Professor CHENG Ho YuAssistant Professor

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Tel(852) 3943 6230
Emailhycheng@cuhk.edu.hk
Education &?Qualifications
RN, RN (Psy), BN (Hons), PgD (Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing), PhD
Research InterestsCardiovascular care
Mental health nursing
Researcher ID/ Publons IDL-9917-2016
ORCID0000-0002-5842-9390
Scopus ID57190399880



BiographyDr. Ho Yu Cheng is an Assistant Professor of the Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Cheng’s research interest focuses on cardiovascular care and mental health, especially in developing and examining intervention based on psycho-physiological mechanisms to manage these interwined conditions of stroke patients and their caregivers. The publications of Dr. Cheng include systematic review and meta-analysis, and interventional studies in peer reviewed journal, such as International Journal of Nursing Studies, Patient Education and Counseling, Rehabilitation Nursing.
Over the past three years, Dr. Cheng has successfully obtained more than HK$ 2.2 million from various research funding agencies, including General Research Fund, Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board.? She is also dedicated to translate research evidence to better education and obtained a Quality Education Fund from the Education Bureau to enhance the psychological resilience of junior secondary school students.


Awards, Honours, and Achievements


Teaching Award
Best Teacher Award, Doctor of Nursing Programme, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faulty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2019/2020)
Research Awards
ACU Titular Fellowships 2018 – Hong Kong Jockey Club Fellowship, The Association of Commonwealth Universities (2018)
Best Poster Presentation Award, Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium on Chronic Illness Care (2016)
Honour
Fellow, Hong Kong Academy of Nursing in the Speciality of Education and Research – Education (From 2021)

External Service


Editorial Service
Review Editor in Schizophrenia, Frontier in Psychiatry (Apr 2021 – present)
Reviewer, International Journal of Nursing Studies, Research in Nursing and Health, Asian Nursing Research, Disability and Rehabilitation, Aging and Mental Health, Psychology and Health, Stress and Health, International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Preventive Medicine
Professional & Community Service
Member, ADHD+ Advisory Committee, SAHK (Mar 2021 – present)
Co-opt Member, Examination Committee, Hong Kong College of Education and Research in Nursing (May 2021 – present)
Chairperson, HKDSE Health Management and Social Care Subject Committee, Hong Kong Examination and Assessment Authority, Hong Kong (Aug 2018 – Aug 2021)
Scientific Committee Member, International Conference on Nursing and Healthcare 2020, IAR Conferences, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Dec 2019 – Feb 2020)

Selected Grants


(in the capacity of Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator)
Funding BodyProject Title
General Research Fund ForStering psychosOcial wellbeing of family caregivers of stroke survivors using Emotion-centred, problem-solving approach (SoLVE): A randomized controlled trial
Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board Influence of cognitive function and skeletal muscle mass and strength on disability among people with silicosis
Teaching Development and Language Enhancement Grant for 2019 – 2022: Special Funding Scheme for Online Learning The effectiveness of Simulation-based Zoom learning (SBZL) on enhancing clinical decision making for Nursing Students
Seeding Grant for Developing Teaching and Learning Strategies 2020 – 2021 Examine undergraduate nursing student’s motivation, satisfaction, self-efficacy in online technology and eHealth literacy in real time online learning environment (virtual classroom)
Food and Health Bureau - Health and Medical Research Fund Effects of a Music-visual Guided Physical Activity Promotion Programme among Adults with Intellectual Disability Living in Residential Care Facilities: A Cluster-randomised Controlled Trial
General Research Fund (GRF) - Early Career Scheme (ECS) Family caregivers affective touching for improving depressive symptoms of community dwelling stroke survivors through security priming
Pneumoconiosis Compensation Fund Board Comprehensive risk assessment of people with silicosis: A population-based study
Quality Education Fund, HKSAR Government Enhancing Psychological Resilience to Manage Difficulties Positively and to Promote the Mental Health of Junior Secondary School Students: A pilot study
Food and Health Bureau - Health and Medical Research Fund The Cost-effectiveness and Effects of a Music-paced Physical Activity Intervention on Clinical Outcomes and Physical Activity Maintenance of Post-cardiac Rehabilitation Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
Research Grants Council - General Research Fund A theory-based educational program to improve the cardiovascular health among Hong Kong Chinese post-menopausal women


