- Spirituality

 - Holistic wellness

 - Arts-based research

Through the years, she has been actively engaged in research projects, using mixed methods and randomized control trials, to enhance the holistic well-being of different populations, including cancer survivors, stroke patients, elderly with dementia, individuals with visual impairments, and children/adults with mental and/or developmental disorders.

Registered arts therapist (AThR), Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA)

1. Lo, T.L.T., Wan, A.H.Y., Fong, T.C.T., Wong, P.K.S., Lo, H.H.M., Chan, C.K.P., & Ho, R.T.H. (2023). Protocol for a mixed-methods randomised controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of a dyadic expressive arts-based intervention in improving the psychosocial well-being of children with intellectual disability in special schools and their mothers. BMJ open, 13(7), e067239.
2. Chan, C.K.P., Lo, T.L.T., Wan, A.H.Y., Leung, P.P.Y., Pang, M.Y.C., & Ho, R.T.H. (2021). A randomised controlled trial of expressive arts-based intervention for young stroke survivors. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1), 1-10.
3. Ho, R.T.H., Chan, C.K.P., Fong, T.C.T., Lee, P.H.T., Lum, D.S.Y., & Suen, S.H. (2020). Effects of expressive arts–based interventions on adults with intellectual disabilities: A stratified randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 1286. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01286.
4. Chan, C.K.P., & Ho, R.T.H. (2016). Discrepancy in spirituality among patients with schizophrenia and family caregivers and its impacts on illness recovery: a dyadic investigation, The British Journal of Social Work, 47, 28-47.
5. Ho, R.T.H., Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., Wong, P.H., Chan, C.L.W., Leung, P.P.Y., & Chen, E.Y.H. (2016). Understandings of spirituality and its role in illness recovery in persons with schizophrenia and mental-health professionals: a qualitative study. BMC Psychiatry, 16(86). doi: 10.1186/s12888-016-0796-7.
6. Ho, R.T.H., Wan, A.H.Y., & Chan, C.K.P. (2016). Towards a holistic approach to spiritual healthcare for people with schizophrenia, Holistic Nursing Practice, 30(5), 269-271.
7. Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., Chen, E.Y.H., & Ho, R.T.H. (2015). Coping with Illness Experiences in Patients with Schizophrenia: The Role of Peacefulness. Journal of Schizophrenia Research, 2(1), 1007.
8. Ho, R.T.H., Kwan, T.T.C., Cheung, I.K.M., Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., Yip, P.S.F., … Chan, C.L.W. (2015). Association of fatigue with perceived stress in Chinese women with early stage breast cancer awaiting adjuvant radiotherapy. Stress and Health, 31(3), 214-221.
9. Ho, R.T.H., Fong, T.C.T., Chan, C.K.P., & Chan, C.L.W. (2013). The associations between diurnal cortisol patterns, self-perceived social support, and sleep behavior in Chinese breast cancer patients. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 38(10), 2337-2342.

