Prof. Esther CHOW Oi-wah 周愛華教授

Professor
Programme Director (Master of Social Work)

 

Academic and Professional Qualifications
  • PhD, Social Work, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Master in Narrative Therapy and Community Work (MNTCW), the University of Melbourne, Australia
  • MSW, Social Work, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • BA (Hons.), Sociology, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW), Hong Kong, 1998 (Reg. No.: 01483)
  • Graduate Diploma in Narrative Therapy and Community Work, Dulwich Centre, Australia, 2012
  • Certificate in Remotivation Therapy, HK Remotivation Therapy Association, Hong Kong, 2010
  • Certified Counsellor, the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association, Hong Kong, April 2017
  • Associate Fellow, Approved Counselling Supervisor, the Hong Kong Professional Counselling Association, Hong Kong, Feb 2017
Areas of Interest
  • Social gerontology, health and aging, disability and rehabilitation, narrative practice, life wisdom, mutual-aid self-help, culture and resilience, gender and spirituality, intergenerational exchanges and transfer
Courses Taught
  • SW 441-442  Honours Project I & II
Selected Publications
  1. Yu, DSF., Cheng, ST., Kwok, T., CHOW, OWE., Mccormack, B., & Wu, W (Sept 2023). A salutogenic strengths-based intervention to improve health outcomes of family caregivers of dementia: A randomized controlled trial. Age and Aging, 52(9), afad160,  https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afad160
  2. CHOW, O.W.E., FUNG, Sai-fu, & Singh, H. (Mar 2023). Actor-partner Effects of Wellbeing, Hope and Self-esteem on Depression in Stroke Survivor-Caregiver Dyads: A Randomised Controlled Trial. Clinical Rehabilitation, 37(3):394-406. DOI: 10.1177/02692155221128758
  3. Chau-Kiu Cheung, Wing Hong Chui, Esther Oi-Wah CHOW (Dec 2022), Art Training and Artistic Efficacy as Predictors of Volunteerism in Elders, The British Journal of Social Work, 52(8), 4952–4969. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjsw/bcac093
  4. CHOW, E.O.W., Wong, Y.Y., Fok, Y.H., Liao, X, & Li, C. (Dec 2021). Positive life stories of stroke survivor’s spousal caregiving in Hong Kong: Lessons for policy and practice. Social Sciences & Medicine, 291:114476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2021.114476. Epub 2021 Oct 11. PMID: 34700116.
  5. CHOW, O.W.E., & FUNG, Sai-fu. (Aug 2021).  Narrative Group Intervention to Rediscover Life Wisdom among Hong Kong Chinese Older Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Waitlist- Controlled Trial. Innovation in Aging, 5(3), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab027, PMID: 34616957; PMCID: PMC8489428.
  6. Cheung, C. K. J., & Chow, O.W.E. (Jul 2020). Contribution of Wisdom to Well-Being in Chinese Older Adults, Applied Research in Quality of Life, Doi: 10.1007/s11482-019-9712-x
  7. FUNG, Sai-fu., CHOW, E.O.W. & CHEUNG, C.K. (Feb 2020). Development and validation of a brief self-assessed wisdom scale. BMC Geriatrics, 20, doi: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-1456-9 
  8. CHOW, E.O.W., & FOK, D. Y. H. (Aug, 2019). Recipe of Life: A Relational Narrative Therapy with persons with Chronic Pain. Research on Social Work Practice, 30(3). 320 – 329. Practice https://doi.org/10.1177/1049731519870867
  9. CHOW, O.W.E., & Xu, Liao (2019). Exploring the application of Narrative Therapy in gerontological social work practice in China: From working with Hong Kong Older Adults with chronic illnesses, Journal of Social Work, 282 (3), 41 - 53. doi:10.3969/j.issn.1672- 4828.2019.03.004
  10. Tam, D., CHOW, O.W.E., Low, Y. T., A., Chan, Y. C., Lee, T.Y., & Kwok, S. M. (2018). Examining the Psychometrics of the Professional Suitability Scale for Social Work, The British Journal of Social Work, 48, 2291–2312, doi: 10.1093/bjsw/bcy009
  11. CHOW, E.O.W. (2018). Narrative Group Intervention to reconstruct Meaning of Life among Stroke Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study. Neuropsychiatry, 8, 1216 - 1226. doi: 10.4172/Neuropsychiatry.1000450
  12. CHOW, E.O.W., & YAU, K. K. W. (2018). An Assessment of Social Networking Intervention with Older Chinese Adults in Hong Kong. Research on Social Work Practice, 28, 907-919. doi: 10.1177/1049731516656462
  13. CHOW, E.O.W. (2017). A Study of the role of meaning in life: Mediating the effects of perceived knowledge of stroke on depression and life satisfaction among survivors. Clinical Rehabilitation, 31, 1664–1673, doi.:10.1177/0269215517708604 
  14. CHOW, E.O.W., CHEUNG, C. K., & CHAN, H.Y.G. (2016). Calibrating Field Practicum Assessment in Social Work Education with a Competency-based Evaluation Tool in Hong Kong. International Social Work, 61, 260–273, doi: 10.1177/0020872815620262
  15. CHOW, E.O.W. (2015). Narrative therapy is an evaluated intervention to improve stroke survivors’ social and emotional adaptation. Clinical Rehabilitation, 9, 315—326. doi: 10.1177/0269215514544039.