Selected Publications


Publications
Yeung, N. C. Y., Cheung, K. C., Chau, H. C., Leung, A. W. K., Li, C. K., Lam, T. T. N., Cheng, H. Y., & Cheung, Y. T. (2021). Transition from acute treatment to survivorship: Exploring the psychosocial adjustments of Chinese parents of children with cancer or hematological disorders. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 7815. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijeph1857815
Fung, E., *Cheng, H. Y., Choi, K. C., Hui, D. S. C., Yang, C., & Chair, S. Y. (2021). Differential risks for heart failure hospitalization following severe respiratory infection by common pathogens. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology doi:10.1093/eurjpc/zzwab123. *co-corresponding author
Lee, R. T. L., West, S., Tang, A. C. Y., Cheng, H. Y., Chong, C. Y. Y., Chien, W. T., & Chan, S. W. C. (2021). A qualitative exploration of the experiences of school nurses during COVID-19 pandemics as the frontline primary health care professionals. Nursing Outlook, 69(3), 399-408. doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2020.12.003.
Chair, S. Y., Choi, K. C., Cao, X., Cheng, H. Y., Chau, J. P. C., Liu, T., & Chien, W. T. (2021). Association between household solid fuel use for cooking and sleep disturbance in rural China: Findings from the China Kadoorie Biobank data. Sleep Medicine, 83, 13-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleep.2021.04.029
Chong, Y. Y., Chien, W. T., Cheng, H. Y., Kassianos, A. P., Gloster, A. T., & Karekla, M. (2021). Can psychological flexibility and prosociality mitigate illness perceptions towards COVID-19 on mental health? A cross-sectional study among Hong Kong adults. Globalization and Health, 17:43. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12992-021-00692-6
Gloster, A. T., Laminsos, D., Lubenko, J., Presti, G., Squatritio, V., Constantinou, M., Nicolaou, C., Papacostas, S., Aydin, G., Chong, Y. Y., Chien, W. T., Cheng, H. Y.,…Karekla, M. (2020). Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health: An international study. PLOS One, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244809
Yan, C., Cheung, R. S., Wong, C. L., Cheng, H. Y., Liu, F., Huang, H., Ewig, C. L., Li, C. K., Zhang, H., & Cheung, Y. T. (2021). Stress and perception of procedural pain management in Chinese parents of children with cancer. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 61(1), 90-102.e5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2020.06.028.
Chair, S.Y., Cheng, H. Y., Choi, K.C., Fung, E.Y.M.G., Siow, E.K.C., & Cao, X. (2021). Influenza-associated hospitalizations increase the risk of subsequent heart failure hospital admissions: A 20-year territory-wide registry study in Hong Kong. American Journal of Epidemiology, 190(5), 779-785. http://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwaa263
Ma, Y., Cheng, H. Y., Sit, J. W. H., & Chien, W. T. (2020). Psychometric evaluation of the Chinese version of hypertension self-care profile. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1097/JCN.0708.
Chien, W. T., Chong, Y. Y., Tse, M. K., Chien, C. W., & Cheng, H. Y. (2020). Robot-assisted therapy for upper-limb rehabilitation in subacute stroke patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain and Behavior, 10(8), e01742. doi: 10.1002/brb3.1742.
Chong, Y. Y., Cheng, H. Y., Chan, H. Y. L., Chien, W. T., & Wong, S. Y. S. (2020). COVID-19 pandemic, infodemic and the role of eHealth literacy. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 108, 103644. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103644.
Chong, Y. Y., Chien, W. T., Cheng, H. Y., Chow, K. M., Kassianos, A. P., Karekla, M., & Gloster, A. (2020). The role of illness perceptions, coping, and self-efficacy on adherence to precautionary measures for COVID-19. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(18), 6540. doi: 10.3390/ijerph17186540.
Chair, S. Y., Cheng, H. Y., Chew, H. S. J., Zang, Y. L., Siow, E. K. C., & Cao, X. (2020). Leisure-time physical activity and depressive symptoms among patients with coronary heart disease: The mediating role of physical activity self-efficacy. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 17(2), 144-150. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12425.
Cao, X., Chair, S. Y. , Wang, W. H., Chew, H. S. J., Cheng, H. Y. (2019). Self-care in Chinese heart failure patients: Gender-specific correlates. Heart & Lung, 48 (6), 496-501. doi: 10.1016/j.hrtlng.2019.05.005.
Cheng, H. Y. , Chair, S. Y., Wang, Q., Cao, X., Cheng, L., Lee, I. F. K. (2019). Measuring exercise self‐efficacy in Hong Kong Chinese adults with cardiovascular risk: Validation of a Chinese version of the Cardiac Exercise Self‐efficacy Instrument. Research in Nursing & Health, 42 (2), 148-154. doi: 10.1002/nur.21936.
Chew, H. S. J., Cheng, H. Y. , Chair, S. Y. (2019). The suitability of motivational interviewing versus cognitive behavioural interventions on improving self-care in patients with heart failure: A literature review and discussion paper. Applied Nursing Research, 45, 17-22. doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2018.11.006.
Chien, W. T., Cheng, H. Y. , McMaster, T. W., Yip, A. L. K., Wong, J. C. L. (2019). Effectiveness of a mindfulness-based psychoeducation group programme for early-stage schizophrenia: An 18-month randomised controlled trial. Schizophrenia Research, 212, 140-149
