DEPT OF NURSING STUDIES

Researcher : Chan RYP

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan R.Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitude and practice on smoking cessation among a smaple of Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Hong Kong,, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2006.

 

Researcher : Chan SCC

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Chong S.Y., Chan S.C.C., Emmons K.M., Leung G.M., Leung A.Y.M., Leung S.S.L. and Lam T.H., An opportunity to intervene smoking fathers in early stage of readiness to quit., World Conference on Tobacco or Health 2006.. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chong S.Y., Chan S.C.C., Lau C.P. and Lam T.H., Characteristic of a group of smoking cardiac patients with different stage of readiness to quit: Implications for stage-matched intervention for smoking cessation, 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health: Building capacity of a tobacco-free world, Washington DC, USA, 12-15 July 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Chan S.C.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Providing a gender specific smoking cessation program for female smokers in Hong Kong: Preliminary qualitative analysis., 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chan S.C.C., Lau C.P. and Lam T.H., The effectiveness of a stage-matched smoking cessation intervention for cardiac patients: a randomized controlled trial, 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health: Building capacity of a tobacco-free world, Washington DC, USA, 12-15 July 2006.

 

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):

Chan SSC, Lau CP, Lam TH

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Competitive Earmarked Research Grants (CERG)

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 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):

Chan SSC, Tiwari AFY, Leung GM, Leung SSK, Lam TH, Salili F

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

11/2003

 

Abstract:

To prevent the spread of the infectious agent from its reservoir to susceptible host, breaking the chain of infection.

 

Project Title:

A randomised controlled trial of a smoking hygiene intervention to reduce second hand smoking (SHS) exposure and improve respiratory health of infants: a pilot study

Investigator(s):

Chan SSC, Leung GM, Lam TH, Leung AYM

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

11/2004

 

Abstract:

To study the baseline of (a) household SHS exposure of infants, (b) family smoking hygiene status, (c) health status of infants, and (d) smoking status and behaviour of the father; to determine the effectiveness of a nurse-delivered smoking hygiene intervention to (a) reduce household SHS exposure, (b) improve the smoking behaviour of the fathers, (c) reduce illness incidence, and (d) reduce health care utilisation; to examine factors associate with the adoption and maintenance of household smoking hygiene.

 

Project Title:

Implementing clinical problem based learning (PBL) in undergraduate nursing students: the assessment of needs, difficulties, and learning resources

Investigator(s):

Chan SSC, Tiwari AFY

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants

Start Date:

02/2005

 

Abstract:

To (1) enhance the clinical instructors' knowledge, skills and competency to implement clinical problem based learning (PBL); (2) evaluate the effectiveness of clinical PBL in promoting students' critical thinking and a deeper approach to learning; and (3) develop and evaluate a set of manuals and learning resources (website) to promote effective implementation of clinical PBL.

 

Project Title:

Cost-effectiveness analysis of a nurse delivered stage-matched smoking cessation intervention to promote heart health of cardiac patients

Investigator(s):

Chan SSC, Lam TH, Leung GM, Chong SY, Wong VCW

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

03/2006

 

Abstract:

Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in our society. In Hong Kong, about 6000 deaths in 1998 were attributable to smoking (1). Heart disease is one of the most common smoking related causes of death in high-income countries (2). Smoking is an addictive behavior and quitting is difficult and slow. According to Prochaska & Goldstein (1991)(3), the process of smoking cessation involves progression through five stages of change (Transtheoretial Model of Change): pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Previous evidence indicated that stage-matched intervention seems to be promising (4-7), however, its effectiveness in Chinese cardiac patients is yet to be investigated. The Principal Investigator (PI) of this application was funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) 2002-03, grant number #HKU7224/01M to undertake a project to train nurse smoking cessation counselors and to carry out a multi-site randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a nurse delivered stage-matched smoking cessation intervention to promote heart health of cardiac patients in 10 hospitals in Hong Kong (Appendix 1). The study aims to:1. study the baseline of cardiac patients regarding: (a) current and previous smoking status,, (b) quitting history, (c) knowledge and attitudes towards smoking, (d) willingness to quit, (e) motivation to quit, (f) stage of readiness to quit, (g) stress level, (h) self-efficacy, and (i) nicotine dependence; 2. study the effectiveness of the stage-matched intervention provided by nurses in motivating Chinese cardiac patients to: (a) quit smoking, (b) reduce the amount of cigarettes smoked, and (c) progress to a higher stage of readiness in quitting; 3. analyze the other predictive factors for the success of the outcomes.Preliminary results from the RCT showed that the 6-month quit rate among the intervention group was significantly higher than the control group (19.7% vs. 13.3%; p

 

Project Title:

Promoting women's health: a gender specific smoking cessation program for female smokers in Hong Kong

Investigator(s):

Chan SSC, Lam TH, Wong EMY, Leung GM

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects

Start Date:

04/2006

 

Abstract:

To publicize quitting among female smokers, and provide gender-specific smoking cessation counselling to women who want to quit smoking

 

Project Title:

A randomized controlled trial on a low intensity smoking cessation intervention with feedback on secondhand smoke exposure among non-smoking spouse and children to the smoking father: a pilot study

Investigator(s):

Chan SSC, Lam TH, Mak YW, Leung YP

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

03/2007

 

Abstract:

Key issues Smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in our society1, and secondhand smoke (SHS) is a serious health hazard and there are evidence that supports causal conclusions on range of acute and chronic adverse effects of SHS exposure in children and adults. In Hong Kong, and in many other countries, men make up the majority of smokers (86.8%)2, women and children are especially at risk for SHS related illness. In children, SHS exposure has been found to be the cause of low birth weight, lower respiratory tract illnesses, chronic respiratory symptoms, middle ear disease, and reduced lung function. Local studies also showed that there was a significant increase in the likelihood to have hospital admissions for infants who exposed to SHS3 and that about 9% of the total direct medical costs in the first year of life can be attributed to passive smoking4. Maternal smoking has been characterized as a major cause of sudden infant death syndrome5-6. In adults, SHS has been found to cause lung cancer and coronary heart disease, and possibly respiratory symptoms and illnesses, and reduced lung function5-7. The presence of young child and family (spouse) support are motivating factors that can influence the smoking outcome. Okah et al8,9 reported the presence of a child is a motivating factor for parental cessation and/or smoking restriction while most parents believed that smoking had affected their children’s health, thus were motivated and more ready to quit smoking10. Groner et al11 reported the effectiveness of a brief intervention related to child health on reducing parental smoke in the household, yet few studies have addressed direct smoking cessation interventions towards smoking fathers in the health care setting12. There is insufficient information regarding the range of SHS exposure in homes and the associated health risks for women and children. Self-reported data have by far been the most commonly used tools to assess the prevalence and intensity of SHS at home. However, such data has its limitations, and are sometimes not very informative as to the specific levels of exposure. For assessing SHS exposure in general, hair nicotine has become increasingly popular during the past decade since it is easier and cheaper to sample, store, and transport than urine, saliva, or serum13-15. Hair nicotine also characterizes exposure to SHS over a longer duration of time than cotinine analyses from blood, saliva, or urine. Objective information regarding the level of SHS exposure to women and children and the relative risks associated with that exposure can serve to strengthen interventions to protect women and children, and motivate the smoking father to quit. Aims and objectives of the study This study aims to (1) pilot a low intensity smoking cessation intervention with feedback on SHS exposure among non-smoking spouse and children to the smoking fathers; and to (2) assess exposures of women and children to SHS. Specifically, the objectives are: a) To examine the effect of a low intensity smoking cessation intervention with feedback on secondhand smoke exposure among non-smoking spouse and children for smoking fathers (i) on smoking cessation and (ii) on reducing daily cigarette consumption. b) To characterize levels of SHS in homes with smokers. c) To characterize the average level of nicotine in women and children exposed to SHS. d) To identify factors related to differences in levels of SHS exposure (presence of voluntary restrictions, attitudes and behaviors of smokers, attitudes and behaviors of non-smokers). e) To generate locally relevant and useful data in order to support more progressive smoke-free policies and programs aimed at reducing SHS exposure and educating smokers and non-smokers regarding the harmful effects of SHS exposure on women and children. f) To identify baseline levels for monitoring the impact of tobacco control policies and programs in Hong Kong on voluntary efforts to reduce SHS exposure in homes. g) To contribute data for the generation of a global profile of SHS exposure among women and children and estimate the associated risks to women and children worldwide. Outcomes The primary outcome is quit rate of the father at 6 month follow up. Secondary outcomes include the father’s smoking reduction, quit attempts, nicotine levels in women and children exposed to SHS as measured by nicotine monitors and hair samples. References: 1. Bank W. Curbing the Epidemic: Government and the Economics of Tobacco Control.: Washington, D.C.: 1999. 2. Social Surveys Section. Thematic Household Survey Report No. 16. Census and Statistics Department, Hong Kong: 2003. 3. Leung GM, Ho LM, Lam TH. Secondhand Smoke Exposure, Smoking Hygiene, and Hospitalization in the First 18 Months of Life. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 2004; 158: 687-693. 4. Leung GM, Ho LM, Lam TH. The economic burden of environmental tobacco smoke in the first year of life. Archieves of Disease in Childhood, 2003; 88: 767-771. 5. Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health and HSMO. Report of the Scientific Committee on Tobacco and Health. Office TS: 1998; 011322124x. 6. WHO. International Consultation on Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) and Child Health. Consultation Report: Geneva: World Health Organization; 1999. 7. International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Tobacco smoke and involuntary smoking: IARC monograph 83. Lyon, France: 2002. 8. Okah FA, Choi WS, Okuyemi KS, Ahluwalia JS. Effect of children on home smoking restriction by inner-city smokers. Pediatrics, 2002; 109(2): 244-9. 9. Okah FA, Choi WS, Okuyemi KS, McCarter KS, Harris KJ, Catley D, Kaur H, Ahluwalia JS. Predicting adoption of home smoking restriction by inner-city black smokers. Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, 2003; 157: 1202-5. 10. Emmons KM, Wong M, Hammond SK, Velicer WF, Fava JL, Monroe AD, JL E. Intervention and policy issues related to children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. Preventive Medicine, 2001; 32(4): 321-31. 11. Groner JA, Ahijevych K, Grossman LK, Rich LN. The impact of a brief intervention on maternal smoking behavior. Pediatrics, 2000; 105: 267-71. 12. Roseby R, Waters E, Polnay A, Campbell R, Webster R, Spencer N. Family and carer smoking control programmes for reducing children's exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. Cochrane Database Systematic Reviews, 2003; 3: CD001746. 13. Eliopoulos C, Klein J, Phan MK, Knie B, Greenwald M, Chitayat D, Koren G. Hair concentrations of nicotine and cotinine in women and their newborn infants. JAMA, 1994; 273(8): 621-623. 14. Eliopoulos C, Klein J, Chitayat D, Greenwald M, Koren G. Nicotine and cotinine in maternal and neonatal hair as markers of gestational smoking. Clin Invest Med, 1996; 19(4): 231-242. 15. Pichini S, Altieri I, Pellegrini M, Pacifici R, Zuccaro P. The analysis of nicotine in infants' hair for measuring exposure to environmental tobacco smoke. Forensic Sci Int, 1997; 84: 253-258.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan R.Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitude and practice on smoking cessation among a smaple of Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Hong Kong,, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Emmons K., Leung G.M., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M. and Lam T.H., A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a family intervention to reduce SHS exposure in children, The Sixth Scientific Symposium of Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI), Miami, USA. 14-16 May. 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chong S.Y., Chan S.C.C., Emmons K.M., Leung G.M., Leung A.Y.M., Leung S.S.L. and Lam T.H., An opportunity to intervene smoking fathers in early stage of readiness to quit., World Conference on Tobacco or Health 2006.. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Wong E.M.Y., Wong A. and Patil N.G., Applying clinical problem-based learning (CPBL) in the undergraduate nursing curriculum: evaluation of students' approaches to learning, Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Genoa, Italy, 14-18 September 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Sarna L., Wong C.N. and Lam T.H., Are nurses intervening with the 320 million smokers in China? A cross-sectional survey., 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chong S.Y., Chan S.C.C., Lau C.P. and Lam T.H., Characteristic of a group of smoking cardiac patients with different stage of readiness to quit: Implications for stage-matched intervention for smoking cessation, 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health: Building capacity of a tobacco-free world, Washington DC, USA, 12-15 July 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Leung A.Y.M., Abdullah A.S.M., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Characteristics of Chinese smokers participated in a randomized controlled trial of smoking reduction intervention, 13th World Conference on Toabcco OR Health: Building capapcity of a tobacco-free world, Washington DC, USA, 12-15 July 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with intention to quit smoking among Chinese adolescents: Preliminary results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 45.