  16. CHOW, E.O.W., & HO, C.Y.H. (2015). Caregiver strain and psychosocial wellbeing of older spousal caregivers in Hong Kong. Journal of Social Work, 15(5), 479—497. DOI: 10.1177/1468017314549709.
  17. CHOW, E.O.W. (2013). Responding to lives after Stroke: The train of life with stroke survivors and caregivers. The International Journal of Narrative Therapy & Community Work, 4, 1—7.
  18. CHOW, E.O.W., & HO, C.Y.H. (2012). The relationship between psychological resources, social resources, and depression: Results from older spousal caregivers in Hong Kong, Aging and Mental Health, 16, 1016—1027.
  19. CHEUNG, C.K., & CHOW, E.O.W. (2012). Reciprocal influences between burnout and effectiveness in professional care for elders. Social Work in Health Care, 50, 694—718.
  20. CHEUNG, C.K., & CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Interpersonal influences between the care provider’s burnout and the older care recipient’s quality of life. Administration in Social Work, 35, 425—445.
  21. CHOW, E.O.W., & NELSON-BECKER, H. (2010). Spiritual distress to spiritual transformation: Stroke survivor narratives from Hong Kong. Journal of Aging Studies, 24(4), 313—324.
  22. LEE, T.Y., CHOW, E.O.W., & MERRICK, J. (2009). Special Issue on conflict and harmony. International Journal of Child and Adolescent Health, 2(4), 2—2. New York: Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
  23. CHOW, E.O.W., & CHEUNG, C.K. (2009). Raising self-esteem through social networking intervention for older Chinese adults in Hong Kong.  Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 19(1), 66—81.
  24. CHEUNG, C.K., & CHOW, E.O.W. (2006). Spilling over strain between elders and their caregivers in Hong Kong. International Journal of Aging & Human Development, 61(1), 73—93.
  25. CHAN, C.L.W., HO, P., & CHOW, E.O.W. (2001). A body-mind-spirit model in health: An eastern approach. Social Work in Health Care, 34(3-4), 261—282.
  26. YEUNG, L.K.C.A., & CHOW, E.O.W. (2000). Correlates of subjective well-being in the Chinese elderly in Hong Kong. Journal of Social Work Research and Evaluation, 1(2), 165—184 (ISSN: 1521-3668).
  27. CHOW, E.O.W. (1997). Empowering persons with stroke through self-help, Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work, 7(2), 63—76.
  28. CHOW, E.O.W. (1997). Quality of life and the associated factors of Chinese stroke survivors in Hong Kong. Health Care in Later Life, 2(4), 227—238.
Research Grants 
  1. 2023: Co-I: Identification of an Effective Two-stage Adaptive Intervention for Reducing Loneliness among Hong Kong Chinese Older Adults, with Prof Chou KL (EdU) as PI (UGC GRF, HK$1,430,738) (2024-2027), upcoming.
  2. 2022: Co-I: Reducing loneliness among Hong Kong older adults: A 3-arm randomized controlled trial, with Prof Chou KL (EdU) as PI (UGC GRF, HK$1,283,600) (2023-2025), on-going.
