Dept of Nursing Studies

Research and Scholarship 2005

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING STUDIES



Researcher : Chan CC

List of Research Outputs

Chan C.C., Nurse-delivered Stage-matched Smoking Cessation Intervention for Cardiac Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. 2004.


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:The effectiveness of a telephone health assessment and health education intervention to vulnerable elderly during the SARS epidermic
Investigator(s):Chan SSC, Tiwari AFY, So KW, Lee ACK
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003
Abstract:
To assess the elderly health status, anxiety, knowledge, contacts, and precautionary measures of SARS; to provide a simple health education intervention on the necessary precautionary measures of SARS; to test effectiveness of the health education intervention through telephone follow up.


Project Title:A study of the physical, psychological, and social needs of a cohort of suspected SARS paediatric patients and their parents during hospitalization
Investigator(s):Chan SSC, Lau YL, Tiwari AFY, Wong EMY, Leung D., Lee J., Lai L.S.
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003
Abstract:
To identify the physical, psychological, and social needs; to evaluate the nursing care; to design appropriate nursing interventions to meet the needs; to develop a evidence based nursing care model, for a cohort of suspected severe actute respiratory syndrome (SARS) paediatric patients and their parents during hospitalization.


Project Title: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, Wong A., Lai A.S.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.


List of Research Outputs

Abdullah A.S.M., Hedley A.J., Chan S.S.C., Ho W.W.N. and Lam T.H., Establishment and evaluation of a smoking cessation clinic in Hong Kong: a model for the future service provider, Journal of public health. 2004, 26: 239-244.
Chair S.Y., Taylor-Piliae R.E., Lam G. and Chan S.S.C., Changing patients' position in bed after non-emgerency coronary angiography reduced back pain, Evidence-Based Nursing. 2004, 7(1): 19.
Chan S.S.C. and Leung G.M., A public health and system approach to health protection and promotion in Hong Kong, In Scriven, A. & Garman, S. (eds.) Promoting health: Global perspectives. United Kingdom, Palgrare, 2005, 196-214.
Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H. and Lau C.P., A randomized controlled trial of a nurse-delivered smoking cessation interventiion for cardiac patients in Hong Kong, Frontiers in Biomedical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2004, 68.
Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong A., Lai A. and Lam T.H., A survey of the nurses' physcial and psychological health status in relation to the Severe Actue Respiratory Syndorme (SARS) epidemic in Hong Kong, American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington, DC, November 6-10, 2004. Washington, DC.
Chan S.S.C. and Leung G.M., Developing quality assurance for tobacco cessation counseling interventions, The 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health. Korea, 2004, 166.
Chan S.S.C., Helping women stop smoking: The training of smoking cessation counselors in Hong Kong, 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health (APACT), Gyeongju, Korea. 2004.
Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Leung D., Lo S.L. and Lau Y.L., Managing isolation and anxiety of a cohort of hospitalized suspected SARS pediatric patients in Hong Kong: an evidence-based nursing care model., International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference. 2005, p.99.
Chan S.S.C. and Sarna L., Meeting the needs of smoking cessation in Mainland China: A study of the nurses knowledge, attitudes and clinical practice, Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 11th Annual Meeting held jointly with the 7th SRNT European Conference. Prague, Czech Republic, 2005, p.24.
Chan S.S.C., Promoting health through evidence, practice, and policy: the role of nurses in smoking cessation, International Conference Health Promotion Evidence, Practice and Policy, Chiang Mai, Thailand.. Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2004, 1.
Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H. and Lau C.P., Smoking status and predictors of readiness to quit in cardiac patients, American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington, DC, November 6-10, 2004. Washington, DC.
Chan S.S.C., Chow M.K., Loh E.K.Y., Cheng K.K.F., Fung W.Y.C. and Cheung P.S.Y., The effectiveness of a community-based health-van education program in promoting breast health among women in Hong Kong, Book of Abstracts. International Conference Health Promotion Evidence Practice and Policy, Chiang Mai, Thailand.. Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2004.
Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H. and Lau C.P., The effectiveness of a nurse-delivered smoking cessation intervention for cardiac patients: A randomised control trial, The 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Tobacco or Health. Korea, 2004, 233.
Chan S.S.C., Lam T.H. and Lau C.P., The effectiveness of a nurse-delivered smoking cessation intervention for cardiac patients: A randomised controlled trial, Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco 11th Annual Meeting held jointly with the 7th Annual SRNT European Conference. Prague, Czech Republic, 2005.
Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K., So K.W. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The effectiveness of a telephone nursing intervention in improving health behavior of the vulnerable elders during the SARS epidemic in Hong Kong, International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference, Taipei, Taiwan. 2005.
Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong C.N., Wong A.S.F., Lai A. and Lam T.H., The impact of work related risk on nurses during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, Family and Community Health. 2005, May, 28(3): 274-287.
Cheung J.C.K., Kwan A.Y.H., Chan S.S.C. and Ngan R.M.H., Quality of life in older adults: Benefits from caring services in Hong Kong, Social Indicators Research (2005). 2005, 71: 291-334.
Chou K.L., Lee P.W.H., Macfarlane D.J., Cheng Y.H., Chan S.S.C. and Chi I., Effect of Tai Chi on depressive sympotoms amongst Chinese older patients with depression: A randomized clinical trials., International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2004, 19: 1105-1107.
Johnston J.M., Chan S.S.C., Chan K.K., Lam T.H., Chi I. and Leung G.M., Training nurses and social workers in smoking cessation counseling: a population needs assessment in Hong Kong, Preventive Medicine. 2005, 40: 389-406.
Kwok G. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a Chemotherapy Education Program (CEP) for Leukemia and Lymphoma Patients, 11th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2004.
Lam T.H., Abdullah A.S.M., Chan S.S.C. and Hedley A.J., Adherence to nicotine replacement therapy versus quitting smoking among Chinese smokers: A preliminary investigation, Psychopharmacology. 2005, 177: 400-408.
Leung A.Y.M., Salili F. and Chan S.S.C., My first health lesson in the University: Hong Kong Chinese older adults' experience with web-searching about health issues, Newsletter of the Royal College of Nursing. Australia, 2004, 7(2): 17.
Parker J.M., Chan S.S.C. and So K.W., The 10th Anniversary Book, In: Parker J., Chan, SSC, So WKW, 2005.
So K.W., Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The knowledge level and precautionary measures taken by older adults during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, International Journal of Nursing Studies. UK, Elsevier, 2004, 41: 901-909.
Sullivan P.L., Wong Y.Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. HCPF Dissemination Report, #216034, Health Services Research Committee, 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Wong Y.Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. Full report, Health Services Research Committee, Hong Kong, 2005.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Lam D., Yuen F.K.H., Chan R., Fung T. and Chan S.S.C., Student learning in clinical nursing education: Perceptions of the relationship between assessment and learning, Nurse Education Today. 2005, 25: 299-308.
Tsung P.P.K. and Chan S.S.C., Health nurses' role in smoking cessation: Knowledge, attitudes and behaviours, 2004.
Veldhorst G., Chan S.S.C. and Kwek P., SARS: the global occupational health crisis and its impact, International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference, Taipei, Taiwan. 2005.
Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The Design of a Valid and Reliable Questionnaire to Measure Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors and Stages of Behavioral Change Associated with Dietary Calicum of Pre-menopausal Chinese Women, The 15th International Nursing Congress, Dublin, Ireland. 2004.
Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The development and testing of an instrument to measure knowledge, attitudes and behaviors associated with dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal women. Book of Abstracts, 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 22, 2004.
Wong Y.Y.F., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The development of a culture-based aidign tool to estimate the dietary calcium intake of premenopausal Chinese women, 15th International Congress on Women's Health Issues and the 4th Congress on Obstetrical and Neonatal Nursing, Sao Pedro, Brazil, November 7-10, 2004.