 

Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Leung A.Y.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S., Yeung W.S., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Factors associated with smoking reduction and quitting: Preliminary results of baseline measurement in a randomized controlled trial on smoking reduction, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, Hong Kong, 24-26 November. 2006, 38.

 

Chan S.S.C., For women smokers in Hong Kong: Providing a gender specific smoking cessation program, International Network of Women Against Tobacco, March - August 2007. 2007, 14-15.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chiang V.C.L. and Lam T.H., Hospital nurses' role in helping patients stop smoking: A qualitative study, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 47.

 

Chan S.S.C., Jiang C.Q., Guo N. and Lam T.H., Introducing smoking cessation in developing countries: a pilot clinic in Guangzhou, China, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 33.

 

Chan S.S.C., Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Health and Social Care in the Community (International). 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Lam W.W.T. and Patil N.G., Monograph: Clinical Problem-Based Learning (CPBL): An Introductory Guide. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Nurses against tobacco: Education, discovery, practice and policy. The power of clinicians in society: their critical role in tobacco control, UICC World Cancer Congress 2006, Washington Convention Center, Washington DC, USA. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Thompson D. and Wong T., Nurses as Agents of Quality Improvement, In: In Leung, G.M. and Bacon-Shone, J. (eds), Hong Kong's Health System: Reflections, Perspectives and Visions. Hong Kong, Hong Kong University Press, 2006, 291-301.

 

Chan S.S.C., Sarna L., Wong C.N. and Lam T.H., Nurses' Tobacco-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Four Major Cities in China, Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2007, 39:1: 46-53.

 

Chan S.S.C., Paradigms of Nursing and EBP: Perspective of a quantitative research, Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms and Dialogue, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Hong Kong. 19-21 April. 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M. and Lam T.H., Predictors of quitting smoking among elderly smokers in Hong Kong: Six-month follow-up results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 47.

 

Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M., Wong E.M.Y. and Lam T.H., Promoting smoking cessation in women: A study on knowledge, attitude and practice among affiliates of women organizations in Hong Kong, Soceity for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 13th Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, USA, 21-13 February. USA, 2007, p.75.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Chan S.C.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Providing a gender specific smoking cessation program for female smokers in Hong Kong: Preliminary qualitative analysis., 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Chan S.S.C., Smoking cessation programme in Hong Kong., The 19th International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education, Cancouver, Canada. 10 June. 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chan S.C.C., Lau C.P. and Lam T.H., The effectiveness of a stage-matched smoking cessation intervention for cardiac patients: a randomized controlled trial, 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health: Building capacity of a tobacco-free world, Washington DC, USA, 12-15 July 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chow M.K., Loh E.K.Y., Wong C.N., Cheng K.K.F., Fung W.Y.C. and Cheung P.S.Y., Using a Community-Based Outreach Program to Improve Breast Health Awareness Among Women in Hong Kong, Public Health Nursing. Blackwell Publishing Inc, 2007, 24:3: 265-273.

 

Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Lau C.P., Wong V. and Lam T.H., Validation of the Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEQ-12) with a smaple of Chinese cardiac patients in Hong Kong, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T., Jiang C.Q. and Lam T.H., Assessing the content validity and reliability of a questionnaire to study knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation in health care professionals in Guangzhou, China: A pilot study, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Hong Kong SAR, China. 2006.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Jiang C.Q., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation among health care professionals in Guangzhou, China, 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Ho D.S.Y., Mak K.K., Lo W.S., Lai Y.K., Chan S.S.C. and Lam T.H., Smoking, intention to quit and coffee drinking among Chinese adolescents (abstract and poster presentation), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 51.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Lam W.C.D., Lau A.H.L., Leung A.Y.M., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T., Kok W.M., Yip W.C., Leung L.S., Castro S.D., Sabate E., Leung G.M., Ho L.M. and Ho D.S.Y., A randomized control trial (RCT) on smoking cessation and adherence intervention on patients with erectile dysfunction: Preliminary findings (abstract), 13th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 12-15 July 2006, Washington, USA. Washington, USA, World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2006, 182-6.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Lau A.H.L., Leung G.M., Ho D.S.Y., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T., Kok W.M., Leung L.S. and Yip W.C., Association between severity of erectile dysfunction and cigarette consumption among a group of smokers in Hong Kong: A preliminary analysis (abstract and poster presentation), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 52.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Mak Y.W., Abdullah A.S.M. and etal , Characteristics and utilization of smokers attending public smoking cessation services (abstract and poster presentation), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 53.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M., Yeung W.S., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Factors associated with smoking reduction and quitting: Preliminary results of baseline measurement in a randomized controlled trial on smoking reduction (Abstract), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 38.

 

Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., 煙草殺人,戒煙救命: 我們如何制止兇手?(powerpoint presentation), "Celebrating 120 Years of Medical Education: Explore the World of Medicine" Public Lecture Series, 10 February 2007, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, LKS Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Smoking and quitting among youth smokers in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis., The 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease.. 2006.

 

Leung G.M., Chan S.S.C., Johnston J.M., Chan K.K., Woo P.S., Chi I. and Lam T.H., Effectiveness of an elderly smoking cessation counseling training program for social workers, Chest. 2007, 131: 1157-1165.

 

Mak Y.W., Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Abdullah A.S.M., Leung M., Ho M., Pang S.K., Ho S.Y., Wong B., Lee D., Ng F., Chung A., Wong E., Ng E., Yuen K.P., Cheng W., Chan S., Chan W.Y., Law C.S., Wu W., Tsang C., Tang H., Tang Y.W., Wong W.K., Tsang L.Y., Lee S., Lee P., Lim S.P. and Wong V., Predictors of quitting at 6 months among smokers attending the smoking cessation clinics, 5th International Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease ISPTID 2006, 24-26 November 2006. Hong Kong.

 

Sarna L., Danao L.L., Chan S.S.C., Sung R.S., Baldago L.A., Endo E., Minegishi H. and Wewers M.E., Tobacco control curricula content in baccalaureate nursing programs in four Asian nations, Nursing Outlook. Mosby, Inc., 2006, 54(6): 334-344.

 

Sullivan P.L., Wong F.Y.Y. and Chan S.S.C., Psycho-education intervention for achieving and maintaining adequate dietary calcium intake in pre-menopausal Chinese women, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2007, 13:2, April: 44-47.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Tarrant A.M., Yuen K.H., Chan S.S.C., Ching P., Wong A. and Wong S.S.Y., Preparedness for influenza pandemic in Hong Kong nursing units., Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2006, 38: 308-313.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, 11th Research Postgraduate Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2006.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the theory of planned behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, 11th Research Postgraduate Symposiu, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 7 December. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., How to facilitate youth smokers to dial a Youth Quitline? A pilot study in the Chinese population., The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-340.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Lam D.O.B., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., Implementation of a peer-led smoking cessation hotline for youth: A pilot study. , The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-339.

 

Researcher : Chiang VCL

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Chiang V.C.L. and Lam T.H., Hospital nurses' role in helping patients stop smoking: A qualitative study, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 47.

 

Chiang V.C.L., Message from the Chief Editor (EBP), In: Chief Editor: Dr Vico Chiang, HKACCN Newsletter. 2007, 8(2): 2-3.

 

Chiang V.C.L., Message from the Chief Editor (Nursing audit), In: Chief Editor: Dr Vico Chiang, HKACCN Newsletter. 2006, 7(3): 1.

 

Chiang V.C.L., Message from the Chief Editor (Translation of Research Findings into Practice), In: Chief Editor: Dr Vico Chiang, HKACCN Newsletter. 2007, 8(1): 1-2.

 

Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y., Lee A.C.K., Leung S.S.K. and Mak Y.W., Pilot Study Of Innovative Online Self-help/support Forums As An Intervention For Secondary School Teacher’s Work-related Stress In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 30.

 

Chui Y.Y., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Poster presentation. Online Discussions for Stress Management among Secondary School Teachers in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Analysis, Primary Care: The way forward on 9 September 2006. p.28.

 

Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Innovative Online Self-help Forums for Stress Management of Secondary School Teachers, Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms & Dialogue. 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L. and Lee A.C.K., Cognitive-behavioral program for reducing work-related stress and promoting mental health among secondary school teachers in Hong Kong, 20th Annual Pacific Nursing Research Conference: "Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Nursing Research". Hawaii, Tripler Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., Poster Presentation. Pilot study of cognitive-behavioral program as an intervention for secondary school teacher's work-related stress in Hong Kong, Primary Care: The Way forward on 9 September 2006. 32.

 

Mak Y.W., Leung S.S.K., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., A Survey Of Mental Health Status, Occupational Stress And The Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviours Among Secondary School Teachers In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 31.

 

Wong E., Chan D. and Chiang V.C.L., Evaluation of the ICU Enhancement Program and ECCN Course in Shanghai, In: Dr Vico Chiang, HKACCN Newsletter. Hong Kong, 2007, 8(2): 5-6.

 

Researcher : Chong SY

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Chong S.Y., Chan S.C.C., Emmons K.M., Leung G.M., Leung A.Y.M., Leung S.S.L. and Lam T.H., An opportunity to intervene smoking fathers in early stage of readiness to quit., World Conference on Tobacco or Health 2006.. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chong S.Y., Chan S.C.C., Lau C.P. and Lam T.H., Characteristic of a group of smoking cardiac patients with different stage of readiness to quit: Implications for stage-matched intervention for smoking cessation, 13th World Conference on Tobacco OR Health: Building capacity of a tobacco-free world, Washington DC, USA, 12-15 July 2006.

 

Researcher : Chow MK

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Chow M.K., Loh E.K.Y., Wong C.N., Cheng K.K.F., Fung W.Y.C. and Cheung P.S.Y., Using a Community-Based Outreach Program to Improve Breast Health Awareness Among Women in Hong Kong, Public Health Nursing. Blackwell Publishing Inc, 2007, 24:3: 265-273.

 

Researcher : Chui YY

Project Title:

Identifying the needs and quality of life of palliative care patients in Hong Kong

Investigator(s):

Chui YY, Kuan HY

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Seed Funding for New Staff

Start Date:

07/2004

Completion Date:

02/2007

 

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.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y., Lee A.C.K., Leung S.S.K. and Mak Y.W., Pilot Study Of Innovative Online Self-help/support Forums As An Intervention For Secondary School Teacher’s Work-related Stress In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 30.

