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Welcome to our Research Group

Group vision and mission

Our vision is to be a leading research group in the field of digital preventive healthcare, advancing knowledge, improving healthcare outcomes, and promoting wellness in individuals and communities.

Our mission: 1. Conduct cutting-edge research: Our mission is to conduct innovative research in the area of digital preventive healthcare, including the development and evaluation of digital tools and interventions. For example, we are now working on the web/AI-based intervention to enhance vaccine accessibility, acceptance, and uptake. 2. Empower individuals and communities: We are committed to empowering individuals and communities by providing them with digital tools, resources, and education that promote proactive health management, preventive care, and overall well-being. 3. Collaborate for impact: We strive to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, healthcare professionals, technology experts, and community stakeholders to develop and implement effective digital preventive healthcare interventions and solutions.

We are now recruiting highly motivated Ph.D. students! If you are interested to join our group, please check Vacancies !

Research Fields

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

A Physical-Psychological Integrative intervention on Physical inactivity, Depression and Chronic pain for Community-Dwelling Spinal Cord Injury Survivors (2021-2025)

Publication DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0282846

Psychosocial interventions (e.g., coping-based, mindfulness-based, Motivational interviewing, psychoeducation)

Li, Y., Chien, W. T., & Bressington, D. (2020). Effects of a coping-oriented supportive programme for people with spinal cord injury during inpatient rehabilitation: a quasi-experimental study. Spinal Cord, 58(1), 58-69.

Publication DOI: 10.1038/s41393-019-0320-2

Mental Health Promotion / Technologies (e.g., AI-based, web-based, chatbot) in healthcare interventions

AI-driven Vaccine Communicator——智能疫苗助理(2021-2025)

Project website

News

01 May 2024

強脊心語招募計劃! See poster for more details!

01 April 2024

Participant needed! AI-driven Vaccine Communicator! See poster for more details!

01 July 2022

Welcome to the PolyU Nursing Yan Li’s lab— our lab is starting!

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