Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ka Yan Ho, Katherine Ka Wai Lam, Cynthia Wu, Doris Y. P. Leung, Getaneh Mulualem Belay, Qi Liu, Yim Wah Mak
Summary: This study aims to examine the feasibility of implementing an integrated smoking cessation and alcohol intervention in young Hong Kong Chinese people. The participants will be divided into three groups and the effect of the integrated intervention on quit rates will be assessed.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yao Jie Xie, Longben Tian, Stanley Sai-Chuen Hui, Jing Qin, Yang Gao, Dexing Zhang, Tongyu Ma, Lorna Kwai Ping Suen, Harry Haoxiang Wang, Zhao-Min Liu, Chun Hao, Lin Yang, Alice Yuen Loke
Summary: The 12-week Tai Chi training significantly reduced the frequency of migraine attacks, as well as the intensity and duration of headaches. Most participants were satisfied with the training, supporting the feasibility and effectiveness of this treatment approach.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Agnes Y. -K. Lai, Shirley M. -M. Sit, Carol Thomas, George O. -C. Cheung, Alice Wan, Sophia S. -C. Chan, Tai-hing Lam
Summary: This study found that implementing a positive family holistic health intervention can significantly improve the physical and psychological health, as well as family relationships of probationers, providing a new approach for future probation services.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pak-Kwong Chung, Chun-Qing Zhang, Yanan Zhao, Ming Yu Claudia Wong, Chun Hu
Summary: This study aims to examine the effectiveness of resistance training on resilience among Chinese older adults in Hong Kong. The three-group, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial will assess the interventions on resilience, functional fitness, and health related quality of life. It is expected that resistance training may be more promising or even superior to aerobic training in improving resilience among older adults.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Esther Oi Wah Chow, Sai-Fu Fung
Summary: The study found that using narrative therapy based on the Tree of Life metaphor significantly improves perceived wisdom in older Chinese individuals. This improvement was sustained in the long term, indicating the effectiveness of the intervention.
INNOVATION IN AGING
(2021)
Article
Psychiatry
Menza Hon-wai Chu, Bien Lau, Joey Leung, Sheung Chun Chan, Betty Tang, Charles Lau, Christopher Newby, Rose Chiu, William Tak-lam Lo, Beate Schrank, Mike Slade
Summary: Positive Psychotherapy for Psychosis has been found to be an effective treatment in improving the well-being and mental health outcomes, such as hope and self-efficacy, for people with psychosis in Hong Kong. This study supports the implementation of recovery-oriented practice in mental health services.
SCHIZOPHRENIA RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Carina Mota Santos, Maria Emilia Costa, Brian Jensen Higginbotham, Mariana Veloso Martins
Summary: This article describes the background, design, and protocol of a randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and feasibility of a web-based psychoeducational intervention in improving marital, stepparenting, and co-parenting skills in adults from stepfamilies. The use of this intervention may guide the enhancement of stepfamily functioning, stepparenting skills, and marital adjustment of remarried adults.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuying Sun, Man Ping Wang, Christian S. Chan, Daphne L. O. Lo, Alice N. T. Wan, Tai Hing Lam, Sai Yin Ho
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a positive parenting program in Hong Kong Chinese parents. The intervention included two 2-hour interactive talks and showed positive changes in appreciation and enjoyment among parents, as well as improvements in secondary outcomes. The results were supported by focus group discussions and individual interviews.
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Bilu Xiang, Colman P. J. McGrath, Hai Ming Wong
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of a peer-led oral health intervention based on the Health Belief Model and the Social Cognitive Theory on improving oral health among Hong Kong adolescents. The findings suggested that the intervention was effective in increasing self-reported brushing frequency and improving oral hygiene status and oral health-related quality of life among adolescents.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Li Crystal Jiang
Summary: The study found that narrative messages were more persuasive in promoting perceptions about influenza, equally effective in enhancing vaccination intention and actual behaviors, especially for individuals with lower health literacy levels.
PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Rachel Fung-Ying Chan, Chen Qiu, Kathy Kar-Man Shum
Summary: This study examined the intervention effects of the Tuning in to Kids program on Chinese parents in Hong Kong through a randomized controlled trial. The experimental group showed significant reductions in punitive parenting and parenting stress immediately after the intervention and 6 weeks postintervention, with delayed improvements in the use of expressive encouragement and children's emotion lability/negativity. This study provided preliminary support for the effectiveness of the program across different cultural contexts.
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Shirin M. Shallwani, Anna Towers, Anne Newman, Shannon Salvador, Angela Yung, Lucy Gilbert, Walter H. Gotlieb, Xing Zeng, Doneal Thomas
Summary: Research trials exploring lymphedema risk-reduction strategies in women with gynecological cancer are feasible but challenging. A tailored intervention of compression and exercise is safe and feasible in this population, and may delay the onset of lymphedema. Further research is needed to determine the role of these strategies in reducing the risk of lymphedema for women with gynecological cancer.
