Full-time Teaching Staff

BACK
Prof. Cheung Mei-chun

Prof. Cheung Mei-chun

Share

Associate Professor

BSSc (CUHK), MPhil (CUHK), PhD (CUHK), RSW, Clinical Psychologist in Accredited Register (HKICP), Registered Clinical Psychologist (HKPS), Associate Fellow (HKPS, DCP) 3943 1862

 

Research Interests

  • Clinical neuropsychology
  • Clinical intervention
  • Aging and dementia
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

 

Curriculum Vitae

Click Here

 

Selected Publications

  • Che, R.P., & Cheung, M.C. (2024). Factors Associated with Intended Utilization of Home-Based Long-Term Care among Older Adults in China: The Moderating Effect of Community Support. The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbae146
  • Cheung, M.C., Sze, S.L., & Chan, A.S. (2024). Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine Program improves memory and executive functions of older adults with mild cognitive impairment. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, 39, 15333175241255744. https://doi.org/10.1177/15333175241255744
  • Che, R.P., Cheung, M.C., & Herrero, J. (2024). Validation of the Perceived Community Support Questionnaire (PCSQ) for Older Chinese. The Gerontologist, 64(7). https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnae046
  • Che, R.P., & Cheung, M.C. (2024). Factors associated with the utilization of home and community-based services (HCBS) among older adults: A systematic review of the last decade. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1–27. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2024.2342455
  • Ruan, Y.X., & Cheung, M.C. (2024). Systematic review of factors influencing loneliness in older-adult migrants. Aging & Mental Health, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2024.2340736
  • Han, X., & Cheung, M.C. (2024). The relationship between dual filial piety and mental disorders and symptoms among adolescents: A systematic review of quantitative and qualitative studies. Adolescent Research Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40894-024-00234-2
  • Han, Y.M., Chan, M.M., Shea, C.K., Mo, F.Y., Yiu, K.W., Chung, R.C., Cheung, M.C., & Chan, A.S. (2023). Effects of prefrontal transcranial direct current stimulation on social functioning in autism spectrum disorder: A randomized clinical trial. Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 27(8), 2465–2482. https://doi.org/10.1177/13623613231169547
  • Cheung, M.C., Yip, J., Law, D., & Cheung, J. P. Y. (2023). Surface electromyography (sEMG) biofeedback posture training improves the physical and mental health of early adolescents with mild scoliosis: A qualitative study. Digital Health, 9, 20552076231203820. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231203820
  • Chan, A.S., Sze, S.L., & Cheung, M.C. (2023). Temporal processing tele-intervention improves language, attention, and memory in children with neurodevelopmental disorders. Digital Health, 9, 20552076231203900. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231203900
  • Chan AS, Ding Z, Lee T, Sze SL, Cheung M.C. (2023). Temporal processing deficit in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: An online assessment. Digital Health, 9, 20552076231171500. https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076231171500
  • Cheung, M.C., Lee, T.L., Sze, S.L. & Chan, A.S. (2023). Photobiomodulation improves frontal lobe cognitive functions and mental health of older adults with non-amnestic mild cognitive impairment: Case studies. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1095111. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1095111
  • Kodate, N., Maeda, Y., Hauray, B., Tsujimura, M., Chan, W.C.H., Mannan, H., Yu, W., Dalgalarrondo, S., Cheung, M.C., Yumoto, A., Suwa, S., Donnelly, S., Sakata, N., O’Shea, D., Obayashi, K., & Masuyama, S. (2022). Hopes and fears regarding care robots: Content analysis of newspapers in East Asia and Western Europe, 2001–2020. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 3,1019089. https://doi.org/10.3389/fresc.2022.1019089
  • Che, R.P., & Cheung, M.C. (2022). Community-dwelling older adults’ intended use of different types of long-term care in China and its associated factors based on the Andersen behavioral model. Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 11626. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191811626 
  • Cheung, M.C., Law, D., Yip, J., & Cheung, J.P.Y. (2022). Adolescents’ Experience during Brace Treatment for Scoliosis: A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 10585. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710585 
  • Cheung, M.C., Yip, J., & Cheung, J.P.Y. (2022). Influence of Screen Time during COVID-19 on Health-Related Quality of Life of Early Adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 10498. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191710498
  • Leung, G. S., Lai, J. S., Cheung, M. C., Wu, Q., & Yuan, R. (2022). Caregivers’ traumatic experiences and children’s psychosocial difficulties: the mediation effect of caregivers’ sense of coherence. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 17, 1597-1614. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11482-021-09966-y
  • Han, Y.M., Chan, M.M., Shea, C.K., Lai, O.L.H., Krishnamurthy, K., Cheung, M.C., & Chan, A.S. (2022). Neurophysiological and behavioral effects of multisession prefrontal tDCS and concurrent cognitive remediation training in patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A double-blind, randomized controlled fNIRS study. Brain Stimulation, 15(2), 414-425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2022.02.004
  • Cheung, M.C., Lai, J.S.K., & Yip, J. (2022). Influences of smartphone and computer use on health-related quality of life of early adolescents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4), 2100. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042100
  • Cheung, M.C., Yip, J, & Lai, J.S.K. (2022). Biofeedback posture training for adolescents with mild scoliosis. BioMed Research International, Article ID 5918698, 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5918698
  • Cheung, M.C., Lai, J.S.K., Yip, J, & Cheung, J.P.Y. (2021). Increased computer use is associated with trunk asymmetry that negatively impacts health-related quality of life in early adolescents. Patient Preference and Adherence, 15, 2289–2302. https://doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S329635
  • Chan, A. S., Lee, T. L., Hamblin, M. R., & Cheung, M. C. (2021). Photobiomodulation enhances memory processing in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A functional near-infrared spectroscopy study. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, 83(4), 1471-1480. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1095111
  • Chan, A.S., Lee, T.L., Hamblin, M.R., & Cheung, M.C. (2021). Photoneuromodulation makes a difficult cognitive task less arduous. Scientific Reports, 11, Article Number: 13688. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93228-2
  • Chan, A.S, Han, Y.M.Y., Sze, S.L, Wong, C.K., Chu, I.M.T., & Cheung, M.C. (2021). Chanwuyi lifestyle medicine program alleviates immunological deviation and improves behaviors in autism. NeuroSci, 2, 207-223. https://doi.org/10.3390/neurosci2020015
  • Fung, O.H.Y., Yip, J., Cheung, M.C., Yick, K.L., Kwan, K.Y.H., Cheung, K.M.C., Cheung, J.P.Y., & Tse, C.Y. (2020). Exploring mass customization and textile application in medical products: Re-designing scoliosis brace for shorter production lead time and better quality of life. Textile Research Journal, 90(19-20), 2304-2321. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517520916922
  • Fok, Q, Liu, P.Y, Yip, J., Cheung, M.C., Yick, K.L., Ng, S.P., & Tse, C. Y. (2020). School scoliosis screening in Hong Kong: Trunk asymmetry of girls with scoliosis. MOJ Orthopedics & Rheumatology, 12(1), 7-10. https://doi.org/10.15406/mojor.2020.12.00506
  • Lam, M.M.L., Wong, C.W.Y., Chan, W.T.Y., Leung, C.H., & Cheung, M.C. (2019). Effects of institutional environmental forces on participation in environmental initiatives. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 150, 104402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.06.036
  • Cheung, M.C., Law, D., Yip, J. & Wong, C.W.Y. (2019). Emotional responses to visual art and commercial stimuli: Implications for creativity and aesthetics. Frontiers in Psychology, 10:14. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00014

