Professor NG Shek Nam, MarquesResearch Assistant Professor

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Tel(852) 3943 9935
Emailmarquesng@cuhk.edu.hk
Education &?Qualifications
RN, BNurs (Hons), PhD
Research InterestsPalliative care
Renal nursing
Mixed methods research

Researcher ID/ Publons IDAAC-2215-2021
ORCID0000-0002-1520-1783
Scopus ID57211971142



BiographyDr. Marques Ng is the Research Assistant Professor of The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was a Fulbright Scholar at The University of California, San Francisco in 2018-2019. He obtained his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2013 and 2019 respectively.
Dr. Ng is a young and energetic researcher with interests in palliative care, renal nursing, and mixed methods research. His PhD study explored symptom clusters and their impacts on patients receiving dialysis. Findings have been published in international conferences and journals, such as Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, Journal of Advanced Nursing, and Journal of Clinical Nursing. With the support of external competitive grants, Dr. Ng is conducting projects to identify new ways to improve psychosocial support for patients with chronic illness by utilising their personal and social strengths.
Dr. Ng is dedicated to serving the nursing community. He serves as a reviewer in several peer-reviewed journals, and teaches various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. He is currently the Treasurer of the CUHK Nursing Alumni Association.


Awards, Honours, and Achievements


Research Awards Pi Iota Chapter Scholarship, Pi Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International (2021)
Best Abstract Award, 2019 Renal Society of Australasia Annual Conference (2019)
Fulbright-Lee Hysan Hong Kong Research Scholar Award, The United States Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macau and Lee Hysan Foundation (2018)
Y. K. Pao Foundation Exchange Award, The Nethersole School of Nursing and Y. K. Pao Foundation (2018)
Reaching Out Award, Education Bureau, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2017)
Y. K. Pao Foundation PhD Fellowship, The Nethersole School of Nursing and Y. K. Pao Foundation (2015)

External Service


Editorial Service Reviewer, Journal of Advanced Nursing (September 2020 – present)
Reviewer, Supportive Care in Cancer (June 2020 – present)
Reviewer, Asia Pacific Journal of Oncology Nursing (May 2020 – present)
Reviewer, SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine (January 2020 – present)
Reviewer, Journal of Pain and Symptom Management (December 2019 – present)
Professional & Community Service Treasurer, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Nursing Alumni Association (October 2020 – present)
Board Member, Hong Kong Macau International Exchange Foundation Limited (May 2020 – present)
Secretary, Scientific Committee, 3rd Asian Oncology Nursing Society Conference (2017)

Selected Grants


(in the capacity of Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator)Funding BodyProject Title
Public Policy Research Scheme Identifying social capital for family caregiving in chronic organ failure: A concept mapping study
Nethersole Institute of Continuing Holistic Health Education The status of hope in Chinese patients on peritoneal dialysis: A mixed methods study

Selected Publications


Publications
Ng, M. S. N., Choi, K. C., Chan, D. N. S., Wong, C. L., Xing, W., Ho, P. S., So, W. K. W. Identifying a cut-off score for the COST measure to indicate high financial toxicity and low quality of life among cancer patients. Supportive Care in Cancer. Manuscript accepted on December 15, 2020.
Ng, M. S. N., Hui, Y. H., Law, B. Y. S., Wong, C. L., & So, W. K. W. (2020). Challenges encountered by patients with end-stage kidney disease in accessing symptom management services: A narrative inquiry. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14678
Ng, M. S. N., Wong, C. L., Choi, K. C., Hui, Y. H., Ho, E. H. S., Miaskowski, C., & So, W. K. W. (2020). A mixed methods study on symptom experience in patients with end-stage renal disease. Nursing Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1097/NNR.0479
Ng, M. S. N., Wong, C. L., Ho, E. H. S., Hui, Y. H., Miaskowski, C., & So, W. K. W. (2020). Burden of living with multiple concurrent symptoms in patients with end-stage renal disease. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 29(13-14), 2589-2601. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15282
Ng, M. S. N., Miaskowski, C., Cooper, B., Hui, Y. H., Ho, E. H. S., Mo, S. K. L., So, W. K. W. (2020). Distinct symptom experience among subgroups of patients with ESRD receiving maintenance dialysis. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 60(1), 70-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.01.004
Ng, M. S. N., So, W. K. W., Wong, C. L., Hui, Y. H., Ho, E. H. S., Choi, K. C., Miaskowski, C. (2020). Stability and impact of symptom clusters in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing dialysis. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 59(1), 67-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2019.08.013
Chan, D. N. S., Choi, K. C., Ng, M. S. N., Law, B. M. H., Ho, P. S., Au, C., So, W. K. W. (2020). Translation and validation of the Traditional Chinese version of the COmprehensive Score for financial Toxicity-Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (Version 2). Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. Manuscript accepted on December 7, 2020.
Hui, Y. H., So, W. K. W., Ng, M. S. N., Leung, J. T. W., Ho, E. T. L., & Wong, S. S. H. (2020). Treating peritoneal dialysis catheter exit-site granulomas with chlorhexidine swabstick: A pilot study. Journal of Renal Care. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jorc.1235
Chow, K. M., Law, B. M. H., Ng, M. S. N., Chan, D. N. S., So, W. K. W., Wong, J. C. L., & Chan, K. W.H. (2020). A review of psychological issues among patients and healthcare staff during two major coronavirus disease outbreaks in China: Contributory factors and management strategies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(18), 6673. http://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17186673
Chan, C. W. H., Law, B. M. H., Wong, M. M. H., Chan, D. N. S., Ng, M. S. N., So, W. K. W., Chow, K. M. (2020). Oral mucositis among Chinese cancer patients receiving chemotherapy: Effects and management strategies. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajco.13349
Kwan, W. M. C., Ng, M. S. N., & Chan, C. W. H. (2017). The use of life review to enhance spiritual wellbeing in patients with terminal illnesses: An integrative review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 26(23-24), 4201-4211. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.13977
Newspapers
Ng, M. S. N., Wong, C. L., & So, W. K. W. (December 25, 2020). Communication and trust for better symptom control [症状控制始於沟通信任]. Hong Kong Economic Journal.
Ng, M. S. N., So, W. K. W., & Wong, C. L. (February 27, 2020). Care for renal failure begins with symptom management [肾衰竭护理从症状入手]. Hong Kong Economic Journal.





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