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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
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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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Acceptance and commitment therapy for insomnia and sleep quality: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Ruan, J., Chen, S., Liang, J., Mak, Y. W., Yee Ho, F. Y., Chung, K. F., Kwun Tong, A. K., Zhang, X. L. & Yeung, W. F., Oct 2022, In: Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science. 26, p. 139-155 17 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
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A combination of electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture for postoperative pain after abdominal surgery for gynaecological diseases: A randomized controlled trial
Lam, W. L., Wang, J., Yeung, W. F., Cheung, C. W., Chan, K. K. L., Ngan, H. Y. S., Wong, C. K. H., Jiang, F., Ma, P. W. S., Leung, T. W., Leung, W. C., Liu, T. C., Chen, H. & Lao, L., Sept 2022, In: Phytomedicine. 104, 154292.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Acupuncture for low back pain: a clinical practice guideline from the Hong Kong taskforce of standardized acupuncture practice
Chen, H. Y., Yeung, W. F., Yang, M. X., Mu, J. L., Ziea, T. C., Ng Bacon, F. L. & Lao, L. X., 15 Feb 2022, In: Journal of traditional Chinese medicine = Chung i tsa chih ying wen pan. 42, 1, p. 140-147 8 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Review article › Academic research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Combined electroacupuncture and auricular acupuncture to alleviate pain after gynaecological abdominal surgery: a randomised sham-controlled trial (abridged secondary publication)
Lam, W. L., Ngan, H. Y. S., Chan, K. K. L., Chen, H., Cheung, C. W., Jiang, F., Wong, C. K. H., Yeung, W. F. & Leo, L., 1 Feb 2022, In: Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi. 28, 1, p. 27-30 4 p.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and resistance in an urban Chinese population of Hong Kong: a cross-sectional study
Yu, B. Y. M., Lam, J. C. S., Lam, S. C., Li, Y., Chen, S., Lam, M. Y. & Yeung, W. F., 2022, In: Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics. 18, 5, 2072144.Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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The Outstanding Junior Research Award for Clinical Research
Yeung, Wing Fai (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)
Wing Fai Yeung (Associate editor)
5 Oct 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals
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针灸推拿治疗失眠的循证研究总结
Wing Fai Yeung (Invited speaker)
11 Jul 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Frontiers in Psychiatry (Journal)
Wing Fai Yeung (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
Wing Fai Yeung (Chair)
29 Sept 2021 → 31 Aug 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (Journal)
Wing Fai Yeung (Special topic editor)
15 Sept 2021 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work for journals