Ma, Y., Cheng, H. Y. , Cheng, L., Sit, J. W. H. (2019). The effectiveness of electronic health interventions on blood pressure control, self-care behavioural outcomes and psychosocial well-being in patients with hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 92, 27-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2018.11.007.
Chan, A. W. K., Chair, S. Y., Lee , D. T. F., Leung, D. Y. P., Sit, J. W. H., Cheng, H. Y., & Taylor-Piliae R. E. (2018). Tai Chi exercise is more effective than brisk walking in reducing cardiovascular disease risk factors among adults with hypertension: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 88, 44-52.
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y, Chau, J.P.C. (2018). Effectiveness of a Strength-Oriented Psychoeducation (SOP) on caregiving competence, problem-solving abilities, psychosocial outcomes and physical health among family caregiver of stroke survivors: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 87, 84-93.
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., Sit, J. W. H., & Choi, K. C. (2018). Poorer lung function associated with higher risk of type II diabetes among Chinese Adults with Silicosis. Circulation, 137 (suppl 1): AP060.
Waye, M. M. Y., & Cheng, H. Y. Genetics and epigenetics of autism. (2018) Psychiatry and Clinical neurosciences, 72 (4), 228-244. doi: 10.1111/pcn.12606.
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., & Chau, J. P. C. (2017). Psychometric evaluation of the Caregiving Competence Scale among Chinese family caregivers. Rehabilitation Nursing, 42 (3), 157-163. doi:10.1002/rnj.207.
Chair, S. Y., Wang, Q., Cheng, H. Y., Lo, S. W. Z., Li, X. M., Wong, E. M. L., & Sit, J. W. H. (2017). Relationship between sleep quality and cardiovascular disease risk in Chinese post-menopausal women. BMC Women’s Health. 17: 79. doi: 10.1186/s12905-017-0436-5.
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., Wang, Q., Sit, J. W. H., Wong, E. M. L., & Tang, S. W. (2016). Effects of a nurse-led heart failure clinic on hospital readmission and mortality in Hong Kong. Journal of Geriatric Cardiology 13(5), 415-419. doi: 10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2016.05.013
Cheng, H. Y., & Chair, S.Y. (2016). The feasibility and effects of using eHealth and mHealth interventions on improving physical activity and mental well-being among people with mental illness: A systematic review. e-Mental Health International Conference 2016.
Sit, J.W., Chair, S.Y., Hui, S.S., Choi, K.C., Chan, A.W., Wong, E.M., & Cheng, H. Y. (2016). A smartphone-based exercise adherence intervention for people with metabolic syndrome: a feasibility pilot study. Lancet 388(Suppl 1), S64. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31991-2
Cheng, H. Y., & Chair, S.Y. (2016) The feasibility and effects of using eHealth and mHealth interventions on improving physical activity and mental well-being among people with mental illness: A systematic review. Abstract for the e-Mental Health International Conference 2016. New Castle, Australia: The University of Newcastle, Australia.
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., & Chau, J. P.C. (2016). Perceived health among family caregivers of acute stroke survivors: Identifying predictors to inform practice. Abstract book of the Sixth Pan-Pacific Nursing Conference and First Colloquium of Chronic Illness Care (p.96). Hong Kong: The Nethersole School of Nursing, Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., & Chau, J. P. C. (2015). Effects of a psychoeducational program to enhance Chinese family caregivers' psychosocial wellbeing, problem-solving abilities, and to enable stroke survivors to remain in their home. Cerebrovascular Diseases, 39(Suppl.2), 90. DOI:10.1159/000431011
Wang, Q., Cheng, H. Y., Zhang, Y. J. (2016). Correlation between depression and health related quality of life in myocardial infarction patients in Hong Kong. Connect: The World of Critical Care Nursing, 10(1), 13-16.
Chair, S. Y., Yu, D. S.F., Ng, M. T., Wang, Q., Cheng, H. Y., Wong, E. M. L., & Sit, J. W. H. (2016). Evolvement of left ventricular assist device: The implications on heart failure management. Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, 13(5):425-430.
Chair, S. Y., Wong, K. B., Tang, J. Y. M., Wang, Q., & Cheng, H. Y. (2015). Social support as a predictor of diet and exercise self-efficacy in patients with coronary artery disease. Contemporary Nurse, 51(2-3), 188-199.DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2016.1171726
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., & Chau, J. P. C. (2014). The effectiveness of psychosocial interventions for stroke family caregivers and stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Patient Education and Counseling,95(1), 30-44.
Cheng, H. Y., Chair, S. Y., & Chau, J. P. C. (2012). The effectiveness of caregiver psychosocial interventions on the psychosocial wellbeing, physical health and quality of life of stroke family caregivers and their stroke survivors: A systematic review. The JBI Databases of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports,10(12), 679-697.






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