Article
Neurosciences
Claudia Toni, Mario Luciano, Eleonora Arsenio, Alessia Boiano, Emilia Corvino, Bianca Della Rocca, Maria Vita Lapadula, Lucia Tretola, Gaia Sampogna, Andrea Fiorillo
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a psychoeducational family intervention (PFI) in reducing the severity of depressive symptoms, improving psychosocial functioning, and increasing social contacts in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). It also aims to assess the impact of PFI on patients' relapses, hospitalizations, self-stigmatization, and quality of life. Secondary outcomes include improvements in relatives' coping strategies, family burden, expressed emotions, and quality of life. This multicentric randomized controlled trial will be conducted in 24 Italian university outpatient units, and the data will be collected at multiple time points over a period of 24 months.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Graham R. Thew, Amy P. L. Kwok, Mandy H. Lissillour Chan, Candice L. Y. M. Powell, Jennifer Wild, Patrick W. L. Leung, David M. Clark
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of a UK-developed internet cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder (iCT-SAD) when delivered in Hong Kong. The results showed that iCT-SAD significantly reduced social anxiety symptoms and was superior to the waitlist control group. The study also found a high remission rate and reduction in diagnostic criteria for social anxiety disorder in the iCT-SAD group.
INTERNET INTERVENTIONS-THE APPLICATION OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN MENTAL AND BEHAVIOURAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yushu Wu, Chunyu Kit
Summary: This article introduces the features and establishment process of the Hong Kong Corpus of Chinese Sentence and Passage Reading (HKC), and shares eye movement data obtained through eye tracking measurements. The study found that factors such as visual complexity, word frequency, and reading scenario have significant impacts on eye movements, providing valuable resources for exploring eye movement control. By contrasting the different scenarios of single-sentence and passage reading, the research hopes to shed new light on the universal nature of reading and the unique characteristics of Chinese reading.
Article
Ethnic Studies
Winnie K. W. So, Bernard M. H. Law, Carmen W. H. Chan, Doris Y. P. Leung, Helen Y. L. Chan, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study developed and implemented a Health-Belief-Model-based and culturally sensitive multimedia intervention to enhance knowledge and self-efficacy of South Asian women in Hong Kong regarding cervical cancer screening. The intervention was successfully implemented in partnership with community organizations and received high acceptance and effectiveness from the participants.
ETHNICITY & HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Minjie Li, Carmen W. H. Chan, Ka Ming Chow, Jinnan Xiao, Kai Chow Choi
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2020)
Article
Nursing
Han Shi Jocelyn Chew, Kheng Leng David Sim, Kai Chow Choi, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a novel theory-driven nurse-led self-regulation program on improving heart failure patients' self-care behaviors, future-thinking, and behavioral automaticity. The results showed significantly higher improvements in self-care, future-thinking, and behavior automaticity in the intervention group compared to the control group, with only the differences in self-care scores at T1 remaining significant after Bonferroni correction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Winnie K. W. So, Judy Y. W. Chan, Bernard M. H. Law, Kai Chow Choi, Jessica Y. L. Ching, Kam Leung Chan, Raymond S. Y. Tang, Carmen W. H. Chan, Justin C. Y. Wu, Stephen K. W. Tsui
Summary: A 24-week rice bran dietary intervention significantly increased the abundance of Firmicutes and Lactobacillus in the intestines, promoting intestinal health. The study showed high retention and compliance rates without any adverse effects reported during the intervention. Further larger-scale studies with longer intervention durations and multiple follow-up outcome assessments are recommended.
Article
Oncology
Ka Ming Chow, Carmen W. H. Chan, Bernard M. H. Law
Summary: The study explored the types of sexual problems experienced by Chinese patients treated for gynaecological cancer and their perceptions on how to address these issues. Chinese patients were dissatisfied with their sexual lives due to the loss of sexual function, sex drive, and femininity, and desired proactive discussions on addressing sexual problems with healthcare professionals. The findings highlighted the need for healthcare programmes involving professionals from multiple disciplines to enhance the sexual and psychological wellbeing of these patients.
