CENTRE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH



Researcher : Chan CHY

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ng S.M., Ng E.H.Y. and Ho P.C., Body-mind-spirit intervention for IVF women, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 2005, 22(11&12): 419-427.
Chan C.H.Y., Ng E.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho P.C. and Chan H.Y., Effectiveness of psychosocial group intervention for reducing anxiety in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled study, Fertility and Sterility. 2006, 85(2): 339-346.
Chan C.H.Y., Ho T.H., Chan C.L.W., Sham J.S.T. and Chow L.W.C., Regaining Coherence: Towards an Outcome Measurement for Meaning-making Intervention with Chinese Cancer Patients, 12th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong. 2005.
Chan C.L.W., Tso F., Ho T.H., Ng S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chan J.C.N., Short Communication: The effect of a one-hour Eastern stress management session on salivary cortisol, Stress and Health. 2006, 22(1): 45-49.
Chan C.L.W. and Chan C.H.Y., Spirituality of Care Giving, Symposium of Community Engagement in Healthcare: Incentives and Obstacles in Collaborations, the Hospital Authority Convention 2006. May 8–9,. 2006.
Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W. and Chan C.H.Y., Challenges in operationalizing spirituality for evidence-based psychosocial intervention, In: S. S. M. Kwan, Spirituality, religion & holistic health: the boundary situation and its transcendence. Hong Kong, Commercial Press, 2006, 162-169.
Ng S.M., Chan H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Lee A.M., Yau K.Y. and Chan C.H.Y., Group debriefing for people with chronic diseases during the SARS pandemic: Strength-focused and meaning-oriented approach for resilience and transformation (SMART), Community Mental Health Journal. 2006, 42(1): 53-63.
Tsang K.M.S., Chan C.L.W., Chan C.H.Y., Ng S.M., Fu W., Yung W.M. and Poon Y.C., From Stormy to Smooth Sail : Resilience Of Adult Children of Parents with Gambling Problems, First Asian and Pacific Gambling Conference. November 23-24, 2005. Hong Kong. 2005.


Researcher : Chan CLW

Project Title:Therapeutic group for women with infertility
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chan Y, Ng EHY, Ho PC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/1999
Abstract:
To explore the psychosocial needs of infertile women; to develop a practice model for helping infertile women.


Project Title:A meaning-oriented group-based preventive intervention study on the psychological impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): morbidity versus grow
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chen RYL, Chan SSC, Lee AM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2003
Abstract:
To test usefulness of a cognitive behavioral and meaning-oriented preventive intervention programme to reduce psychological morbidity and promote post-SARS growth among chronic patients in Hong Kong.


Project Title:The effects of psychosocial intervention on the psychosocial and neuroendocrine outcomes: a prospective 3-group randomized trial with Chinese breast cancer patients
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Ho MY, Chow LWC, Lee PWH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:09/2003
Abstract:
To systematically assess the effects of 3 psychosocial intervention approaches (SE vs BMS vs Social Support) on the psychological and neuroendocrine outcomes in a sample of Chinese patients with primary breast cancer.


Project Title:The effects of psychosocial intervention on the psychosocial and neuroendocrine outcomes: a prospective 3-group randomized trial with Chinese breast cancer patients
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Ho MY, Chow LWC, Lee PWH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects
Start Date:09/2003
Abstract:
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Project Title:A randomized-controlled trial of the efficacy of a model of psychosocial intervention in improving quality of life and psychological well-being of Chinese patients with colorectal cancer
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Ho JWC, Lee AM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003
Completion Date:03/2006
Abstract:
To examine the efficacy of BMS intervention among CRC patients against a control group that receives only social support; to examine the efficacy of BMS intervention in light of both psychosocial and neuroendocrine outcomes; to monitor the effectiveness of BMS intervention over time; to identify the therapeutic components of BMS intervention.


Project Title:Spirituality in adolescence: an essential link to holistic well-being
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Ng SM, Yau KY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004
Abstract:
To explicate clearly the construct of spirituality in adolescents and to develop a rigorous measurement to bring about its acceptability in the scientific community; to explore how spirituality shapes adolescents' sense of identity and its role in physical, psychological and social well-being.


Project Title:Emotional resilience among university students in Hong Kong from mainland China: some individual protective factors as mediators of acculturative stress and academic stress
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Pan J, Yue X
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Wu Jieh-Yee Research Fund
Start Date:01/2005
Completion Date:12/2005
Abstract:
This study aims at exploring the effect of some individual protective factors to promote emotional resilience among university students in Hong Kong coming from mainland China.


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.L.W. and Chan Y., Liberating Women from the Bondage of Commercialization – A Holistic Health Perspective. 突破女性健康商品化的桎梏--整全健康的視野, Women’s commission Conference on Together We Build a Harmonious Community. 19th June,. 2006.
Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., The Chinese Ritual in Bereavement, Grief and Bereavement Conference, Cruise Bereavement, King’s College, London, July. 2005.
Chan C.L.W., Chow A.Y.M., Ho M.Y., Tsui K.Y.Y., Tin A.F. and Koo B.W.K., The experience of Chinese bereaved persons: A preliminary study of meaning making and continuing bonds, Death Studies. 2005, 29(10): 923-947.
Chan Y., Ng H.Y. and Chan C.L.W., Spiritual Resources of Chinese Women with Early Breast Cancer in Hong Kong, 12th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, 8th -10th December, 2005, abstract number 1.1. 2005.


Researcher : Chan HY

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., Ng E.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ho P.C. and Chan H.Y., Effectiveness of psychosocial group intervention for reducing anxiety in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: A randomized controlled study, Fertility and Sterility. 2006, 85(2): 339-346.
Chan C.L.W., Chan H.Y. and Ng S.M., The strength-focused and menaing-oriented approach to resilience and transformation (SMART): A body-mind-spirit approach to trauma management, Social Work Health & Mental Health. 2006, 43(2/3): 9-36.
Ng S.M., Chan H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Lee A.M., Yau K.Y. and Chan C.H.Y., Group debriefing for people with chronic diseases during the SARS pandemic: Strength-focused and meaning-oriented approach for resilience and transformation (SMART), Community Mental Health Journal. 2006, 42(1): 53-63.


Researcher : Chow AYM

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.L.W. and Chow A.Y.M., Our Memorial Quilt: Recollections of Observations during clinical practice in the area of death, dying and bereavement, In: C. L. W. Chan & A. Y. M. Chow, Death, dying and bereavement: The Hong Kong Chinese experience. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2006, 15-30.
Chan C.L.W., Ho T.H. and Chow A.Y.M., Transformation intervention: Facilitating growth after loss and grief of cancer or bereavement., In: T. Heinonen & A. Metteri , Social work in health and mental health: Issues, developments and actions.. Canada, Canadian Scholars' Press., 2005, 444 pages.
Chow A.Y.M. and Chan C.L.W., The Role of Hope, Optimism and Social Support in Bereavement, Grief and Bereavement Conference, Cruise Bereavement, King’s College, London, July,. 2005.


Researcher : Fu W

List of Research Outputs

Tsang K.M.S., Chan C.L.W., Chan C.H.Y., Ng S.M., Fu W., Yung W.M. and Poon Y.C., From Stormy to Smooth Sail : Resilience Of Adult Children of Parents with Gambling Problems, First Asian and Pacific Gambling Conference. November 23-24, 2005. Hong Kong. 2005.


Researcher : Ho DYF

List of Research Outputs

Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W., Ho D.Y.F., Wong Y.Y. and Ho T.H., Stagnation as a distinct clinical syndrome: Comparing 'Yu' (Stagnation) in traditional Chinese medicine with depression, British Journal of Social Work. 2006, 36(3): 467-484.


