Research Project Promotion
To facilitate research activities, RCGFS supports the promotion of the research projects of faculty members and approves the involvement of IAA Hub members to participate as respondents in the endorsed studies.
Below is the list of recent supported research projects.
2022:
VR & AI-based Mobile Apps in Enhancing Independence of Daily Living in Older Adults and People with Early Dementia
Responsible Researcher: Professor David Man
Affiliated Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, PolyU
A Clinical Investigation of the Effects of Acu-TENS and Acupressure on the Sleep Quality of Older Adults with Insomnia: A Pilot Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial
Responsible Researcher: Professor Shamay Ng
Affiliated Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, PolyU
The Relationships between Leisure Activity Participation and Cognitive, Psychological and Functional Abilities in Older Individuals: A Survey Study
Responsible Researcher: Professor David Shum
Affiliated Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, PolyU
The Effects of Mindfulness on Prospective Memory on Older Adults: An Experimental Study
Responsible Researcher: Dr Huijing Lu
Affiliated Institution: Department of Applied Social Sciences, PolyU
Smartphone-based Assessment Tool for Dietary Assessment of Hong Kong Older Adults
Responsible Researcher: Dr Ka Hei Kenneth Lo
Affiliated Institution: Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, PolyU
An Innovative Virtual Reality-based Test for Early Detection of Cognitive Impairment in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Responsible Researcher: Professor David Man
Affiliated Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, PolyU
Development of A Digital Platform (Electronic Mental Evaluation, Resources and Information Toolkit; e-MERIT) for Pandemic Support on the Mental Health of the Vulnerable Groups
Responsible Researcher: Professor Wing Hong Hector Tsang
Affiliated Institution: Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, PolyU
IAA Promoted Research Projects from 2012 to 2021:
If you are interested in promoting your projects through the RCGFS, please download the application form here. Please email the completed application form with supporting documents to Mr Jimmy Lee at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
