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Biography
Dr. Yeung obtained his Bachelor in Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Hons) at the Hong Kong Baptist University and registered as a Chinese Medicine Practitioner in 2004. He left the Chinese Medicine Clinics of Hong Kong Baptist University and pursued research training in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Hong Kong in 2005. He was conferred a Ph.D. degree in 2010 and worked as a post-doctoral fellow in the same year. In 2014, he joined the School of Chinese Medicine at the University of Hong Kong as a Research Assistant Professor. Dr. Yeung is now an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Dr. Yeung’s research focuses on evaluating traditional Chinese medicine interventions for sleep and mood disorders using randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews. In addition, he has been focusing on using acupuncture, acupressure, and other self-help interventions for symptom management.
Dr. Yeung is now leading several projects that provide opportunities for postgraduate research studies. If you are determined to pursue Ph.D. studies, you may contact Dr. Yeung to discuss the possibility.
Research interests
- Insomnia
- Sleep and mood disorders
- Acupuncture/ Acupressure
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Education/Academic qualification
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science, Hong Kong Baptist University
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Hong Kong
Keywords
- RC0321 Neuroscience. Biological psychiatry. Neuropsychiatry
- insomnia
- depression
- sleep
- pain
- R Medicine (General)
- Acupuncture
- Chinese Medicine
- Acupressure
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Research output
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Actigraphic monitoring of sleep and circadian rest-activity rhythm in individuals with major depressive disorder or depressive symptoms: A meta-analysis
Ho, F. Y. Y., Poon, C. Y., Wong, V. W. H., Chan, K. W., Law, K. W., Yeung, W. F. & Chung, K. F., 15 Sept 2024, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 361, p. 224-244 21 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
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A Group-Based Transdiagnostic Sleep and Circadian Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Yau, A. Y. Y., Ng, K. Y., Lau, W. Y., Poon, C. Y., Yeung, W. F., Chung, K. F., Chan, C. S., Harvey, A. G. & Ho, F. Y. Y., 25 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 92, 3, p. 135-149 15 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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A longitudinal study on the change in sleep across three waves of the COVID-19 outbreaks in Hong Kong
Cheung, D. S. T., Yu, B. Y. M., Lam, S. C., Leung, D. Y. P., Chung, K. F., Ho, F. Y. Y., Chen, S. C. & Yeung, W. F., Jan 2024, In: Sleep and Biological Rhythms. 22, 1, p. 93-102 10 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Chinese medicine practitioners’ consensus on traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic patterns, symptoms, and herbal formulas for COVID-19 survivors: A Delphi study
Ruan, J., Chen, S., Ho, Y. S., Wong, V. T., Lam, M. Y., Tsang, H. W. H., Cheng, I. H. & Yeung, W. F., Feb 2024, In: European Journal of Integrative Medicine. 66, 102339.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Directional associations among real-time activity, sleep, mood, and daytime symptoms in major depressive disorder using actigraphy and ecological momentary assessment
Poon, C. Y., Cheng, Y. C., Wong, V. W. H., Tam, H. K., Chung, K. F., Yeung, W. F. & Ho, F. Y. Y., Feb 2024, In: Behaviour Research and Therapy. 173, 104464.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
Prizes
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Best Poster Presentation Award of Smart Ageing Session
Liu, Y. W. J. (Recipient), Luk, C. W. H. (Recipient), Ling, K. K. (Recipient), Yeung, J. W. F. (Recipient), Sun, Y. (Recipient), Lo, K. H. K. (Recipient), Kor, P. P. K. (Recipient), Fong, G. C. H. (Recipient), Choi, T. K. S. (Recipient), Cheung, D. S. K. (Recipient) & Zheng, Y. (Recipient), 11 May 2023
Prize: Prize (research)
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The Outstanding Junior Research Award for Clinical Research
Yeung, W. F. (Recipient), 18 Jun 2021
Prize: Prize (research)
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Activities
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Public Mental Health (specialty section of Frontiers in Public Health, Frontiers in Psychiatry and Frontiers in Sociology (Journal)
Yeung, W. F. (Associate editor)
5 Oct 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Acupuncture for Insomnia: an Update of Current Evidence
Yeung, W. F. (Invited speaker)
14 May 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Frontiers in Psychiatry (Journal)
Yeung, W. F. (Special topic editor)
1 Nov 2021 → 31 Aug 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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Programme Advisory Committee (PROAC) for Higher Diploma in Health Science, Tung Wag College
Yeung, W. F. (Chair)
29 Sept 2021 → 31 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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针灸推拿治疗失眠的循证研究总结
Yeung, W. F. (Invited speaker)
11 Jul 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk