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Dr. Katherine Ka Yin YAU (邱嘉燕博士)

Assistant Professor (助理教授)

Office: 16/F, School of Nursing, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Telephone: (852) 3190 6689

Email: [email protected]

Biography

Dr. Katherine Yau serves as an Assistant Professor at Tung Wah College. She has more than ten years of teaching experience. She started her career as a Registered Nurse in public and private hospitals and has had 17 years of substantial professional experience in neurosurgical and cardiovascular nursing. She has focused her research interest on complementary and alternative approaches (mainly on forest therapy) for management of cardiac and mental health in adults.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

BSCN, MCNS, DHS, RN

Author Identifications

ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5502-1552

Education

Doctor of Health Science, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong)

Master of Science in Stroke and Clinical Neuroscience, Graduate school of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)

Bachelor (Hons) of Science in Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Hong Kong)

Honours and Awards

Early Career Researcher Award (2021/2022), School of Nursing, Tung Wah College (2022)

Teaching Areas

Care of older people

Care of vulnerable people

Medical and surgical nursing

Nursing fundamentals

Research Interests

Complementary and alternative medicine

Forest therapy

Simulation teaching and learning

Funded Projects (Selected)

Cardioprotective and mental health benefits of the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet combined with forest bathing (FB) among adults with elevated blood cholesterol: A randomized controlled trial. Funded by Faculty Development Scheme, University Grants Committee (Principal Investigator, Project No.: UGC/FDS17/H01/23) (Hong Kong) (2024- present).

The effectiveness of MIND diet and forest bathing on reducing psychological stress among older Chinese: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Funded by Mini Grant for research project, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, School of Nursing and Health Studies (Co-investigator, Project No: HE-NHS2023/03) (Hong Kong) (2023-present)

Project on Holistic Care for “body Soul and Spirit” via Geotechnology Awareness-particular the aspect of “healing power of nature – spiritual wellness” exhibited in Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit (GIES) 2023. Funded by Information and Technology Fund-General support program (ITF-GSP) (Co-applicant and Project Director) (Hong Kong) (23 - 26 Nov 2023)

Effectiveness of structured simulation-based programme on clinical judgement and communication abilities among nursing students: A cluster-randomized controlled trial. Funded by College Research Grant, Tung Wah College. (Co-investigator, Project No. CRG2022/01) (Hong Kong) (2023-present)

Nursing students’ perceptions of acquiring clinical reasoning skill from virtual patient simulation: A qualitative study. Funded by College Research Grant, Tung Wah College. (Co-Investigator, Project No. CRG2021/03) (Hong Kong) (2022-2023)

The effectiveness of forest bathing on lowering blood pressure, heart rate, anxiety levels and promoting a positive mood among hypertensive middle-aged adults in Hong Kong. Funded by the Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF), Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR Government (Principal Investigator, Project No.: 05200188) (Hong Kong) (2022- 2024)

Effect of Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Plus forest bathing (FB) on blood pressure and cognitive health for those who are aged 50 and above with hypertension. Funded by Mini Grant for research project, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, School of Nursing and Health Studies (Co-investigator, Project No: HE-NHS2021/02) (Hong Kong) (2021 -2022)

Cardiac and mental benefits of Mediterranean-DASH intervention for Neurodegenerative delay (MIND) diet plus Forest Bathing (FB) versus MIND diet among Chinese older adults: A Pilot study. Funded by College Research Grant, Tung Wah College (Principal Investigator, Project no.: CRG2020/02) (Hong Kong) (2021 – 2022)

Publications (Selected)

Yau, K. K. (2024). The Health Benefits of Forest Bathing in Middle-Aged Adults with Hypertension and the Potential Applications for Multisensory extended reality (XR) Immersive Forest Experiences. Retrieved from
https://www.we60.com/eng/health-article-Forest-Bathing
https://www.rehabexpress.com.hk/rehabexpress-magazine

Yau, K.-Y., Law, P.-S., & Wong, C.-N. (2022). Cardiac and Mental Benefits of Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet plus Forest Bathing (FB) versus MIND Diet among Older Chinese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(22), 14665. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192214665

Yau, K. K., & Loke, A.Y. (2021). Effects Of Forest Bathing (Forest Therapy) And Diaphragmatic Deep Breathing Exercise on Pre-Hypertensive/Hypertensive Adults in Hong Kong: A Quasi-Experimental Feasibility Study. Open Access Journal of Complementary & Alternative Medicine, 3(4), 2021. OAJCAM.MS.ID.000170.

Yau, K. K., & Loke, A.Y. (2021). Effects of diaphragmatic deep breathing exercises on prehypertensive or hypertensive adults: A literature review. Complementary therapies in Clinical practice, 43, 101315. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctcp.2021.101315

Yau, K. K., & Loke, A.Y. (2020). Effects of forest bathing on pre-hypertensive and hypertensive adults: A review of the literature. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 25(1), 23. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12199-020-00856-7

Community/ Professional Contributions (Selected)

Vice President of Hong Kong Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Assistant faculty of Hong Kong Academy of Medicine, Hong Kong Jockey Club Innovative Learning Centre of Medicine

Certified Forest therapy guides of Association of Nature & Forest Therapy Guides & programs

Member of College of Nursing, Hong Kong

Member of Hong Kong Cardiac Nursing Association

Associate member of Hong Kong Neurology Society

Subject Expertise

Stroke and neurosurgical nursing care

Cardiovascular nursing care

Simulation training

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