Researcher : Ho TH

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., Ho T.H., Chan C.L.W., Sham J.S.T. and Chow L.W.C., Regaining Coherence: Towards an Outcome Measurement for Meaning-making Intervention with Chinese Cancer Patients, 12th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong. 2005.
Chan C.L.W., Tso F., Ho T.H., Ng S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chan J.C.N., Short Communication: The effect of a one-hour Eastern stress management session on salivary cortisol, Stress and Health. 2006, 22(1): 45-49.
Chan C.L.W., Leung P.P.Y., Ho T.H. and Ng S.M., Spirituality and Holistic Quality of Life: Promoting Happiness for People with Stress and Illness, Conference on Quality of Life Research in Asia. Organized by the Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life. May 19-20, 2006. Abstract 23. 2006.
Chan C.L.W., Ho T.H. and Chow A.Y.M., Transformation intervention: Facilitating growth after loss and grief of cancer or bereavement., In: T. Heinonen & A. Metteri , Social work in health and mental health: Issues, developments and actions.. Canada, Canadian Scholars' Press., 2005, 444 pages.
Ho D.Y.F., Ho T.H. and Ng S.M., Investigative Research as a Knowledge-Generation Method: Disciplined, Naturalistic, and In-Depth Observations., The Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour. 2006, 36(1): 17+.
Ho T.H., Effects of Dance Movement Therapy on Stress and Self-Esteem for Chinese Cancer Patients., Paper presented at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society 3rd Annual Conference, Amelia Island, Florida, USA. 2006.
Ho T.H., Dance Movement Therapy for Cancer Patients, Paper presented at the 12th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong.. 2005.
Lo P.H.Y., Ho T.H., Chan C.L.W., Lee P.W.H., Chow L.W.C., Ho M.Y. and Sham J.S.T., Differences in coping styles of breast cancer patients undergoing total or partial mastectomy, 12th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong. 2005.
Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W., Ho D.Y.F., Wong Y.Y. and Ho T.H., Stagnation as a distinct clinical syndrome: Comparing 'Yu' (Stagnation) in traditional Chinese medicine with depression, British Journal of Social Work. 2006, 36(3): 467-484.


Researcher : Lee AM

Project Title:A prospective longitudinal study of disordered eating attitudes and behaviours among pregnant women in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Lam SK, Lee PWH, Tang LCH
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:01/2003
Completion Date:12/2005
Abstract:
To document the level of disordered eating attitudes and behaviours among pregnant women in Hong Kong; to understand the course of disordered eating attitudes and behaviours, and body image disturbance across different stages of pregnancy; to examine the psychological correlates and predictors of disordered eating attitudes and behaviours among pregnant women; to identify pregnant women at high risk of developing disordered eating attitudes and behaviours to guide the development of prevention and early intervention efforts; to examine the relationship between disordered eating during pregnancy and postnatal distress.


Project Title:Psychosocial Group Therapy for Menopausal Women: A model for the non-pharmacological management of menopausal distress
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Leung K. Y.
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Centre on Behavioral Health Seed Funding Scheme - General Award
Start Date:07/2003
Abstract:
The study aims at developing and evaluating the efficacy of a psychosocial group therapy approach to the management of menopausal problems among Hong Kong women.


Project Title:Neurobiological dysfunction in patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) following corticosteroid treatment: a follow-up study at baseline
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Tang SW, Lee TMC, Chua SE, Tai KS, Yam L.Y.C., Chen RYL
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003
Completion Date:12/2005
Abstract:
To determine the psychiatric comorbidity and neurocognitive impairment of the SARS survivors for 2 years as compared to controls; to determine the level of brain derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) and volumetric change of selected brain regions as biological markers for underlying brain dysfunction; to determine risk factors for the development of psychiatric comorbidity and neurocognitive impairment.


Project Title:Molecular genetic study on the serotonin related behavioural traits in Chinese
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Sham P.C., Chen RYL
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003
Completion Date:10/2005
Abstract:
To determine the genetic basis of serotonin dysfunction in association with psycho-behavioural traits associated with the impulsive-compulsive-addictive spectrum in Chinese; to study the differences in behavioural measures between diagnostic groups.


Project Title:The efficacy of group psychosocial intervention on psychological distress, quality of life, and post-traumatic growth among patients with gynaecological cancers: a randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Ngan HYS, Chan YM, Tam KF, Lee PWH
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003
Abstract:
To systematically test the efficacy of group psychosocial intervention in reducing psychological distress, and improving quality of life and adjustment among patients with gynaecological cancers; to examine the usefulness of group psychosocial intervention in bringing about post-traumatic growth among patients with gynaecological cancers; to examine the course of changes in psychological distress, quality of life, and post-traumatic growth over time; to examine the ability of psychological distress in predicting quality of life, adjustment, and post-traumatic growth at post-intervention and three-month follow-up; to identify therapeutic elements of the group psychosocial intervention programme.