Researcher : Chiang VCL

List of Research Outputs

Chiang V.C.L., The Use of N4 in a Grounded Theory Study, In: Chief: Professor Denis anthony (Professor of Nursing Informatics), Information Technology in Nursing. UK, The British Computer Society, 2005, 17(2): 8-17.


Researcher : Chow MK

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Chow M.K., Loh E.K.Y., Cheng K.K.F., Fung W.Y.C. and Cheung P.S.Y., The effectiveness of a community-based health-van education program in promoting breast health among women in Hong Kong, Book of Abstracts. International Conference Health Promotion Evidence Practice and Policy, Chiang Mai, Thailand.. Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2004.


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, Liu R., Sham M.
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:07/2004
Abstract:
To identify the needs of the Hong Kong Chinese people suffering from advanced cancer and their family caregivers, their perceived importance and perceived satisfaction of these needs and finally their perception of the best person meeting these needs.


List of Research Outputs

Chui Y.Y., Implementation of Clinical Problem-based Learning (PBL) in Department of Nursing Studies, Nurse Letter. Hong Kong, 2004, Issue 2, July 2004: p.2-3.
Chui Y.Y., Hsu M.Y., Huang C.F. and Tang L.C., May May (PBL Case) used in a workshop on Introduction to Clinical Problem-based Learning (PBL) facilitated by Dr Agnes Tiwari. 2004, 3.
Leung S.F., Chui Y.Y., Arthur D., French P., Lai A., Lee W.M. and Wong D., The validity and reliability of the WHO Mental Disorders Checklist for use in a Telehealth Clinic of Hong Kong, International Journal of Mental Health Nursing. Melbourne, Australia, Blackwell Publishing Inc., 2005, 14: 117-125.