 

Selected Projects

  • Long-term Care and Robotic Technology: Opportunities and Challenges for Middle-aged/Older Adults in Mainland China (CUHK, PI)
  • "Back You Up" Protocol - Individualized Empowerment Programme during Brace Treatment for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) (CUHK, PI)
  • Family-based Intervention for Adolescents with Scoliosis during Brace Treatment: A Mixed Methods Approach (GRF, PI)
  • lnfluence of Computer and Smartphone Use on the Quality of Life of Young Adolescents in Hong Kong during COVID-19: A Mixed Methods Approach (CUHK, PI)
  • Improving Quality of Life in Adolescents with Mild Scoliosis Using Biofeedback Posture Training: A Mixed Methods Approach (GRF, PI)
  • Research Study on the Intergenerational Transmission of Trauma and the Trauma Treatment Service for Children (BCGA, Co-PI)
  • Quality of life and Myoelectric Activity of Paraspinal Muscles in Adolescents with Mild Scoliosis: Effects of Posture Correction Girdle (CUHK, PI)

 

Professional Service

  • Vice Chairperson of Hong Kong Neuropsychological Association (2004 – present)
  • Consulting Editor of Neuropsychology (2013-present)

 

Awards and Honors

  • Vice-Chancellor’s Exemplary Teaching Award (2018), CUHK
  • Faculty Exemplary Teaching Award (2018), Faculty of Social Science, CUHK
  • Award: Cheung, M.C. (2017, April) Gold Medal awarded by The 45rd International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Award: Cheung, M.C. (2017, April) Special Award awarded by Romanian Association for Nonconventional Technologies, Bucharest, Romania.