MAR 2024 ISSUE 53

Research Grants Awards

Funding Bodies Principal Investigator Project Name
Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) 2022 Dr Daniel
Fong Yee-tak
Revolutionising adolescent idiopathic scoliosis screening with AlignProCARE: An artificial intelligence-driven mobile application for accurate and efficient detection
Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) 2022 Dr Jojo
Kwok Yan-yan
Effects of a nurse-led palliative care programme, ‘Cultivating Acceptance and Living Meaningfully with Progressive Neurological Diseases’ (CALM-Neuro): A feasibility randomised control trial
Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF) 2022 Dr Naomi
Takemura
Motivational interviewing intervention to enhance self-learning and practicing of Tai Chi in patients with advanced lung cancer: A feasibility randomised controlled trial
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Dr Patsy
Chau Pui-hing
Mediating and moderating the role of health and social care utilisation in the association between social frailty and depression
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Dr Jay
Lee Jung-jae
Instant message-delivered personalised acceptance and commitment therapy (IMPACT) for neuropsychiatric symptoms in persons with mild cognitive impairment: A mixed methods study
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Dr Kris
Lok Yuet-wan
An ecological momentary intervention to improve breastfeeding outcomes: A randomised controlled trial
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Dr Kevin
Luk Tzu-tsun
Mobile instant messaging-based lifestyle intervention for pregnant women at risk of gestational diabetes: A randomised controlled trial
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Professor Kelvin
Wang Man-ping
A randomised 2 by 2 factorial trial on mHealth support and financial incentives to promote smoking cessation in deprived older smokers
RGC General Research Fund (GRF) Professor Doris
Yu Sau-fung
Effects of the Buddy-Up Dyadic Physical Activity (BUDPA) Program on the health outcomes and social dynamics of persons with dementia and their family caregivers: A mixed-method randomised controlled trial
NICHE Research Grant 2023/24 Dr Shuangzho
Chen
Integrative therapeutic programme to regulate expressed emotions among informal caregivers of people with dementia: A pilot randomised controlled trial
NICHE Research Grant 2023/24 Dr Naomi
Takemura
Empowering caregivers in the digital age: A pilot randomised controlled trial on the effects of online Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for caregivers of patients with advanced cancer
Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health Dr Derek
Cheung Yee-tak
Evaluation study on Smoke-free Elite Teens Programme 2023-24
Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health Dr Kevin
Luk Tzu-tsun
Building capacity and promoting smoking cessation in the community via “Quit to Win” Contest 2023: A randomised controlled trial of 1-week nicotine replacement therapy sampling
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Professor Doris
Yu Sau-fung
Impact evaluation of the digital connect project for homebound older adults: A target trial emulation
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Professor Doris
Yu Sau-fung
A hybrid effectiveness-implementation evaluation on programmes Promoting Healthy Ageing with Sport Exercise (PHASE Program)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust Professor Doris
Yu Sau-fung
Impact assessment of the Jockey Club REACH & MAP Program for hard-to-reach older adults in the community: A target trial emulation
Teaching Development Grants (TDG) Dr John
Fung Tai-chun
An application of interactive, immersive screen-based 360 virtual reality videos on a learning management system combined with facilitated structured 3D debriefing – an innovative experiential learning pedagogy in enhancing student cultural awareness and clinical competence in student exchange. An international collaboration.