Researcher : Fong DYT

List of Research Outputs

Fong D.Y.T., Experience in Validation of QoL instruments in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life Annual Scientific Meeting. 2005.
Hui C.K., Bowden S., Jackson K., Au W.Y., Fong D.Y.T., Lie A.K.W., Chim J.C.S., Liang R.H.S. and Lau G., Clinical significance of intrahepatic hepatitis B virus covalently closed circular DNA in chronic hepatitis B patients who received cytotoxic chemotheraphy, Blood. 2005, 105(6): 2616-2617.
Khong P.L., Leung L.H.T., Fung A.S.M., Kwong D.L.W., Qiu D., McAlonan G.M., Fong D.Y.T., Cao G., Yip L.C.K., Ooi C.G.C. and Chan G.C.F., White matter fractional anisotropy (FA) in the assessment of treatment-induced neurotoxicity in childhood cancer survivors: association with neurocognitive function, ISMRM 13th Scientific Meeting and Exhibition, Florida, U.S.A., 7-13 May 2005.
Wong B.C.Y., Fong D.Y.T. and Karlberg J.P.E., Translation of the Rome II Modular Questionnaire, AstraZeneca AB. 2005.


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., History of HKU Department of Nursing Studies, Medical Faculty News. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2005, 10(2): 13.
Hui Choi W.H., History of Nursing Education in Hong Kong, Medical Faculty News. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2005, 10(2): 13.
Hui Choi W.H., History of Professionalism of Nursing in Hong Kong, Medical Faculty News. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2005, 10(2): 13.


Researcher : Kuan HY

List of Research Outputs

Kuan H.Y., Witnessing suffering in children with cancer in Hong Kong, 11th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2004.


Researcher : Lam WWT

Project Title:Perceived relevance of evidence-based psychosocial clinical practice guidelines for Hong Kong women with breast cancer: opinions of patients and health care providers
Investigator(s):Lam WWT, Fielding R
Department:Community Medicine
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:05/2003
Abstract:
To assess the patients' and health care providers' perceptions on relevance and importance of evidence-based psychosocial clinical practice guidelines for women with breast cancer.


List of Research Outputs

Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Ho E.Y.Y., Lam T.H., Hedley A.J. and Leung G.M., Avian influenza risk perception, Hong Kong, Emerging Infectious Diseases. 2005, 11: 677-682.
Fielding R., Lam W.W.T. and Ho E.Y.Y., Factors predicting psychological morbidity in Chinese women following breast cancer surgery, The 7th World Congress of Psycho-oncology. August 25-28, 2004. Copenhagen, Denmark.. Chichester, UK, Wiley, 2004, 13(8): S53.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Chan M., Chow L.W.C. and Or A., Gambling with your life: The process of breast cancer treatment decision making in Chinese women, Psycho-Oncology. Chichester, England, John Wiley & Sons, 2005, 14: 1-15.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Johnston J.M., Tin Y.K. and Leung G.M., Identifying barriers to the adoption of evidence-based medicine practice in clinical clerks: a longitudinal focus group study, Medical Education. Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004, 38: 987-997.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R. and Ho E.Y.Y., Predicting psychological morbiodity in Chinese women after surgery for breast carcinoma, Cancer. USA, John Wiley & Sons, 2005, 103: 637-646.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R. and Ho E.Y.Y., Self-efficacy and short-term post-surgical adjustment among Chinese women with breast cancer, The 7th World Congress of Psycho-oncology. August 25-28, 2004. Copenhagen, Denmark.. Chichester, UK, Wiley, 2004, 13(8): S59-60.
Lam W.W.T., Fielding R., Chow L.W.C., Chan M., Leung G.M. and Ho E.Y.Y., The Chinese medical interview satisfaction scale-revised (C-MISS-R): Development and validation, Quality of Life Research. Dordrecht, Netherlands, Kluwer Academic, 2005, 14: 1187-1192.
Leung G.M., Thach T.Q., Chan K.P., Foo W., Meng O., Fielding R., Lam W.W.T., Hedley A.J., Wong C.M. and Lam T.H., Short-term, medium-term, long-term, and lifetime risks of developing and dying of breast carcinoma in a Westernized Chinese population - Evidence from Hong Kong between 1976 and 2000, Cancer. 2005, 103: 501-508.
So K.W., Lam W.W.T. and Yuen J.K.T., Emotional distress of women after diagnosing uterine cervical cancer, The 11th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2004.