 

Chui Y.Y., Kuan H.Y., Liu R., Sham M., Lau K.S. and Yeung R., Improving the quality of life of palliative care patients in Hong Kong, 13th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress & 3rd Annual Meeting Centre for Cancer Research, November 15-17, 2006. Hong Kong.

 

Chui Y.Y., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Poster presentation. Online Discussions for Stress Management among Secondary School Teachers in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Analysis, Primary Care: The way forward on 9 September 2006. p.28.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., Poster Presentation. Pilot study of cognitive-behavioral program as an intervention for secondary school teacher's work-related stress in Hong Kong, Primary Care: The Way forward on 9 September 2006. 32.

 

Mak Y.W., Leung S.S.K., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., A Survey Of Mental Health Status, Occupational Stress And The Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviours Among Secondary School Teachers In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 31.

 

Researcher : Dodgson JE

List of Research Outputs

 

Dodgson J.E., Tarrant A.M., Thompson J.T. and Young B., A content analysis of the Hong Kong print media’s infant feeding messages, American Public Health Association’s 134th Annual Meeting – Public Health and Human Rights. Boston, MA, 2006.

 

Tarrant A.M., Dodgson J.E. and Cheung T.Y., University students’ knowledge and attitudes toward breastfeeding in Hong Kong: implications for breastfeeding promotion, American Public Health Association’s 134th Annual Meeting – Public Health and Human Rights. Boston, MA, 2006.

 

Researcher : Fong DYT

Project Title:

Use of multiple imputation on linear mixed model and generalized estimating equations for longitudinal data analysis: a simulation study

Investigator(s):

Fong DYT, Lam KSL

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

11/2005

Completion Date:

10/2006

 

Abstract:

Purpose of the proposed project: 1. To assess the performance of the mixed effects model and generalized estimating equations with and without using multiple imputation in estimating treatment effects on a continuous outcome at different time epochs. 2. To determine whether multiple imputation adds advantage to the use of mixed effects model or generalized estimating equations. Key issues and problems: 1. Missing values are frequent in clinical trials when study subjects are measured longitudinally due to many reasons, including dropouts, non-compliance, and adverse events. Common methods of longitudinal data analysis that are consistent to the intention-to-treat principle are the mixed effects model (MEM) and the generalized estimating equation (GEE) (Goldstein et al., 2002; Chan et al., 2005; Edwards, 2000; Wagner et al., 2005; Dahmen & Ziegler, 2004). Alternatively, multiple imputation (MI) emerged as a method to facilitate the use of methods that do not accommodate missing values. There has recently been an interest in examining the use of imputation methods on MEM and GEE. Several studies examined the use of GEE with and without MI on real datasets. However, it is still unclear about the performance of using MI together with MEM or GEE in a clinical trial setting when the objective is to determine the treatment effect at specific time epochs. 2. According to Rubin (1976), missing value mechanism can be classified as missing completely at random (MCAR) when the probability of having a missing value does not depend on the observed values nor the missing values had they were observed, missing at random (MAR) when the probability depends on the observed values only, and missing not at random (MNAR) when the probability depends on the missing values had they were observed. There has been no report of simulation results on the performance of using MI on MEM and GEE when missing values are missing not at random. References: 1. Rubin D. Inference and Missing Data. Biometrika 1976; 63(3):581-590. 2. Goldstein H, Browne W, Rasbash J. Multilevel modelling of medical data. Statistics in Medicine 2002; 21(21):3291-3315. 3. Chan YM, Lee PWH, Fong DYT, Fung ASM, Wu LYF, Choi AYY, Ng TY, Wong LC, Ngan HYS. The effect of psychosocial intervention in women with gynecological malignancy: A randomized controlled trial and a staff-in-service training programme. To appear in Journal of Clinical Oncology 2005. 4. Edwards LJ. Modern statistical techniques for the analysis of longitudinal data in biomedical research. Pediatric Pulmonology 2000; 30(4):330-344. 5. Wagner AK, Fabio A, Puccio AM, Hirschberg R, Li W, Zafonte RD, Marion DW. Gender associations with cerebrospinal fluid glutamate and lactate/pyruvate levels after severe traumatic brain injury. Critical Care Medicine 2005; 33(2):407-413. 6. Dahmen G, Ziegler A. Generalized estimating equations in controlled clinical trials: Hypotheses testing. Biometrical Journal 2004; 46(2):214-232.

 

Project Title:

Cost and clinical effectiveness of the Hong Kong scoliosis

Investigator(s):

Fong DYT, Cheung KMC, Luk KDK, Yip PSF

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Public Policy Research

Start Date:

04/2006

 

Abstract:

To estimate the cost of the scoliosis screening programme in Hong Kong; to examine the clinical effectiveness of the screening programme in terms of its efficacy and referral rates; to study the epidemiology of scoliosis in Hong Kong; to examine if a more discriminative screening program can be performed on the at risk age group a more selective group of children; to study the outcome of screened cases, the cost of subsequent follow up and treatment.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan E.K.L., Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C., Brownridge D.A. and Ho P.C., Correlates of in-law conflict with intimate partner violence against pregnant women, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2007, (forthcoming). 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with intention to quit smoking among Chinese adolescents: Preliminary results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 45.

 

Fong D.Y.T. and Lee C.F., Multivariable analysis: a practical guide for clinicians - Second edition, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2007, 13: 171.

 

Fong D.Y.T., Scoliosis School Screening Programme In HK, The 4th Hong Kong International Orthopaedic Forum. 2007.

 

Fong D.Y.T., Lee C.F. and Wong W.H.S., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. 2007, 3(2): 16-17.

 

Fong D.Y.T., The evaluation of the Hong Kong Scoliosis Screening Programme, 1st Hong Kong Nursing Forum. 2007.

 

Fong D.Y.T., Rai S.N. and Lam K.S.L., Use Of Multiple Imputation On Linear Mixed Model And Generalized Estimating Equations For Longitudinal Data Analysis: A Simulation Study, Interdisciplinary Mathematical & Statistical Techniques: Thirteenth International Conference of Forum for Interdisciplinary Mathematics. 2006.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T., Jiang C.Q. and Lam T.H., Assessing the content validity and reliability of a questionnaire to study knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation in health care professionals in Guangzhou, China: A pilot study, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Hong Kong SAR, China. 2006.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Jiang C.Q., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation among health care professionals in Guangzhou, China, 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Lam B., Sam K., Mok W.Y.W., Cheung M.T., Fong D.Y.T., Lam J.C.M., Lam C.L., Yam L.Y.C. and Ip M.S.M., Randomized study of three non-surgical treatments in mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea, Thorax. 2007, 62: 354-359.

 

Lee C.F., Wong W.H.S. and Fong D.Y.T., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. 2007, 3(1): 13-15.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Smoking and quitting among youth smokers in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis., The 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease.. 2006.

 

Mok T.M.Y., Wong S.S.Y., Chan D.T.M., Fong D.Y.T., Wong R.W.S. and Lau W.C.S., Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, Rheumatology. Switzerland, Karger, 2007, 46(2): 280-284.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Chan E.K.L., Leung W.C., Parker B. and Ho P.C., Identifying intimate partner violence: Comparing the Chinese Abuse Assessment Screen with the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales, BJOG, 2007, (forthcoming). 2007.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., The First Territory-wide Survey on Intimate Partner Violence against Pregnant Women in Hong Kong, In: organized by the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. November 24,, Presented at the Conference on Violence in Hong Kong, . 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., The first territory-wide survey on intimate partner violence against pregnant women in Hong Kong, Conference on Violence in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., The prevalence of intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Hong Kong, International Conference: Violence Against Women: Diversifying Social Responses. Montreal, Canada, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., Validation of a violence screening tool as common language for health and social work professionals, 5th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the theory of planned behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, 11th Research Postgraduate Symposiu, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 7 December. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., How to facilitate youth smokers to dial a Youth Quitline? A pilot study in the Chinese population., The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-340.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Lam D.O.B., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., Implementation of a peer-led smoking cessation hotline for youth: A pilot study. , The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-339.

 

Wong W.H.S., Lee C.F. and Fong D.Y.T., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. Hong Kong, 2006, 2(3): 12.

 

Wong W.H.S., Lee C.F. and Fong D.Y.T., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. 2006, 2(4): 14-16.

 

Yiu K.H., Siu C.W.D., Lee K.L.F., Lau C.P., Lee S.W.L., Fong D.Y.T. and Tse H.F., Emerging trends of community acquired infective endocarditis. , Int Cardiol J . 2006, 121(1): 119-22.

 

Yuen R.M.F., Tanaka Y., Shinkai N., Poon R.T.P., But D.Y.K., Fong D.Y.T., Fung J.Y.Y., Wong D.K.H. and Yuen J.C.H., Risk for hepatocellular carcinoma with respect to hepatitis B virus genotypes B/ C, specific mutations of enhancer II/ core promoter/ precore regions and HBV DNA levels, Gut. 2007, Equb ahead of print.

 

Researcher : Guo N

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Jiang C.Q., Guo N. and Lam T.H., Introducing smoking cessation in developing countries: a pilot clinic in Guangzhou, China, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 33.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T., Jiang C.Q. and Lam T.H., Assessing the content validity and reliability of a questionnaire to study knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation in health care professionals in Guangzhou, China: A pilot study, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Hong Kong SAR, China. 2006.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Jiang C.Q., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation among health care professionals in Guangzhou, China, 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Researcher : Guo N

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Jiang C.Q., Guo N. and Lam T.H., Introducing smoking cessation in developing countries: a pilot clinic in Guangzhou, China, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 33.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T., Jiang C.Q. and Lam T.H., Assessing the content validity and reliability of a questionnaire to study knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation in health care professionals in Guangzhou, China: A pilot study, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Hong Kong SAR, China. 2006.

 

Guo N., Chan S.S.C., Jiang C.Q., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) on smoking cessation among health care professionals in Guangzhou, China, 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Researcher : Hayes SSK

List of Research Outputs

 

Tarrant A.M., Knierim A., Hayes S.S.K. and Ware J., The frequency of item writing flaws in multiple-choice questions used in high stakes nursing assessments, Nurse Education Today. 2006, 26: 662-671.

 

Tarrant A.M., Knierim A., Hayes S.S.K. and Ware J., The frequency of item writing flaws in multiple-choice questions used in high stakes nursing assessments, Nurse Education in Practice. 2006, 6: 354-363.

 

Researcher : Ho HWY

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan E.K.L., Tiwari A.F.Y., Leung W.C., Ho H.W.Y. and Cerulli C., Common Correlates of Suicidal Ideation and Physical Assault among Male and Female University Students in Hong Kong, Violence and victims. 2007, 22(3): 290-303.

 

Chan E.K.L., Brownridge D.A., Leung W.C., Tiwari A.F.Y. and Ho H.W.Y., Mental health profile of sexual violence perpetrators among university students in Hong Kong., Family Relations: Behavioral, Psychological and Sociological Aspects. . Nova Publishers, 2007.

 

Researcher : Ho WYH

List of Research Outputs

 

Ho W.Y.H. and Chan E.K.L., Prevalence of co-occurrence of spouse battering and child abuse in Hong Kong, the 5th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, Hong Kong SAR, China. 2006.

 

Researcher : Hui Choi WH

Project Title:

Do pregnant women enjoy the supports and relationships they have?

