Search Results - "LAI, DANIEL W. L."

Effectiveness of a peer-based intervention on loneliness and social isolation of older Chinese immigrants in Canada: a randomized controlled trial by Lai, Daniel W L, Li, Jia, Ou, Xiaoting, Li, Celia Y P

“…Social isolation is a key concern for immigrant older adults. We examined the effectiveness of a peer-based intervention in reducing loneliness, social…”
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Extraversion personality, perceived health and activity participation among community-dwelling aging adults in Hong Kong by Lai, Daniel W L, Qin, Nan

“…Activity participation is essential to the wellbeing of aging adults. Divergent levels of activity participation within aging populations have been explained…”
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Establishing community mental health facilities: a comparative review of Hong Kong and international jurisdictions by Ou, Xiaoting, Lee, Vincent W P, Lai, Daniel W L

“…The establishment of mental health facilities in the community has been hindered by opposition from local residents in Hong Kong. Through a comparative review,…”
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To be or not to be: relationship between grandparent status and health and wellbeing by Lai, Daniel W L, Li, Jia, Bai, Xue

“…It is common for older people to become grandparents in later life. However, the impacts of grandparenting on their health and well-being remain ambiguous,…”
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Factors Influencing Suicide Behaviours in Immigrant and Ethno-Cultural Minority Groups: A Systematic Review by Lai, Daniel W. L., Li, Lun, Daoust, Gabrielle D.

“…This paper reviews recent literature on factors influencing suicide behaviours, including thoughts, plans, and attempts, in immigrant and ethno-cultural…”
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Exposure to socio-political unrest and wellbeing of older people in Hong Kong by Lai, Daniel W. L, Liu, Emma H. S, Yan, Elsie C. W, Li, Jessica J, Lee, Vincent W. P

“…Abstract Background The social unrest in the second half of 2019 in Hong Kong came with conflicts, confrontations, and violence which affected almost everyone…”
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Audiovisual integrative training for augmenting cognitive- motor functions in older adults with mild cognitive impairment by Lee, Leung-Pong, Har, Afifah Wing-Yiu, Ngai, Chun-Hei, Lai, Daniel W L, Lam, Bess Yin-Hung, Chan, Chetwyn Che-Hin

“…Previous studies indicated that the behavioral performances of older adults could be enhanced by multisensory integration. This pilot study tested the benefits…”
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Perspectives of community processes in establishing community-based mental health services in Hong Kong: a case study by Lee, Vincent W P, Lai, Daniel W L, Ou, Xiaoting

“…Integrated Community Centres for Mental Wellness (ICCMWs) provide district-based community support services for patients discharged from mental health…”
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Effects of Social Exclusion on Depressive Symptoms: Elderly Chinese Living Alone in Shanghai, China by Tong, Hong Mei, Lai, Daniel W. L., Zeng, Qun, Xu, Wen Yan

“…Research has identified social exclusion as one of the social determinants of health. There are risks of social exclusion in later life in recent years…”
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Filial Piety, Caregiving Appraisal, and Caregiving Burden by Lai, Daniel W. L.

“…This study examined the effects of filial piety on the appraisal of caregiving burden by Chinese-Canadian family caregivers. A quantitative telephone survey…”
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Correction: Extraversion personality, perceived health and activity participation among community-dwelling aging adults in Hong Kong by Lai, Daniel W L, Qin, Nan

“…[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0209154.]…”
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The Older, the Happier?: A Cross-Sectional Study on the “Paradox of Aging” in China by Li, Jia, Lai, Daniel W. L., Chappell, Neena L.

“…The “paradox of aging” refers to the phenomenon that even though people’s physical health and functions may decline when they enter later adulthood, their…”
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Impact of Culture on Depressive Symptoms of Elderly Chinese Immigrants by Lai, Daniel WL

“…Objectives: The impact of culture on mental health has been inadequately researched. This study examines the effect of cultural factors on the depressive…”
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The Impact of Intergenerational Relationship on Health and Well‐Being of Older Chinese Americans by Lai, Daniel W.L., Lee, Vincent W.P., Li, Jia, Dong, XinQi

“…BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES Among older adults, intergenerational support can help to improve well‐being. This study examines the correlation between…”
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Mental Health of Employed Family Caregivers in Canada: A Gender-Based Analysis on the Role of Workplace Support by Li, Lun, Lee, Yeonjung, Lai, Daniel W.L.

“…This study examines the effect of gender differences in mental health outcomes among employed family caregivers, focusing on the role of workplace support in…”
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Hopes and Wishes of Clients with Mentally Illness in Hong Kong by Lai, Daniel W. L., Chan, K. C., Daoust, G. D., Xie, X. J.

“…Recovery is a progressive process involving support to people with mental illness to take control of their life through the enhancement of motivation,…”
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Predictors of Intention to Vaccinate against COVID-19 in the General Public in Hong Kong: Findings from a Population-Based, Cross-Sectional Survey by Yan, Elsie, Lai, Daniel W. L., Lee, Vincent W. P.

“…Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of COVID-19. Understanding factors associated with intention to receive COVID-19 vaccines is…”
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Environmental Factors Associated with Chinese Older Immigrants' Social Engagement by Lai, Daniel W.L., Li, Jia, Lee, Vincent W.P., Dong, XinQi

“…BACKGROUND/ OBJECTIVES Prior research has shown that social engagement is beneficial to older adults' health and well‐being. This study examined the…”
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Abuse and Discrimination Experienced by Older Women in the Era of COVID-19: A Two-Wave Representative Community Survey in Hong Kong by Yan, Elsie, Lai, Daniel W. L., Lee, Vincent W. P., Bai, Xue, K. L. Ng, Haze

“…Although there is a growing volume of research on violence against women, violence against older women has received little attention to date. Little is known…”
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Mental health challenges of recent immigrants in precarious work environments - a qualitative study by Shankar, Janki, Chen, Shu-Ping, Lai, Daniel W L, Joseph, Shawn, Narayanan, Rhea, Suleman, Zabin, Ali, H M Ashraf, Kharat, Priyadarshini

“…Recent immigrants from racialized minority backgrounds and those who are not proficient in the local language are some of the most vulnerable members of…”
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