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.





Researcher : Lee ACK

Project Title:Incidence and predictors of depression after stroke (DAS) - a longitudinal study
Investigator(s):Lee ACK, Tang SW, Cheung RTF
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Seed Funding for New Staff
Start Date:07/2003
Abstract:
To identify and estimate the incidence of depression for patients with first ischaemic stroke attack (thereafter termed depression after stroke, DAS) at one-month and six-month follow up after stroke onset; to testify the cause-effect relationship of ischaemic stroke to depression with various demographic and psychosocial factors adjusted; to identify the predicting (psycho-emotional or organic) factors for DAS.


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K., So K.W. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The effectiveness of a telephone nursing intervention in improving health behavior of the vulnerable elders during the SARS epidemic in Hong Kong, International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference, Taipei, Taiwan. 2005.
So K.W., Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The knowledge level and precautionary measures taken by older adults during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, International Journal of Nursing Studies. UK, Elsevier, 2004, 41: 901-909.


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

Leung A.Y.M., A new approach in health education among older adults: seeking health information via web, NURSELETTER. Hong Kong, Department of Nursing Studies, HKU, 2004, 3: 3-4.
Leung A.Y.M. and Ching P., A story from SARS hero: the importance of infection control principles and trustful relationship among health professionals, Hong Kong Nursing Journal. Hong Kong, 2004, 40(3): 11-13.
Leung A.Y.M., Yuen C., Chan K.S. and Xie M., Benefits of learning: a comparison among older adults in Beijing, Hong Kong SAR and Shanghai, 22nd Congress of International Association of the Universities of the Third Age (AIUTA). Shanghai, China, 2004.
Leung A.Y.M., Ko P., Chi I. and Chow N.W.S., Learning health issues via web search: Hong Kong Chinese older adults' experience, 22th Congress of the International Association of the University of the Third Age. Shanghai, China, 2004.
Leung A.Y.M. and Ko P., Learning health issues via web search: Hong Kong Chinese older adults' experience, 上網學習保健知識:中國香港老年人的經驗, Shanghai Elderly Education Research. 上海老年教育研究, 上海, 中國, 上海市老年教育學會, 2004, 2: 33.
Leung A.Y.M., Learning in my later life: Hong Kong Chinese older adults’ experience and preferences., The 10th Anniversary Symposium - Education and Research for Quality Nursing Practice. 2005, 31.
Leung A.Y.M., Salili F. and Chan S.S.C., My first health lesson in the University: Hong Kong Chinese older adults' experience with web-searching about health issues, Newsletter of the Royal College of Nursing. Australia, 2004, 7(2): 17.
Leung A.Y.M., Through their eyes: HK Chinese soon-to-be old adults' perception of learning in later life, Proceedings of Research Postgraduate Conference 2005, Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU. Hong Kong, Faculty of Social Sciences, 2005, 84.
Leung A.Y.M., 單元七︰聽聽孩子的問題, 自在人生自學計劃學科指南︰兒童成長與護理. 香港, 香港公開大學, 2004.
Leung A.Y.M., 單元六︰認識孩子的學校, 自在人生自學計劃學科指南︰兒童成長與護理. 香港, 香港公開大學, 2004.
Leung A.Y.M., 單元十三︰如何預防虐兒, 自在人生自學計劃學科指南︰兒童成長與護理. 香港, 香港公開大學, 2004.
Leung A.Y.M., 比較香港與上海的長者教育, Interview by 上海老年報. 2004.
Leung A.Y.M., 電腦互動學習教材︰認識健康生活. 香港, 香港公開大學, 2004.


Researcher : Leung SSK

Project Title:The relationship among premenstrual syndrome, dysmenorrhoea, psychosocial variables and quality of life
Investigator(s):Leung SSK, Lee AM, Wong KP, Fung NY, Wong EMY, Salili F
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2003
Abstract:
To identify the prevalence of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and dysmenorrhoea; to examine the relationship between the PMS, dysmenorrhoea and other psychosocial factors including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, hope and coping; to examine the relationship between PMS, dysmenorrheal, and quality of life.