Investigator(s):

Hui Choi WH

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Research Initiation Programme

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.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Hui Choi W.H., Uncertainty and Psychosocial Adaptation in Pregnancy, at The Research Postgraduate Conference 2007 organised by The Faculty of Social Sciences of The University of Hong Kong in June 2007.

 

Researcher : Kuan HY

List of Research Outputs

 

Chui Y.Y., Kuan H.Y., Liu R., Sham M., Lau K.S. and Yeung R., Improving the quality of life of palliative care patients in Hong Kong, 13th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress & 3rd Annual Meeting Centre for Cancer Research, November 15-17, 2006. Hong Kong.

 

Wong E.M.Y., Kuan H.Y. and Parker J.M., Hong Kong: the clinical scholars programme, International Cancer Nursing News. 2006, 18: 8.

 

Researcher : Lam WCD

List of Research Outputs

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Lam W.C.D., Lau A.H.L., Leung A.Y.M., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T., Kok W.M., Yip W.C., Leung L.S., Castro S.D., Sabate E., Leung G.M., Ho L.M. and Ho D.S.Y., A randomized control trial (RCT) on smoking cessation and adherence intervention on patients with erectile dysfunction: Preliminary findings (abstract), 13th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 12-15 July 2006, Washington, USA. Washington, USA, World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2006, 182-6.

 

Researcher : Lam WWT

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Lam W.W.T. and Patil N.G., Monograph: Clinical Problem-Based Learning (CPBL): An Introductory Guide. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Researcher : Lau AKL

Project Title:

The quality of life of Chinese infertile couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment

Investigator(s):

Lau AKL, Fong DYT, Ng EHY

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

11/2003

 

Abstract:

To compare the quality of life (QOL) of the mainland Chinese and Hong Kong Chinese couples undergoing ART treatment; to evaluate the QOL of mainland infertile Chinese couples in Shanghai who have undergone assisted reproductive technoloy (ART) treatment; to identify the gender difference in the QOL of the mainland infertile Chinese couples; to determine the changes of QOL of infertile couples at different stages of IVF treatment; to examine the psychometric properties and clinical application of the simplified Chinese versions of the SF-36.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Researcher : Lee ACK

List of Research Outputs

 

Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y., Lee A.C.K., Leung S.S.K. and Mak Y.W., Pilot Study Of Innovative Online Self-help/support Forums As An Intervention For Secondary School Teacher’s Work-related Stress In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 30.

 

Chui Y.Y., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Poster presentation. Online Discussions for Stress Management among Secondary School Teachers in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Analysis, Primary Care: The way forward on 9 September 2006. p.28.

 

Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Innovative Online Self-help Forums for Stress Management of Secondary School Teachers, Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms & Dialogue. 2007.

 

Lee A.C.K., Tang S.W., Yu G.K.K. and Cheung R.T.F., Depression After Stroke: Incidence and Predictors , In: LI KA SHING FACULTY OF MEDICINE , THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG LI KA SHING FACULTY OF MEDICINE 11th Research Postgraduate Symposium . 2006.

 

Lee A.C.K., Tang S.W., Yu G.K.K. and Cheung R.T.F., Smiley diagrams: a simple tool to detect depression after stroke, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms & Dialogue . Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Lee A.C.K., Talk on "Medical and Nursing care of Health and Illness" on 12 Nov 06 at Rosary Church (400 audience) , Diocese Litergical Centre, Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong . 2006.

 

Lee A.C.K., Tang S.W., Yu G.K.K. and Cheung R.T.F., The Smiley as a Simple Screening Tool for Depression After Stroke: a preliminary study., International Journal of Nursing Studies.. 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L. and Lee A.C.K., Cognitive-behavioral program for reducing work-related stress and promoting mental health among secondary school teachers in Hong Kong, 20th Annual Pacific Nursing Research Conference: "Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Nursing Research". Hawaii, Tripler Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., Poster Presentation. Pilot study of cognitive-behavioral program as an intervention for secondary school teacher's work-related stress in Hong Kong, Primary Care: The Way forward on 9 September 2006. 32.

 

Mak Y.W., Leung S.S.K., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., A Survey Of Mental Health Status, Occupational Stress And The Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviours Among Secondary School Teachers In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 31.

 

Researcher : Lee CF

List of Research Outputs

 

Fong D.Y.T. and Lee C.F., Multivariable analysis: a practical guide for clinicians - Second edition, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2007, 13: 171.

 

Fong D.Y.T., Lee C.F. and Wong W.H.S., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. 2007, 3(2): 16-17.

 

Lee C.F., Wong W.H.S. and Fong D.Y.T., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. 2007, 3(1): 13-15.

 

Wong W.H.S., Lee C.F. and Fong D.Y.T., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. Hong Kong, 2006, 2(3): 12.

 

Wong W.H.S., Lee C.F. and Fong D.Y.T., Statistical Corner, Journal of Paediatric Respirology and Critical Care. 2006, 2(4): 14-16.

 

Researcher : Leung AYM

Project Title:

Learning in later life: Hong Kong SAR Chinese soon-to-be old adults' learning aspiration

Investigator(s):

Leung AYM, Chow NWS, Salili F

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research

Start Date:

11/2004

 

Abstract:

To identify factors leading to the Hong Kong SAR Chinese soon-to-be old adults' learning aspiration in later life and develop a model to present the phenomenon of LLL in Chinese population.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan K.S., Lo E., Leung A.Y.M., Yung M.T.A., Chi I. and Cheng Y.H., A way to explore the support for informal caregivers in home care services., The 4th World Congress on Long Term Care among Chinese Communities.. 2006.

 

Chan K.S., Leung A.Y.M., Cheng Y.H. and Chi I., Medical Service Utilization among Community Care Service Recipients, The Canadian RAI Conference 2007.

 

Chan K.S., Leung A.Y.M., Lo E., Yung M.T.A., Chi I. and Cheng Y.H., The evaluation of community based care management service: a way to reduce medical service utilization for older adults., The 5th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Emmons K., Leung G.M., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M. and Lam T.H., A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a family intervention to reduce SHS exposure in children, The Sixth Scientific Symposium of Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI), Miami, USA. 14-16 May. 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chong S.Y., Chan S.C.C., Emmons K.M., Leung G.M., Leung A.Y.M., Leung S.S.L. and Lam T.H., An opportunity to intervene smoking fathers in early stage of readiness to quit., World Conference on Tobacco or Health 2006.. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Leung A.Y.M., Abdullah A.S.M., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Characteristics of Chinese smokers participated in a randomized controlled trial of smoking reduction intervention, 13th World Conference on Toabcco OR Health: Building capapcity of a tobacco-free world, Washington DC, USA, 12-15 July 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with intention to quit smoking among Chinese adolescents: Preliminary results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 45.

 

Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Leung A.Y.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S., Yeung W.S., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Factors associated with smoking reduction and quitting: Preliminary results of baseline measurement in a randomized controlled trial on smoking reduction, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, Hong Kong, 24-26 November. 2006, 38.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Lam W.C.D., Lau A.H.L., Leung A.Y.M., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T., Kok W.M., Yip W.C., Leung L.S., Castro S.D., Sabate E., Leung G.M., Ho L.M. and Ho D.S.Y., A randomized control trial (RCT) on smoking cessation and adherence intervention on patients with erectile dysfunction: Preliminary findings (abstract), 13th World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 12-15 July 2006, Washington, USA. Washington, USA, World Conference on Tobacco or Health, 2006, 182-6.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Lau A.H.L., Leung G.M., Ho D.S.Y., Abdullah A.S.M., Lo S.T., Kok W.M., Leung L.S. and Yip W.C., Association between severity of erectile dysfunction and cigarette consumption among a group of smokers in Hong Kong: A preliminary analysis (abstract and poster presentation), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 52.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M., Yeung W.S., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Factors associated with smoking reduction and quitting: Preliminary results of baseline measurement in a randomized controlled trial on smoking reduction (Abstract), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 38.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chi I. and Lui Y.H., A Cross-cultural Study In Older Adults’ Learning Experience., Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 2006, 1(2): 78-83.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan K.S., Lo E., Yung M.T.A., Chi I. and Cheng Y.H., Community-based care management model: a way to reduce fall risk among older adults., The 4th World Congress on Long Term Care among Chinese Communities.. 2006.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chi I., Chow N.W.S. and Chan K.S., Construction and validation of Chinese Value of Learning Scale (CVLS)., Educational Gerontology. 2006, 32: 907-920.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Health-related learning in later life: Factors affecting Hong Kong Chinese soon-to-be-aged adults’ engagement., 2006.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan K.S., Lou V.W.Q. and Chi I., Identifying non-medical risk factors for falls among community-dwelling frail older adults in Hong Kong, The Canadian RAI Conference 2007.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Moderating and mediating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between health practices and health-related learning among Chinese soon-to-be-aged adults., The 5th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health. . 2006.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Ko P., Chan K.S., Chi I. and Chow N.W.S., Searching Health Information Via Web: Hong Kong Chinese Older Adults’ Experience., Public Health Nursing.. 2007, 24(2): 169-175.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Smoking and quitting among youth smokers in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis., The 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease.. 2006.

 

Leung A.Y.M. and Ko P., The challenges of conducting health promotion via web among Hong Kong Chinese older adults., The 5th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health. 2006.

 

Lou V.W.Q., Chan K.S., Leung A.Y.M. and Chi I., Mental Health of the Frail Older Adults in Hong Kong, The Canadian RAI Conference 2007.

 

Shum W.T., Siu K., Chui E.W.T., Chi I., Chan K.S. and Leung A.Y.M., A community intergeneration programme at the University: changing the youths’ perception about aging, The 14th Annual Congress of Gerontology. 2006.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., How to facilitate youth smokers to dial a Youth Quitline? A pilot study in the Chinese population., The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-340.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Lam D.O.B., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., Implementation of a peer-led smoking cessation hotline for youth: A pilot study. , The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-339.

