Dr Andrew Siu
Reader in Occupational Therapy
Mary Seacole
- Email: andrew.siu@brunel.ac.uk
- Tel: +44 (0)1895 268783
- 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
1987 |
Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Professional Diploma in Occupational Therapy |
1990 |
University of Hull, UK |
Master of Science (Health Administration & Research) |
1995 |
Sheffield Hallam University, UK |
Master of Science (Applied Statistics) |
2002 |
Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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2012 |
Monash University, Australia |
Responsibility
- Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Year 2 Lead
- BREO ethics review committee
Newest selected publications
Tsang, SMH., Cheing, GLY., Lam, AKC., Siu, AMH., Pang, PCK., Yip, K-C., (2023) 'Excessive use of electronic devices among children and adolescents is associated with musculoskeletal symptoms, visual symptoms, psychosocial health, and quality of life: a cross-sectional study'. Frontiers in Public Health, 11. pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 2296-2565 Open Access Link
et al.Lo, PMT., Lui, SSY., Law, CKM., Roberts, DL. and Siu, AMH. (2023) 'A randomized controlled trial of social cognition and interaction training for persons with first episode psychosis in Hong Kong'. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 14. pp. 1 - 12. ISSN: 1664-0640 Open Access Link
Ho, ECM. and Siu, AMH. (2022) 'Evaluation of an occupation-based sleep program for people with Insomnia'. Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, 35 (2). pp. 168 - 179. ISSN: 1569-1861 Open Access Link
Siu, AHC., Chan, SCC., Cheung, MKT. and Shek, DTL. (2022) 'Predictors of Psychosocial Adaptation and Mental Well-being among People with Chronic Illness and Disabilities in a Hong Kong'. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 67 (2). pp. 147 - 158. ISSN: 0034-3552 Open Access Link
Siu, AMH., Chien, C-W., Cheung, RYS. and Shek, DTL. (2021) 'A Strength-based Inventory for Assessing the Needs for Academic Advising of University Students in Hong Kong'. NACADA Journal, 41 (2). pp. 53 - 67. ISSN: 0271-9517 Open Access Link