Hong Kong’s rapidly ageing population presents pressing healthcare challenges, with innovative solutions becoming critical to safeguard quality of life for seniors. Among these challenges, dysphagia, a swallowing disorder affecting many seniors, often goes undiagnosed until more health complications arise.
Pioneering a groundbreaking solution is Professor Elaine KWONG Yee-lan, Associate Professor of Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) and Associate Director of the Research Institute for Smart Ageing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Prof. Kwong’s research integrates portable ultrasound devices and AI algorithms, enabling community and at-home swallowing assessments. To improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, this breakthrough reduces dependence on invasive and hospital-based imaging like X-ray scanning and endoscopy.
To date, over 450 speech therapists and healthcare professionals have been trained in this method, and the technology is already being adopted in clinical practice, enhancing both patient care and professional expertise in the healthcare sector.
As Hong Kong braces for its silver tsunami, Prof. Kwong's research exemplifies how technological advancements contributes to medical innovation, paving the way to address societal needs of the ageing population in Hong Kong and beyond.
For details, please refer to the original media coverage here on Sing Tao Headline.
Pioneering a groundbreaking solution is Professor Elaine KWONG Yee-lan, Associate Professor of Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (CBS) and Associate Director of the Research Institute for Smart Ageing of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Prof. Kwong’s research integrates portable ultrasound devices and AI algorithms, enabling community and at-home swallowing assessments. To improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, this breakthrough reduces dependence on invasive and hospital-based imaging like X-ray scanning and endoscopy.
To date, over 450 speech therapists and healthcare professionals have been trained in this method, and the technology is already being adopted in clinical practice, enhancing both patient care and professional expertise in the healthcare sector.
As Hong Kong braces for its silver tsunami, Prof. Kwong's research exemplifies how technological advancements contributes to medical innovation, paving the way to address societal needs of the ageing population in Hong Kong and beyond.
For details, please refer to the original media coverage here on Sing Tao Headline.