  3. 2021: as PI: Applications of Interactive Pedagogical Learning Model in Promoting Intergenerational Communication to Enhance the Teaching and Learning, (City University of Hong Kong, Teaching and Development Fund, HK$239,999) (2021-23), completed.
  4. 2021: as PI: Effectiveness Study of Family Dignity Intervention (FDI), (Brothers and Sisters in Christ (Hong Kong), HK$300,000) (2021-2023), completed.
  5. 2020: Enhancing the QoL of Elderly in C&A Homes through an Integrated Lighting FM Model, with Dr. Leung Mei Yeung (ACE, CityU) as PI (UGC GRF, HK$873,995) (2021-23), on-going.
  6. 2018: as Co-I: Social Network Cultivation, Diurnal Cortisol, and Telomere Length: Testing the Rejuvenation Hypothesis, as with Dr. Julian Lai (CityU) (UGC GRF, HKD 385,000), (2019 –2022), completed.
  7. 2020: as Co-I: Accommodating the Needs of Persons with Disabilities in Policies concerning Public Health Emergencies: Law, Ethics and Practice, with Dr. Stephenson Chow (Law, CityU) (Public Policy Research Funding Scheme (PICO, Hong Kong), HK$500,000), (2021-22), completed.
  8. 2017: as PI, Study on Preventive Education on Risky Sex Behaviour and Counselling Services, (Hong Kong Federation of Youth Group (Hong Kong), HK$348,500), (2017 to 2021), completed.
  9. 2016: as Co-I and CityU coordinator: Blended approach for social work learning: A reflection-based and user-oriented pedagogical model, with Prof Lam Ching-man (PI), together with co-investigators from other four UGC universities offering social work programmes, (Research Grants Council, Teaching and Learning Related Proposals (Hong Kong), HK$5,260,000), (2016-2019), completed.
  10. 2018: as Co-I: Social Impact Assessment of the “Artwork Blessing the Community” project, as with Prof Eric Chui (PI), (Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Wong Tai Sin District Elderly Community Centre (Hong Kong), HK$80,000), (2018-19) completed.
  11. 2017: as PI: The effects of a Meaning-based Intervention on Grief, Depression, Affect, Hope, and Health Related Quality of Life of Chinese Adult Bereaved Children: A Pilot Study, (City University of Hong Kong, Strategic Research Grant (Hong Kong), HKD 100,000), (2017 to 2020), completed.
  12. 2016: as Co-I: The effects of a strengths-based intervention based on salutogenic model on sense of coherence, coping, psychological status & health-related QoL of family caregivers of persons with dementia, with Prof YU, Doris (HKU) as PI, (UGC GRF (Hong Kong), HKD $668,368), (2017-2019), completed.
  13. 2015: as PI: Evaluating the effectiveness of the program on Narrative Therapy for building up coping strategies for dealing with pains of Elderly Clients, (The Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council (Hong Kong), HKD 226,984), (2015 to 2019), completed.
  14. 2017: as PI: Use of Storytelling to enhance the Teaching and Learning of SS3280/SS5212 Human Behaviour and Social Environment/Diversity, (City University of Hong Kong, Teaching and Development Fund (Hong Kong), HK $179,993), (2017-2018), completed.
  15. 2016: as PI: Rediscovering wisdom in older adulthood: A randomized wait-list control trial of specific narrative therapy in a group practice, (Research Grants Council General Research Fund (Hong Kong), HKD 497,096), (2016-2017), completed.
  16. 2016: as PI: Resilience of Chinese Elderly Couples living with chronic illnesses, 2016 to 2017, (The City University of Hong Kong, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Research Grant Writing Fund), HK$111,690), (2016-2017), completed.
  17. 2015: as PI: Responding to hardships with strengths: Train the trainer narrative therapy in action, (The City University of Hong Kong, Knowledge Transfer Fund (Hong Kong), HKD 199,992), (2015 to 2016), completed.
  18. 2014: as PI: Wisdom manifestation in later life, (The City University of Hong Kong, Strategic Research Grant (Hong Kong), HKD 100,000), (2014 to 2016), completed.
