Dr Andrew Siu
Reader in Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Department of Health Sciences
- College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Summary
Dr. Andrew Siu is a mental health specialist in occupational therapy practice. He is experienced in teaching courses on research methods and statistics, mental health, health promotion, and primary care. His research interests are in the areas of nature-based therapy (horticulture, forest therapy), virtual reality interventions in mental health, and resilience in people with chronic illness and disabilities. He published over 100 research journal papers and reviews, and more than 30 book chapters and clinical manuals.
Qualifications
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1987 |
Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Professional Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
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1990 |
University of Hull, UK |
Master of Science (Health Administration & Research) |
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1995 |
Sheffield Hallam University, UK |
Master of Science (Applied Statistics) |
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2002 |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2012 |
Monash University, Australia |
Responsibility
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Year 2 Lead
Newest selected publications
Chan, C., Leung, KPY., Mok, CCM. and Siu, AMH. (2026) 'Validation of the UCSD Performance-Based Skills Assessment (UPSA) for functional evaluation of people with severe mental illness in Hong Kong'. Acta Psychologica, 268. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 0001-6918 Open Access Link
Tsang, SMH., Cheing, GLY., Lam, AKC., Siu, AMH., Pang, PCK., Yip, KC. and et al. (2026) 'Health-conscious programme for appropriate use of smart devices: abridged secondary publication'. Hong Kong Medical Journal Xianggang Yi Xue Za Zhi, 32 (Suppl. 1). pp. 7 - 11. ISSN: 1024-2708 Open Access Link
Fung, XCC., Siu, AMH., Ye, J., Chen, J-H., Chen, J-S., Bevan, N., et al. (2026) 'Exploring how weight stigma relates to psychological distress, physical activity, and eating behaviors over time: a longitudinal study among young adults in Hong Kong'. Journal of Eating Disorders, 14 (1). pp. 1 - 17.Open Access Link
Lai, F., Sattar, Z., Siu, A., Hai, E., Whittington, S., Lai, C., et al. (2025) 'Caregiving Across Cultures: Understanding the Interplay of Strain, Self-Perception of Ageing, and Health'. The Journal of Rehabilitation, 91 (1). pp. 4 - 16. ISSN: 0022-4154 Open Access Link
Lai, FHY., Siu, AM-H., Hai, EY-K., Whittington, S., Lai, CY-Y., Chan, WC-H. and et al. (2025) 'Caregivers’ perception of ageing, perceived health and strain in caregiving – The preliminary cross culture analysis'.The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC24). Philadelphia, PA, USA. 9 - 1 August. Wiley on behalf of Alzheimer's Association. pp. e084925 - e084925. ISSN: 1552-5260 Open Access Link