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong A., Lai A. and Lam T.H., A survey of the nurses' physcial and psychological health status in relation to the Severe Actue Respiratory Syndorme (SARS) epidemic in Hong Kong, American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington, DC, November 6-10, 2004. Washington, DC.
Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong C.N., Wong A.S.F., Lai A. and Lam T.H., The impact of work related risk on nurses during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, Family and Community Health. 2005, May, 28(3): 274-287.
Leung S.S.K., Arthur D. and Martinson I.M., Perceived stress and support of the Chinese postpartum ritual "Doing the Month", Health Care for Women International. Taylor & Francis Inc, 2005, 26: 212-224.
Leung S.S.K., Postnatal support to new mothers, Frontiers in Biomedical Research. Hong Kong, The University of Hong Kong, 2004, 78.
Leung S.S.K., Martinson I.M. and Authur D., Postpartum depression and related psychosocial variables in Hong Kong Chinese women: Findings from a prospective study, Research in Nursing and Health. New York, Wiley Periodicals, Inc, 2005, 28: 27-38.
Salili F., Lai M.K. and Leung S.S.K., The Consequences of Pressure on Adolescent Students to Perform Well in School, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Paediatric Society, 2004, 9: 329-336.


Researcher : Loh EKY

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Chow M.K., Loh E.K.Y., Cheng K.K.F., Fung W.Y.C. and Cheung P.S.Y., The effectiveness of a community-based health-van education program in promoting breast health among women in Hong Kong, Book of Abstracts. International Conference Health Promotion Evidence Practice and Policy, Chiang Mai, Thailand.. Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2004.
Lo J.S.F. and Loh E.K.Y., Exploring Death and Bereavement Perceptions among Chinese Bereaved who lose the loved one in the Intensive Care Unit, 11th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. Hong Kong, 2004.


Researcher : Parker JM

List of Research Outputs

Parker J.M., Nursing on the medical ward, Nursing Inquiry. Oxford, England, Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004, Volume 11, Issue 4, 2004: 210-217.
Parker J.M., Chan S.S.C. and So K.W., The 10th Anniversary Book, In: Parker J., Chan, SSC, So WKW, 2005.


Researcher : Salili F

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong A., Lai A. and Lam T.H., A survey of the nurses' physcial and psychological health status in relation to the Severe Actue Respiratory Syndorme (SARS) epidemic in Hong Kong, American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington, DC, November 6-10, 2004. Washington, DC.
Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong C.N., Wong A.S.F., Lai A. and Lam T.H., The impact of work related risk on nurses during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, Family and Community Health. 2005, May, 28(3): 274-287.
Leung A.Y.M., Salili F. and Chan S.S.C., My first health lesson in the University: Hong Kong Chinese older adults' experience with web-searching about health issues, Newsletter of the Royal College of Nursing. Australia, 2004, 7(2): 17.
Salili F., Lai M.K. and Leung S.S.K., The Consequences of Pressure on Adolescent Students to Perform Well in School, Hong Kong Journal of Paediatrics. Hong Kong, Hong Kong Paediatric Society, 2004, 9: 329-336.
Zhou H. and Salili F., Characteristics and age-related Changes in preschoolers' intrinsic reading motivation, The XXV111 International Congress of Psychology, Beijing, China, August 8-13, 2004.


Researcher : Simpson MAP

List of Research Outputs

Simpson M.A.P. and Tarrant A.M., Measuring changes in family nursing practice in Hong Kong., 7th International Family Nursing Conference – Opening Spaces: Inviting Dialogue in Family Nursing, Victoria, BC.. 2005.


Researcher : So KW

Project Title:To explore the vaginal douching knowledge level of cervical cancer patients who receives brachytherapy
Investigator(s):So KW, Loh EKY
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Small Project Funding
Start Date:11/2002
Completion Date:10/2004
Abstract:
To explore patients' level of knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward vaginal douching; to provide patient education to patients according to their knowledge level and needs.


Project Title:The lived experience of women after diagnosing uterine cervical cancer
Investigator(s):So KW, Lam WWT
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.


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K., So K.W. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The effectiveness of a telephone nursing intervention in improving health behavior of the vulnerable elders during the SARS epidemic in Hong Kong, International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference, Taipei, Taiwan. 2005.
Parker J.M., Chan S.S.C. and So K.W., The 10th Anniversary Book, In: Parker J., Chan, SSC, So WKW, 2005.
So K.W. and Yip K.H., Being a scrub nurse - Students' experience of participating in an Anatomy of Complications Working Program, NurseLetter. Hong Kong SAR, Department of Nursing Studies, HKU, 2005, 04: 4-5.
So K.W., Lam W.W.T. and Yuen J.K.T., Emotional distress of women after diagnosing uterine cervical cancer, The 11th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2004.
So K.W. and Tai J., Fatigue and fatigue-relieving strategies used by Hong Kong Chinese patients after hemopoietic stem cell transplantation, Nursing Research. USA, Lippicott, 2005, 54(1): 48-55.
So K.W. and Tai J.W.M., Fatigue in the Hong Kong Chinese Hemopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients: Intensity and Relieving Strategies, The 11th Hong Kong International Cancer Congress. 2004.
So K.W., General women's health education; Educating women on cervical screening;Psychological impact of abnormal cervical smear diagnosis on clients, Family Planning Association of Hong Kong. 2004.
So K.W. and Yuen J.K.T., Patient education and telephone follow up for women discharged after brachytherapy for uterine cervical cancer, 13th International Conference on Cancer Nursing 2004.
So K.W., Promoting the Health of Filipinos Hong Kong - An Opinion Piece, NURSELETTER. Hong Kong, Department of Nursing Studies, HKU, 2004, Issue 2: 4.
So K.W., Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The knowledge level and precautionary measures taken by older adults during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, International Journal of Nursing Studies. UK, Elsevier, 2004, 41: 901-909.


