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Biography
Wayne obtained his BSc in physiotherapy at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, MSc in Clinical Gerontology and PhD in Medical Sciences at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has been awarded the SH Ho Fellowship to support his PhD study in geriatrics. His clinical experience in the community and residential care settings, and research experience in older populations has motivated him to continue to improve the overall care for older adults with chronic conditions and geriatric syndromes. He also held various teaching positions in different tertiary institutions, including The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2013-2015, before the appointment as the Assistant Professor in 2019.
Wayne has conducted a number of studies including systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, longitudinal cohort studies, and experimental studies on older adults with chronic conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure. His latest research interests focus on falls prevention and exercise intervention for healthy older adults and those with cognitive impairment and dementia. He recently received a full research funding from Health and Medical Research Fund to support his research on improving the physical performance assessment for older adults with dementia. Wayne also serves as a review editor of the most cited and largest research publishers in the world - Frontiers in Psychology - Educational Psychology, and provides professional support in various scientific committees of local and regional conferences.
Translating research findings into daily clinical practice has been his goal as a clinical researcher and geriatric physiotherapy practitioner.
Research interests
- Geriatric physiotherapy
- Physical performance measures for older adults
- Falls prevention
- Dementia care
- Self-management of chronic diseases
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master of Science in Clinical Gerontology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Research output
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Practice effect and cueing of 2-minute walk test, 6-minute walk test and 10-meter walk test in frail older adults with and without dementia - Recommendations to walk tests protocols
Chan, W. L. S. (Corresponding Author) & Pin, T. W. (Corresponding Author), 1 Sept 2019, In: Experimental Gerontology. 124, p. 110648 1 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
Feasibility, safety, and effects of a Nintendo Ring Fit Adventure™ balance and strengthening exercise program in community-dwelling older adults with a history of falls: A feasibility randomized controlled trial
Chan, W. L. (Corresponding Author), Chan, W. L., Lam, M. H., Chan, H. W., Chan, C. K., Chan, S. K., Chan, L. W. & Cheung, D. S. K., 13 Dec 2023, In: Geriatrics and Gerontology International.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Reliability, validity and minimal detectable change of 2-minute walk test, 6-minute walk test and 10-meter walk test in frail older adults with dementia
Chan, W. L. S. (Corresponding Author) & Pin, T. W. (Corresponding Author), 1 Jan 2019, In: Experimental Gerontology. 115, p. 9-18 10 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access86 Citations (Scopus) -
Association between fear of falling and falls following acute and chronic stroke: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Pin, W. M., Winser, S. J., Chan, W. L. (Corresponding Author), Chau, K. H. B., Ng, S. M. S., Wong, W. L., Mak, K. Y. & Pang, M. Y. C., 16 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. 56, jrm18650.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Evaluation of chronic disease self-management programme (CDSMP) for older adults in Hong Kong
Chan, W. L. S. (Corresponding Author), Hui, E., Chan, C., Cheung, D., Wong, S., Wong, R., Li, S. & Woo, J., 1 Mar 2011, In: Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging. 15, 3, p. 209-214 6 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access31 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Outstanding poster presentation award
Chan, C. W. L. (Recipient), Chan, H. H. W. (Recipient), Chan, J. S. K. (Recipient), Chan, O. L. W. (Recipient), Chan, K. C. K. (Recipient) & Chan, W. L. (Supervisor), 14 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize (research)
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Preventing falls in older adults with dementia through exercise and rehabilitation
Chan, W. L. (Invited speaker)
21 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal (Journal)
Chan, W. L. (Reviewer)
15 Feb 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal (Journal)
Chan, W. L. (Reviewer)
25 Jan 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Reliability, validity, and minimal detectable change of the backward walk test in older adults with dementia
Chan, W. L. (Invited speaker)
16 May 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (Journal)
Chan, W. L. (Reviewer)
6 Oct 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals