First e-painting platform for caregivers in Hong Kong Electronic Painting and Peer Supportive (EPPS) Platform
A Health App for Post-Pandemic Years (HAPPY)
Electronic Painting and Peer Supportive (EPPS) Platform
Horticulture Therapy
Individualized Dietary Behavioral Change Programme
E-bibliotherapy
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Community-based Healthcare Support Project for Elderly at Sha Ta Areas
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The Effect of Hearing Rehabilitation Interventions on Hearing and Brain Health in Older Adults with Hearing loss
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Dyadic management intervention in older people with co-occurring cognitive impairment and diabetes as a supplementary approach to Chronic Diseases Self-Management Program: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study
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Increasing Physical Activity with A Social Robot-assisted Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Hearing Loss: A Feasibility and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
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A Scoping Review on Ways to Improve Health span and Longevity
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Implementation of the WHO Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) model and personalized care plan in long-term care services
Community-based Healthcare Support Project for Elderly at Sha Ta Areas
Commencement Date: 1-Nov-2025
Co-I: Mr WONG Chi Chung, Dr TSANG Pak Lik
Co-Leaders
| Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Prof. Justina LIU | Associate Head (Postgraduate Education) & Professor |
| Prof. Jed MONTAYRE | Associate Professor |
| Prof. Anjo LU | Assistant Professor |
| Prof. Shanshan WANG | Assistant Professor |
| Prof. Yan Ivy ZHAO | Assistant Professor |
| Dr Kitty HUANG | Research Assistant Professor |
Ongoing Research Students
| Member | Position | Office | Contact No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keqin CHU | PhD Student | GH195 | keqin.chu@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Yang FEI | PhD Student | A131 | yangfay200.fei@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Jinyi HU | PhD Student | PQ421 | jinyi-olivia.hu@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Yee Lai HUNG | PhD Student (Part-time) |
ally-y-l.hung@connect.polyu.hk | ||
| Yaqin LI | PhD Student | GH168 | +852 3400 8164 | yaqin0809.li@connect.polyu.hk |
| Ankang LIU | PhD Student | A130 | ankang.liu@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Yuqian LUO | PhD Student | A131 | yu-qian.luo@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Hongming MA | PhD Student (Part-time) | richardhm.ma@connect.polyu.hk | ||
| Pui Ying MAK | PhD Student | A130 | +852 3400 8295 | pui-ying-bobo.mak@connect.polyu.hk |
| Wenjing NING | PhD Student | PQ421 | wenjing-lora.ning@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Julienne Ivan Dagondon SOBERANO | PhD Student | FJ502B | julienneivan.soberano@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Hanzhi TAN | PhD Student | A131 | lexi-hanzhi.tan@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Yanfeng WANG | PhD Student | PQ421 | yanfeng.wang@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Yuxuan WANG | PhD Student | FJ502B | eusen.wang@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Sing Wang WONG | PhD Student | FJ502B | singwang.wong@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Yuting XIA | PhD Student | A131 | yuting.xia@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Jiaming XIONG | PhD Student | GH168 | james.xiong@connect.polyu.hk | |
| Lishuang ZHENG | PhD Student | FJ502D | lishuang.zheng@connect.polyu.hk |
Externally Funded Projects
Strengthening the ear-to-brain connection in older adults with hearing loss through engaging web-based gamified auditory-cognitive dual-task training: a randomized controlled trial
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Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
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Effects of the EatWelLog App on Enhancing Daily Diet Management for Community-dwelling Older Adults with Sarcopenic Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
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Exploring the Use of VR Mindfulness for Stress Reduction Among Formal Caregivers
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Shenzhen Luohu Fu'an Elderly Care Service Development Center (Donation)
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ICOPE Training for Rural Elderly Community Care and Project Evaluation
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Sir Horace Kadoorie International HK Foundation Limited (Donation)
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Implementability of the AI-assisted Painting System (AIP) to improve psychological well-being among community-dwelling older adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Research Matching Grant Scheme (RMGS)
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Second Wave of the Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study: Objective Health Measures and Cancer Awareness Screening
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The Karen Leung Foundation (Donation)
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Making better decisions for long-term healthcare – conceptualizing financial health literacy (FHL) from laypeople’s perspectives and formulating an instrument for FHL
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
General Research Fund
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Telephone-coached sleep bibliotherapy for informal caregivers of people with dementia: A randomized controlled trial
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
RGC Early Career Scheme
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Effects of a salutogenic strength-based social robot-assisted intervention on the depressive symptoms and sense of coherence of family caregivers of persons with dementia
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
General Research Fund
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Community-based Healthcare Support Project for Elderly at Sha Ta Areas
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association (Collaborative)
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The Effect of Hearing Rehabilitation Interventions on Hearing and Brain Health in Older Adults with Hearing loss
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Community CareAge Foundation (CCAF) (Collaborative)
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Dyadic management intervention in older people with co-occurring cognitive impairment and diabetes as a supplementary approach to Chronic Diseases Self-Management Program: A hybrid effectiveness-implementation study
Investigators Name:
Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
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Increasing Physical Activity with A Social Robot-assisted Exercise Intervention in Older Adults with Hearing Loss: A Feasibility and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Health and Medical Research Fund – Research Fellowship Scheme
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A Scoping Review on Ways to Improve Health span and Longevity
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
AIA International Limited (Collaborative)
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Implementation of the WHO Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) model and personalized care plan in long-term care services
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council (Collaborative)
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The effects of music-with-movement (simultaneous cognitive-motor dual-task training) on cognitive and physical performance of people with potentially reversible cognitive frailty: a randomized controlled trial
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Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
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Non-pharmacological interventions to improve sleep disturbances of people with subjective cognitive decline: A protocol of systematic review and meta-analysis
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant
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A Co-designed Screening Tool Development and Concept Analysis of Social Frailty in Hong Kong
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
RGC General Research Fund
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Effects of a closed-loop and neuroplasticity-based mindfulness program for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: a randomized controlled trial with a process evaluation
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding:
RGC General Research Fund
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Implementation of the WHO Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) model and personalized care plan in primary health care services in Christian Family Service Centre (CFSC)
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Christian Family Service Centre (Collaborative) |
Development of a Chinese Medicine Literacy Scale for the Chinese-speaking population
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Our Hong Kong Foundation (Collaborative) |
Effects of a single-session mindfulness-based intervention for reducing stress in family caregivers of people with dementia: a randomized controlled trial
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$1,021,000 Commencement Date: 1-Aug-24 |
Feasibility of using graphics in delivering health interventions: experiences of dementia caregivers participating in a bibliotherapy study
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: RGC Direct Allocation Grant - Funding Support to Small Projects |
Robot Assistance to Home-based Care, Cognitive Training and Home SafetyInvestigators Name: |
An AI robot-assisted tailored activity programme for improving the physical inactivity of people with dementia and their informal caregivers: A pilot randomized controlled trialInvestigators Name: |
Using mindfulness with immersive virtual reality cave experience in promoting mental well-being: a feasibility study
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Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Eteam Entertainment Limited (Donation) |
Supporting Current Home Care Services with a Robot-mediated Interactive Intervention (RMII) to Reduce Loneliness in Older Adults: A Feasibility and Pilot Randomized Controlled TrialInvestigators Name: |
Telephone-coached "graphic narrative" bibliotherapy for informal caregivers of people with dementia: A cluster randomized controlled trialInvestigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: General Research Fund Total Grant: HK$ 1,507,926 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-24 |
The effects of an Individualized Music Playlist based on the ISO-Principle for the immediate de-escalation of agitation in people with dementia: a randomized controlled trialInvestigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: General Research Fund Total Grant: HK$ 1,502,248 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-24 |
Effects of a technology-enhanced horticultural program for the people with dementia and their family caregiversInvestigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Bright Future Charitable Foundation |
Effects of e-bibliotherapy on the psychological wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with dementia: A randomized controlled trialInvestigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) |
Increasing mental health literacy and peer support among caregivers: An Electronic Painting and Peer Supportive (EPPS) Platform
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Mental Health Initiatives Funding Scheme Total Grant: HK$1,976,900 Commencement Date: 1-May-23 |
Effects of an Individualized Dietary Behavioural Change (IDBC) Programme and Exercise Training in combination or separately on managing Sarcopenic Obesity in Community-dwelling older adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: General Research Fund Total Grant: HK$1,288,407 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-23 |
Supporting family caregivers of people with dementia and identifying an effective adaptive intervention to reduce their depressive symptoms: a sequential multiple assignment randomized trial
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) Total Grant: HK$1,462,200 Commencement Date: 30-Sep-22 |
Pilot evaluation of technology-enhanced horticultural activities among the people with dementia and their family caregivers
Investigators Name: PI: Dr Pui Kin KORCo-I: Dr Sze Ki CHEUNG, Dr Yat Wa Justina LIU, Dr Kwan Ching WONG, Prof. Kam Yuet WONG Member: Ir Dr Humphrey Leung Kwong-wai Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Bright Future Charitable Foundation Total Grant: HK$174,550 Commencement Date: 1-Sep-22 |