1. Chan, C.K.P., Fong, T.C.T., Leung, C.Y.T., Lee, S.C.Y., & Ho, R.T.H. (2023). A teamwork model for reducing role conflicts among staff in residential child care homes: A mixed methods study. Poster presented at the 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Phoenix, AZ.
2. Chan, C.K.P., Fong, T.C.T., Leung, C.Y.T., & Ho, R.T.H. (2023). The impacts of counselling service on children’s behavior problems, coping strategies and resilience in residential care home. Poster presented at the 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Phoenix, AZ.
3. Fong, T.C.T., Chan, C.K.P., & Ho, R.T.H. (2023). Multilevel effects of Expressive arts-based intervention on psychological and spiritual wellbeing of elderly via ambassador training. Poster presented at the 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Phoenix, AZ.
4. Wan, A.H.Y., Chan, C.K.P., Yau, J.C.Y., & Ho, R.T.H. (2023). Cultivating Self-Compassion through Expressive Arts-based Intervention amidst the Pandemic: Can We Do It Online, too? Poster presented at the 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Phoenix, AZ.
5. Chan, C.K.P., Lum, D.S. Y., & Ho, R.T.H. (2022). Who am I? The effects of street dance teacher training program on young people. Poster presented at the 43rd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
6. Chan, C.K.P., Fong, T.C.T., Lum, D.S. Y., & Ho, R.T.H. (2021). Arts as Intervention: Promoting the psychosocial-spiritual wellness and quality of life in depressive older adults. Poster presented at the 8th International Conference of Expressive Psychotherapy, Suzhou.
7. Chan, C.K.P., Fong, T.C.T., Lum, D.S. Y., Lee, P.H.T., Suen, S.H., & Ho, R.T.H. (2021). The influence of an expressive arts program on emotional expression among people with intellectual disabilities: A latent profile analysis of color usage in drawings. Poster presented at the 42nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (Virtual Conference).
8. Chan, C.K.P., Lum, D.S.Y., Ho, & R.T.H. Ho. (2020). Effects of drama training on socio-psycho-behavioral well-being of disabled: A pilot study. Poster presented at the 41st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
9. Chan, C.K.P., Chiu, T.T.W., & Ho, R.T.H. (2020). Effects of Expressive Arts-based Intervention in quality of life and social support of depressed elderly. Poster presented at the 41st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
10. Chan, C.K.P., Chiu, T.T.W., & Ho, R.T.H. (2019). Expressive Arts-based Intervention in Helping Community-Dwelling Depressed Elderly. Poster presented at the 7th International Conference of Expressive Psychotherapy, Suzhou.
11. Chan, C.K.P., Fong, T.C.T., Lum, D.S.Y., Wong, M.P.L., & Ho, R.T.H. (2019). Evaluation of the effects of creative movement program (LEAP!) in kindergarten children. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
12. Ho, R.T.H., Fong, T.C.T., Chan, C.K.P., Chau, K.K.Y., & Suen, S.H. (2019). Effects of an Expressive Arts-based Intervention program for people with mild to moderate intellectual disability. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
13. Ho, R.T.H., Fong, T.C.T., Chan, C.K.P., & Lam, W.W. Y. (2019). Evaluation of counseling service scheme for young residents and residential care staff in Hong Kong: A 2-year longitudinal study. Poster presented at the 40th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Washington, DC.
14. Cheung, I.K.M., Ho, R.T.H., Yip, P.S.F., Chan, C.K.P., Luk, M.Y., & Chan, C.L.W. (2015, May). Chinese breast cancer patients: psychological outcome differences between patients who had mastectomy or lumpectomy treatment. Poster presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference 2015.
15. Ho, R.T.H., Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., Wong, P.H., & Chen, E.Y.T. (2015, May). Exploring the Meaning of Spirituality in Chinese Schizophrenic Patients. Poster presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference 2015.
16. Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., & Ho, R.T.H. (2015, April). Spirituality in family caregiving of schizophrenia: The role of attachment to divinity. Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Antonio, TX.
17. Cheung, I.K.M., Ho, R.T.H., & Chan, C.K.P. (2015, April). Will I be able to work during my treatment? Poster presented at the 36th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Antonio, TX.
18. Ho, R.T.H., Chan, C.K.P., & Lo, P.H.Y. (2014, December). Spirituality in schizophrenia: How spirituality relates to mental health through a sense of peacefulness. Paper presented at the World Psychiatric Association Regional Congress 2014, Hong Kong.
19. Ho, R.T.H., Lo, P.H.Y., & Chan, C.K.P. (2014, December). The Protector, The Coach and The Nurse: The Experiences of Parents of Young Adults with Early Psychosis. Paper presented at the World Psychiatric Association Regional Congress 2014, Hong Kong.
20. Tam, S.Y.Y., Siu, J.C.Y., Wan, A.H.Y., Chan, C.K.P., Wong, C.P.K., Au Yeung, F.S.W., Ho, R.T.H. (2014, December). Gender difference in schizophrenic symptomatology and subjective stress of Chinese adults with schizophrenia in a long-stay residential setting. Paper presented at the World Psychiatric Association Regional Congress 2014, Hong Kong.
21. Wan, A.H.Y., Tam, S.Y.Y., Siu, J.C.Y., Chan, C.K.P., Wong, C.P.K., Au Yeung, F.S.W., Ho, R.T.H. (2014, December). Factors associating with independent daily living of adults with schizophrenia in a residential rehabilitation setting: results from a cross-sectional study. Paper presented at the World Psychiatric Association Regional Congress 2014, Hong Kong.
22. Cheung, I.K.M., Ho, R.T.H., Chan, C.L.W., Yip, P.S.F., Lo, P.H.Y., Chan, C.K.P., & Luk, M.Y. (2014, October). Use of complementary and alternative medicine among Chinese breast cancer patients. The 16th World Congress of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS 2014), Lisbon, Portugal.
23. Ho, R.T.H., Cheung, I.K.M., Chan, C.L.W., Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., Yip, P.S.F., & Luk, M.Y. (2014, October). Role of religion in Chinese breast cancer patient. The 16th World Congress of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS 2014), Lisbon, Portugal.
24. Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., & Ho, R.T.H. (2014, April). Spirituality in schizophrenic patients and family caregivers: A dyadic investigation. Poster presented at the 35th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US.
25. Ho, R.T.H., Chan, C.K.P., Lo, P.H.Y., & Chen, E.Y.T. (2014, March). Spirituality in Schizophrenia: do patients and healthcare professionals have similar understanding? Poster presented at the 22nd European Congress of Psychiatry, Munich, Germany.
26. Ho, R.T.H., Cheung, I.K.M., Luk, M.Y., Yip, P.S.F., Lo, P.H.Y., Chan, C.K.P., & Chan, C.L.W. (2013, November). Unmarried women with breast cancer: their psychological distress and quality of life after treatment. The 15th World Congress of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS 2013), Rotterdam, Netherlands.
27. Lo, P.H.Y., Ho, R.T.H., Cheung, I.K.M., Chan, C.K.P., Chan, C.L.W., Yip, P.S.F., & Luk, M.Y. (2013, November). Dance Movement Therapy for Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy: A Qualitative Investigation of Motivation, Needs and Benefits. The 15th World Congress of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS 2013), Rotterdam, Netherlands.