Project Title:A prospective longitudinal study of high-risk behaviors among adolescents in Hong Kong: the effects of modernization and culture
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Stewart SM, Lam TH, Lee PWH, Chan E.S.M.
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)
Start Date:11/2003
Abstract:
Obtain baseline information on the rates, forms, and patterns of high-risk behaviors among adolescents in Hong Kong; to empirically test the hypothesis that high-risk behaviors (such as smoking, substance abuse, and early sex) represent a single core construct versus the competing hypothesis that they represent multiple constructs or even distinct and isolated behavioral entities; to identify a set of risk and protective factors that may predispose (or protect) adolescents to (from) high-risk behaviors. These risk factors include individual factors as well as measurable vulnerabilities associated with modernization; to understand the developmental trajectories and causative influences of risk factors identified; to examine the longer term consequences (adverse end-points) of high-risk behaviors in terms of a broad range of mental and physical health problems problems as well as functioning.


Project Title:A prospective longitudinal study of high-risk behaviors among adolescents in Hong Kong: the effects of modernization and culture
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Stewart SM, Lam TH, Lee PWH, Chan E.S.M.
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Merit Award for RGC CERG Funded Projects
Start Date:11/2003
Abstract:
N/A


Project Title:An exploratory study of the male climacteric and its relationship with psychological factors
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Leung SSK, Chen RYL
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004
Abstract:
The document the level of ADAM among middle- and old-aged males between the ages of 40 and 80 in Hong Kong; to examine the multidimensional nature of male climacteric problems and its relation to androgen deficiency; to identify the psychological risk factors of male climacteric problems and ADAM; to compare the relative contribution of psychological factors and androgen deficiency to male climacteric problems; to examine the impact of climacteric problems and ADAM on quality of life among males.


Project Title:A randomized contolled trial of the efficacy of a model of psychosocial intervention in improving quality of life and psychological well-being of Chinese patients with colorectal cancer
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Ho W. C., Chan CLW
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants
Start Date:02/2005
Abstract:
The study uses a prospective randomized controlled trial design to systematically assess the efficacy of an Eastern Body-Mind-Spirit (BMS) approach in improving the quality of life and psychological well-being among a sample of colorectal cancer patients in Hong Kong. Its specific objectives are as follows: (i) To examine the efficacy of BMS intervention in improving quality of life and psychological well-being outcomes among CRC patients against a control group that receives no active psychosocial intervention; (ii) To monitor the effectiveness of BMS intervention over time;