The Presence of Humanoid Robot with Older Adults at Homes
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Research Matching Grant Scheme (RMGS) Total Grant: HK$500,000 Commencement Date: 1-Apr-22 |
The secrets of healthy near-centenarians and centenarians in Hong Kong: how well are they ageing – one year follow up
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Sik Sik Yuen (Donation) Total Grant: HK$57,291 Commencement Date: 28-Feb-22 |
Effects of Facebook-based bibliotherapy on improving the wellbeing of informal caregivers of people with dementia: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: NICHE Research Grant Total Grant: HK$145,000 Commencement Date: 14-Feb-22 |
The Effects of a Hybrid Face-To-Face and Online Mode of Delivering a Mindfulness-Based Dementia Caregiving Programme for Family Caregivers of Persons with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: RGC Early Career Scheme Total Grant: HK$820,120 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-22 |
A community-based participatory research approach to reduce the COVID-19 risk in Hong Kong: developing and testing social and behavioural interventions
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: HMRF- Commissioned Research on COVID-19 Total Grant: HK$27,605,783 Commencement Date: 1-Nov-21 |
*Digital Health Literacy on COVID-19 for All: Co-creation and evaluation of interventions for ethnic minorities and Chinese people with chronic illnesses in Hong Kong
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: HMRF- Commissioned Research on COVID-19 Total Grant: HK$5,380,600 Commencement Date: 1-Nov-21 * Child project of ‘A community-based participatory research approach to reduce the COVID-19 risk in Hong Kong: developing and testing social and behavioural interventions’ (PI: Prof. Yee Man Angela LEUNG). |
*A Smart Health 3P (Prevention, Protection, Progression) platform for people with physiological and psychosocial distress under the influence of COVID-19
Investigators Name: * Child project of ‘The 3P (Prevention, Protection and Promotion) approach as a novel and effective strategy to prevent infection and enhance recovery in individuals with COVID-19’ (PI: Prof. Ho Keung David SHUM). |
Using a web-based mind-body intervention program for reducing stress in family caregiver of frail older people in mainland China: an intervention protocol development
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: 鄭州悅來蘋果酒店有限公司 Total Grant: HK$30,000 Commencement Date: 1-Aug-21 |
Development and validation of a holistic health literacy scale for family caregivers of older people
Investigators Name: Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: NICHE Research Grant Total Grant: HK$176,387 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-21 |
Evaluation of a 25-day Home-based, Multisensory Cognitive Stimulation Program for the People with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$75,000 Commencement Date: 1-Dec-20 |
A Stand-alone Therapeutic Music-with-Movement Programme for Elderly with Cognitive Impairment
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$5,412,643 Commencement Date: 1-Nov-20 |
Blended Gaming COVID-19 Training System (BGCTS) with WHO Guidelines for Staff in Residential Care Homes: A Cluster Randomised Controlled TrialInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$1,276,732 Commencement Date: 1-Oct-20 |
The Secrets of Healthy Near-centenarians and Centenarians in Hong Kong: How Well are They Ageing
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$600,000 Commencement Date: 1-Aug-20 |
Investigation of Happiness Index and its Explanatory Model in Hong Kong: Repeated Cross-sectional Studies
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$450,000 Commencement Date: 31-Mar-20 |
Investigation of Happiness Index in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area in Southern China: Three Phases Study
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$75,000 Commencement Date: 1-Mar-20 |
Virtual Reality Motor-cognitive Training for Older People with Cognitive FrailtyInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$2,968,125 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-20 |
Good Dyadic Relationship between Couple with One Having Mild Cognitive Impairment: a Q-methodologyInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$111,000 Commencement Date: 1-Oct-19 |
Effects of a Modified Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia in Stress Reduction: a Pilot Randomized Controlled TrialInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$39,150 Commencement Date: 1-Jun-18 |
Partnership with the Community to Improve the Psychosocial Well-being of People with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment, and their Caregivers with Music Interventions: an Effectiveness-Implementation Cluster Randomized Clinical TrialsInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$1,361,302 Commencement Date: 1-Feb-18 |
Evaluation of an Individualized Exercise Programme Plus Behavioural Change Enhancement Strategies for Managing General Fatigue in Community-Dwelling Frail Older People: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial.
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$853,463 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-18 |
Project on Medication Adherence and Health Literacy - Part 2
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$99,999 Commencement Date: 18-Sep-17 |
Promoting Mental Health Literacy in Aging: Identifying Depressive Symptoms Through PhotosInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$493,863 Commencement Date: 1-May-17 |
* Genetic Analysis of Alzheimer's Disease in Hong Kong
Investigators Name: Total Grant: HK$165,663 Commencement Date: 6-Mar-17 * Child project of ‘Genetic Analysis of Alzheimer's Disease in Hong Kong’ (PI: Dr Lok Ting LAU). |
Project on Medication Adherence and Health LiteracyInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$99,475 Commencement Date: 15-Sep-16 |
Changing The Way We Prevent Diabetes: The Use of Mobile ApplicationInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$281,720 Commencement Date: 15-Apr-16 |
Implementation of Observational Pain Management Protocol to Improve Pain Management for Long-term Institutionalized Older Care Home Residents with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled TrialInvestigators Name: Total Grant: HK$669,000 Commencement Date: 1-Jan-14 |