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

Chan E. and Sullivan P.L., The lived experience of Chinese mothers whose premature infants require specialized care in neonatal intensive care units, 15th International Congress on Women's Health Issues and the 4th Congress on Obstetrical and Neonatal Nursing, Sao Pedro, Brazil, November 7-10, 2004.
Sullivan P.L., A preventive intervention for separating and divorcing families. (Continuing Professional Education Credit), The Law Society of Hong Kong. 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Wong M., Hazlett C. and Chow N.W.S., An evaluation of a multidisciplinary intervention program for family violence based in an Accident and Emergency Department in Hong Kong, 15th International Congress on Women's Health Issues and the 4th Congress on Obstetrical and Neonatal Nursing, Sao Pedro, Brazil, November 7-10, 2004.
Sullivan P.L., An innovative model to promote the health and well being of divorcing Hong Kong families, ICN 23rd Quadrennial Congress, Taipei, Taiwan, May 26. 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Building strong families, Professional Parents Subcommittee. The Hong Kong Federation of Women Lawyer. 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Culture, divorce and family mediation in Hong Kong, Family Court Review Special Issue on Prevention: Research, Policy and Practice. 2005, 43(1): 109-123.
Sullivan P.L., Divorce education: A preventive intervention for separating and divorcing families (Continuing Professional Education Credit), The Hong Kong Federation of Women Lawyers. 2005.
Sullivan P.L., High conflict divorcing families: Characteristics, costs, contributors, and interventions. (Continuing Professional Education Credit), The Law Soceity of Hong Kong. 2004.
Sullivan P.L., Interventions for High-Conflict Divorcing Families, Annual General Meeting of Resource Counselling Centre, Hong Kong. 2004.
Sullivan P.L., Marriage and family life in Canada and selected Western countries, Shenzhen University. Shenzhen, China, 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Parenting coordination: an alternative dispute resolution intervention for high-conflict divorcing families. (Continuing Professional Education Credit), The Law Society of Hong Kong. 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Socio-cultural values and needs assessment: A model for generating an integrative understanding of divorcing Chinese families., Book of Abstracts. 15th International Nursing Research Conference, Dublin, Ireland, July 22-24, 2004.
Sullivan P.L., Leung T., Lau Y.K. and Dignam M., Socio-cultural values and needs assessment: A model for generating an integrative understanding of divorcing Hong Kong families. Poster presentation, 10th Anniversary Symposium, Department of Nursing Studies, University of Hong Kong. 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Leung Y.K.T., Lau Y.K. and Dignam M., The effect of separation and divorce on the health of Hong Kong families: Should health professionals be concerned?, Book of Abstract, Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, HKU, Hong Kong, 25 September . 2004, 23.
Sullivan P.L., Wong Y.Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. HCPF Dissemination Report, #216034, Health Services Research Committee, 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Wong Y.Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. Full report, Health Services Research Committee, Hong Kong, 2005.
Sullivan P.L. and Yuen R., The learning needs of expectant Chinese fathers: An empirical assessment, Book of Abstracts. 2nd International Evidence-Based Practice Preconference, Dublin, Ireland, July 21. 2004.
Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The Design of a Valid and Reliable Questionnaire to Measure Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors and Stages of Behavioral Change Associated with Dietary Calicum of Pre-menopausal Chinese Women, The 15th International Nursing Congress, Dublin, Ireland. 2004.
Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The development and testing of an instrument to measure knowledge, attitudes and behaviors associated with dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal women. Book of Abstracts, 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 22, 2004.
Wong Y.Y.F., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The development of a culture-based aidign tool to estimate the dietary calcium intake of premenopausal Chinese women, 15th International Congress on Women's Health Issues and the 4th Congress on Obstetrical and Neonatal Nursing, Sao Pedro, Brazil, November 7-10, 2004.