 

Researcher : Leung SSK

Project Title:

A quasi-experimental study on cognitive-behavioural programme for work-related stress of secondary school teachers in HK: a pilot study

Investigator(s):

Leung SSK, Chiang VCL, Mak YW, Wong DFK

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research

Start Date:

04/2007

 

Abstract:

This study is a pilot to test and refine cognitive-behavioral (CB) programme for managing work-related stress among secondary school teachers in Hong Kong. It is a group CB programme of 3 weekly sessions with 3 hours per session. Educational pamphlets on work-stress management will also be provided. Objectives 1. To examine the level of mental health status (including depression and anxiety), stress, dysfunctional attitude, and stress management of secondary school teachesr;2. To test and refine the protocol of CB programme for managing work-stress;2. To validate the translated versions of instruments for measuring dysfunctional attitudes and health promoting lifestyle.Occupational stress is considered to be one of the ten leading work-related health problems. Teacher stress has been recognized as a widespread problem locally and abroad. [1,2,3,4,5,6]Studies have been conducted to investigate the phenomenon of stress-induced burnout among secondary schools teachers [6,10,11,12]. Harmful effects of teacher burnout on mental and physical health had been established by numerous studies [13,14,15,16,17]. Hong Kong teachers have no exception as evidenced by two consecutive episodes of suicides by secondary school teachers within a week and a mass protest in January this year. More than 10,000 teachers (equivalent to about one fifth of the teaching workforce) complained that educational reforms in recent years had put undue pressures on teachers [18]. A recent telephone survey [19] on 2,004 primary and secondary Hong Kong school teachers reported that the top sources of stress were education reform, school performance assessment, policy of language benchmark assessment stipulated by Education and Manpower Bureau [20] Among them, 19.7% and 13.8% had depressive and anxiety symptoms, respectively, and 8.3% had both [21]. Although a recent government press release reported average teaching hours in Hong Kong is less than UK and US, the statistics does not cover other duties such as curriculum design, lesson preparation, assignment marking, student counselling, organizing extra-curricular activities. Another survey on 2,579 secondary and special-education schools teachers indicated teachers on average worked 30 hours overtime per week and some teachers worked eight or nine Saturdays in a row [22]. Interventions to alleviate teachers' stress have been attempted using different approaches and strategies ranging from teacher motivation; personal efficacy to cope with stress [23,24,25] interpersonal support [26] or school peer support [23,24] rational-emotive therapy [27] or that relate to classroom management [28] stress inoculation program [26] and environmental manipulation [29] Among different interventions to reduce work-related stress, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) has consistently been reported to be an effective approach [30,31]. Behavioural therapy involves behavioural techniques and changes while cognitive therapy [32, 33] involved cognitive restructuring without any behavioural techniques. Behavioral techniques for stress management commonly include relaxation techniques such as biofeedback, guided imagery, etc. [34]. CBT combines the behavioral and cognitive and works on an assumption that people may have many different forms of thinking errors, particularly in the state of unhealthy mental status. Those thinking errors stem from their automatic thoughts that are stimulated by emotions towards events happened and affected by related underlying beliefs [35]. These beliefs are relatively stable assumptions organized from prior experience relating to the self, the world and the future. These beliefs forms attitudes to guide the formation of expectancies and predictions about future and the interpretation of new events [36]. Some beliefs, however, lead to excessively negative interpretation of specific events, these are called dysfunctional beliefs [37]. Dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes are negative, rigid and extreme assumptions [38], and are typically relate to perfectionism and need for approval [39]. This project is proposed to introduce a programme to help secondary school teachers in Hong Kog to ameliorate the work-related stress through changing their thought process and correcting their dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes. Behaviors that helps reduce stress, such as relaxation exercise, will also be introduced. Participants will learn skills and techniques to correct dysfunctional thought, improve relaxation, a range of strategies to manage work demand.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y., Lee A.C.K., Leung S.S.K. and Mak Y.W., Pilot Study Of Innovative Online Self-help/support Forums As An Intervention For Secondary School Teacher’s Work-related Stress In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 30.

 

Chui Y.Y., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Poster presentation. Online Discussions for Stress Management among Secondary School Teachers in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Analysis, Primary Care: The way forward on 9 September 2006. p.28.

 

Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Innovative Online Self-help Forums for Stress Management of Secondary School Teachers, Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms & Dialogue. 2007.

 

Leung I. and Leung S.S.K., Cervical screening among Hong Kong Chinese women, 20th Annual Pacific Nursing Research Conference: "Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Nursing Research". USA, Tripler Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L. and Lee A.C.K., Cognitive-behavioral program for reducing work-related stress and promoting mental health among secondary school teachers in Hong Kong, 20th Annual Pacific Nursing Research Conference: "Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Nursing Research". Hawaii, Tripler Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., Poster Presentation. Pilot study of cognitive-behavioral program as an intervention for secondary school teacher's work-related stress in Hong Kong, Primary Care: The Way forward on 9 September 2006. 32.

 

Leung S.S.K., Postpartum Mental Disorder, 產後抑鬱症, Weekly Health Column. 都市日報健康情報, Hong Kong, Metro Daily, 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K. and Ng P.W.Y., Relationship of family functioning with stress, depression and maternal sense of competence among postnatal women, The 8th International Family Nursing Conference. Thailand, Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University, 2007.

 

Liong J. and Leung S.S.K., Primary dysmenorrhea with work stress, sleep-rest and diet pattern of nurses, 20th Annual Pacific Nursing Research Conference: "Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Nursing Research", 2007 . USA, Triple Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 2007.

 

Mak Y.W., Leung S.S.K., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., A Survey Of Mental Health Status, Occupational Stress And The Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviours Among Secondary School Teachers In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 31.

 

See L.M. and Leung S.S.K., Quality of life and help-seeking behaviors among women with menorrhagia in Hong Kong, 20th Annual Pacific Nursing Research Conference: "Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Nursing Research". USA, Triple Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 2007.

 

Researcher : Leung YP

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan R.Y.P., Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P. and Lam T.H., Knowledge, attitude and practice on smoking cessation among a smaple of Chinese Medicine Practitioners in Hong Kong,, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Diseases. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Emmons K., Leung G.M., Leung Y.P., Leung A.Y.M. and Lam T.H., A randomized controlled trial (RCT) of a family intervention to reduce SHS exposure in children, The Sixth Scientific Symposium of Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute (FAMRI), Miami, USA. 14-16 May. 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Leung A.Y.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S., Yeung W.S., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Factors associated with smoking reduction and quitting: Preliminary results of baseline measurement in a randomized controlled trial on smoking reduction, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, Hong Kong, 24-26 November. 2006, 38.

 

Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M. and Lam T.H., Predictors of quitting smoking among elderly smokers in Hong Kong: Six-month follow-up results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 47.

 

Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M., Wong E.M.Y. and Lam T.H., Promoting smoking cessation in women: A study on knowledge, attitude and practice among affiliates of women organizations in Hong Kong, Soceity for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 13th Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, USA, 21-13 February. USA, 2007, p.75.

 

Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Lau C.P., Wong V. and Lam T.H., Validation of the Smoking Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (SEQ-12) with a smaple of Chinese cardiac patients in Hong Kong, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Kember D., Leung Y.P. and Ma S.F., Characterizing Learning Environments Capable of Nurturing Generic Capabilities in Higher Education , In: J.C. Smart, James C. Hearn, Cameron Fincher, Research in Higher Education. Springer Science, 2006, 48(5): 609-632.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Leung Y.P., Abdullah A.S.M., Yeung W.S., Wong V.T. and Hedley A.J., Factors associated with smoking reduction and quitting: Preliminary results of baseline measurement in a randomized controlled trial on smoking reduction (Abstract), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 38.

 

Researcher : Li WHC

List of Research Outputs

 

Li W.H.C., Advancing Nursing Practice in Helping Children Cope with the Stress of Surgery through Evidence-based Practice, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms and Dialogue . 2007.

 

Li W.H.C., Best Oral Presentation Award, Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms and Dialogue, 19-21 April 2007 Hong Kong. 2007.

 

Li W.H.C., Commentary on He H-G, Polkki T, Pietila A-M and Vehvilainen-Julkuen (2005) A survey of Chinese nurses' guidance to parents in children's postoperative pain relief., Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2006, 15: 1588-1586.

 

Li W.H.C. and Lopez V., Development and validation of a short form of the Chinese version of the State Anxiety Scale for Children, International Journal of Nursing Studies. 2007, 44: 566-573.

 

Li W.H.C., Lopez V. and Lee T.L.I., Psychoeducation preparation of children for surgery: The importance of parental involvement, Patient Education and Counseling. 2007, 65: 34-41.

 

Researcher : Mak YW

List of Research Outputs

 

Abdullah A.S.M., Lam T.H., Loke A.Y. and Mak Y.W., Predictors Of Smoking Cessation Among Chinese Parents Of Young Children Followed For 6 Months, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2006, 12 (4), Supp 2: 28-31.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with intention to quit smoking among Chinese adolescents: Preliminary results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 45.

 

Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y., Lee A.C.K., Leung S.S.K. and Mak Y.W., Pilot Study Of Innovative Online Self-help/support Forums As An Intervention For Secondary School Teacher’s Work-related Stress In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 30.

 

Chui Y.Y., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Poster presentation. Online Discussions for Stress Management among Secondary School Teachers in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Analysis, Primary Care: The way forward on 9 September 2006. p.28.

 

Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L., Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W. and Lee A.C.K., Innovative Online Self-help Forums for Stress Management of Secondary School Teachers, Evidence-based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms & Dialogue. 2007.

 

Lam T.H., Chan S.S.C., Mak Y.W., Abdullah A.S.M. and etal , Characteristics and utilization of smokers attending public smoking cessation services (abstract and poster presentation), 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 24-26 November 2006, Hong Kong. Hong Kong, Int'l Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease, 2006, 53.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Smoking and quitting among youth smokers in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis., The 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease.. 2006.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chui Y.Y.C., Chiang V.C.L. and Lee A.C.K., Cognitive-behavioral program for reducing work-related stress and promoting mental health among secondary school teachers in Hong Kong, 20th Annual Pacific Nursing Research Conference: "Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence in Nursing Research". Hawaii, Tripler Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii, 2007.

 

Leung S.S.K., Mak Y.W., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., Poster Presentation. Pilot study of cognitive-behavioral program as an intervention for secondary school teacher's work-related stress in Hong Kong, Primary Care: The Way forward on 9 September 2006. 32.

 

Mak Y.W., Leung S.S.K., Chiang V.C.L., Chui Y.Y. and Lee A.C.K., A Survey Of Mental Health Status, Occupational Stress And The Health Promoting Lifestyle Behaviours Among Secondary School Teachers In Hong Kong., Primary Care: the way forward on 9 September 2006. 31.

 

Mak Y.W., Loke A.Y. and Lam T.H., Acceptability, Adherence and Satisfaction of a Proactive Telephone-Based Smoking Cessation Program for Parents with Young Children. , The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-326.

 

Mak Y.W., Loke A.Y. and Lam T.H., Gender differences in smoking behavior of smoking parents with young children in Hong Kong, 5th International Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease ISPTID 2006, 24-26 November 2006. Hong Kong.

 

Mak Y.W., Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H., Abdullah A.S.M., Leung M., Ho M., Pang S.K., Ho S.Y., Wong B., Lee D., Ng F., Chung A., Wong E., Ng E., Yuen K.P., Cheng W., Chan S., Chan W.Y., Law C.S., Wu W., Tsang C., Tang H., Tang Y.W., Wong W.K., Tsang L.Y., Lee S., Lee P., Lim S.P. and Wong V., Predictors of quitting at 6 months among smokers attending the smoking cessation clinics, 5th International Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease ISPTID 2006, 24-26 November 2006. Hong Kong.

 

Mak Y.W., Loke A.Y., Lam T.H. and Abdullah A.S.M., The Predictors Of Participation Of Smoking Parents In A Proactive Telephone-based Smoking Cessation Program, Addictive Behaviors. 2006, 31: 1731-1743.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., How to facilitate youth smokers to dial a Youth Quitline? A pilot study in the Chinese population., The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-340.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Lam D.O.B., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., Implementation of a peer-led smoking cessation hotline for youth: A pilot study. , The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-339.

 

Researcher : Parker JM

List of Research Outputs

 

Wong E.M.Y., Kuan H.Y. and Parker J.M., Hong Kong: the clinical scholars programme, International Cancer Nursing News. 2006, 18: 8.

 

Researcher : Simpson MAP

List of Research Outputs

 

Simpson M.A.P. and Tarrant A.M., Development of the Family Nursing Practice Scale, Journal of Family Nursing. 2006, 12(4): 413-425.

 

Researcher : So KW

Project Title:

The lived experience of women after diagnosing uterine cervical cancer

Investigator(s):

So KW, Lam WWT, Yuen JKT

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

11/2004

 

Abstract:

To explore the experience of living with uterine cervical cancer from the women's perspective.

