Fight for better cardiovascular health
Various factors could lead to the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), and the factors vary across different populations. To reduce CVD risk and improve cardiovascular health, we have conducted a series of randomised clinical trials using a variety of strategies for different patient groups to achieve these goals. For example, we have used:
- motivational interview, home-based cardiac rehabilitation model, and music-paced physical activity to facilitate patients’ compliance in cardiac rehabilitation or encourage them to maintain the prescribed physical activity after cardiac rehabilitation;
- lifestyle modification to reduce CVD risk for patients with metabolic syndrome; and
- educational intervention to improve the health of heart failure patients and post-menopausal women.
Related Research Projects
| Project Title | Funding Source | Principal Investigator | Project Period |
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| A theory-based educational programme to improve the cardiovascular health among Hong Kong Chinese post-menopausal women | General Research Fund | CHAIR Sek Ying | 2018–2021 |
| 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 | Health and Medical Research Fund | CHAIR Sek Ying | 2017–2021 |
Selected Publications
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| Chair, S. Y., Chan, J. Y. W., Waye, M. M. Y., Liu, T., Law, B. M. H., & Chien, W. T. (2021). Exploration of potential genetic biomarkers for heart failure: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, 5904. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18115904 |
| Chew, H. S. J., Sim, K. L. D., Choi, K. C., & Chair, S. Y. (2021). Effectiveness of a nurse-led temporal self-regulation theory-based program on heart failure self-care: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 115, 103872. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103872 |
| Liu, T., Chan, A. W. K., Taylor-Piliae, R. E., Choi, K. C., & Chair S. Y. (2021). Psychometric properties of the translated tai chi exercise self-efficacy scale for Chinese adults with coronary heart disease or risk factors. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(7), 3651. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073651 |
| 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. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12425 |
| Chair, S. Y., Cheng, H. Y., Choi, K. C., Siow E. K. C., Cao, X., & Fung, E. (2020). Influenza-associated hospitaliaations and risk of subsequent heart failure hospital admissions: A 20-year territory-wide registry study in Hong Kong, China. American Journal of Epidemiology, 190(5), 779−785. https://academic.oup.com/aje/article/190/5/779/6030874 |
| Chair, S. Y., Zou, H., & Cao, X. (2020). Effects of exercise therapy for adults with coronary heart disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 36(1), 56−77. https://doi.org/10.1097/jcn.0000000000000713 |
| Chair, S. Y., Zou, H., & Cao, X. (2020). A systematic review of effects of recorded music listening during exercise on physical activity adherence and health outcomes in patients with coronary heart disease. Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 64(2), 101447. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.rehab.2020.09.011 |
| Wong, E. M. L., Leung, D. Y. P., Chair, S. Y., & Sit, J. W. H. (2020). Effects of a web-based educational support intervention on total exercise and cardiovascular risk markers in adults with coronary heart disease. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 17(4), 283−292. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12456 |
| Wong, E. M. L., Leung, D. Y. P., Sit, J. W. H., Chan, A. W. K., & Chair, S. Y. (2020). Prospective validation of the Chinese version of the self-efficacy for exercise scale among middle-aged patients with coronary heart disease. Rehabilitation Nursing, 45(2), 74−79. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32118864/ |
| Chew, H. S., 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. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2018.11.006 |
| Chew, H. S., Sim, K. L., Cao, X., & Chair, S. Y. (2019). Motivation, challenges and self-regulation in heart failure self-care: A theory-driven qualitative study. International Journal of Behavioural Medicine, 26(5), 474−485. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-019-09798-z |
| Lo, S. W. S., Chair, S. Y., & Lee, I. F. K. (2017). Effects of lifestyle intervention on physiological outcomes in Chinese adults with, or at high risk of metabolic syndrome. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 32(6), 514−521. http://doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0000000000000386 |
| Wang, Q., Chair, S. Y., & Wong, E. M. L. (2017). The effects of a lifestyle intervention programme on physical outcomes, depression, and quality of life in adults with metabolic syndrome: A randomised clinical trial. International Journal of Cardiology, 230, 461−467. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.12.084 |
| Yu, M., Chair, S. Y., Chan, C. W., & Choi, K. C. (2015). A health education booklet and telephone follow-ups can improve medication adherence, health-related quality of life, and psychological status of patients with heart failure. Heart and Lung, 44(5), 400−407. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2015.05.004 |
| Chair, S. Y., Chan, S. W. C., Thompson, D. R., Leung, K. P., Ng, S. K. C., & Choi, K. C. (2013). Long-term effect of motivational interviewing on clinical and psychological outcomes and health-related quality of life in cardiac rehabilitation patients with poor motivation in Hong Kong: A randomised controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 27(12), 1107−1117. http://doi.org/10.1177/0269215513490527 |
| Chan, K. M. C., Leung, K. C., & Chair, S. Y. (2012). The effect of cardiac health promotion programme among the general public in Hong Kong. Journal of the Hong Kong College of Cardiology, 20(1), 21−30. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286808806_The_effect_of_cardiac_health_promotion_program_among_the_general_public_in_Hong_Kong |
| Wang, W., Chair, S. Y., Thompson, D. R., & Twinn, S. F. (2012). Effects of home-based rehabilitation on health-related quality of life and psychological status in Chinese patients recovering from acute myocardial infarction. Heart and Lung, 41(1), 15−25. http://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrtlng.2011.05.005 |
Knowledge Transfer Activities
In the Press/Media Interviews:
- 車錫英（2021 年3月4 日）。〈全民關注心血管病〉。《信報財經新聞》。
- 曹希（2020 年10月16 日）。〈D型人格與心血管健康〉。《信報財經新聞》。
- 曹希（2020 年9月18 日）。〈呵護「雙心」助你健康〉。《信報財經新聞》。
- 車錫英（2020 年7月10日）。〈女性健康度過更年期〉。《信報財經新聞》。
Health Resources Developed:
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Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Stroke Care |
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Ageing, Behavioural and Mental Wellness |
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