Researcher : Tarrant AM

Project Title:An evaluation of student learning outcomes related to infant feeding in the nursing currciulum
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Wu Jieh-Yee Research Fund
Start Date:01/2002
Abstract:
To examine three learning outcome measures related to the effect of an enhanced curriculum, which was designed to meet the needs of the childbearing family concerning infant feeding: (1) the amount of change in student attitudes and beliefs before and after receiving didactic and experiential education, (2) the knowledge level of nursing students concerning infant feeding choices of childbearing families, (3) the degree to which students' knowledge levels meet the community need.


Project Title:The impact of a part-time post-registration nursing degree program on information synthesis and nursing practice
Investigator(s):Tarrant AM, Dodgson J.E.
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Run Run Shaw Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants
Start Date:01/2003
Abstract:
To determine the impact that undertaking a part-time post-registration university degree in nursing has on diploma nurses' information processing and literacy and to examine the degree to which it impacts upon nursing practice during and after the completion of tertiary nursing education.


List of Research Outputs

Dodgson J.E., Tarrant A.M. and Chee Y.O., Becoming a mother during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong. , American Public Health Association’s 132nd Annual Meeting – Public Health and the Environment, Washington, DC.. 2004.
Simpson M.A.P. and Tarrant A.M., Measuring changes in family nursing practice in Hong Kong., 7th International Family Nursing Conference – Opening Spaces: Inviting Dialogue in Family Nursing, Victoria, BC.. 2005.
Tang S.K., Dodgson J.E. and Tarrant A.M., Paediatric preventative health care use by immigrants in Hong Kong: A pilot study, Ruby Jubilee Scientific Meeting, Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, University of Hong Kong. 2004.
Tarrant A.M., Parents and childhood immunizations: A study of health beliefs among Hong Kong Chinese parents., East Asia Forum on Nursing Science (EAFONS), Seoul, South Korea.. 2005.
Tarrant A.M. and Dodgson J.E., Student nurses’ knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about breastfeeding: Using nursing curricula to affect change., American Public Health Association’s 132nd Annual Meeting – Public Health and the Environment, Washington, DC.. 2004.


Researcher : Tiwari AFY

Project Title:Adopting a context-based problem-based learning model to promote student learning
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Wong CM, Lai P.
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Teaching Development Grants
Start Date:01/2001
Abstract:
To promote student learning through the adoption of a context-based problem-based learning model; to identify the types of student who would benefit most from the context-based problem-based model; to evaluate the context-based problem-based model.


Project Title:Support and distress in abused Chinese women
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Leung TW, Leung WC, Ho PC, Yau M.C.
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Other Funding Scheme
Start Date:06/2002
Abstract:
To identify the relationship between social support and psychological distress in abused women; to explore the relationship between financial support and psychological distress in abused women; to investigate if spiritual support helps to reduce psychological distress in abused women.


Project Title:An investigation into the needs of patients with SARS
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Chan SSC, Tsang KWT, Lee PWH, Chan J., Wong A., Cheng K.C.K., Tai J.W.M.
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:An evaluation of the effectiveness of an empowerment intervention for pregnant abused women in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Lam SK, Leung TW, Chan EKL, Leung WC, Ho PC, Lee PWH
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2003
Abstract:
To evaluate whether the implementation of an empowerment intervention for abused women during pregnancy leads to reduction in violence to the women, improvement in their quality of life, and lowering the rate of depression.


Project Title:Impact of intimate partner violence on the physical and mental health and social well-being of Chinese women at a shelter for abused women in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY, Salili F, Tang D.
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:An evaluation of the effectiveness of an empowerment intervention for pregnant abused women in Hong Kong
Investigator(s):Tiwari AFY
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:Incentive Award for RGC CERG Fundable But Not Funded Projects
Start Date:07/2004
Abstract:
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List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong A., Lai A. and Lam T.H., A survey of the nurses' physcial and psychological health status in relation to the Severe Actue Respiratory Syndorme (SARS) epidemic in Hong Kong, American Public Health Association 132nd Annual Meeting and Exposition, Washington, DC, November 6-10, 2004. Washington, DC.
Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Leung D., Lo S.L. and Lau Y.L., Managing isolation and anxiety of a cohort of hospitalized suspected SARS pediatric patients in Hong Kong: an evidence-based nursing care model., International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference. 2005, p.99.
Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K., So K.W. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The effectiveness of a telephone nursing intervention in improving health behavior of the vulnerable elders during the SARS epidemic in Hong Kong, International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference, Taipei, Taiwan. 2005.
Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong C.N., Wong A.S.F., Lai A. and Lam T.H., The impact of work related risk on nurses during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, Family and Community Health. 2005, May, 28(3): 274-287.
So K.W., Chan S.S.C., Lee A.C.K. and Tiwari A.F.Y., The knowledge level and precautionary measures taken by older adults during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, International Journal of Nursing Studies. UK, Elsevier, 2004, 41: 901-909.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Lai P., Yuen F.K.H. and So M., An evaluation of the effectiveness of PBL in enhancing students' critical thinking, Frontiers in Biomedical Research, HKU 2004.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Faculty Teaching Medal , Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong. 2004.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Lam D., Yuen F.K.H., Chan R., Fung T. and Chan S.S.C., Student learning in clinical nursing education: Perceptions of the relationship between assessment and learning, Nurse Education Today. 2005, 25: 299-308.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Leung W.C., Leung T.W., Humphreys J., Parker B. and Ho P.C., Testing an empowerment intervention for Chinese aboused pregnant women in Hong Kong, 23rd Quadrennial Congress of the International Council of Nurses, Taipei, Taiwan, 21-27 May. 2005.


