Research Faculty
BNurs, MSc Cardiology, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
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Dr Polly Wai-Chi Li is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing of the University of Hong Kong since January 2020. She received her degree of Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Hong Kong with first class of honours. She then obtained her PhD at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She received several awards during her postgraduate study, including the Outstanding Thesis Award, New Researcher Award and Dr. Thomas HC Cheung Postgraduate Scholarship.
Dr Li's research interests include cardiology, critical care and chronic disease management. In particular, her research efforts mainly focus on promoting appropriate care-seeking behaviors in patients with acute myocardial infarction, frailty management in patients undergoing cardiac surgical procedures, improving the care of patients with post-intensive care syndrome, improving self-management for chronic disease, stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, and preventing cognitive decline in persons with mild cognitive impairment. She has obtained several research grants, including General Research Fund and Early Career Scheme from Research Grants Council, and Health Care and Promotion Scheme from Food and Health Bureau. Dr Li has published actively in international refereed journals, such as Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing and Journal of Geriatric Cardiology.
| Funding Scheme | Project Title | Approved Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|---|
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Health and Medical Research Fund |
The feasibility and acceptability of a prehabilitation program for pre-frail patients undergoing cardiac surgeries/procedures |
500,000 |
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HKU Seed Fund for Basic Research |
A strength building Lifestyle integrated intervention for tackling double burden of sarcopenic patients with coronary artery disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial |
123,000 |
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HKU Seed Fund for Basic Research for New Staff |
The effects of an empowerment-based cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia on sleep, cognitive function and health-related quality of life in persons with mild cognitive impairment: A mixed-method pilot study |
150,000 |
| HKU Start-up Fund | An internet-based cardiac rehabilitation enhancement (i-CARE) intervention to support self-care of patients with coronary artery disease: A mixed-method study | 1,850,000 |
| Pneumoconiosis Mutual Aid Association | A caregiver support program for family caregivers of patients with pneumoconiosis | 450,000 |
| General Research Fund | A nurse-coordinated integrated care model to support decision-making and self-care in patients with atrial fibrillation: a randomized controlled trial | 664,264 |
| Health Care and Promotion Scheme | Promoting brain health among people with suboptimal cognitive functioning in Hong Kong: a brain vitality enhancement (BRAVE) program | 1,171,697 |
| Early Career Scheme | The effects of a modelling-based narrative intervention on care-seeking behavioural intention and prehospital care-seeking delay in patients with acute myocardial infarction | 1,060,154 |
| Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board | The experience of patients and family caregivers in managing pneumoconiosis in the family context: An exploratory qualitative study | 435,480 |
| Direct Grant | A multi-factorial model to explain sleep disturbances in patients with heart failure: a feasibility longitudinal study | 142,557 |
- Wong CWY, Yu SFD, Li PWC*, Chan BS. The prognostic impacts of frailty on clinical and patient-reported outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery or valvular surgeries/procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews 2023. 85:101850.
- Li PWC*, Yu SFD, Yan BP, Wong CW, Yue SCS, Chan CMC. Effects of a narrative-based psychoeducational intervention to prepare patients for responding to acute myocardial infarction: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open 2022. 5(10):e2239208.
- Li PWC*, Yu SFD, Siu PM, Wong SCK, Chan BS. Peer-supported exercise intervention for persons with mild cognitive impairment: A waitlist randomized controlled trial (the BRAin Vitality Enhancement trial). Age and Ageing 2022. 51: 1–10.
- Lin RSY, Yu DSF, Chau PH, Li PWC. (2023). Effects of an empowerment-based educative psycho-behavioral program on neuropsychiatric symptoms among persons with mild cognitive impairment: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 137, 104381–104381. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104381
- Chan CMC, Lee MKY, Chan AKC, Hui ML, Li PWC*. Changing the model of care during the COVID-19 pandemic: Same-day discharge of patients undergoing elective invasive cardiac procedures in Hong Kong. Heart & Lung. 2021; 50(6): 919-925.
