Aileen W.k. Chan
Assistant Professor
Medicine
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Biography
Dr. Aileen Chan has been serving at the Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) since 1997. During the years she has taken a variety of teaching and administrative roles including Instructor, Lecturer, Professional Consultant, Clinical Practice Coordinator, Assistant Programme Coordinator and Chief Year Coordinator. Currently, Dr. Chan is an Assistant Professor of the School. Dr. Chan received her Ph.D. in Social Medicine from CUHK. Her research interest focuses on using Tai chi and Qigong as an intervention to improve physiological, psychosocial and functional health of patients with chronic illnesses. She has conducted studies on using Tai chi and Qigong on people with chronic illnesses, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cognitive impairment and sleep disturbances. Her current studies include extending the use of Tai chi and Qigong on people with cardiovascular risk factors and on older adults.
Research Interest
chronic care
Publications
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Chan, A. W. K., Yu, D. S. F., Choi, K. C., Lee, D. T. F., Sit, J. W. H., & Chan, H. Y. L. (2016). Tai chi qigong as a means to improve night-time sleep quality among older adults with cognitive impairment: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Clinical Interventions in Aging, 11, 1277-86.
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Chan, A. W. K., Yu, D. S. F., Choi, K. C., Chan, H. Y. L., & Wong, E. M. L. (2016) Effects of a peer-assisted tai chi qigong program on social isolation and psychological well-being among Chinese hidden elders: A pilot randomized controlled trial. The Lancet, 388, (Suppl 1) S23.
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Chan A. W. K., Yu, D. S. F., & Choi, K. C. (2017). Effects of tai chi qigong on psychosocial well-being among hidden elderly, using elderly neighborhood volunteer approach: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Clinical Interventions in Aging. 12, 85-96. doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S124604
