Occupational Therapy, PolyU

16/06/2026

Check out the latest Innovation Digest where research of Prof. David Shum and Prof. Kenneth Fong is featured.

探索理大智齡研究新成果——《Innovation Digest》第八期現已出版

立即細閱《Innovation Digest》第八期，探索理大近期研究成果！今期以智齡為主題，帶領讀者了解如何透過科技與照護，創造豐盛人生。本期介紹八項聚焦智齡的理大研究，涵蓋新興科技與支援照護兩個範疇。

今期通訊有兩大重點：「Emerging Tech」展示支援長者身體健康的最新科技發展；「Supportive Care」則探討應用於護理的新工具及設備，並關注照顧者的心理健康及福祉。

印刷版數量有限，先到先得，派完即止。

𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟖: 𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠

Immerse yourself in recent research outputs from PolyU in Issue 8 of Innovation Digest! This issue showcases eight research studies under the theme “Smart Ageing: Driving Prosperity in Life Through Tech and Care”, highlighting PolyU research on smart ageing, with a focus on emerging technologies and supportive care.

Dive into our research highlights:
Beyond BMI: How Fat Distribution Shapes the Ageing Brain
by Prof. Anqi QIU https://polyu.hk/NEJeL

Breaking News: Multilingual AI Cognitive Screening for the Chinese-Speaking Community
by Prof. Hualou LIANG https://polyu.hk/CvJMe

Beyond the Pandemic: AI Contact Tracing System Safeguards Residential Care Homes
by Prof. Ho Keung David SHUM and Prof. Lin YANG https://polyu.hk/gLNSF

Sound Solution: A Breakthrough Approach to Parkinson’s Disease
by Prof. Lei SUN https://polyu.hk/aXfeL

Stepping into Safety: How Immersive VR Can Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults
by Kenneth Nai Kuen FONG https://polyu.hk/YvKtX

When Digital Painting Meets Dementia Care Support
by Prof. Angela Man Yee LEUNG https://polyu.hk/ybdON

Beyond the Hype: Older Adults' Perspectives on Smart Healthcare in Hong Kong
by Prof. Yan Tina LUXIMON https://polyu.hk/TmLmL

Caring for the Carers: A Nature-Based Mindfulness Programme for Caregivers
by Prof. Herman Hay Ming LO https://polyu.hk/RbOpP

Printed copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Explore our full digital issue / 瀏覽完整電子版: https://polyu.hk/gjeiR

#理大 #智龄 #老龄化 #新兴科技 #支援照护 #创新 #研究 #理大研究

15/06/2026

Exoskeleton, help to relieve body burden!
外骨骼機械，助生活和諧！！
Credit to Curtis Wong (Associate Professor of Practice, RS, PolyU)

10/06/2026

理大康復治療科學系傑出校友獎2026結果公布

本學系很榮幸宣布，余德廣先生（Terence）獲選為理大康復治療科學系傑出校友獎2026得主。

余先生憑藉在兩大範疇中的卓越貢獻而獲選。近三十年來，他一直與理大保持深厚而持久的聯繫——擔任理大基金成員，慷慨贊助多項具里程碑意義的學系活動，包括泛太平洋康復會議及學系四十周年晚宴，並透過High Flyer Mentorship Programme培育新一代專職醫療人才。

他在創業方面的成就同樣出眾。作為創辦人，余先生帶領其公司發展成為醫療科技領域的領先力量，將地面步行外骨骼技術及國際金標準的等速肌力訓練創新系統等引入香港。他的工作提升了臨床實踐的水平，並為本地及中國內地的病人康復治療帶來實質改善。

余先生的人生歷程正體現了追求臨床卓越、勇於創新，以及真誠回饋專業與社會的精神。

本學系衷心感謝由系內、外成員組成的評審小組參與評審選拔。

再次恭賀余先生得此殊榮。他的成就啟發我們每一位，我們亦期待他日後繼續為本學系、理大及社會帶來正面的影響。

Announcing Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences 2026

We are delighted to announce that Mr YU Tak Kwong Terence has been named the recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award of the PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences 2026.

Mr Yu was chosen in recognition of his exceptional contributions across two pillars of excellence. For nearly three decades, he has maintained a deep and enduring commitment to PolyU — serving as a member of the PolyU Foundation, providing generous sponsorship for landmark departmental events including the Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation and the 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner, and mentoring the next generation of allied health professionals through the High Flyer Mentorship Programme.

His entrepreneurial achievements are equally outstanding. As the founder, Mr Yu has grown his company into a leading force in healthcare technology, introducing innovations such as overground exoskeleton technology and gold-standard isokinetic systems to Hong Kong. His work has raised the standard of clinical practice and brought meaningful improvements in patient care — both locally and across the Chinese Mainland.

Mr Yu’s journey embodies a commitment to clinical excellence, a spirit of innovation, and a genuine dedication to giving back to the profession and the community.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the assessment panel, comprising both internal and external members, for their thorough deliberation and consideration.

Please join us in congratulating Mr Yu on this well-deserved honour. His accomplishments inspire us all, and we look forward to the continued positive impact he will have on our Department, PolyU and our community.

10/06/2026

【Global Exposure 🌍 | The 4th Mongolian OT International Conference & Workshop 🇲🇳】

We are proud to share that our PolyU "We Care We Share" (WCWS) team, comprising 13 dedicated staff and students, recently participated in the 4th Mongolian Occupational Therapy International Conference and Exchange Programme! Building on our long-standing collaboration, this trip fostered meaningful academic exchange, clinical growth, and global connections.
Here are the key highlights of our impactful journey:

🧠 International Conference Presentations
One staff member and two students successfully presented their research to an international audience, highlighting the critical importance of client-centred and compassionate care.