Project Title:Translation of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales 21- item version (DASS-21) into Chinese and Validation of the Chinese DASS-21 among Clinical and Non-Clinical Samples in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lee AM, Wong JGWS, Lam TP, Tang SW
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:01/2006
Abstract:
PURPOSE OF PROPOSED STUDY: The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) (1) has been widely evaluated and shown to be a high quality self-report measure of depression, anxiety, and stress. Its unique capacity to define and distinguish between these three negative emotional states renders it a valuable tool in both research and clinical practice. It is superior to traditional measures of depression, most of which are less pure measures of depression by containing a mixture of depressive and anxiety symptoms; the same being true for traditional measures of anxiety (2,3,4). The DASS-21 is a 21-item short version of the DASS with equally satisfactory psychometric properties (1). It has been translated into a number of different languages, and used among diverse populations (5,6). In Hong Kong, where over 95% of the population are ethnic Chinese, and Chinese is the dominant language of communication, a conceptually equivalent and validated Chinese version the DASS-21 is much needed. The proposed study aims to translate the 21-item version of the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS-21) into Chinese and validate it among clinical and non-clinical samples of Hong Kong Chinese. Sepcifically, the proposed study purports to use an established and systematic approach to translate the DASS-21 into Chinese, the product of which will be compared to the original English version by testing on bilingual subjects. Its psychometric properties will then be further examined in both clinical and non-clinical samples with regard to reliability (internal consistency and test-retest reliability), factorial validity, concurrent validity, and convergent and discriminant validity. LITERATURE REVIEW AND KEY ISSUES: The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) (1) is a 42-item questionnaire developed to measure the three negative emotional states of depression, anxiety, and stress. It is widely used among Caucasian populations for both clinical and research purposes. The DASS-21 is a short version of the DASS, with three subscales each consisting of 7 items to measure the three negative emotional states. The psychometric properties of both the 42-item original version and the 21-item short version have been examined in non-clinical and clinical samples. Reliability in terms of internal consistency and temporal stability is high across the board. Moreover, convergent and discriminant validity as examined by correlation with other self-report measures of depression and anxiety are consistently satisfactory (2,3,7). The DASS and DASS-21 differ from traditional measures in their proven capacity to distinguish well between anxiety and depressive symptoms, and providing a measure of stress at the same time (2,3,4). Developing suitable instruments for assessing depression and anxiety poses great challenge. This is because although depression and anxiety disorders are conceptualized as distinct clinical entities, there is substantial overlap between the two conditions, and they often co-occur clinically (8). Among non-clinical populations, levels of depression and anxiety also correlate significantly and strongly with each other (9). Existing measures of depression and anxiety fare poorly in distinguishing between these two negative emotional states (3). Clark and Watson (10) developed the tripartite model of anxiety and depression in an attempt to explain the overlap between depression and anxiety. They argued that depression and anxiety have both unique and shared characteristics, with the shared component being elevated negative affect such as irritability and general distress. Based on this model, there are three interrelated negative emotional states, namely, anhedonia, physiological arousal, and general distress. Anhedonia or the absence of positive affect is unique to depression, physiological arousal is unique to anxiety, and general distress is common to both depression and anxiety. Within this theoretical framework, only anhedonia and physiological arousal are specific negative emotional states; general distress represents a non-specific component shared by both depression and anxiety . Lovibond and Lovibond (1,7,11) further identified a third specific and distinct negative emotional state, stress, that is distinct from depression and anxiety on the one hand, and differs from the non-specific symptoms shared by both depression and anxiety (general distress) on the other. This negative emotional state relates to general hyperarousal and is characterized by tension, inability to relax, and overreaction to stressful events. The DASS was conceptually and psychometrically consistent with the tripartite model of anxiety and depression but extends beyond it to include a measure of stress. The Depression scale (DASS-D) measures symptoms unique to depression, and includes items that are associated with dysphoria or an absence of positive affect. The Anxiety scale (DASS-A) measures symptoms unique to anxiety, and includes items that assess symptoms of physiological hyperarousal. Studies clarifying the nature of these symptoms found that symptoms on this scale are particularly characteristic of those experienced by patients with panic disorder (2). The Stress scale (DASS-S) includes items measuring symptoms such as tension, irritability, and tendency to overreact to stressful events. The symptoms on the Stress scale, being characteristic symptoms associated with chronic worry, have been found to be most associated with symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a particular form of anxiety disorder (2). The 21-item version has the obvious advantage of being shorter and quicker to administer, hence more suitable as a screening instrument for assessing primary care patients and community population. Clara et al (12) have used a predominantly depressed sample and shown, through confirmatory factor analysis, support for a 3-factor model for the DASS-21 which was not improved by the 42-item version. Furthermore, the 21-item DASS provided clearer distinction between the anxiety and depression symptoms compared with the 42-item DASS. These results point to the value of DASS-21 as the instrument of choice over its 42-item counterpart. A Chinese version of DASS-21 was developed and tested on an Australian immigrant sample by Taouk et al (13). Factor loadings were found to be generally comparable to those reported by Lovibond and Lovibond using the English DASS (1,3), but the discrimination between the depression, anxiety and stress scales was significantly poorer. This study represents only a preliminary validation of the Chinese DASS-21, and the value of this translated measure in the Hong Kong population remains questionable, especially since there are subtle differences in the use of the Chinese language by Chinese in different parts of the world. Data from Chinese-speaking Australian immigrants cannot be readily generalizable to Hong Kong Chinese. Indeed, experience by local clinicians found parts of the scale poorly understood by some patients in Hong Kong. Further study is called for to formally translate the DASS-21 into Chinese, to test the psychometric properties of the Chinese version on a clinical sample, and to perform a more thorough evaluation of its psychometric properties among non-clinical samples of Hong Objectives of Study: This study aims to use a systematic and methodical approach to translate the DASS-21 into Chinese, and to validate it on non-clinical and clinical samples of Hong Kong Chinese. Specifically, the proposed study aims to achieve the following two main objectives: (i) To produce a conceptually and linguistically equivalent Chinese translation of the original English DASS- 21. (ii) To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chinese DASS-21 among non-clinical and clinical populations in Hong Kong in terms of reliability, factorial validity, convergent and discriminant validity, and concurrent validity.


