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Wayne has been pursuing his career as a geriatric physiotherapist since he graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He obtained his postgraduate qualifications MSc in Clinical Gerontology and PhD in Medical Sciences (Geriatrics) at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has been awarded the SH Ho Fellowship to support his PhD study in geriatrics. Wayne has gained diverse clinical, teaching and research experience in various settings. He has been a frontline practitioner serving older adults living in the community, residential care and infirmary units. He has also been teaching in various tertiary institutions, including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2013-2015.
Wayne's PhD study investigated the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for older adults with chronic conditions, and the effectiveness of the Falls Management Exercise program for older adults with a risk of falls. He also concurrently assisted the research on the community-based rehabilitation programs for older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure. His research interest focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, dementia care, falls prevention and active ageing. His recent work is aiming at developing physical performance assessments (e.g. walking, balance and functional performances) for older adults with dementia and cognitive impairment.
Translating research findings into daily clinical practice has been his goal as a clinical researcher and geriatric physiotherapy practitioner.
Wayne's PhD study investigated the effectiveness of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for older adults with chronic conditions, and the effectiveness of the Falls Management Exercise program for older adults with a risk of falls. He also concurrently assisted the research on the community-based rehabilitation programs for older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure. His research interest focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, dementia care, falls prevention and active ageing. His recent work is aiming at developing physical performance assessments (e.g. walking, balance and functional performances) for older adults with dementia and cognitive impairment.
Translating research findings into daily clinical practice has been his goal as a clinical researcher and geriatric physiotherapy practitioner.
Education and Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
- Master of Science in Clinical Gerontology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Professional Qualifications
- Registered Physiotherapist
Research Interests
Research Output
- Chan, W. L. S., & Pin, T. W. (2019). Reliability, validity and minimal detectable change of 2-minute walk test, 6-minute walk test and 10-meter walk test in frail older adults with dementia. Experimental Gerontology, 115, 9–18. doi:10.1016/j.exger.2018.11.001
- Pin, T. W., Chan, W. L., Chan, C., Foo, K., Fung, K. H., … Tsang, T. C. (2016). Clinical transition for adolescents with developmental disabilities in Hong Kong: a pilot study. Hong Kong Medical Journal. doi:10.12809/hkmj154747
- Ng, S. S. M., Fong, S. S. M., Chan, W. L. S., Hung, B. K. Y., Chung, R. K. S., Chim, T. H. T., … Chung, R. C. K. (2016). The sitting and rising test for assessing people with chronic stroke. Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 28(6), 1701–1708. doi:10.1589/jpts.28.1701
- Yeung, P. Y., Chan, W., & Woo, J. (2014). A community-based Falls Management Exercise Programme (FaME) improves balance, walking speed and reduced fear of falling. Primary Health Care Research & Development, 16(02), 138–146. doi:10.1017/s1463423614000024
- Elsie H, Chan Wayne LS, Wong Shirley K, Wong Rita P, Li Siu F, et al. (2012) Chronic Disease Self-Management: Do Patient Demographics and Leader Characteristics Affect Outcomes? Primary Health Care: Open Access 2:112. doi:10.4172/2167-1079.1000112
- Chan, W. L. S., Hui, E., Chan, C., Cheung, D., Wong, S., Wong, R., … Woo, J. (2010). Evaluation of chronic disease self-management programme (CDSMP) for older adults in Hong Kong. The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, 15(3), 209–214. doi:10.1007/s12603-010-0257-9
- Wong, E., Woo, J., Hui, E., Chan, C., Chan, W. L. S., & Cheung, A. W. L. (2011). Primary care for diabetes mellitus: perspective from older patients. Patient Preference And Adherence, 5, 491-498. doi:10.2147/ppa.s18687
- Woo, J., Chan, W., Yeung, F., Chan, W. M., Hui, E., Lum, C. M., … Lee, D. T. F. (2006). A community model of group therapy for the older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot study. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 12(5), 523–531. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2006.00651.x
- Hui, E., Yang, H., Chan, L. S., Or, K., Lee, D. T. F., Yu, C. M., & Woo, J. (2006). A community model of group rehabilitation for older patients with chronic heart failure: A pilot study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 28(23), 1491–1497. doi:10.1080/09638280600646219