 

Project Title:

The symptom cluster and quality of life in patients with breast cancer undergoing cancer treatment

Investigator(s):

So KW

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

01/2006

 

Abstract:

The purposes of this study are: 1) to describe the meaning of the symptom experience among patients with breast cancer during the course of chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy; and 2) to examine the impact of the symptom experience of fatigue, pain and psychological distress on the quality of life in patients with breast cancer during the course of chemotherapy and / or radiotherapy. Research problem Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the female population in Hong Kong. (Cancer Registry, 2002) In general, patients who are diagnosed with breast cancer are advised to receive cancer treatment to inhibit / eliminate the growth of cancer cell. However, cancer or cancer treatment-related symptoms are often the most distressful experience for the cancer patients during and after the treatment. Increased demand of needs from this group of patients draws much concern from health professionals to provide better quality of care to these patients. Fatigue, pain and psychological distress are the most prevalence symptoms experienced by patients with cancer (National Institutes of Health State-of-the-Science Panel, 2004). These symptoms are also commonly reported by patients with breast cancer (deJong, Courtens, Abu-Saad, Schouten, 2002; Miaskowski & Dibble, 1995; Schain, d’Angelo, Dunn, Lichter, Pierce, 1994). In fact, patients with cancer often experience multiple symptoms concurrently. However, the majority of clinical studies focused on the experience of a single symptom (Baider et al., 2003; Schulz, 2001; Woo, Dibble, Piper, Keating & Weiss, 1998). Although this approach has advanced the understanding of some symptoms, it may not be helpful to health care professionals in guiding practice when the patient has several concurrent symptoms that are related to one another.

 

Project Title:

Preoperative anxiety and uncertainty of gynecological cancer patients

Investigator(s):

So KW

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

08/2006

 

Abstract:

Research problem Gynecological cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world (Dorigo & Baker, 2003) as well as in the female population in Hong Kong (Hong Kong Cancer Registry, 2003). In Hong Kong, there were 949 new cases diagnosed with gynecological cancers in 1993. However, the number of new cases increased to 1254 in 2003 (Hong Kong Cancer Registry, 2003). This draws attention from the health care professionals and the society towards women's health and the provision of quality care among this population. The primary treatment for most of the gynecological cancer is surgery (Dorigo & Baker, 2003; Dorigo & Goodman, 2003; Holschneider, 2003). However, patients usually experienced psychological distress, especally anxiety, when receving surgery for cancer (Martin, 1996; Mitchell, 2003). Research studies supported a significant association between preoperative anxieties and uncertainties (Calvin & Lane, 1999; Wong & Bramwell, 1992). Perception of axiety and uncertainty may have negative effects on patient outcomes such as lengthen the duration of hospitalization and rehabilitation (Wong & Bramwell, 1992). However, little is known about anxiety and uncertainty in chinese women underging surgery for gynecological cancer, and factors that influence the level of anxety and uncertainty in this particular group of patients. Aim The aim of this study is to examine the level of uncertainty and anxiety among Hong Kong Chinese women with gynecological cancer before surgery, and to identify factors that affect the degree of uncertainty and anxiety. Research questions 1. What is the level of preoperative uncertainty experienced by Hong Kong Chinese women with gynecological cancer? 2. What is the level of preoperative anxiety in Hong Kong Chinese women with gynecological cancer? 3. What are the predictors to predict the level of preoperative uncertainty and anxiety experienced by Hong Kong Chinese women with gynecological cancer?

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Ismail Z. and So K.W., Anxiety and uncertainty in women undergoing surgery for gynecological cancer, 14th International Conference on Cancer Nursing. 2006.

 

Kam V.Y.C. and So K.W., Knowledge, attitudes and barriers regarding pain management among nurses in the medical unit, Hospital Authority Convention 2007.

 

Li P.W.C. and So K.W., Development of specialization in convalescence and rehabilitation nursing: A story from Wong Tai Sin Hospital, Hong Kong Society for Nursing Education Newsletter, July Issue. 2007, 8-9.

 

So K.W., Doris Kemp-Smith Award 2006-7, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center. 2006.

 

So K.W., Marsh G., Ling W.M., Leung F.Y., Lo J.C.K., Yeung M. and Li G.K.H., Impact of the symptom cluster on quality of life among Chinese women with breast cancer undergoing cancer treatment, Frontiers in Biomedical Research HKU 2006 . 2006.

 

Tse K.Y. and So K.W., Nurses' Perceptions of Pre-operative Teaching for Ambulatory Surgical Patients, The 4th Orthopaedic Nursing Conference 2006.

 

Yeung K.K.T. and So K.W., The provision of spiritual care in Hong Kong: Nurses’ perspectives, Hospital Authority Convention 2007.

 

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):

Sullivan PL, Wong FYY

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Health Care and Promotion Fund - Research Grant Projects

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.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Sullivan P.L., Leung T., Choi F. and Dignam M., Book of Abstracts, Resources for divorcing Hong Kong families (Poster), 1st International Conference on Children and Divorce, July 24-27. Norwich, United Kingdom, 2006, 36.

 

Sullivan P.L., Leung T., Lau Y.K. and Dignam M., Book of Abstracts, The experience of divorce among Hong Kong Chinese families: Implications for designing culturally sensitive divorce interventions, 1st International Conference on Children and Divorce, July 24-27. Norwich, United Kingdom, 2006, 35-36.

 

Sullivan P.L., Wong F.Y.Y. and Chan S.S.C., Psycho-education intervention for achieving and maintaining adequate dietary calcium intake in pre-menopausal Chinese women, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2007, 13:2, April: 44-47.

 

Sullivan P.L., Leung T., Choi F. and Dignam M., Resources for divorcing Hong Kong families (Poster), 1st International Conference on Children and Divorce. Norwich, Untied Kingdom, 2006.

 

Sullivan P.L., Leung T., Choi F. and Dignam M., Resources for divorcing Hong Kong families, Proceedings of the Poster Symposium, 1st International Conference on Children and Divorce. Norwich, United Kingdom, 2006.

 

Sullivan P.L., Leung T., Lau Y.K. and Dignam M., The experience of divorce among Hong Kong Chinese families: Implications for designing culturally sensitive divorce interventions (Paper), 1st International Conference on Children and Divorce, July 27. Norwich, United Kingdom, 2006.

 

Sullivan P.L., Leung T., Lau Y.K. and Dignam M., The experience of divorce among Hong Kong Chinese families: Implications for designing culturally sensitive divorce interventions., Proceedings of Paper Symposium 6 - The effectiveness of post-separation parenting interventions, 1st International Conference on Children and Divorce. Norwich, United Kingdom, 2006.

 

Researcher : Tai JWM

List of Research Outputs

 

Cheng K.K.F., Leung S.F., Thompson D.R., Tai J.W.M., Liang R.H.S., Kan A.S.T., Ying F.W.O. and Yeung R.M.W., New measure of health-related quality of life for patients with oropharyngeal mucositis: development and preliminary psychometric evaluation, Cancer. 2007, 109: 2590-2599.

 

Researcher : Tarrant AM

Project Title:

An investigation of the factors affecting academic performance in part-time degree programs

Investigator(s):

Tarrant AM

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Wu Jieh-Yee Research Fund

Start Date:

02/2005

 

Abstract:

Increasingly, mature adults are returning to post-secondary institutions to pursue part-time undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs. These students usually hold full-time or part-time employmemt while they complete their study and often also have spouses and children. Because of the multiple demands on their time, they are often unable to devote as much time as they would like to their studies. This in turn can influence academic performance. Furthermore, students in part-time programs often feel that course faculty do not recognize the competing demands on their time and that the workload of such programs is too heavy. Course teachers often feel that part-time students have an unrealistically low expectation about the requirement of part-time study.

 

Project Title:

The Frequency of Item Writing Flaws (IWFs) in High Stakes Nursing Examinatinos and The Unintended Consequences

Investigator(s):

Tarrant AM

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants

Start Date:

02/2005

 

Abstract:

Undergraduate nursing enrolment is increasing in Hong Kong and is set to increase even more over the next years. Formerly, nursing assessments could use a wide range of assessment instruments to support the curricular goals of bacalaureate programmes. In the future this is unlikely to be so and already now assessment strategies are being considered for coping with the challenge of increasing student numbers. Notwithstanding this development , it is expected that a variety of instruments will still be used, but there will be a greater reliance on machine marked tests. This has been the norm in medicine for many years. Indeed medical schools have gone together to share question banks.

 

Project Title:

Impact of Breastfeeding on Hospitalizations from Infectious Diseases in Hong Kong Chinese Children up to Eight Years of Age

Investigator(s):

Tarrant AM, Schooling CM, Leung GM

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

11/2005

 

Abstract:

Infectious disease is one of the leading causes of morbidity and hospitalization in Hong Kong children over one year of age(1). In children up to eight years of age, the cumulative incidence of ever-hospitalization from infectious disease is 43.4%(2). During infancy, breastfeeding protects against infectious disease (3-5), primarily in the prevention of respiratory infections(3, 6-9), gastrointestinal (GI) infections(10-13), and otitis media(9, 12, 14) (OM). Breastfeeding is also associated with long-term developmental benefits in several areas, such as cardiovascular risk factors(15), intellectual capacity(16, 17), and allergy(9, 18-20). Moreover, breastfeeding is thought to provide long-term protection against infections, due to milk-mediated influences that produce a ”healthier” immune system(21). Furthermore, nutritional deficiencies at key periods in infancy can result in permanent changes in later physiological functioning(22). However, relatively little research has examined the impact of breastfeeding on infectious disease in older children, particularly in an East Asian context, where there are different patterns of some common infectious diseases, such as influenza(23). Among the available literature, breastfeeding has been found to protect against OM in children until three years of age(24-27), and protect against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) infection up to 10 years of age(28, 29). The effect of breastfeeding in reducing wheezing and allergic disease during childhood is thought to be largely the result of prevention of symptom-inducing infections rather than preventing asthma(30) , which is consistent with some studies finding breast-feeding protective against childhood respiratory infections(33) (34) . There are mixed findings on whether the protective effect of breastfeeding against diarrhoeal diseases lasts beyond infancy(10, 31, 32). The majority of these studies, however, had methodological limitations including: a retrospective design(10, 26, 28, 29, 31-33); failure to adjust adequately for known confounders(29, 34); and failure to stratify children by age group to differentiate the effects of breastfeeding on infants from older children (31-33). In Hong Kong, breastfeeding has been shown to reduce both outpatient and inpatient treatment for respiratory, GI, and febrile illnesses up to 18 months of age(7). Breastfeeding, however, is associated with an overall higher hospitalization rate as a result of increased hospitalizations for jaundice in breastfed infants(7). It is hypothesized that this is a result of different metabolism of bilirubin in East Asian infants that makes them more prone to developing jaundice(35, 36). This finding was unexpected and so far unique to this population. Therefore, in older Hong Kong children it also is less clear whether breastfeeding would confer protection. A well-designed prospective study is essential in order to confirm or refute observations(37) seen in older children in other populations, with potentially different patterns of vulnerability and infectious disease. The Chinese population of Hong Kong is an excellent social laboratory in which to investigate the effect of breastfeeding on infectious-disease related hospitalizations throughout childhood because the required data is easily accessible and available as a result of an existing large cohort study of Hong Kong children, first funded by the HSRC in 1997. There are also high rates of child hospital admissions associated with some infectious diseases, such as influenza in Hong Kong(23). Furthermore, there is a relatively stable population, which permits long term follow-up and the impact of potential confounders is minimized in the population because of low maternal smoking rates(38) and small family size(39). The basis for this study, a well-established birth cohort study, has already found a wide-range of environmental impacts on health in early life(7, 38, 40-46). Extending this birth cohort to look at longitudinal effects of early infant feeding on infectious disease hospitalizations in childhood is a logical and important step in expanding the knowledge base of the impact early life factors have on later child health outcomes. Objectives: •To test the hypothesis that breastfeeding protects against subsequent hospital admission for all infectious diseases and respiratory and gastrointestinal infections in children between birth and eight years of age; •To test the hypothesis that the protective effect of breastfeeding is dose specific and therefore, will be stronger with increasing duration of exclusive breastfeeding; •To test the hypothesis that breastfeeding will inversely impact disease severity (as measured by length of stay and total bed-days consumed).

