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School of Nursing
Prof. William Ho Cheung LI (李浩祥教授)Professor (教授)
Office: 16/F, School of Nursing, Ma Kam Chan Memorial Building, 31 Wylie Road, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong KongTelephone: (852) 3859 8994Email: williamli@twc.edu.hkBiographyProfessor William Li’s research focuses on paediatric oncology and health promotion among individuals with health risk behaviours. He has authored over 220 articles in international peer‑reviewed journals and has secured more than US$6.0 million in competitive research funding. As of 30 June 2026, his H‑index is 39 (Scopus ID: 8973660200), reflecting the significant impact of his scholarly contributions.Professor Li has played a pivotal role in the establishment, development, and leadership of nursing education programmes across several tertiary institutions. His leadership includes directing Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Nursing, and Doctor of Nursing programmes, contributing substantially to curriculum development and academic governance.In recognition of his excellence in higher education, he was appointed a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) in 2017 and serves as a Specialist for the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.Professor Li currently serves as President of the Hong Kong College of Education and Research in Nursing and Vice‑President (Education) of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing and Midwifery.He is the Deputy Editor of Cancer Nursing and serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals, including the International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal of Advanced Nursing, and Journal of Clinical Nursing.In 2019, Professor Li was elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, one of the highest international honours in the nursing profession. Since 2021, he has consistently been listed among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists by Stanford University.Academic and Professional QualificationsRN, PhD, FAAN, SFHEA, FKANM (Education & Research)Author IdentificationsScopus: 8973660200ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2562-769XGoogle Scholar: Li, Ho Cheung WilliamEducationBachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology and Professional Studies (Nursing), Cheltenham of Gloucester College (UK)Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)Honours and AwardsHonoursListed the top 2% of the world’s scientists by Standford University (2021 – Present)Fellow from the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) (2019 – Present)Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in United Kingdom (2017 – Present)Fellow of Education and Research from the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery (2014 – Present)AwardsAbstract Award, 2026 ASCO Breakthrough, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2026)Abstract Award, 2024 ASCO Breakthrough, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024)Distinguished Alumni Award, The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2021)Faculty Outstanding Research Output Award. LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong KongWinner ‘conference paper of the day’, Royal College of Nursing. Journal of Research in Nursing and SAGE publications, 2018, International Nursing Research Conference (2018)Best Poster Award, The 7th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum. 2017, The School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong. (2017)Best Oral Presentation Award, 15th Asia Pacific Congress of Paediatrics – 53rd Annual Conference of India Academy of Paediatrics & 5th Asia pacific Congress of Paediatrics Nursing: Indian Academy of Paediatric (2016)Excellent paper of 2009 Shanghai International Nursing Conference (SHINC): Strategies used by Hong Kong Chinese children to cope with the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, Shanghai Nursing Association, 2009 Shanghai International Nursing Conference (2009)Best Poster Presentation Award, Joint Annual Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians and Paediatric Nurses. The Hong Kong Paediatric Society & Hong Kong Paediatric Nurses Associated Ltd., (2008)Best Poster Presentation Award, organized by Pi Iota Chapter, Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. Title: Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Paradigms and Dialogue (2007)Others AwardBest Teacher Award, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2024 – 2025)Award of Serena Yang Fellowship in Nursing, School of Nursing, the University of Hong Kong (2013)Award of Teaching Medals, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (2010)Outstanding Research Award: Research Student, Pi Iota Chapter Scholarship from Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2006)Outstanding Research Award: Research Student, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (2005)New Researcher Award (Postgraduate), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (2003 – 2004)Teaching AreasResearch Methodology and Evidence-based Practice From undergraduate to PhD studiesResearch InterestsPaediatric oncologyHealth-risk behaviour-Education and preventionSmoking cessation interventionFunded Projects (Selected)Efficacy of a musical training programme in promoting neuroplasticity in children who have survived brain tumours: a randomized controlled trial. Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Co-investigator) (Hong Kong) (2026)Development and evaluation of a mobile health application to promote healthy lifestyle behaviours and reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases among adolescents in Hong Kong. Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Co-investigator) (Hong Kong) (2026)A proactive approach to prevent non-communicable diseases through screening and educating emergency department attendees to adopt healthy lifestyles: A randomised clinical trial. Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Principal Investigator) (Hong Kong) (2025)Efficacy of a self-determination theory-based smoking cessation intervention plus instant messaging via mobile application for smokers with cancer: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial. Health and Health Services Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Principal Investigator, Project No.: 20210241) (Hong Kong) (01/06/2023 - 31/1/2026)A study for informing and evaluating tobacco control policies in Hong Kong. Health and Health Services Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Co-investigator) (Hong Kong) (01/01/2019 - 31/12/2021)Using information communication technology (WhatsApp/WeChat) to deliver Brief Motivational Interviewing (i-BMI) to promote smoking cessation among smokers with chronic diseases. Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Principal Investigator) (Hong Kong) (01/06/2019 - 30/11/2020)Helping in-patients to quit smoking by understanding their risk perception, behavior, and attitudes related to smoking. Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Principal Investigator) (Hong Kong) (01/05/2016 - 30/10/2017)Effectiveness of a brief, self-determination intervention for smoking cessation (immediate or progressive) among people attending emergency departments: a randomised controlled trial. Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (Principal Investigator) (Hong Kong) (01/07/2015 - 31/03/2018)Personalized support using instant messaging applications to increase smoking cessation in smokers proactively recruited from smoking hotspots in Hong Kong: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. General Research Fund (Co-investigator) (Hong Kong) (01/10/2018 - 30/09/2020)Publications (Selected)2026Li, W. H. (2026). Evolution of nursing education, research and practice: Insights to foster nurse solidarity and address future challenges. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70449Fan, M. S. N., Li, W. H. C., Ho, L. L. K., Pinchbeck, D. J., Ng, T. C., Pacchiani, S., & Clancey, J. C. T. (2026). Community-based sailing programme to enhance resilience among autistic children in inclusive education: A qualitative study with community stakeholders. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 26(1), 200-214. https://doi.org/10.1080/14729679.2025.2458313Li, W. H., Xu, X., & Smith, G. D. (2026). Guiding through darkness: How nurses and interdisciplinary teams foster healing and resilience after a catastrophic fire. Journal of Advanced Nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70554Li, W. H. C. (2026). Beyond life and death: Embracing dignity and healing in end-of-life oncology care. Cancer Care Research Online, 6(1), e080. https://doi.org/10.1097/CR9.0000000000000080Li, Z., Li, N., He, Y., Zhang, T., Peng, A., Jiang, Z., Wen, C., Wu, Z., Chung, O. K. J., Li, W. H. C., Cheng, Y., & Xia, W. (2026). Risk modeling and association pathways integrating psychosocial factors for drug misuse in adolescents and young adults: A machine learning approach. European Addiction Research. https://doi.org/10.1159/000551125Fan, F., Huang, H., Yan, J., Xu, C. Y., Wu, X., Zhou, C., et al. (2026). Reinforcement learning-based digital therapeutic intervention for postprostatectomy incontinence: Development and pilot feasibility study. JMIR Cancer, 12, e83375. https://doi.org/10.2196/83375Li, H. C. W., Xia, W., Chen, H., Xu, X., Ho, L. L. K., Mok, H. Y. C., & Chung, O. K. J. (2026). Strengthening tobacco control policy: Using plain packaging to reduce product appeal and enhance public awareness. Frontiers in Public Health, 14, 1781256. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1781256Li, W. H. C., & Chung, O. K. J. (2026). From evidence to impact: Advancing translational potential in oncology nursing research. Cancer Nursing, 49(3), 161-162. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001568Ho, L. L. K., Chan, D. N. S., Chung, J. O. K., Xia, W., & Li, W. H. C. (2026). Instant messaging-delivered brief motivational interviewing for noncommunicable disease patients with no intention to quit smoking. NPJ Digital Medicine, 9(1), 440. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41746-026-02578-6Sin, P. Y., Li, W. H. C., Chen, H., & Xu, X. (2026). Nurse-led horticultural activities as an early intervention for mild-to-moderate depressive symptoms among youth in Hong Kong: An exploratory randomized controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 26(1), 1676. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27376-3Melesse, T. G., Chau, J. P. C., Li, W. H. C., Choi, K. C., Yimer, M. A., & Gidey, A. M. S. (2026). Validity and reliability of the Amharic version Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS-25) in pediatric oncology. BMC Psychology (in press). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40359-026-04922-7Zhao, S., Wang, X., Zhong, T., Tang, D., Li, H. C. W., Xia, W., & Chung, O. K. J. (2026). Factors associated with reproductive concerns among adolescent and young adult cancer survivors: A cross-sectional study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 103262. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2026.103262Li, W. H. C., Loong, H. H. F., Chung, J. O. K., Xia, W., & Wong, E. L. Y. (2026). Effects of a self-determination theory-based smoking cessation intervention plus instant messaging for smokers with cancer: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 44(19 Suppl.), 314. https://doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2026.44.19_suppl.314Li, H. C. W., Xia, W., Yeung, J., Ho, L. L. K., Cheung, T. A., Cheung, K. Y., et al. (2026). Effect of a digitally augmented general health promotion intervention on abstinence from health-risk behaviors among emergency department discharge patients: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS Medicine, 23(9), e1004916. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmed.10049162025Li, H. C. W., Xia, W., Li, L., & Chung, O. K. J. (2025). Better control of cancer in China by helping people quit smoking. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101289Melesse, T. G., Li, W. H. C., Chau, J. P. C., Yimer, M. A., Gidey, A. M., & Yitayih, S. (2025). Cognitive-behavioral intervention for children with hematological cancer receiving chemotherapy: A randomized controlled trial. Psycho-Oncology, 34(1), e70086. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.70086Chung, O. K. J., Li, W. H. C., Ching, S. S. Y., Chiu, S. Y., Mak, S. Y., & Chan, G. C. F. (2025). Needs assessment to guide the development of a pediatric survivorship program to promote the physical and psychological well-being of children after cancer treatment. Cancer Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001464Chung, J. O. K., Li, W. H. C., Leung, Y. D., Cheung, T. C. K., Chiu, S. Y., Pong, M. S. Y., & Chan, G. C. F. (2025). The feasibility, acceptability, and potential efficacy of a musical training program in promoting neuroplasticity among survivors of pediatric brain tumors: A cohort study. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 76, 102851. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102851Ho, K. Y., Lam, K. K. W., Xia, W., Liu, Q., Chiu, S. Y., Chan, G. C. F., & Li, W. H. C. (2025). Systematic review of the effectiveness of complementary and alternative medicine on nausea and vomiting in children with cancer. Cancer Nursing, 48(2), 89-98. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001239Wang, X., Xiao, Y., Nam, S., Zhong, T., Tang, D., Li, W. H. C., Song, P., & Xia, W. (2025). Use of mukbang in health promotion: Scoping review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 27, e56147. https://doi.org/10.2196/56147Li, W. H. C., Ho, L. L. K., Cheung, A. T., & Chung, J. O. K. (2025). Promoting smoking cessation for cancer prevention and control: The ethical obligation and responsibility of nurses. Cancer Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001519Li, W. H. C., Chen, H., Ho, L. L. K., & Chung, O. K. J. (2025). Understanding the perceptions, behavior, and attitudes of healthcare professionals, hospitalized children, and their parents toward hospital play services: A mixed-methods approach. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 83, 38-46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2025.04.024Sin, P. Y., Li, W. H. C., Fan, M. S. N., Ng, S. C., & Choi, K. C. (2025). Effect of horticultural activities on reducing depressive symptoms in community-dwelling adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 168, 105081. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2025.105081Zhou, T., Luo, Y., Li, W. H. C., Xiong, W., Qiu, Y., Meng, Z., et al. (2025). Development and pilot-testing of a WeChat-based problem-solving skills training program for parents of children with cancer: A nonrandomized clinical trial. Psycho-Oncology, 34(7), e70226. https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.70226Li, W. H. C., Chen, H., Ho, L. L. K., & Chung, J. O. K. (2025). Reducing non-communicable diseases through community screening and health education. Cure & Care, 1(1), 100001. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccwv.2025.100001Fan, M. S. N., Li, W. H. C., Ho, L. L. K., Choi, K. C., Phiri, L., Pacchiani, S., et al. (2025). Nature-based interventions for enhancing resilience in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Discover Mental Health, 5(1), 109. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-025-00258-7Li, W. H. C., Wong, E. L. Y., Xia, W., Chen, H., Tsui, S. H., Chan, Y. C., et al. (2025). A proactive approach to prevent non-communicable diseases through screening and educating emergency department attendees to adopt healthy lifestyles: Study protocol for a pragmatic, multicenter, randomized controlled trial. PLoS ONE, 20(7), e0327558. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0327558Phiri, L., Li, H. C. W., Phiri, P. G., Choi, K. C., Wanda-Kalizang'oma, W., & Nkhandwe, G. (2025). Effectiveness of group-based multicomponent psychoeducational intervention on anxiety, depressive symptoms, quality of life, and coping among caregivers of children with cancer: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 105205. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2025.105205Li, H. C. W., Xia, W., Li, L., Chen, H., Ho, L. L. K., Cheung, K. Y., et al. (2025). Evidence-based brief cessation advice plus active referral for emergency department patients who smoke: A single-arm, real-world clinical trial. BMC Medicine, 23(1), 714. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-025-04534-92024Phiri, L., Li, W. H. C., Phiri, P. G. M. C., Cheung, A. T., & Wanda-Kalizang'oma, W. (2024). Anxiety, depressive symptoms, health-related quality of life, and their associated factors among caregivers of children with cancer: A cross-sectional study. Cancer Nursing, 47(6), E415-E424. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001294Phiri, L., Li, W. H. C., Phiri, P. G. M. C., Cheung, A. T., Wanda-Kalizang'oma, W., Kamwendo, A., & Lemon, S. (2024). Experiences of caregivers of children with cancer in Malawi: A qualitative study. Cancer Medicine, 13(2), e6963. https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.6963Cheung, A. T., Ho, L. L. K., Li, W. H. C., Chan, G. C. F., Choi, K. C., Chung, J. O. K., & Chan, C. Y. W. H. (2024). Group-based instrumental musical training to enhance resilience among school-aged children from low-income families: A pilot randomized waitlist controlled trial. Nursing Open, 11(3), e2134. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.2134Wu, Y. S., Cheung, Y. T. D., Lee, J. J. J., Wong, C. K. H., Ho, S. Y., Li, W. H. C., Yao, Y., Lam, T. H., & Wang, M. P. (2024). Effect of adding personalized instant messaging apps to a brief smoking cessation model in community smokers in Hong Kong: Pragmatic randomized clinical trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 26, e44973. https://doi.org/10.2196/44973Li, W. H. C., Lam, D. C. L., Sin, K. M., Wong, E. L. Y., Wong, C. K. H., Loong, H. H. F., Cheung, K. Y., Xia, W., Song, P., & Chung, J. O. K. (2024). Effectiveness of a self-determination theory-based smoking cessation intervention plus instant messaging via mobile application for smokers with cancer: Protocol for a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. Addiction, 119(8), 1468-1477. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.16521Shao, Y., Li, W. H. C., Zhou, R., & Cheung, A. T. (2024). The effects of psychological interventions on fostering resilience in family members of pediatric cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001368Li, W. H. C., Ho, L. L. K., Cheung, A. T., & Chung, J. O. K. (2024). Helping smokers with cancer quit smoking: A need for novel strategies. Cancer Nursing, 48(1), 81-82. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001297Li, L., Wang, J., Xia, W., Li, W. H. C., Weng, X., & Song, P. (2023). Smoking cessation and relapse-prevention interventions tailored for expectant and new fathers: Protocol of a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMJ Open, 13(10), e071745. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071745Li, W. H. C., Chung, J. O. K., Cheung, A. T., Ho, L. L. K., & Johnston, L. (2024). Childhood brain tumor survivors: A vulnerable group that may be inadvertently overlooked. Cancer Nursing, 47(6), 514-515. https://doi.org/10.1097/NCC.0000000000001405Wong, C. L., Chan, C. W. H., Zhang, M., Cheung, Y. T., Chow, K. M., Li, C. K., Li, W. H. C., Brauer, E., & Chen, Y. (2024). Care coordination models for transition and long-term follow-up among childhood cancer survivors: A scoping review. BMJ Open, 14(8), e087343. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087343Community/ Professional Contributions (Selected)Specialist of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (2017-2024; 2024-2027)Member of the Panels for 16 Specialties under the Nursing Council of Hong Kong's Voluntary Scheme on Advanced and Specialised Nursing PracticeExternal examiner/advisor for the Higher Institutions in Hong Kong, including School of Nursing of Tung Wah College, Adventist College, Caritas Medical Centre, and School of Nursing, Baptist University (2024 - Present)Vice-President (Education) of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery (2023 - Present)President of Hong Kong College of Education and Research in Nursing (2021-2027)Member of the Grant Review Board, the Health and Medical Research Fund, Research Council, Food and Health Bureau (2016 – Present)Editorship and Editorial Board MemberDeputy Editor of Cancer Nursing (2024 - Present)Editorial Board Membership of International Journal of Nursing Studies (2022 - Present)Editorial Board Membership of Journal of Advanced Nursing (2021 - Present)Guest Editor of Frontiers in Public Health (2021 – 2022)Associate Editor of BMC Public Health (2018 - 2020)Editorial Board Membership of Journal of Clinical Nursing (2013 - Present)Subject ExpertiseEducation and Research
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