Topic 1: Beyond symptom management: the evolution and implementation of mental health occupational therapy services in adult psychiatry

Topic 2: Looking beyond communication: Eye-control systems and perceived mental health of ALS patients and caregivers

🤝 Post-Conference Workshop at MNUMS

Following the conference, our staff member hosted a specialised workshop on mental health OT case management at the MNUMS School of Nursing. PolyU and Mongolian OT students collaborated closely through peer discussions, clinical process evaluation, SMART goal setting, and exploring innovative ways to enhance independent living skills.

🏥 Institutional Collaboration at Intermed
The team visited Intermed IUHW Hospital in Ulaanbaatar to explore future collaboration opportunities. We had the distinct privilege of meeting with the Head of the Rehabilitation Department and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Undrakh-Erdene Erdenebold. The team also attended a valuable staff in-service seminar on Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) management.

💼 Clinical Practicum & Impact
Through hands-on clinical exposure to cerebral palsy and mental health cases, our students demonstrated immense creativity and dedication, deeply impressing local parents and making a meaningful impact in the community.

This exchange strengthened cross-cultural understanding, broadened our students’ global perspectives, and provided an invaluable learning experience. Let’s continue to connect, innovate, and advocate for inclusivity in occupational therapy worldwide! 🌟
Check out some of the highlights from the trip below! 👇📸

09/06/2026

Congratulations to the successful and fruitful exchange trip of OTSA! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

05/06/2026

辦法總比困難多，
無畏無懼機會開！

羅璇博士表示：「是次合作緊扣國家政策方向，積極回應地方治理與民生需求。項目聚焦新就業群體在職業健康、心理支持及社會融入等方面的核心需要，充分彰顯理大在醫療康復與社會科學領域的深厚實力。我們期望透過是次合作，建立『政策 + 專業 + 公益』的協同機制及跨專業綜合服務模式，為國家基層治理創新貢獻力量。」

“Problems may arise, but solutions multiply; Drop all your fears, and chances will come by.”

Dr Laura Lo noted, “This collaboration aligns closely with National policy directions and responds proactively to local governance and livelihood needs. It focuses on the core needs of the new employment groups, including occupational health, psychological support and social integration, demonstrating PolyU’s strong expertise in healthcare, rehabilitation and social sciences. Through this collaboration, we aim to establish a collaborative mechanism and an interprofessional, comprehensive service model that combines ‘Policy + Professional Expertise + Philanthropy’, contributing to the Nation’s grassroots governance innovation.”

05/06/2026

隨著平台經濟普及，外賣員、快遞員及網約車司機等「新就業群體」為我們的日常生活帶來許多便利。然而，他們長時間工作所面對的職業勞損、健康問題與心理壓力，同樣值得社會關注。

為加強對這群基層工作者的支援，理大近日與山東省濟南市委社會工作部及凱瑟克基金簽署合作備忘錄，三方將整合政府、專業與公益資源，共同探索一項專為新就業群體而設的創新綜合服務模式。

合作計劃三大重點：
🔹結合社工專業督導與康復治療技術，全方位照顧工作者的心理及生理健康需要。
🔹項目結合政府政策、理大專業支援及基金會公益資源，建立「政策 + 專業 + 公益」的協同機制以確保服務精準落地。
🔹計劃率先於濟南市推行，期望未來能將此完善的關愛模式複製並推廣至更多地區，深化魯港合作。

了解更多：https://polyu.hk/JBMQV

With the popularisation of the platform economy, “new employment groups” comprising food delivery couriers, express couriers and ride-hailing drivers bring much convenience to our daily lives. However, the occupational strain, health issues and psychological pressure they face from long working hours also deserve society’s attention.

To strengthen support for these grassroots workers, PolyU recently signed an MoU with the Society Work Department of the CPC Jinan Municipal Committee and The Keswick Foundation. The three parties will integrate government, professional and philanthropic resources to jointly explore an innovative, comprehensive service model specifically designed for new employment groups.

Three Key Highlights of the Collaboration:
🔹 Combining professional supervision in social work with rehabilitation technology to comprehensively cater to the psychological and physical health needs of the workers.
🔹 Integrating government policy, PolyU’s professional support and the Foundation’s philanthropic resources establish a “Policy + Professional Expertise + Philanthropy” collaborative mechanism, ensuring the meticulous implementation of services.
🔹 Piloting the initiative in Jinan, with the aim of replicating and scaling this comprehensive care model to more regions in the future, thereby deepening collaboration between Shandong and Hong Kong.

Learn more: https://polyu.hk/dSqyt

#香港理工大學 #理大 #新就業群體 NewEmploymentGroups

05/06/2026

【PolyU Education 4.0: Reshaping Allied Health Education through Innovation】

What if a student’s first clinical crisis wasn’t managed on a patient, but in an immersive virtual ward?

Through Education 4.0, PolyU bridges the gap between the classroom and clinical practice. Led by 2025 UGC Teaching Awardee Prof. Shirley Ngai, we integrate AI and immersive technologies to ensure allied health students become truly ready for the fast-paced world of clinical practice.

At the heart of this transformation is HiVE—the world’s first large-scale virtual hybrid classroom—where students hone clinical instincts in realistic settings without risk to patients. Beyond HiVE, students also benefit from high-fidelity simulation laboratories to AI-powered tutoring, forming a student-centred, technology-enabled learning ecosystem that moves learning beyond traditional lectures.

This shift is both technological and philosophical. We are evolving educators from content deliverers into mentors who leverage technology to enhance students’ learning, empowering future healthcare professionals with the confidence and empathy to navigate an increasingly complex clinical landscape.

Read more: https://polyu.hk/OwJrO

AI VR FutureOfLearning HiVE ClinicalExcellence

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