 

Project Title:

Changing Infant Feeding Models: Impact of Cessation of Complimentary Infant Formula in Public Hospitals on the Duration and Exclusivity of Breastfeeding

Investigator(s):

Tarrant AM, Fong DYT, Wong EMY

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

11/2006

 

Abstract:

Breastfeeding is both a key public health and public policy issue. The benefits of breastfeeding to both the infant and the mother have been widely recognized(1). During infancy, breastfeeding protects against infectious disease(2-4), primarily in the prevention of respiratory infections(3, 5-8), gastrointestinal (GI) infections(9-12), and otitis media (OM)(6, 11, 13). Long term, breastfeeding is associated with benefits in several areas, such as cardiovascular risk factors(14), intellectual capacity(15, 16), and allergy(6, 17-19). Women in Hong Kong, like women in many other industrialized countries, are increasingly choosing to breastfeed their infants. Although 60% of all new mothers now initiate breastfeeding, up from 19% in 1981(20) and 37% in 1997(21), Hong Kong still has some of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the developed world(22-28). Despite recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months of age(1, 2, 29), few Hong Kong women exclusively breastfeed and most stop breastfeeding within the first few months(30). In 1991, the WHO and UNICEF launched the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) to promote quality breastfeeding care and to increase breastfeeding rates worldwide(31). The BFHI outlined 10 steps hospitals must follow to be awarded the title of Baby Friendly (see Appendix 1) and is the gold standard for breastfeeding care in hospitals. To date, approximately 15,000 hospitals worldwide have received the Baby-Friendly designation, over 6,000 of which are in Mainland China(32). No hospital in Hong Kong has yet received this designation. Over the past decade, however, public hospitals in Hong Kong have taken steps toward meeting this gold standard. Baby-friendly policies have been written, health-care staff have been provided training, pregnant women are informed of the benefits of breastfeeding, rooming-in and breastfeeding on demand are encouraged, and breastfeeding support groups have been initiated. Undoubtedly, these steps are responsible for the increasing breastfeeding initiation rates. A recent decision by the Hospital Authority to purchase infant formula at fair market price as stipulated by the WHO(33), instead of the current practice of accepting free formula from manufacturers, removes one of the final barriers to Baby-Friendly status. While this policy change does not guarantee hospitals will meet this gold standard, it is a large step in the right direction, providing a unique opportunity to study the impact of this new model of care in public hospitals. The acceptance of free infant formula by hospitals has been recognized by the WHO as having a negative impact on breastfeeding practices. It communicates to mothers that artificial milks are an equally acceptable and healthy feeding method. Free or low-cost formula encourages formula supplementation of breastfeeding newborns(34, 35) contributing to lower rates of exclusive breastfeeding and a shorter breastfeeding duration(36-40). The use of supplements reduces the frequency of breastfeeding decreasing the amount of nipple stimulation and of breastmilk removed, all of which in turn contribute to decreased milk production(33). Two separate US studies found that early infant formula supplementation was the strongest predictor of breastfeeding cessation and doubled the risk of early breastfeeding termination(36, 37). In Switzerland, exclusive breastfeeding while in hospital was associated with an 8-week increase in the median duration of breastfeeding (13 weeks vs. 5 weeks) and introduction of infant formula in the hospital was the strongest predictor of breastfeeding cessation (HR=2.23; 95% CI = 1.82, 2.74)(38). Some reasons hospital staff use supplementation are maternal fatigue and maternal preference, problems initiating breastfeeding, hyperbilirrubinemia, and perceived insufficient milk(41, 42). None of these reasons, however, medically necessitates supplementation(43). Other studies have shown that the implementation of the Baby-Friendly steps in hospitals increases breastfeeding initiation(44, 45), duration and exclusivity(46-49). Breastfeeding initiation rates in US Baby-Friendly hospitals are 83.8% compared to an overall initiation rate of 69.5% and the exclusive breastfeeding rate is 78.4% versus the national average of 46.3%(50). In Switzerland, the proportion of exclusively breastfed infants at 5 months of age is 42% in Baby-Friendly hospitals and 34% in infants born elsewhere; breastfeeding duration is 35 weeks versus 29 weeks elsewhere(38). A randomized trial in the Republic of Belarus found that adopting Baby-Friendly practices significantly increased breastfeeding initiation (73% in intervention group vs. 60% in control group) and exclusive breastfeeding at 3 months (43.3% vs 6.4%) and 6 months (7.9% vs 0.6%)(51, 52). Furthermore, implementation of Baby-friendly practices also significantly improves and sustains breastfeeding rates in populations with normally low rates of breastfeeding(48, 49). Ending the supply of free formula is often the most difficult step for hospitals to achieve(49) and yet it likely has the strongest influence on breastfeeding rates(37). Getting a good start is crucial to breastfeeding success. The effect of the implementation of the Baby-Friendly practices has largely been measured for all steps combined and few have been assessed individually. Therefore, the precise impact of this impending change to care delivery has not been previously measured. The upcoming policy change offers a unique opportunity to rigorously measure the impact and the outcomes related to breastfeeding. Assessing breastfeeding outcomes both before and after the implementation of the new model will help to ensure that other time sensitive factors do not impact the outcomes under investigation. Over this study time period no major changes in overall breastfeeding care are expected to occur. External events potentially impacting breastfeeding will be closely monitored. Aims: To test the hypothesis that cessation of free infant formula supplied to hospitals and mothers has a positive impact on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity in infants; To test the hypothesis that the cessation of free infant formula supplied to hospitals and mothers decreases infant formula supplementation rates in breastfeeding infants; To test the hypothesis that the infant formula supplementation during the newborn’s hospital stay has an inverse dose-response effect on breastfeeding duration and exclusivity in infants.

 

Project Title:

Impact of breastfeeding on hospitalizations from infectious diseases in Hong Kong Chinese children up to eight years of age

Investigator(s):

Tarrant AM, Schooling CM, Ho LM, Leung GM

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Research Fund for the Control of Infectious Diseases - Full Grants

Start Date:

03/2007

 

Abstract:

To investigate the relationship between infant feeding methods and childhood hospitalizations from respiratory and gastrointestinal infections

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Dodgson J.E., Tarrant A.M., Thompson J.T. and Young B., A content analysis of the Hong Kong print media’s infant feeding messages, American Public Health Association’s 134th Annual Meeting – Public Health and Human Rights. Boston, MA, 2006.

 

Simpson M.A.P. and Tarrant A.M., Development of the Family Nursing Practice Scale, Journal of Family Nursing. 2006, 12(4): 413-425.

 

Tarrant A.M., Knowledge, attitudes, exposure and future intentions of Hong Kong university students toward infant feeding, JOGNN. 2007, 36: 243-254.

 

Tarrant A.M., Secrets to Success: perceptions of childhood immunizations among a highly immunized population, American Public Health Association’s 134th Annual Meeting – Public Health and Human Rights. Boston, MA, 2006.

 

Tarrant A.M., The association between parental health beliefs and childhood immunization uptake in a Hong Kong Chinese sample, American Public Health Association’s 134th Annual Meeting – Public Health and Human Rights. Boston, MA, 2006.

 

Tarrant A.M., Knierim A., Hayes S.S.K. and Ware J., The frequency of item writing flaws in multiple-choice questions used in high stakes nursing assessments, Nurse Education Today. 2006, 26: 662-671.

 

Tarrant A.M., Knierim A., Hayes S.S.K. and Ware J., The frequency of item writing flaws in multiple-choice questions used in high stakes nursing assessments, Nurse Education in Practice. 2006, 6: 354-363.

 

Tarrant A.M., Dodgson J.E. and Cheung T.Y., University students’ knowledge and attitudes toward breastfeeding in Hong Kong: implications for breastfeeding promotion, American Public Health Association’s 134th Annual Meeting – Public Health and Human Rights. Boston, MA, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Tarrant A.M., Yuen K.H., Chan S.S.C., Ching P., Wong A. and Wong S.S.Y., Preparedness for influenza pandemic in Hong Kong nursing units., Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2006, 38: 308-313.

 

Researcher : Tiwari AFY

Project Title:

An investigation into the needs of patients with SARS

Investigator(s):

Tiwari AFY, Chan SSC, Tsang KWT, Lee PWH

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

VCO 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:

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):

Tiwari AFY, Salili F

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

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.

 

Project Title:

The longitudinal effects of peer tutoring

Investigator(s):

Tiwari AFY, Yuen FKH, Salili F, Chan SSC

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants

Start Date:

04/2004

 

Abstract:

To assess the long-term effects of peer tutoring on nursing students' role conception, academic motivation and approaches to learning.

 

Project Title:

An evaluation of the effectiveness of an empowerment intervention in a group of abused Chinese women

Investigator(s):

Tiwari AFY, Salili F, Chan RYP, Chan EKL, Tang D

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Health and Health Services Research Fund - Full Grants

Start Date:

12/2004

 

Abstract:

Intimate partner violence is a public helth problem with abused women reporting poor health status, poor quality of life, and higher use of health services. Effective empowerment intervention may facilitate the adoption of health promotion behaviors and early detection of health problems, thus leading to a reduction of health care costs.

