Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Ngai obtained her bachelor degree in Physiotherapy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She worked as a clinician for years and later focused on research in cardiopulmonary area. Her PhD studies investigated the effect of Acu-TENS, an East-meets-West integrative therapy, on airway obstructive diseases. During her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Ngai continued research in cardiopulmonary area and explored the mechanisms of Chinese therapeutics and East-meets-West integrative therapy using Near Infrared Oxygenation (NIRO). In 2011 and 2013, Dr. Ngai was awarded Australian Endeavour Research Fellowship and Asian Pacific Society of Respiratory (APSR) short term research fellowship for pursuing research studies at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and University of Sydney for research studies specialized in airway obstructive diseases. She has published articles in international journals including Respiratory Physiology Neurobiology, Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, Evidenced Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
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
Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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
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Research output
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The Usefulness of Serological Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Rotator Cuff Disease—A Systematic Review
Lo, C. N., Leung, B. P. L. & Ngai, S. P. C., 16 Feb 2022, In: Medicina (Lithuania). 58, 2, 301.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
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Therapeutic effect and mechanisms of essential oils in mood disorders: Interaction between the nervous and respiratory systems
Fung, T. K. H., Lau, B. W. M., Ngai, S. P. C. & Tsang, H. W. H., 3 May 2021, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 22, 9, 4844.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Acceptance of the 'Assessment of Physiotherapy Practice (Chinese)' as a standardised evaluation of professional competency in Chinese physiotherapy students: An observational study
Hu, J., Jones, A. Y. M., Zhou, X., Zhai, H., Ngai, S. P. C., Siu, K. C. & Dalton, M., 9 Apr 2020, In: BMC Medical Education. 20, 1, 108.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Balance Impairment and Effectiveness of Exercise Intervention in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease—A Systematic Review
Chuatrakoon, B., Ngai, S. P. C., Sungkarat, S. & Uthaikhup, S., 28 Feb 2020, In: Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 101, 9, p. 1590-1602 13 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
6 Citations (Scopus) -
Protective Effects of Melatonin on Neurogenesis Impairment in Neurological Disorders and Its Relevant Molecular Mechanisms
Leung, J. W. H., Cheung, K. K., Ngai, P. C. S., Tsang, W. H. H. & Lau, W. M., 6 Aug 2020, In: International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 21, 16, p. 1-30 30 p., 5645.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access10 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2013/14 FHSS Faculty Awards For Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
Ngai, Pui Ching Shirley (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2013/14 RS Outstanding Teaching Award
Ngai, Pui Ching Shirley (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2016 UGC Teaching Award (Early Career Faculty Member)
Ngai, Pui Ching Shirley (Recipient), Sep 2016
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2018 National Teaching Achievement Award in the Higher Education Cluster (Second Class)
Ngai, Pui Ching Shirley (Recipient), Jan 2019
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
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2019/20 President's Award for Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
Ngai, Pui Ching Shirley (Recipient), Jan 2021
Prize: Prize (teaching & learning)
Activities
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Conference
Shirley P.C. Ngai (Member of programme committee)
2019 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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International Confederation of Cardiorespiratory Physical Therapists (ICCrPT) (External organisation)
Shirley P.C. Ngai (Secretary)
2019 → …Activity: Office holder / membership of professional bodies › Office holder / member of other professional body
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Hong Kong Society for Simulation In Healthcare (HKSSIH) Annual Scientific Conference 2018
Shirley P.C. Ngai (Programme Chair)
2018 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy 55th Anniversary Conference
Shirley P.C. Ngai (Member of organizing committee)
2018 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Hong Kong Society for Simulation In Healthcare (HKSSIH) Annual Scientific Conference 2018
Shirley P.C. Ngai (Co-chair)
2018 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
Press / Media
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Novel approach sees medical professionals move into the classroom
13/03/19
3 items of Media coverage
Press/Media
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UGC presents awards for teaching excellence (with photos)
Pui Ching Shirley Ngai, Grace Ngai & Cheong Yu Stephen Chan
8/09/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media