List of Research Outputs

Ng S.M., Chan H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Lee A.M., Yau K.Y. and Chan C.H.Y., Group debriefing for people with chronic diseases during the SARS pandemic: Strength-focused and meaning-oriented approach for resilience and transformation (SMART), Community Mental Health Journal. 2006, 42(1): 53-63.


Researcher : Lee PWH

Project Title:A study of risk factors for exposure to AIDS in high risk adolescent Chinese females
Investigator(s):Lee PWH, Lin O.C., Fung A.S.M.
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Council for the AIDS Trust Fund - General Award
Start Date:04/1997
Abstract:
To study the prevailing pattern of knowledge, practice and attitudes towards sexual intimacy and behaviours in teenage secondary school female students; to study common misconceptions and risks of teenage secondary school students towards developing STDs and AIDs; to study factors associated with increased risk for exposure to STDs and AIDs.


Project Title:Psychological adjustment and stresses of nurses working in acute hospital
Investigator(s):Lee PWH
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/1997
Abstract:
To study the prevalence of psychological malaise in a representative group of registered nurses working in acute general hospital; to identify factors associated with increases stress and strain in registered nurses in acute general hospital.


Project Title:The psychosocial outcomes and well-being of living related donors involved in liver transplantation surgery: a follow-up study of risk factors, resilience, and outcome predictors
Investigator(s):Lee PWH, Fan ST, Fung ASM
Department:Psychiatry
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003
Abstract:
To trace the natue and course of psycholsocial adjustment of living related donors through a retrospective study on their adjustment in the pre-transplanation, post-transplantation and rehabilitation phases; to identify areas of concerns, difficulties, physical malaise, and psychosocial distress in donors during the different phases of the transplantation procedure and its rehabilitation; to study the relationship between pre-transplantation variables of the living related donors and their levels of post-transplantation functioning and adjustment; to identify predictors of high-risk characteristics and situations likely to be encountered by living related donors and consider ways of reducing such risks; on the basis of data gathered and analyzed, to consider cost-effective avenues, format and focus of psychosocial interventions to enable potential living related donors to achieve an all round better immediate and long-term outcome; to look into the differences in decision making processes and adjustment of living related donors with different relationship with the recipients.


List of Research Outputs

Lo P.H.Y., Ho T.H., Chan C.L.W., Lee P.W.H., Chow L.W.C., Ho M.Y. and Sham J.S.T., Differences in coping styles of breast cancer patients undergoing total or partial mastectomy, 12th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong. 2005.


Researcher : Lo PHY

List of Research Outputs

Lo P.H.Y., Ho T.H., Chan C.L.W., Lee P.W.H., Chow L.W.C., Ho M.Y. and Sham J.S.T., Differences in coping styles of breast cancer patients undergoing total or partial mastectomy, 12th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Hong Kong. 2005.


Researcher : Ng SM

Project Title:Study on the efficacy of psychoeducational group for children suffering from asthma and their parents
Investigator(s):Ng SM, Li A.M., Wan P.
Department:Centre on Behavioral Health
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2003
Abstract:
To develop evidence-based psychoeducational groups for children suffering from asthma, and a parallel group for the parents; to evaluate the efficacy of these groups. Outcome measures will include: (a) on the children - adjustment behavioral checklist, lung function, and relapse rate, (b) on the parents - physical symptoms checklist, social and functional competence, emotional well being, and spiritual health.