Researcher : Wong CN

List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Leung G.M., Tiwari A.F.Y., Salili F., Leung S.S.K., Wong C.N., Wong A.S.F., Lai A. and Lam T.H., The impact of work related risk on nurses during the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong, Family and Community Health. 2005, May, 28(3): 274-287.


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.


Project Title:Evaluation of nursing knowledge and practices for the infection control precaution in the paediatric units during SARS crisis
Investigator(s):Wong EMY, Chan SSC, Tiwari AFY, Chung F.C.W.
Department:Nursing Studies
Source(s) of Funding:VCO SARS Research Fund
Start Date:07/2003
Abstract:
To examine their level of knowledge on SARS; to understand the impact of nursing practice issues towards QMH policy on Personal Protective Equipments (PPE's); to develop an infection control precaution program for improving the preventive measures for nurses.


List of Research Outputs

Chan S.S.C., Wong E.M.Y., Tiwari A.F.Y., Leung D., Lo S.L. and Lau Y.L., Managing isolation and anxiety of a cohort of hospitalized suspected SARS pediatric patients in Hong Kong: an evidence-based nursing care model., International Council of Nurses 7th International Regulation Conference. 2005, p.99.
Wong E.M.Y., Assessing mothers' intention of infant feeding choices in Chinese Hong Kong, The 8th Annual Conference East Asia Forum on Nursing Science, 18 February 2005.
Wong E.M.Y., Factors affecting mothers' choices of infant feeding method in Hong Kong, Postgraduate Research Seminars, The University of Sydney, 27-29 September 2004.


Researcher : Wong FYY

List of Research Outputs

Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The Design of a Valid and Reliable Questionnaire to Measure Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviors and Stages of Behavioral Change Associated with Dietary Calicum of Pre-menopausal Chinese Women, The 15th International Nursing Congress, Dublin, Ireland. 2004.
Wong F.Y.Y., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The development and testing of an instrument to measure knowledge, attitudes and behaviors associated with dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal women. Book of Abstracts, 15th International Nursing Research Congress, Dublin, Ireland, July 22, 2004.


Researcher : Wong YYF

List of Research Outputs

Sullivan P.L., Wong Y.Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. HCPF Dissemination Report, #216034, Health Services Research Committee, 2005.
Sullivan P.L., Wong Y.Y.F. and Chan S.S.C., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. Full report, Health Services Research Committee, Hong Kong, 2005.
Wong Y.Y.F., Sullivan P.L. and Chan S.S.C., The development of a culture-based aidign tool to estimate the dietary calcium intake of premenopausal Chinese women, 15th International Congress on Women's Health Issues and the 4th Congress on Obstetrical and Neonatal Nursing, Sao Pedro, Brazil, November 7-10, 2004.
Wong Y.Y.F., The effectiveness of a psycho-educational intervention program to achieve and maintain an adequate dietary calcium intake of pre-menopausal Chinese women. Hong Kong, 2005.


Researcher : Yip KH

List of Research Outputs

So K.W. and Yip K.H., Being a scrub nurse - Students' experience of participating in an Anatomy of Complications Working Program, NurseLetter. Hong Kong SAR, Department of Nursing Studies, HKU, 2005, 04: 4-5.


Researcher : Yuen FKH

List of Research Outputs

Tiwari A.F.Y., Lai P., Yuen F.K.H. and So M., An evaluation of the effectiveness of PBL in enhancing students' critical thinking, Frontiers in Biomedical Research, HKU 2004.
Tiwari A.F.Y., Lam D., Yuen F.K.H., Chan R., Fung T. and Chan S.S.C., Student learning in clinical nursing education: Perceptions of the relationship between assessment and learning, Nurse Education Today. 2005, 25: 299-308.


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