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Biography
Dr Agnes Lai is an Associate Professor of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Hong Kong Metropolitan University. Dr Lai received her BN, DN, and PhD from The University of Hong Kong and her MSc (Epidemiology and Biostatistics) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is a registered nurse in HK and the USA, a fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing, a registered polysomnographic technologist, a cancer exercise specialist, and a certified Zentangle trainer.
Her research interest areas are two-fold, including clinical and preventive medicine in hospital and community settings. Her work focuses on brief, cost-effective self-management interventions to promote the self-care ability and well-being of the community's patients, individuals, and families.
She has broad experience conducting (i) randomised control trials on various chronic diseases (e.g. sleep apnea, lung cancer, COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and insomnia), (ii) epidemiology studies to update lung function reference values for adults, and (iii) capacity-building train-the-trainer workshops and large-scale community-based projects and health promotion activities to integrate physical activity into daily life and enhance holistic health.
Dr Lai also received 10 international and local awards and scholarships. Her achievement is recognized by conferring the "Excellence Research Award" from the Food and Health Bureau, HKSAR, Hong Kong and President's Awards for Distinguished Achievement.
Research interests
- Self-management
- Physical Activity
- Sleep-related problems
- Family well-being
- Respiratory Medicine
- Technology-based intervention
Qualifications
PhD [HKU], DN [HKU], MSc (Epid & Biostat) [CUHK], BN [HKU], HKFN, RN(HK), RN (USA), RPSGT (USA), CET, CZT
Appointments
She is a registered nurse in HK and the USA, a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing, a registered polysomnographic technologist, a certifified cancer exercise specialist and a certified Zentangle trainer.
Memberships
- Committee member, Hong Kong Respiratory Nursing College
- Committee member, CNE/ CPD Education Committee, Hong Kong Thoracic Society
- Committee member, The Hong Kong College of Medical Nursing
- Professional Advisor, Aberdeen Kai-Fong Welfare Association Social Service Center
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
Professional Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Award Date: 30 Jun 2018
Doctor, Public Health
Award Date: 17 Dec 2017
Doctor of Nursing
Award Date: 27 Nov 2014
Master, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Award Date: 9 Dec 2004
Bachelor, Nursing, The University of Hong Kong
Award Date: 29 Nov 2001
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Effect of zero-time exercise on physically inactive adults with insomnia disorder: A randomized controlled trial
Yeung, W. F., Lai, A. Y. K., Yu, B. Y. M., Ho, F. Y. Y., Chung, K. F., Ho, J. Y. S., Suen, L. K. P., Ho, L. M. & Lam, T. H., May 2025, In: International Journal of Nursing Studies. 165, 105033.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A cluster randomized controlled trial of a brief positive healthy eating intervention
Ho, H. C. Y., Lai, A. Y., Mui, M. W. K., Wan, A., Yew, C. W. S. & Lam, T. H., Sept 2024, In: Journal of Health Psychology. 29, 11, p. 1210-1227 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Associations between social determinants of health and cardiovascular and cancer mortality in cancer survivors: a prospective cohort study.
Kai Chan, J. S., Iltaf Satti, D., Ching, Y. L. A., Lee, Q., Dee, E. C., Ng, K., In Chou, O. H., Liu, T., TSE, G. & LAI, Y. K. A., 2024, In: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Brief Intervention to Promote Physical Activity and Mental Well-Being in Community Adults: A Pilot Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Sun, Y., Ho, S. Y., Chan, C. S., Wang, M. P., Wan, A. N. T., Xu, Y., Lai, A. Y. K. & Lam, T. H., 1 Jan 2024, In: Journal of Primary Care and Community Health. 15Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gamified Strength Recognition and Quiz to Enhance COVID-19 Prevention, Knowledge, Behaviors, and Family Well-Being
Sit, S. M. M., Lai, A. Y. K., Wong, H. W., Hung, K. S., Wang, M. P., Ho, S. Y. & Lam, T. H., 17 May 2024, In: Games for Health Journal. 13, 3, p. 172-183 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Proactive Patient-centered Interactive Smartphone-based Self-Management Support Program to Enhance Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial with Mixed-method Evaluation
LAI, Y. K. A. (PI), CHENG Andy Shu-kei (CoI), CHEUNG Derek Yee-tak (CoI), Daniel LIU Xianliang (CoI), HO Fiona Yan-yee (CoI), HO Mandy Man (CoI), LAM David Chi-leung (CoI), LIT Maggie Pik-yee (CoI), NG Shu-wah (CoI), NGAI Shirley Pui-ching (CoI), WANG Kelvin Man-ping (CoI) & YU Doris Sau-fung (CoI)
1/01/25 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Capacity Building for enhancing Holistic Well-being
LAI, Y. K. A. (PI), Grace SUN Yuying (CoI) & Tyrone KWOK Tai On (CoI)
1/10/24 → 30/09/29
Project: Research
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A Pilot Randomized Control Trial on Digital Health Intervention in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
LAI, Y. K. A. (PI), Tse, G. (CoI) & Tyrone KWOK Tai On (CoI)
1/09/23 → 28/02/25
Project: Research
Activities
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Aberdeen Kai Fong Welfare Association Services Centre (External organisation)
LAI, Y. K. A. (Member)
2021 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Pi lota at-Large Chapter (External organisation)
LAI, Y. K. A. (Member)
2021 → 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Frontier in Psychiatry (External organisation)
LAI, Y. K. A. (Member)
2020 → 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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Prizes
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Achieving MDGs for Global Health Scholarship, Fudan University, China
LAI, Y. K. A. (Recipient), 2013
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