CENTRE ON BEHAVIORAL HEALTH



Researcher : Chan CHY

Project Title:Effects of a self-administered integrative body-mind-spirit intervention in reducing womens anxiety during the IVF waiting period: A randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Early Career Scheme (ECS)
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Examining the Relationship between Acne and Psychological Trauma: A Cross-cultural Study
Investigator(s):Chan CHY, Chan CLW, Chan CYJ, Choi WM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2016


Project Title:The Annual Meeting of European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology; Intrapersonal and interpersonal predictors of fertility-related distress - constructing holistic interventions for women undergoing ART treatments
Investigator(s):Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:URC/CRCG - Conference Support for Teaching Staff
Start Date:07/2017
Completion Date:07/2017


Project Title:Seeing the Invisible - Holistic Empowerment Program for Children with Eczema
Investigator(s):Chan CHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:UBS Optimus Foundation
Start Date:10/2017


Project Title:Developing a self-help psychosocial support program for men engaging in IVF treatment using instant messenger application
Investigator(s):Chan CHY, Lau HP, Li RHW, Ng EHY
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:06/2018


List of Research Outputs

Ji X.W., Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chung K.F., Integrative body-mind-spirit intervention for concurrent sleep and mood disturbances: sleep-specific daytime functioning mediates sleep and mood improvements, Journal of Sleep Research. 2017, 27(1) (Feb 2018): 56-63.


Researcher : Chan CLW

Project Title:Therapeutic group for women with infertility
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chan Y, Ng EHY, Ho PC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/1999


Project Title:A meaning-oriented group-based preventive intervention study on the psychological impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS): morbidity versus grow
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chen RYL, Chan SSC, Lee AM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2003


Project Title:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award 2008-2009
Investigator(s):Chan CLW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award
Start Date:12/2009


Project Title:Bereavement guilt and well-being among university students in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chow AYM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Wu Jieh-Yee Research Fund
Start Date:09/2010


Project Title:End-of-Life Care Project
Investigator(s):Chan CLW, Chow AYM, Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust - General Award
Start Date:10/2015


List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Wan H.Y.A., Chan J.S.M., Ng S.M., Chung K.F. and Chan C.L.W., Study protocol on comparative effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and qigong on psychophysiological outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017, 17.
Ji X.W., Ng S.M., Chan C.L.W., Chan J.S.M., Chan C.H.Y. and Chung K.F., Integrative body-mind-spirit intervention for concurrent sleep and mood disturbances: sleep-specific daytime functioning mediates sleep and mood improvements, Journal of Sleep Research. 2017, 27(1) (Feb 2018): 56-63.


Researcher : Fong TCT

List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., An examination of the psychometric properties of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation in assessing episodic memory and retrieval in Chinese elderly, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H. and Fong T.C.T., An examination of the relationships among affect, diurnal cortisol slope, and memory in elderly with cognitive impairments, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Li B.Y., Chan W.C., Kwan S.K.J., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Effects of Dance Movement Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial, 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Li B.Y., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Effects of Dance Movement Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Sing C.Y., Lee H.T.P., Leung A.B., Chung K.S. and Kwok J.K., Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms in Chinese elderly with dementia via group-based music intervention: A cluster randomized controlled trial, Dementia. 2018, 1-14.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T. and Yip P.S.F., Perceived stress moderates the effects of a randomized trial of dance movement therapy on diurnal cortisol slopes in breast cancer patients, Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2018, 87 (Supplement C): 119-126.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Psychometric validation of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation in older adults with cognitive impairments, Aging & Mental Health. Routledge, 2018, 1-7.
Wan H.Y.A., Fong T.C.T. and Ho R.T.H., The Psychometric properties of the Chinese Self-Compassion Scale and its short-form: Insights on pathways to psychological well-being, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.


Researcher : Ho RTH

Project Title:Exploration Study on Positive Virtues Enhancement of Caregivers to Promote their Roles as Family Caregivers of Mental Illness through Body-Mind-Spirit (BMS) Intervention
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA, Cheung KM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council
Start Date:05/2014


Project Title:The Psychophysiological Effects of Dance movement-based Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan WC
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2015
Completion Date:12/2017


Project Title:Starting from the Mind or the Body in Mind-Body Intervention? A Randomized Controlled Trial on Comparative Effectiveness of Mindfulness Meditation and Qigong on Psychophysiological Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Chan CLW, Chan JSM, Chung KF, Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2016


Project Title:The Psycho-physiological & Social-Spiritual Effects of Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Young and Pre-elderly Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Study
Investigator(s):Ho RTH
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:General Research Fund (GRF)
Start Date:01/2018


Project Title:Effects of an Expressive Arts-based Intervention on Rehabilitation for People with Gambling Problems in Hong Kong: A Randomized-Controlled Trial
Investigator(s):Ho RTH, Wan HYA
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Basic Research
Start Date:05/2018


List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Wan H.Y.A., Chan J.S.M., Ng S.M., Chung K.F. and Chan C.L.W., Study protocol on comparative effectiveness of mindfulness meditation and qigong on psychophysiological outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized controlled trial, BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017, 17.
Nan K.M.J. and Ho R.T.H., Effects of clay art therapy on adults outpatients with major depressive disorder: A randomized controlled trial, Journal of Affective Disorders. 2017, 217: 237-245.
Wan H.Y.A., Fong T.C.T. and Ho R.T.H., The Psychometric properties of the Chinese Self-Compassion Scale and its short-form: Insights on pathways to psychological well-being, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.


Researcher : Hon T

List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., An examination of the psychometric properties of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation in assessing episodic memory and retrieval in Chinese elderly, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Li B.Y., Chan W.C., Kwan S.K.J., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Effects of Dance Movement Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Trial, 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco, California, The Gerontological Society of America, 2017.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Li B.Y., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Effects of Dance Movement Intervention on Elderly with Early Dementia: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.
Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Hon T., Chan W.C., Kwan J.S.K., Chiu K.C.P. and Lam L.C.W., Psychometric validation of Fuld Object Memory Evaluation in older adults with cognitive impairments, Aging & Mental Health. Routledge, 2018, 1-7.


Researcher : Jackson AC

List of Research Outputs

Higgins R.O., Murphy B.M., Navaratnam H.S. and Jackson A.C., Extending cardiac rehabilitation: a telephone self-regulation pilot, British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. 2017, 12: 398-406.
Jackson A.C., Higgins R.O., Murphy B.M., Rogerson M. and Le Grande M.R., Cardiac Rehabilitation in Australia: A Brief Survey of Program Characteristics, Heart, Lung and Circulation. 2017.
Jackson A.C. and Murphy B., ICD surgery: highlighting the psychological consequences, British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. 2017, 12: 482-486.
Jackson A.C., Higgins R.O., Frydenberg E., Liang R.P. and Murphy B.M., Parent's Perspectives on How They Cope With the Impact on Their Family of a Child With Heart Disease, Journal of pediatric nursing. 2018, 40: e9-e17.
Jackson A.C., Murphy B.M., Thompson D.R., Ski C.F., Alvarenga M.E., Le Grande M.R., Amerena J., Higgins R.O. and Barton D.A., What is cardiac distress and how should we measure it?, British Journal of Cardiac Nursing. 2018, 13(6): 286-293.
Le Grande M., Ski C.F., Thompson D.R., Scuffham P., Kularatna S., Jackson A.C. and Brown A., Social and emotional wellbeing assessment instruments for use with Indigenous Australians: A critical review, Social Science & Medicine. 2017, 187: 164-173.
Zhuang X.Y., Wong F.K.D., Ng T.K., Jackson A.C., Dowling N.A. and Lo H.H., Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Integrated Cognitive-Behavioural Intervention (CBI) Model for Male Problem Gamblers in Hong Kong: A Matched-Pair Comparison Design, Journal of gambling studies. 2018, 1-17.


Researcher : Lee HTP

List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Sing C.Y., Lee H.T.P., Leung A.B., Chung K.S. and Kwok J.K., Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms in Chinese elderly with dementia via group-based music intervention: A cluster randomized controlled trial, Dementia. 2018, 1-14.


Researcher : Lou VW

Project Title:Caseload, caseload manageability, and job satisfaction among health care professionals in community-based long-term care
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011


Project Title:Financial Impacts of Family Caregiving: An Investigation of the Moderating Effects of Workplace Accommodative Measures and Domestic Helpers
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Public Policy Research Funding Scheme
Start Date:07/2016
Completion Date:09/2017


Project Title:We-Rise Project: A Two-Tier Care Management Program to Empower Stroke Caregivers in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Lum TYS, Tang YMJ, Lau GKK
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:Lee Hysan Foundation - General Award
Start Date:07/2016


Project Title:Using ecological memory assessment to examine within-person variations in daily experiences of active life engagement in relation to health-related outcomes among community-dwelling Chinese older adults
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Lu J
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Fund for Translational and Applied Research
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards 2017-18
Investigator(s):Lou VW
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:King's/HKU Fellowship Awards
Start Date:06/2017


Project Title:Project Family's Choice - web-based initative to empower family long term care decision making
Investigator(s):Lou VW, Kwan CW
Department:Sau Po Centre on Ageing
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Club Foundation Limited
Start Date:04/2018


List of Research Outputs

CHEN J., Lou V.W., Jian H..., Zhou Z..., Yan M..., Zhu J..., Li G... and He Y..., Objective and subjective financial burden and its associations with health-related quality of life among lung cancer patients, Supportive Care in Cancer. 2017, 26.


Researcher : Ng SM

Project Title:Study on the efficacy of psychoeducational group for children suffering from asthma and their parents
Investigator(s):Ng SM
Department:Centre on Behavioral Health
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2003


Project Title:Evaluation Study on CADENZA Community Project A Senior Mentorship Programme for Soon-To-Retire People
Investigator(s):Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Start Date:02/2011


Project Title:Daily spiritual practice for positive affective well-being among elderly service workers - A cluster randomized controlled trial
Investigator(s):Ng SM
Department:Soc Work & Social Administration
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC GRF Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2011




Researcher : Sing CY

List of Research Outputs

Ho R.T.H., Fong T.C.T., Sing C.Y., Lee H.T.P., Leung A.B., Chung K.S. and Kwok J.K., Managing behavioral and psychological symptoms in Chinese elderly with dementia via group-based music intervention: A cluster randomized controlled trial, Dementia. 2018, 1-14.


Researcher : Wan HYA

List of Research Outputs

Wan H.Y.A., Fong T.C.T. and Ho R.T.H., The Psychometric properties of the Chinese Self-Compassion Scale and its short-form: Insights on pathways to psychological well-being, 39th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions. New Orleans, Louisiana, Society of Behavioral Medicine, 2018.


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