 

Project Title:

A validation of the Chinese (Hong Kong) version of the California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CCTDI)

Investigator(s):

Tiwari AFY, Fong DYT, Chan SSC, Yuen FKH, Lai P

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Small Project Funding

Start Date:

01/2006

 

Abstract:

The 21st century, with its global social, economic, educational, environemntal and health challenges, demands not the teaching of soon to be obsolete facts but the fostering of critical thinking at all levels of education. Those charged with the responsibility of providing professional education have responded to the changing needs by initiating curricular reform to promote critical thinking development, for example, the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom (1), the National League for Nurisng of the United States of America (2), and the Council of Europe (3). Such an endeavour is not only confined to professional education. In a recent review of education system in the Hong Kong SAR, the Education Commission (4) states that the overall aims of education for the 21st century should be "to enable every person to attain all-round development …so that he/she is capable of life-long learning, critical and exploratory thinking…". Furthermore, the commitment to "provide a comprehensive education, developing fully the intellectual and personal strengths of its students" is clearly stated in the mission statement of this university (5).While there is consensus about the importance of critical thinking, measuring the construct was, until the last decade, a challenge to those who attempted it. Partly, this was due to the lack of a universal agreement about the definition of critical thinking. There was also a lack of valid and reliable instruments for measuring critical thinking. With the publication of the Delphi Research project on critical thinking commissioned by the American Philosophical Association (6), there now exists a cross-disciplinary consensus definition of critical thinking. A number of critical thinking measuring tools has also been constructed through robust, iterative empirical methods (7). More importantly, the new development has enabled the measurement of the disposition to think critically, which is deemed to be essential for achieving mastery over critical thinking skills (7). The California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CCTDI) (7), developed from the Delphi Report (6), is designed to measure the dispositional aspect of critical thinking. It has been used extensively among high school and university students in the US with satisfactory psychometric properties (8). A Chinese version of the CCTDI, based on the translation of a Taiwanese nurse scholar (9), was used by one of the researchers (Tiwari) in a study of Chinese (Hong Kong) nursing students (10). While the internal consistency of the Chinese CCTDI was evidently satisfactory (Cronbach's alpha of 0.70), the sample on which it was used was small (n = 110) and its psychometric properties were not fully studied. Furthermore, some respondents queried the meaning of a number of the items as they were expressed in Taiwanese Chinese. Subsequently, incremental changes were made to the Chinese CCTDI by this team of researchers over the last two years with the help of the original test constructors (Noreen and Peter Facione). We also received requests from researchers in Hong Kong and China to use the modified Chinese version of the CCTDI. Even though we had to decline as we felt that the modified version had not been properly validated, the demand for a Chinese CCTDI is obvious. Recently, two members of the team (Tiwari & Yuen) met with Noreen and Peter Facione to plan a validation of the Chinese version of the CCTDI in a population of Chinese (Hong Kong) students. It is intended that the proposed study will: (a) translate the original English version of the CCTDI into Chinese; and (b) study the psychometric properties of the translated instrument in a population of Chinese (Hong Kong) students.References1. General Medical Council. Tomorrow's Doctors: Recommendations on Undergraduate Medical Education. London: General Medical Council; 1993.2. National League for Nursing. Accreditation Standards for Baccalaureate Degree Programs and Masters Degree Programs. New York: National League for Nursing; 1990.3. Council of Europe. The Role and Education of Nurses. Draft Revised Agreement. Strasbourg: Council of Europe; 1995. 4. Education Commission. Review of Education System: Reform Proposals. Hong Kong: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China Education Commission; 2000.5. The University of Hong Kong. The University's Mission. Hong Kong: The University of Hong Kong; 2005.6. American Philosophical Association. Critical thinking: A statement of expert consensus for purposes of educational assessment and instruction. The Delphi Report: Research findings and recommendations prepared for the committee on pre-college philosophy. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 315-423); 1990.7. Facione N, Facione P. Critical thinking assessment in nursing education programs: An aggregate data analysis. Millbrae, CA: The California Academic Press; 1997.8. Facione N, Facione P, Sanchez CA. Critical thinking disposition as a measure of competent clinical judgment: The development of the California Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory. Journal of Nursing Education 1994; 33: 345-50.9. Ip ML. The CCTDI (Chinese translation). Millbrae, CA: The California Academic Press; 1992.10. Tiwari A, Avery A, Lai P. Critical thinking disposition of Hong Kong Chinese and Australian nursing students. Journal of Advanced Nursing 2003; 44 (3): 298-307.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Brownridge D.A., Chan E.K.L., Hiebert-Murphy D., Ristock J., Tiwari A.F.Y., Leung W.C. and Santos S.U.S.Y. .C., The Elevated Risk for Non-Lethal Post-Separation Violence in Canada: A Comparison of Separated, Divorced and Married Women., Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 2006, 23(4) forthcoming.

 

Brownridge D.A., Chan E.K.L., Hiebert-Murphy D., Ristock J., Tiwari A.F.Y. and Leung W.C., The elevated risk for non-lethal post-separation violence in Canada: A comparison of separated, divorced and married women. , the XVII World Meeting of the International Society for Research on Aggression (ISRA), Minneapolis, MN.. 2006.

 

Chan E.K.L., Tiwari A.F.Y., Leung W.C., Ho H.W.Y. and Cerulli C., Common Correlates of Suicidal Ideation and Physical Assault among Male and Female University Students in Hong Kong, Violence and victims. 2007, 22(3): 290-303.

 

Chan E.K.L., Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C., Brownridge D.A. and Ho P.C., Correlates of in-law conflict with intimate partner violence against pregnant women, Journal of Interpersonal Violence, 2007, (forthcoming). 2007.

 

Chan E.K.L., Brownridge D.A., Leung W.C., Tiwari A.F.Y. and Ho H.W.Y., Mental health profile of sexual violence perpetrators among university students in Hong Kong., Family Relations: Behavioral, Psychological and Sociological Aspects. . Nova Publishers, 2007.

 

Chan E.K.L., Tiwari A.F.Y. and Leung W.C., Screening & Risk Assessment for Violence in Health Setting, In: organized by the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. November 24,, Presented at the Conference on Violence in Hong Kong,. 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Wong E.M.Y., Wong A. and Patil N.G., Applying clinical problem-based learning (CPBL) in the undergraduate nursing curriculum: evaluation of students' approaches to learning, Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Genoa, Italy, 14-18 September 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Lam W.W.T. and Patil N.G., Monograph: Clinical Problem-Based Learning (CPBL): An Introductory Guide. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Applying nursing science to the care of abused women: Possibilities and challenges, Astrid Janzon Symposium 2007. Jonkoping University, Jonkoping, Sweden.. 2007.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Battered wife: What can the woman do?, Sixth Perinatal Symposium 2006. The Perinatal Chapter of Hong Kong, The Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society of Hong Kong.. 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Battered wife: what the woman can do?, Sixth Perinatal Symposium 2006. Topics in Perinatal Medicine. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Early recognition of anxiety disorders in general population and nursing intervention, 2006 International Forum on Community Psychological Medicine (IFCPM). Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Chan E.K.L., Leung W.C., Parker B. and Ho P.C., Identifying intimate partner violence: Comparing the Chinese Abuse Assessment Screen with the Revised Conflict Tactics Scales, BJOG, 2007, (forthcoming). 2007.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Intimate Partner Violence. Chinese Abuse Assessment Screen. Empowermnet Intervention., Domestic Violence Seminar, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Kwong Wah Hospital. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Tarrant A.M., Yuen K.H., Chan S.S.C., Ching P., Wong A. and Wong S.S.Y., Preparedness for influenza pandemic in Hong Kong nursing units., Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2006, 38: 308-313.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., The First Territory-wide Survey on Intimate Partner Violence against Pregnant Women in Hong Kong, In: organized by the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. November 24,, Presented at the Conference on Violence in Hong Kong, . 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., The first territory-wide survey on intimate partner violence against pregnant women in Hong Kong, Conference on Violence in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., The prevalence of intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Hong Kong, International Conference: Violence Against Women: Diversifying Social Responses. Montreal, Canada, 2006.

 

Tiwari A.F.Y., Chan E.K.L., Fong D.Y.T., Leung W.C. and Ho P.C., Validation of a violence screening tool as common language for health and social work professionals, 5th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health. Hong Kong, 2006.

 

Researcher : Wong CN

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Sarna L., Wong C.N. and Lam T.H., Are nurses intervening with the 320 million smokers in China? A cross-sectional survey., 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with intention to quit smoking among Chinese adolescents: Preliminary results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 45.

 

Chan S.S.C., Sarna L., Wong C.N. and Lam T.H., Nurses' Tobacco-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Four Major Cities in China, Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2007, 39:1: 46-53.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chow M.K., Loh E.K.Y., Wong C.N., Cheng K.K.F., Fung W.Y.C. and Cheung P.S.Y., Using a Community-Based Outreach Program to Improve Breast Health Awareness Among Women in Hong Kong, Public Health Nursing. Blackwell Publishing Inc, 2007, 24:3: 265-273.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Smoking and quitting among youth smokers in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis., The 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease.. 2006.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, 11th Research Postgraduate Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2006.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the theory of planned behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, 11th Research Postgraduate Symposiu, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 7 December. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., How to facilitate youth smokers to dial a Youth Quitline? A pilot study in the Chinese population., The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-340.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Lam D.O.B., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., Implementation of a peer-led smoking cessation hotline for youth: A pilot study. , The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-339.

 

Researcher : Wong CN

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Sarna L., Wong C.N. and Lam T.H., Are nurses intervening with the 320 million smokers in China? A cross-sectional survey., 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Factors associated with intention to quit smoking among Chinese adolescents: Preliminary results, 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 45.

 

Chan S.S.C., Sarna L., Wong C.N. and Lam T.H., Nurses' Tobacco-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Four Major Cities in China, Journal of Nursing Scholarship. 2007, 39:1: 46-53.

 

Chan S.S.C., Chow M.K., Loh E.K.Y., Wong C.N., Cheng K.K.F., Fung W.Y.C. and Cheung P.S.Y., Using a Community-Based Outreach Program to Improve Breast Health Awareness Among Women in Hong Kong, Public Health Nursing. Blackwell Publishing Inc, 2007, 24:3: 265-273.

 

Leung A.Y.M., Chan S.S.C., Wong C.N., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W., Lam D.O.B. and Lam T.H., Smoking and quitting among youth smokers in Hong Kong: a qualitative analysis., The 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease.. 2006.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Lam T.H. and Chan S.S.C., An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, 11th Research Postgraduate Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2006.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, Proceedings of the 11th Postgraduate Research Symposium. Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Ho D.S.Y., Chan S.S.C., Fong D.Y.T. and Lam T.H., An application of the theory of planned behaviour to explain the intention to quit smoking among adolescent smokers in Hong Kong, 11th Research Postgraduate Symposiu, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 7 December. 2006, 166.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Lam D.O.B., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., How to facilitate youth smokers to dial a Youth Quitline? A pilot study in the Chinese population., The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-340.

 

Wong C.N., Chan S.S.C., Lam D.O.B., Leung A.Y.M., Fong D.Y.T., Mak Y.W. and Lam T.H., Implementation of a peer-led smoking cessation hotline for youth: A pilot study. , The 13th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health. 2006, 102-339.

 

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):

Wong EMY

Department:

Nursing Studies

Source(s) of Funding:

Seed Funding for New Staff

Start Date:

06/2003

 

Abstract:

To determine the relationship between women's planned behaviour towards the attendance of smear screening.

 

List of Research Outputs

 

Chan S.S.C., Tiwari A.F.Y., Wong E.M.Y., Wong A. and Patil N.G., Applying clinical problem-based learning (CPBL) in the undergraduate nursing curriculum: evaluation of students' approaches to learning, Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), Genoa, Italy, 14-18 September 2006.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Lam W.W.T. and Patil N.G., Monograph: Clinical Problem-Based Learning (CPBL): An Introductory Guide. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Chan S.S.C., Leung Y.P., Leung G.M., Wong E.M.Y. and Lam T.H., Promoting smoking cessation in women: A study on knowledge, attitude and practice among affiliates of women organizations in Hong Kong, Soceity for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 13th Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas, USA, 21-13 February. USA, 2007, p.75.

 

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Chan S.C.C., Leung G.M. and Lam T.H., Providing a gender specific smoking cessation program for female smokers in Hong Kong: Preliminary qualitative analysis., 5th Annual Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Tobacco Induced Disease. Book of Abstracts.. Hong Kong, 2006, 46.

 

Wong E.M.Y., Factors Affecting Chinese Mothers' Choices of Infant Feeding Methods in Hong Kong, PhD Thesis. Sydney, The University of Sydney, 2006.

 

Wong E.M.Y., Kuan H.Y. and Parker J.M., Hong Kong: the clinical scholars programme, International Cancer Nursing News. 2006, 18: 8.

 

Researcher : Wong FYY

List of Research Outputs

 

Sullivan P.L., Wong F.Y.Y. and Chan S.S.C., Psycho-education intervention for achieving and maintaining adequate dietary calcium intake in pre-menopausal Chinese women, Hong Kong Medical Journal. 2007, 13:2, April: 44-47.



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