Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
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 Health Care, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing), The University of Western Sydney
External positions
Journal Board member , Journal of Addiction Research and Adolescent Behavior
2018 → …
Editorial Board member , Journal of Nursing Research and Midwifery
2018 → …
External Examiner , School of Nursing, Tung Wah College
2017 → 2022
Honorary Professional Advisor , Christian Family Service Centre
2016 → 2023
External Advisor , School of Nursing, St. Teresa Hospital
2014 → 2022
External Panel member , Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
2012 → 2014
Chairperson, The Hong Kong Society for Nursing Education
2012 → 2016
External Examiner , The Open University of Hong Kong
2012 → 2016
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
- health promotion
- Mental health
- health behaviors
- addiction
- RT Nursing
- smoking cessation
- acceptance and commitment therapy
- motivational interviewing
- family
- children
- Caregiver
- adolescents
- stress
- anxiety
- depression
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Research output
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Editorial: Policies, programs, and treatments on smoking cessation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Wong , D. C. N., Mak, Y. W., Zhao , Y. & Rees , V. W., Jul 2024, In: Frontiers in Public Health. 12Research output: Journal article publication › Editorial
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Effectiveness of a videoconferencing group-based dyad acceptance and commitment therapy on the quality of life of chronic heart failure patients and their family caregivers: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Zhang, X., Ho, W. K. G. & Mak, Y. W. (Corresponding Author), Apr 2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 4Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Effects of family-based acceptance and commitment therapy on quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure
Zhang, X. & Mak, Y. W., 25 Jul 2024.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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Hand Hygiene Education Components Among First-Year Nursing Students: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial
Chen, J., Yang, L., Mak, Y.-W., O’Donoghue, M., Shi, C., Tsang, H., Lu, S., Zou, J., Qin, J., Xie, Y. J., Lai, T., Li, C., Cao, J. & Pittet, D., 13 Jun 2024, In: JAMA network open. 7, 6, p. e2413835-e2413835Research output: Journal article publication › Journal article › Academic research › peer-review
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Neural evidence for psychological flexibility interacts with nicotine dependence and negative symptoms.
Mak, Y. W., Zhang, X. & Ng, T. Y., 25 Jul 2024.Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Conference presentation (not published in journal/proceeding/book) › Academic research › peer-review
Prizes
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Excellent Paper Award in 2022
Mak, Y. W. (Recipient) & Liu, Y. (Recipient), 1 Dec 2022
Prize: Prize (research)
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FHSS Distinguished Thesis Award (PhD graduate: Dr Zhang Xuelin)
Zhang, X. (Recipient) & Mak, Y. W. (Recipient), Feb 2024
Prize: Prize (research)
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Outstanding Poster Presentation Award
CHUI, W. T. (Recipient) & Mak, Y. W. (Recipient), Aug 2010
Prize: Prize (research)
Activities
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Foundational Education Course for Nurse Educators: Curriculum Design in Nursing programmes
Mak, Y. W. (Invited speaker)
13 Jun 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Evidence-based practice and research in smoking cessation interventions for psychiatric patients
Mak, Y. W. (Invited speaker)
24 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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接受與承諾療法 x 男士精神健康 (Training workshop: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to Promote Men’s Mental Health)
Mak, Y. W. (Invited speaker)
5 Oct 2024 → 19 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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接受和承诺疗法 (ACT) 学术大会
Mak, Y. W. (Chair)
26 Oct 2024 → 27 Oct 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organizer / committee member
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Honorary Advisor for the Hong Kong College of Community and Public Health Nursing, HKANM
Mak, Y. W. (Lead consultant)
2 May 2023 → 2025Activity: Consultancy