices for the infection control precaution in the paediatric units during SARS crisis, After SARS: Education and Research Agenda for the Future. 2003. |
| Wong E.M.Y., Factors affecting the infant feeding behavior of Chinese Mothers, Milk, Mammals & Marsupials: An International Perspective 2003 Conference & Annual Meeting of the International Consultant Association. 2003. |
| Researcher : Wong FYY |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women, 8th Postgraduate Symposium, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 13 December 2003. Hong Kong. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calicum intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women, The 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia, April 26-30. 2004. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psychoeducational intervention to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of premenopausal Chinese women, 18th World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Melbourne, Australia. 2004. |
| Wong F.Y.Y., Weight Management, Smoking Cessation Specialist Training Programme, Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health, Hong Kong. 2004. |
| Researcher : Wong KP |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chow M.K., Yip K.H. and Wong K.P., A SARS preventive health promotion program to primary schools by nursing students, First Asia-Pacific Regional Adolescent Health Congress. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Researcher : Yip KH |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Chow M.K., Yip K.H. and Wong K.P., A SARS preventive health promotion program to primary schools by nursing students, First Asia-Pacific Regional Adolescent Health Congress. Hong Kong, 2004. |
| Researcher : Yuen FKH |
| Project Title: | Peer tutoring as a means of enhancing the professional development of nursing students |
| Investigator(s): | Dr. Yuen F.K.H., Dr. Tiwari A.F.Y. |
| Department: | Nursing Studies |
| Source(s) of Funding: | Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund |
| Start Date: | 01/2003 |
| Abstract: |
| To facilitate a better understanding of the professional nursing roles in students and to promote their confidence and ability in handling role conflicts. |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Tiwari A.F.Y. and Yuen F.K.H., The association of critical thinking and problem-solving in Chinese nursing students, The Learning Conference 2003: Institute of Education, University of London. 15-18 July 2003. |
| Yuen F.K.H. and Tiwari A.F.Y., Peer tutoring as a means of enhancing students' professional development, The Learning Conference 2003: Institute of Education, University of London 15-18 July 2003. |
| Researcher : Zou H |
| List of Research Outputs |
| Zou H., Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Ko P.S. and Leong J.C.Y., Do preoperative coping behaviors with surgery, social support and cost of surgery predict the perceived health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among older Chinese patients following total joint replacement surgery?, Book of Abstracts. The 2nd International Research and Development Conference "Health Education and Promotion", Aarhus, Denmark. 2003, p.47. |
| Zou H., The health related quality of life (HRQOL) of Chinese patients following total joint replacement surgery. Hong Kong, 2004. |