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Biography
Dr Lian received her PhD degree in Health Economics and Health Services Research, from the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong in 2013. Her PhD study was the evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the first pilot study of systematic screening for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong. In 2014, she joined the Department of Ophthalmology and the Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong as a post-doctoral fellow. Since then, she has continued to develop the screening project at different levels of the health care system and to work on methods of improving its efficiency. She participated in teaching health economics to Master’s students. In 2017, she joined the School of Optometry of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as Research Assistant Professor.
Research interests
- Health economics and health services research
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Engineering, South China University of Technology
Master of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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Health utility values associated with vision impairment among the elderly in Hong Kong: a community-based study using EQ-5D-5 L and time trade-off
Yu, M., Lian, J. (Corresponding Author), McGhee, S. M., So, C., Sum, R. W. M. & Yap, M. K. H., 23 Jan 2026, In: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 24, 1, p. 1-9 9 p., 21.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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An electronic health record-linked machine learning tool for diabetes risk assessment in adults with prediabetes
Lu, J., Lu, S., Zhao, Y., Yang, L. (Corresponding Author), Chan, W. C., Lian, J., Lo, C. W., Wong, M. K., Li, T., Hui, R., Li, X., Xu, L., Liang, J. & Shum, H. K. D., 27 Feb 2025, In: The Innovation Medicine. 3, 1, p. 1-3 3 p., 100106.Research output: Journal article publication › Letter › peer-review
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A theory- and evidence-based holistic intervention to enhance the uptake of preventive eye examination among the elderly centre members
Lau, W. Y., Lian, J., Lam, A. & Yap, M., 1 Oct 2025, In: Public Health in Practice. 10, p. 1-7 7 p., 100660.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Clinical Effectiveness of Noninvasive Biofeedback for Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: Preliminary Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Kannan, P., FUNG Brigitte Kim Yook, Cheing, L. Y. G., LAU Wai Lam, Chung, C. K., Lian, J., Kwan, C., Ho, I.W.-H. & Leung, W.-C., Apr 2025, 2024 ACRM Annual Conference Abstracts. Vol. 106. (Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation).Research output: Chapter in book / Conference proceeding › Conference article published in proceeding or book › Academic research › peer-review
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Effectiveness of bright light therapy and combination with myopic defocus for controlling myopic eye growth in schoolchildren: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (phase 1)
Hon, Y., Chun, R. K. M. (Corresponding Author), Cheung, B. K. K., Lam, D. M. K., Kong, A. C. W., Ho, L. M., Lam, W. C., Lam, T. C., Lam, C. S. Y., Lian, J. X., Morgan, I. G., To, C. H., Leung, C. K. S. & Tse, D. Y. Y. (Corresponding Author), 19 May 2025, In: BMJ Open Ophthalmology. 10, 1, p. 1-8 8 p., e002044.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Activities
- 2 Invited talk
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How can we allocate the screening interval for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong: towards a personalized approach
Lian, J. (Invited speaker)
8 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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How can we allocate the screening interval for diabetic retinopathy in Hong Kong: towards a personalized approach
Lian, J. (Invited speaker)
8 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Press/Media
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Effectiveness and Parental Acceptability of Social Networking Interventions ...
2/03/20
1 item of Media coverage
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