Project Title:Development and validation of the Chinese Functional Bowel Disorders Questionnaire basing on the Rome II criteria for functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
Investigator(s):Ng SM, Chan CLW
Department:Centre on Behavioral Health
Source(s) of Funding:Research Mentorship Programme
Start Date:09/2005
Abstract:
To develop and validate a Chinese questionnaire for diagnosing/screening functional bowel disorders basing on the Rome II criteria for functional GI disorders


List of Research Outputs

Chan C.H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Ng S.M., Ng E.H.Y. and Ho P.C., Body-mind-spirit intervention for IVF women, Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics. 2005, 22(11&12): 419-427.
Chan C.L.W., Tso F., Ho T.H., Ng S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chan J.C.N., Short Communication: The effect of a one-hour Eastern stress management session on salivary cortisol, Stress and Health. 2006, 22(1): 45-49.
Chan C.L.W., Leung P.P.Y., Ho T.H. and Ng S.M., Spirituality and Holistic Quality of Life: Promoting Happiness for People with Stress and Illness, Conference on Quality of Life Research in Asia. Organized by the Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life. May 19-20, 2006. Abstract 23. 2006.
Chan C.L.W., Chan H.Y. and Ng S.M., The strength-focused and menaing-oriented approach to resilience and transformation (SMART): A body-mind-spirit approach to trauma management, Social Work Health & Mental Health. 2006, 43(2/3): 9-36.
Chou K.L., Chan C.L.W., Macfarlane D.U.N.C.A.N., Dang Y.I. and Ng S.M., The impact of Xiang Gong on depression amongst older adults living in nursing homes: A randomized controlled trial with two arms, Sixth International Campbell Collaboration Colloquium: ‘Producing Systematic Reviews of Evidence: Debates, Standards, and Examples’, University of Southern California, 22-24, February,. 2006.
Ho D.Y.F., Ho T.H. and Ng S.M., Investigative Research as a Knowledge-Generation Method: Disciplined, Naturalistic, and In-Depth Observations., The Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour. 2006, 36(1): 17+.
Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W. and Chan C.H.Y., Challenges in operationalizing spirituality for evidence-based psychosocial intervention, In: S. S. M. Kwan, Spirituality, religion & holistic health: the boundary situation and its transcendence. Hong Kong, Commercial Press, 2006, 162-169.
Ng S.M., Chan H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Lee A.M., Yau K.Y. and Chan C.H.Y., Group debriefing for people with chronic diseases during the SARS pandemic: Strength-focused and meaning-oriented approach for resilience and transformation (SMART), Community Mental Health Journal. 2006, 42(1): 53-63.
Ng S.M. and Chan C.L.W., New trends in community psychiatry - Implications for primary health care development in China, China-US Mental Health Forum, organized by Yale-China Association and Xiangya School Medicine, Changsha, October 19-20, 2005. 2005.
Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W., Ho D.Y.F., Wong Y.Y. and Ho T.H., Stagnation as a distinct clinical syndrome: Comparing 'Yu' (Stagnation) in traditional Chinese medicine with depression, British Journal of Social Work. 2006, 36(3): 467-484.
Tsang K.M.S., Chan C.L.W., Chan C.H.Y., Ng S.M., Fu W., Yung W.M. and Poon Y.C., From Stormy to Smooth Sail : Resilience Of Adult Children of Parents with Gambling Problems, First Asian and Pacific Gambling Conference. November 23-24, 2005. Hong Kong. 2005.
Tso F., Ng S.M. and Chan C.L.W., The development and validation of the concise outpatient department user satisfaction scale, International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 2006, 18(4): 275-280.


Researcher : Ran M

Project Title:A long-term prospective follow-up study of suicide among persons with affective disorders in a chinese rural area
Investigator(s):Ran M, Chan CLW, Yip PSF, Chen EYH
Department:Social Sciences Faculty
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2004
Abstract:
To explore the characteristics of suicide among 196 individuals with affective disorders in a 10-year prospective follow-up study in a Chinese rural community.


List of Research Outputs



Researcher : Tso F

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.L.W., Tso F., Ho T.H., Ng S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chan J.C.N., Short Communication: The effect of a one-hour Eastern stress management session on salivary cortisol, Stress and Health. 2006, 22(1): 45-49.
Tso F., Ng S.M. and Chan C.L.W., The development and validation of the concise outpatient department user satisfaction scale, International Journal for Quality in Health Care. 2006, 18(4): 275-280.


Researcher : Yau KY

List of Research Outputs

Ng S.M., Chan H.Y., Chan C.L.W., Lee A.M., Yau K.Y. and Chan C.H.Y., Group debriefing for people with chronic diseases during the SARS pandemic: Strength-focused and meaning-oriented approach for resilience and transformation (SMART), Community Mental Health Journal. 2006, 42(1): 53-63.


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