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2. A comparison of sleep-wake patterns among school-age children and adolescents in Hong Kong before and during the COVID-19 pandemic

Author

Chau, Steven W.H., primary, Hussain, Samara, additional, Chan, Sandra S.M., additional, Wong, Oscar W.H., additional, Zhang, Jihui, additional, Feng, Hongliang, additional, Lai, Kelly Y.C., additional, Ma, Suk Ling, additional, So, Suzanne H.W., additional, Tsoi, Kelvin K.F., additional, Wing, Yun Kwok, additional, Hung, Se Fong, additional, and Leung, Patrick W.L., additional

Published
2023
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9. What does psychological autopsy study tell us about charcoal burning suicide--a new and contagious method in Asia?

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Chan, Sandra S.M., Chiu, Helen F.K., Chen, Eric Y.H., Chan, Wincy S.C., Wong, Paul W.C., Chan, Cecilia L.W., Law, Y.W., and Yip, Paul S.F.

Subjects
Carbon monoxide poisoning -- Research, Suicidal behavior -- Research, Self-perception -- Research, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

Charcoal burning suicides in Hong Kong between 2002-2004 in the 15 to 59-year-old age group were investigated using the psychological autopsy method. The psychopathological profiles of charcoal burning suicides (N = 53) were compared against 'other suicides' (N = 97). The two groups did not differ significantly in the prevalence of DSM-IV axis I diagnoses with the exception of schizophrenic spectrum disorder which was less frequently associated with charcoal burning suicides. Score on 'neuroticism' in the NEO-five Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI) was significantly higher in victims of charcoal burning suicide. There was also a trend toward higher score on 'conscientiousness' in the NEO-FFI among charcoal burners than victims of other suicide.

Published
2009

10. A cluster analysis of the circumstances of death in suicides in Hong Kong

Author

Chen, Eric Y.H., Chan, Wincy S.C., Chan, Sandra S.M., Liu, Ka Y., Chan, Cecilia L.W., Wong, Paul W.C., Law, Y.W., and Yip, Paul S.F.

Subjects
Suicidal behavior -- Evaluation, Suicide -- Methods, Psychology and mental health
Abstract

Classification of suicides is essential for clinicians to better identify self-harm patients with future suicidal risks. This study examined potential subtypes of suicide in a psychological autopsy sample (N = 148) in Hong Kong. Hierarchical cluster analysis extracted two subgroups of subjects in terms of expressed deliberation assessed by the Beck Suicide Intent Scale (SIS). The first group was associated with charcoal burning suicide, no psychiatric illness, indebtedness, better problem-solving ability, chronic stress, and higher overall SIS scores. The second group was associated with jumping from a height, psychotic disorders, psychiatric treatment, acute stress, and lower overall SIS score. The existence of a substantial cluster of subjects with lower expressed intent and preparation has important implications for the performance of the SIS as a predictive tool. Suicide prevention strategy may have to target potential subgroups with specific approaches.

Published
2007

11. Frequency and clinical determinants of poststroke cognitive impairment in nondemented stroke patients

Author

Tang, Wai Kwong, Chan, Sandra S.M., Chiu, Helen F.K., Ungvari, Gabor S., Wong, Ka Sing, Kwok, Timothy C.Y., Mok, Vincent, Wong, K.T., Richards, Polly S., and Ahuja, Anil T.

Subjects
Stroke (Disease) -- Risk factors, Vascular dementia -- Causes of -- Risk factors, Cognition disorders -- Causes of -- Risk factors, Binswanger's disease -- Causes of -- Risk factors, Psychology and mental health, Seniors, Risk factors, Causes of
Abstract

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence and clinical correlates of poststroke cognitive Impairment in Chinese stroke patients in Hong Kong. One hundred seventy-nine stroke patients [...]

Published
2006

12. Screening of Dementia in stroke patients with lacunar infarcts: comparison of the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale and the Mini-Mental State Examination

Author

Tang, Wai Kwong, Mok, Vincent, Chan, Sandra S.M., Chiu, Helen F.K., Wong, Ka Sing, Kwok, Timothy C.Y., Lam, Wynnie W.M., and Ungvari, Gabor S.

Subjects
Dementia -- Diagnosis, Stroke (Disease) -- Diagnosis, Medical screening, Psychology and mental health, Seniors, Diagnosis
Abstract

ABSTRACT There have been no data on the performance of the Initiation-Perseveration subtest of the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale (MDRS-IP) in screening poststroke dementia (PSDE). Three months after the index [...]

Published
2005

23. Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Patients With Schizophrenia in China

Author

Xiang, Yu-Tao, primary, Hou, Ye-Zhi, additional, Yan, Fang, additional, Dixon, Lisa B., additional, Ungvari, Gabor S., additional, Dickerson, Faith, additional, Li, Weng-Yong, additional, Li, Wen-Xiu, additional, Zhu, Yu-Ling, additional, Chan, Sandra S.M., additional, Lee, Edwin H.M., additional, and Chiu, Helen F.K., additional

Published
2012
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31. Can the Geriatric Depression Scale detect poststroke depression in Chinese elderly?

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Tang, Wai Kwong, Chan, Sandra S.M., Chiu, Helen F.K., Wong, Ka Sing, Kwok, Timothy C.Y., Mok, Vincent, and Ungvari, Gabor S.

Subjects
*GERIATRIC psychiatry, *MENTAL depression, *MENTAL health of older people
Abstract

Background: Little is known about the performance of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) in the screening of post-stroke depression (PSD) among Chinese elderly. Methods: Three months after the index stroke, a research assistant administered the 15-item GDS to 127 Chinese elderly patients with acute stroke who were consecutively admitted to a general hospital. A psychiatrist, who was blind to the GDS scores, administered the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV to all patients and made DSM-IV diagnosis of depression, which served as the benchmark for judging the performance of GDS in screening PSD. Results: The optimal cut-off point of GDS was 6/7. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of GDS and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, were 89, 73, 37, 98 and 90%, respectively. Limitations: The sample size was small and there was no separate analysis of the performance of GDS for subtypes of PSD. Conclusions: Due to its low positive predictive value, a more specific instrument should supplement GDS in screening PSD in Chinese elderly. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Published
2004
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32. Maintenance therapy in schizophrenia: a critical comment

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Chan, Sandra S.M. and Ungvari, Gabor S.

Abstract

The paper's aim was to evaluate a rationale for maintenance therapy in schizophrenia and to consider the feasibility of intermittent targeted therapy as an alternative treatment strategy. This was achieved by a selected review of the relevant English-language literature published since 1966 through a Medline search and cross-referencing. Current scientific evidence for continuous maintenance therapy in schizophrenia was found equivocal as the randomization in clinical trials lumped together heterogeneous groups of patients, thereby creating a wide gap between research and clinical practice. In addition, the majority of studies took a narrow view of the concept of relapse. For these reasons, targeted intermittent treatment was probably prematurely discarded altogether. The rationale for use and optimal duration of maintenance antipsychotic pharmacotherapy for schizophrenia has not been adequately validated. The construct validity of outcome indicators currently used in maintenance treatment studies in schizophrenia should be reconsidered. Intermittent targeted treatment may represent a viable option in some clinical situations and warrant further evaluation. With the widespread use of atypical antipsychotics, current long-term maintenance strategies may need a reappraisal.

Published
2002
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