Article
Nursing
Youjuan Zhang, Ho Yu Cheng, Yuli Zang, Kai Chow Choi, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study aimed to develop and test a food frequency questionnaire (Cardio-FFQ) for adults at risk of coronary heart disease. Through a mixed-methods study, the researchers identified candidate food items, assessed the validity and reliability of the questionnaire, and concluded that the 133-item Cardio-FFQ is a valid and reliable tool for comprehensive dietary assessment in adults at risk of coronary heart disease.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jie Zhao, Janita Pak Chun Chau, Aileen Wai Kiu Chan, Qiang Meng, Kai Chow Choi, Xiaoqi Xiang, Yali Zhao, Rong He, Qin Li
Summary: This study aimed to examine the effects of a tailored sitting Tai Chi program on recovery outcomes among subacute stroke survivors. The results showed that the sitting Tai Chi group demonstrated significant improvements in upper limb function, balance control, and sitting balance control. In addition, they also showed improvements in depressive symptoms, shoulder range of motion, activities of daily living, and quality of life compared to the control group.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Marques Shek Nam Ng, Winnie Kwok Wei So, Kai Chow Choi, Wallace Chi Ho Chan, Helen Yue Lai Chan, Carmen Wing Han Chan
Summary: This study aims to explore the social capital available for family caregivers of patients with chronic organ failure. A participatory design will be utilized, and the study will be divided into three phases to prepare, generate statements, create a concept map, prioritize statements, and formulate action plans based on the concept map. Recommendations on policies to improve the caregiving experience and enhance social care will be produced based on the findings.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mengyue Zhang, Janet W. H. Sit, Dorothy Ngo Sheung Chan, Oluwadamilare Akingbade, Carmen W. H. Chan
Summary: The urban-rural gap in cervical cancer screening uptake is a significant public health consideration, and educational interventions have been found to be effective in promoting cervical cancer screening among females in rural areas. This review identifies the characteristics of educational interventions used in rural populations and evaluates their effects on cervical cancer screening-related outcomes. The findings suggest that theory-driven, community-involved, group-based, and healthcare professional-led approaches should be prioritized in the application of educational interventions in rural populations. However, the studies evaluated in this review only assessed the short-term effects of these interventions, and further research is needed to understand the long-term influences on cervical cancer screening behavior in rural areas.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Dorothy N. S. Chan, Kai Chow Choi, Cho Lee Wong, Winnie K. W. So, Ning Fan
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility and acceptability of a linguistically appropriate printed decision aid for cervical cancer screening in South Asian women, as well as its effects on decisional conflicts, clarity of values, risk perception, the screening decision, and uptake. The results showed that the decision aid was useful in aiding decision-making and led to reduced decisional conflicts and increased screening uptake. It is recommended to develop decision aids in various forms, such as printed and mobile applications, to improve convenience.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Mei Sin Chong, Janet Wing Hung Sit, Kai Chow Choi, Anwar Suhaimi, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study assessed the feasibility of a technology-assisted intervention in a hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program for patients with coronary heart disease. The results showed that the intervention improved exercise self-efficacy, exercise capacity, and health promoting behavior. No adverse cardiac events or hospitalizations were reported during the study.
ASIAN NURSING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Winnie K. W. So, Doreen W. H. Au, Dorothy N. S. Chan, Marques S. N. Ng, Kai Chow Choi, Weijie Xing, Mandy Chan, Suzanne S. S. Mak, Pui Shan Ho, Man Tong, Cecilia Au, Wai Man Ling, Maggie Chan, Raymond J. Chan
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether financial well-being mediates the impact of multimorbidity on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of cancer patients. The results showed that multimorbidity had a direct effect on HRQoL, and also had an indirect effect through its impact on financial well-being.
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Suzanne H. S. Lo, Janita P. C. Chau, Kai C. Choi, Rebecca Y. M. Wong, Jackie C. Y. Kwan, Issac H. L. Iu
Summary: This article reports the effects of an enhanced stroke self-management program, which showed significant improvements in self-efficacy, satisfaction with self-management behaviors, health-related quality of life, and community reintegration. The results highlight the positive role of a health coaching approach in improving the recovery outcomes of people with stroke.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Mei Sin Chong, Janet Wing Hung Sit, Kai Chow Choi, Anwar Suhaimi, Sek Ying Chair
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors associated with participation in Phase II cardiac rehabilitation and examine patient perceptions towards the usage of technologies in cardiac rehabilitation. The study found that factors such as self-driving, barriers in perceived need/health care, and logistical factors were negatively associated with participation, while patients with more comorbidities/functional status barriers, higher perceived social support from friends, and anxiety were more likely to participate. Chinese and Indians were less likely to participate compared to Malays. Additionally, the study found that a majority of patients accepted the usage of technologies, particularly educational videos, instant messenger, and video calls.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Janita Pak Chun Chau, Alexander Yuk Lun Lau, Kai Chow Choi, Edward Wai Ching Shum, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, Sheung Sheung Hung, Vincent Chung Tong Mok, Elaine Kee Chen Siow, Jessica Yuet Ling Ching, Kashika Mirchandani, Simon Kwun Yu Lam
Summary: The study found that the Virtual Multidisciplinary Stroke Care Clinic had positive impacts on stroke survivors' self-efficacy, self-management behaviors, social participation, and depression. The effect sizes of the intervention were considered small to medium and may not be clinically relevant. Further testing is needed to determine the effectiveness of the service.
Article
Oncology
Diomidis Antoniadis, Alexander Giakoustidis, Vasileios Papadopoulos, Konstantinos N. Fountoulakis, Maggie Watson
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships between distress, psychological adjustment, and quality of life in patients with colon cancer. The results showed that quality of life was positively correlated with fighting spirit, cognitive avoidance, and fatalism, and negatively correlated with helplessness and hopelessness, and anxious preoccupation.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2024)
Article
Oncology
Irem Gul, Ismail Toygar, Oznur Usta Yesilbalkan
Summary: This study investigated the support needs of carers of cancer patients and how the patient's age and cancer type affect their needs. The study found that carers of older adults and patients with hematological malignancies require more support in various aspects of caregiving.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY NURSING
(2024)