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Biography
Dr Shirley Ngai obtained her BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy and PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Dr Ngai was the recipient of 2011 Australian Endeavour Research Fellowship and 2013 Asian Pacific Society of Respirology (APSR) short-term research fellowship for pursuing research studies specialised in airway obstructive diseases at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and The University of Sydney. Dr Ngai’s research interests include management of patients with chronic diseases, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, exercise physiology and assessment.
Dr Ngai is enthusiastic in education. She is the principal applicant and co-applicant for more than US$1 million of teaching and learning grants to develop teaching innovation and integrate technology enhancement tools to enhance students’ learning and cater for their learning diversity in cardiopulmonary physiotherapy and clinical education. Dr Ngai is the recipient of several teaching awards including 2013/14 RS Departmental Outstanding Teaching Award, 2013/14 Faculty Award for Outstanding Performance in Teaching, 2016 UGC Teaching Award (Early Career Faculty Member) by the University Grants Committee, Second Prize of 2018 National Teaching Achievement Award (Higher Education) by the Ministry of Education in China, and 2019/20 President’s Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
In addition to her teaching and research leadership experience, Dr Ngai contributes to the professional services. She is currently Chairperson of the International Affairs and Publications Subcommittee of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, Associate Editor of Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, and the elected President of the International Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapists (ICCrPT).
Research interests
- Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
- Effect of Acu-TENS in chronic disease management
- Exercise physiology and cardiopulmonary assessments in healthy and disease populations
- Assessment of cerebral and tissue oxygenation using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture, The University of Hong Kong, School of Professional and Continuing Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
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Research output
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Can mindfulness-based inspiratory training enhance functional outcomes in people with chronic stroke?: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Hou, R., Sanchez Vidana, D. I., Law, W. K. A., Ku, C. W., Lee, Y. S., Lee, H. K., Yau, K. W., Ko, C., Ngai, P. C. S., Pang, M. Y. C. & Miller, T. B., Jun 2025, (Not published / presented only).Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Conference presentation (not published in journal/proceeding/book) › Academic research › peer-review
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale short-form in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: a cross sectional study
Kwok, C. H., Tsang, C. C., Kwong, W. H., Miller, T. B. & Ngai, P. C. S., Sept 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Poster › Academic research › peer-review
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Measurement properties of the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale for assessing arthritis-related self-efficacy in adults with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis: a systematic review
Kwok, C. H., Miller, T. B., Tsang, C. C., Kwong, W. H. & Ngai, P. C. S., Sept 2025, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Poster › Academic research › peer-review
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Transcriptomic Profiling Reveals Differences in Slow-Twitch and Fast-Twitch Muscles of a Cigarette Smoke-Exposed Rat Model
Fung, T. K. (Corresponding Author), Cheung, K., Wang, X., Lau, B. . (Corresponding Author) & Ngai, S. P. C. (Corresponding Author), Feb 2025, In: Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle. 16, 1, e13633.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Correction to: Impacts of Cigarette Smoke (CS) on Muscle Derangement in Rodents—A Systematic Review (Toxics, (2022), 10, 5, (262), 10.3390/toxics10050262)
He, A. W. J., Ngai, S. P. C. (Corresponding Author), Cheung, K. K. (Corresponding Author), Lau, B. W. M. (Corresponding Author), Sánchez-Vidaña, D. I. & Pang, M. Y. C., 11 Jan 2024, In: Toxics. 12, 1, 58.Research output: Journal article publication › Comment/debate/erratum
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Prizes
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2013/14 FHSS Faculty Awards For Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
Ngai, S. P. C. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2013/14 RS Outstanding Teaching Award
Ngai, S. P. C. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2016 UGC Teaching Award (Early Career Faculty Member)
Ngai, S. P. C. (Recipient), Sept 2016
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2018 National Teaching Achievement Award in the Higher Education Cluster (Second Class)
Ngai, S. P. C. (Recipient), Jan 2019
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2019/20 President's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
Ngai, P. C. S. (Recipient), Jan 2021
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
Activities
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association 60th Anniversary Conference
Ngai, S. P. C. (Member of organizing committee)
24 Jun 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Hong Kong Society for Simulation in Healthcare (HKSSIH) Annual Scientific Conference 2023
Ngai, S. P. C. (Chair)
16 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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International Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapists (ICCrPT) (External organisation)
Ngai, S. P. C. (Chair / President)
2023 → 2027Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of other professional body
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World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific Regional Congress
Ngai, S. P. C. (Programme Chair)
2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Translational research of lung disease
Ngai, S. P. C. (Speaker), Cheung, K. K. (Speaker), Lau, W. M. (Speaker) & He, W. (Speaker)
20 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Press/Media
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Novel approach sees medical professionals move into the classroom
13/03/19
3 items of Media coverage
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UGC presents awards for teaching excellence (with photos)
Ngai, P. C. S., Ngai, G. & Chan, C. Y. S.
8/09/16
1 item of Media coverage
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