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View article: Does Yoga Therapy Improve Range of Motion in Shoulders of Women Recovering from Breast Cancer Surgery? A Randomised Controlled Trial
Does Yoga Therapy Improve Range of Motion in Shoulders of Women Recovering from Breast Cancer Surgery? A Randomised Controlled Trial Open
HKU Clinical Trials Registry, HKUCTR-1600. Registered 25 May 2013, https://www.hkuctr.com/Study/Show/36d8e3e8d051473b9c2e69bc8ee35dd1 .
View article: Understanding gestational diabetes in Hong Kong: women’s needs, self-management challenges, and the potential of digital health solutions in culturally sensitive care
Understanding gestational diabetes in Hong Kong: women’s needs, self-management challenges, and the potential of digital health solutions in culturally sensitive care Open
There is an urgent need for integrated, family-centered digital health solutions that offer culturally adapted dietary advice, trimester-specific guidance, and embedded psychological support. Hong Kong's sociocultural context provides an i…
View article: Antibiotic stewardship in suspected neutropenic fever (ASTERIC trial): a multicentre, type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation, stepped-wedge, randomised controlled trial study protocol
Antibiotic stewardship in suspected neutropenic fever (ASTERIC trial): a multicentre, type 1 hybrid effectiveness-implementation, stepped-wedge, randomised controlled trial study protocol Open
Introduction Neutropenic fever (NF) has a crude mortality rate of 3–18%. International guidelines recommend that all patients with NF receive ultrabroad-spectrum antibiotics (UBSAs) within 1 hour of emergency department (ED) registration. …
View article: Evaluating cost-effectiveness of 9-valent HPV vaccination for men who have sex with men by HIV status in Hong Kong
Evaluating cost-effectiveness of 9-valent HPV vaccination for men who have sex with men by HIV status in Hong Kong Open
Our findings support the implementation of 9vHPV vaccination for MSM in Hong Kong, with vaccinating all MSM aged ≥12 years offering the greatest health and economic benefits.
View article: ConquerFear-HK: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Metacognition-Based, Manualized Intervention for Fear of Cancer Recurrence among Chinese Cancer Survivors
ConquerFear-HK: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Metacognition-Based, Manualized Intervention for Fear of Cancer Recurrence among Chinese Cancer Survivors Open
Introduction: Fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) is a prominent clinical issue among cancer survivors. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the culturally adapted ConquerFear-HK intervention in reducing FCR among Chinese cancer survivors…
View article: Efficacy of Mobile App–Based Dietary Interventions Among Cancer Survivors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of Mobile App–Based Dietary Interventions Among Cancer Survivors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background The World Health Organization recommends that cancer survivors maintain a healthy diet and weight control to prevent cancer recurrence. Albeit a growing interest in using mobile apps for health promotion, there is a need for com…
View article: Evaluating Cost-effectiveness of 9-valent HPV Vaccination for Men Who Have Sex with Men by HIV Status in Hong Kong
Evaluating Cost-effectiveness of 9-valent HPV Vaccination for Men Who Have Sex with Men by HIV Status in Hong Kong Open
Background Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and a leading cause of anal cancer and genital warts, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM). In Hong Kong, HPV vaccination is currently on…
View article: Using positive imagination to reduce negativity in information processing and hesitant attitudes towards childhood <scp>COVID</scp> ‐19 vaccinations in parents: A randomized controlled trial
Using positive imagination to reduce negativity in information processing and hesitant attitudes towards childhood <span>COVID</span> ‐19 vaccinations in parents: A randomized controlled trial Open
Objectives We aim to investigate the impact of negative information processing on parental vaccine hesitancy in Hong Kong and design an intervention to reduce negativity in pandemic and vaccine‐related information processing. Design Six hu…
View article: Palliative Care Need and Quality of Life Mediated by Psychological Distress in Neurologic Diseases
Palliative Care Need and Quality of Life Mediated by Psychological Distress in Neurologic Diseases Open
Given the chronic, fluctuating illness trajectory, early recognition and management of emerging palliative care needs, particularly psychospiritual distress, is crucial for enhancing health-related quality of life for patients with PNDs.
View article: Digital Rehabilitation Program for Breast Cancer Survivors on Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy: A Feasibility Study
Digital Rehabilitation Program for Breast Cancer Survivors on Adjuvant Hormonal Therapy: A Feasibility Study Open
Background: Breast cancer survivors often face physical and psychological challenges, including weight gain, metabolic syndrome, and reduced quality of life. To address these concerns, a mobile app-based rehabilitation program called “THRI…
View article: Comparing the experiences of cancer survivors living with sleep disturbances between differing levels of psychological distress: a qualitative study
Comparing the experiences of cancer survivors living with sleep disturbances between differing levels of psychological distress: a qualitative study Open
Background Psychological distress often co-occurs with sleep disturbances; but the specific mechanisms linking the two remain unclear. A qualitative study explored perceptions and factors associated with sleep disturbances in cancer surviv…
View article: Fate mapping of peripherally derived macrophages reveals a long-lasting engrafted population that maintains a distinct transcriptomic profile for up to 8 months after Traumatic Brain Injury
Fate mapping of peripherally derived macrophages reveals a long-lasting engrafted population that maintains a distinct transcriptomic profile for up to 8 months after Traumatic Brain Injury Open
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is one of the most established environmental risk factors for the development of dementia and long term neurological deficits representing a critical health problem for our society. It is well-established that …
View article: Global unmet psychosocial needs in cancer care: health policy
Global unmet psychosocial needs in cancer care: health policy Open
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View article: Aligning the World Health Organization's (WHO) package of interventions for rehabilitation for cancer with the mission of the International Psycho-Oncology Society's: promoting psychosocial care for all people affected by cancer
Aligning the World Health Organization's (WHO) package of interventions for rehabilitation for cancer with the mission of the International Psycho-Oncology Society's: promoting psychosocial care for all people affected by cancer Open
The number of people living with and beyond cancer continues to increase worldwide, bringing significant attention to their rehabilitation needs. Globally, psychosocial services are largely inadequate, with many cancer survivors experienci…
View article: Comparing the experiences of cancer survivors living with sleep disturbances between differing levels of psychological distress: a qualitative study
Comparing the experiences of cancer survivors living with sleep disturbances between differing levels of psychological distress: a qualitative study Open
Background Psychological distress often co-occurs with sleep disturbances; but the specific mechanisms linking the two remain unclear. A qualitative study explored perceptions and factors associated with sleep disturbances in cancer surviv…
View article: International Survey of Psychosocial Care for Cancer Survivors in Low-/Middle- and High-Income Countries: Current Practices, Barriers, and Facilitators to Care
International Survey of Psychosocial Care for Cancer Survivors in Low-/Middle- and High-Income Countries: Current Practices, Barriers, and Facilitators to Care Open
PURPOSE The number of cancer survivors living with and beyond cancer treatment is rising globally. It is fundamental to understand the extent and type of psychosocial care services offered worldwide. We evaluated models of cancer survivors…
View article: Motivators and Demotivators for COVID-19 Vaccination Based on Co-Occurrence Networks of Verbal Reasons for Vaccination Acceptance and Resistance: Repetitive Cross-Sectional Surveys and Network Analysis
Motivators and Demotivators for COVID-19 Vaccination Based on Co-Occurrence Networks of Verbal Reasons for Vaccination Acceptance and Resistance: Repetitive Cross-Sectional Surveys and Network Analysis Open
Background Vaccine hesitancy is complex and multifaced. People may accept or reject a vaccine due to multiple and interconnected reasons, with some reasons being more salient in influencing vaccine acceptance or resistance and hence the mo…
View article: Executive function, perceived stress and eating behaviours among Chinese young adults
Executive function, perceived stress and eating behaviours among Chinese young adults Open
Young adults in a transitional period may experience more stress and, hence, suffer from an increased risk of unhealthy eating. Executive function (EF) involves not only inhibitory control and mental flexibility (the ‘cool’ facet) to facil…
View article: Hepatitis C Virus Antiviral Drug Resistance and Salvage Therapy Outcomes Across Australia
Hepatitis C Virus Antiviral Drug Resistance and Salvage Therapy Outcomes Across Australia Open
Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can now be cured with well-tolerated direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy. However, a potential barrier to HCV elimination is the emergence of resistance-associated substitutions (RASs) that re…
View article: Examining pharmacoepidemiology of antibiotic use and resistance in first-line antibiotics: a self-controlled case series study of Escherichia coli in small companion animals
Examining pharmacoepidemiology of antibiotic use and resistance in first-line antibiotics: a self-controlled case series study of Escherichia coli in small companion animals Open
Background Clinicians need to prescribe antibiotics in a way that adequately treats infections, while simultaneously limiting the development of antibiotic resistance (ABR). Although there are abundant guidelines on how to best treat infec…
View article: Return to work, work productivity loss and activity impairment in Chinese breast cancer survivors 12-month post-surgery: a longitudinal study
Return to work, work productivity loss and activity impairment in Chinese breast cancer survivors 12-month post-surgery: a longitudinal study Open
Introduction Existing evidence of returning-to-work (RTW) after cancer comes predominately from Western settings, with none prospectively examined since the initial diagnostic phase. This study prospectively documents RTW-rate, time-to-RTW…
View article: Early sepsis care with the National Early Warning Score 2-guided Sepsis Hour-1 Bundle in the emergency department: hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation pilot stepped wedge randomised controlled trial (NEWS-1 TRIPS) protocol
Early sepsis care with the National Early Warning Score 2-guided Sepsis Hour-1 Bundle in the emergency department: hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation pilot stepped wedge randomised controlled trial (NEWS-1 TRIPS) protocol Open
Introduction Early sepsis treatment in the emergency department (ED) is crucial to improve patient survival. Despite international promulgation, the uptake of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) Hour-1 Bundle (lactate measurement, blood cu…
View article: Dynamic predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake and their interconnections over two years in Hong Kong
Dynamic predictors of COVID-19 vaccination uptake and their interconnections over two years in Hong Kong Open
The global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines faces a significant barrier in the form of vaccine hesitancy. This study adopts a dynamic and network perspective to explore the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine uptake in Hong Kong, focusing on mult…