- Lin RS, Yu DS, Li PW, Chau PH, Lee JJ. Lived experience of neuropsychiatric symptoms among females with mild cognitive impairment: A phenomenological study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2021 Oct 29. Available from: doi: 10.1111/jan.15088
- Masika GM, Yu DS, Li PW, Lee DT, Nyundo A. Visual art therapy and cognition: Effects on people with mild cognitive impairment and low education level. Journal of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 2021 Sep 18:gbab168. Available from: doi: 10.1093/geronb/gbab168
- Lin RS, Yu DS, Chau PH, Li PW. An empowerment-psycho-behavioral program on neuropsychiatric symptoms in persons with mild cognitive impairment: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2021 Aug;77(8):3507-3517. Available from: doi: 10.1111/jan.14871
- Li PW, Yu DS. A nurse-led multi-component behavioral activation program to improve treatment decision-making and health outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation. Stroke. 2021;52(suppl 1). Available from: doi: 10.1161/str.52.suppl_1.P114
- Li PW, Yu DS, Tam SY. The Lived Experience of Patients and Family Caregivers in Managing Pneumoconiosis. Qualitative Health Research. 2021 Jul;31(9):1645-1656. Available from: doi: 10.1177/10497323211002819
- Li PW*, Yu DS, Wong CW. An empowerment-based cognitive behavioural therapy for persons with mild cognitive impairment and insomnia: Protocol for a mixed-method pilot study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2021 Apr;77(4):2054-2063. Available from: doi: 10.1111/jan.14740
- Lin RS, Yu DS, Li PW, Masika GM. The effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms among persons with preclinical and mild dementia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. 2020 Nov;36(4):479-492. Available from: doi.org/10.1002/gps.5460
- Masika GM, Yu DS, Li PW. Visual art therapy as a treatment option for cognitive decline among older adults. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2020 Mar 23. Available from: doi: 10.1111/jan.14362
- Li PW*, Yu DS, Chong SO, Lin RS. A Systematic Review on the Effects of Nonpharmacological Sleep Interventions on Cardiometabolic Risk or Disease Outcomes. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2020 Mar;35(2):184-98. Available from: doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000662
- Li PW*, Yu DS. A modeling-based narrative intervention to promote timely care-seeking in patients with acute myocardial infarction: A pilot randomized controlled trial and feasibility analysis. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2018 Oct 29;18(3):215-23. Available from: doi:10.1177/1474515118810126
- Li PW*, Yu DS, Siu PM, Wong SC. Brain Vitality Enhancement (BRAVE) program to promote brain health among persons with mild cognitive impairment: A study protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 2019 Aug 22;75(12):3758-67. Available from: doi:10.1111/jan.14175
- Yu DS, Li PW, Zhang F, Cheng ST, Ng TK, Judge KS. The effects of a dyadic strength-based empowerment program on the health outcomes of people with mild cognitive impairment and their family caregivers: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 2019 Oct 4;14:1705-17. Available from: doi:10.2147/CIA.S213006
- Li PW*, Yu DS. Predictors of pre-hospital delay in Hong Kong Chinese patients with acute myocardial infarction. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2017 Jun 28;17(1):75-84. Available from: doi:10.1177/1474515117718914
- Song D, Yu DS, Li PW, Lei Y. The effectiveness of physical exercise on cognitive and psychological outcomes in individuals with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of Nursing Studies. 2018 Mar;79:155-64. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.01.002
- Li PW*, Yu DS. Recognition of atypical symptoms of acute myocardial infarction: development and validation of a risk scoring system. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2017 Mar 1;32(2):99-106. Available from: doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000321
- Li PW*, Yu DS. Testing a model to reveal the predictive mechanism of care-seeking decisions among patients with acute myocardial infarction. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2017 Jul;32(4):393-400. Available from: doi:10.1097/JCN.0000000000000355
- Open Access Journal of Cardiology
- Annals of Nursing and Primary Care
- Committee member, Prevention Science Committee of the Council on Epidemiology and Prevention, American Heart Association
- Honorary Advisor, Care For Your Heart
- Education Subcommittee member, Hong Kong Cardiac Nursing Association, Hong Kong
| Year | Scholarship/ Award | Institution, Country |
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2018 |
Young Researcher Award |
Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2018 |
Internationalization Faculty Mobility Scheme (Outbound) 2018-19 |
Office of Academic Links, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2016 |
Best Oral Presentation Award |
Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium on Chronic Illness Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2015 |
Martha N. Hill New Investigator Award finalist |
American Heart Association |
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2015 |
Best Oral Presentation Award |
Second Cardiac Nursing Conference 2015, Hong Kong College of Cardiac Nursing / Hong Kong Cardiac Nursing Association |
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2015 |
Outstanding Thesis Award |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2013 |
New Researcher Award |
The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2012 |
HKAUW Dr. Thomas HC Cheung Postgraduate Scholarship |
Hong Kong Association of University Women |