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, gerontology and long-term care. In particular, her research efforts mainly focus on promoting appropriate care-seeking behaviors in patients with acute myocardial infarction, 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$) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
- 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
- Li PW*, Lee DT, Yu DS. Psychometric evaluation of the Symptoms of Acute Coronary Syndromes Inventory in Chinese patients with acute coronary syndromes. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. 2013 Oct 17;13(4):295-303. Available from: doi:10.1177/1474515113509558
- Li PW*, Lee DT, Yu DS. Psychometric evaluation of the Perceived Barriers to Health Care-seeking Decision in Chinese patients with acute coronary syndromes. Heart & Lung. 2014 Mar;43(2):140-5. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.hrtlng.2014.01.001
- 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 |