  19. 2014: as Co-I: A collaborative forum for the enhancement of Social Work practicum education in Hong Kong, (Research Grants Council Teaching and Learning Fund (Hong Kong), HKD1,000,000), (2014 to 20150, completed.
  20. 2013: as PI: Enhancing practicum teaching and learning in social work and counseling education: A pilot project to elicit, archive, and disseminate practice-based learning among students and fieldwork supervisors, (City University of Hong Kong, Teaching and Development Fund (Hong Kong), HKD 198,360), (2013 to 2016), completed.
  21. 2013: as PI: Towards a model of wisdom in aging in Hong Kong, (City University of Hong Kong, Strategic Research Grant (Hong Kong), HKD 100,000), (2013 to 2015), completed.
  22. 2013: as PI: Narrative therapy in action: Strength-based ‘Train the Trainer’ in practice, (City University of Hong Kong, Knowledge Transfer Fund (Hong Kong), HKD 198,360), (2013 to 2015), completed.
  23. 2013: as PI: Rainbow project: Support of community care in Choi Hung Estate, (Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service (Hong Kong), HKD 120,000), (2013-2015), completed.
  24. 2011: as PI: The Development of an Indigenous Training Package in Life Education: Working with Older Adults, (City University of Hong Kong, Teaching and Development Fund (Hong Kong), HKD119,864), (2011 to 2013), completed.
  25. 2009: as PI: A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Specific Narrative Group in Enhancing the Personal Well-being of Stroke Survivors in Hong Kong, (Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust (Hong Kong), HKD2,106,322), (2009 to 2013), completed.
Awards
  1. 2022: Silver Medal, 2022 The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, Inventions Geneva Evaluation Day, IGED
  2. 2021: Excellence in Knowledge Transfer Award, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
  3. 2017: Melvin Jones Fellow, Lions Clubs International Foundation, USA
  4. 2016: Salome Raheim Award, Dulwich Centre, Australia
  5. 2015: GSA Fellow, Gerontological Society of America, USA
  6. 2013: Excellence in Knowledge Transfer Award, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong
  7. 2009: Research Fellow, Sau Po Centre of Aging, University of Hong Kong
  8. 2008: CADENZA Fellow, Faculty Leadership Initiative in Aging Research, Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Hong Kong
  9. 1994: Best Teaching Team Award, College Quality Award (Category A), City University of Hong Kong
Public & Professional Leadership and Services
  1. Gazette Members of Guardianship Board (HKGovt), from Feb 2020 - Jan 2025
  2. Hon Advisor, Elder Academy, City University of Hong Kong, since 1 Sept 2023
  3. Advisor, Elder Academy, City University of Hong Kong, 2019 to 2023
  4. Social Work Registration Board, Assessment Panel, HK Academics in Social Work, since 1 July, 2021
  5. Board of Trustee, Au Shue Hung Foundations, since 1988
  6. Editors: Frontier in Psychology, Frontier in Psychiatry, Frontier in Public Health, Asian Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics
  7. Reviewers: Gerontological Society of America (GSA), HKG PICO, Aging and Mental Health, BMC Geriatric, Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, Research on Aging, Journal of Social Work, Qualitative Health Research, Depression & Anxiety, Aging & Society, Journal of Psychiatry and Mental Health
Conferences Papers Delivered
  1. CHOW, O. W. E., & FUNG, S. F. (2022). Effects of A Specific Narrative Group Practice on Health Outcomes of Chinese Older Adults: A RCT Study (Accepted Poster). Gerontological Society of America’s 71th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2-6 November 2022.
  2. CHOW, O. W. E., & FUNG, S. F. (2022). Understanding Stroke Survivor-carer Dynamics Using the Actor-Partner Interdependence Model: A Systematic Review. (Accepted Poster). Gerontological Society of America’s 71th Annual Scientific Meeting, 2-6 November 2022.
  3. CHOW, O. W. E., & FUNG, S. F. (2021). Hope, active coping and well-being in stroke- survivors and caregivers: An actor–partner model analysis, Innovation in Aging, 5, Supplement_1, 2021, Page 810, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igab046.2956 (Poster Presentation). Gerontological Society of America’s 71th Annual Scientific Meeting, 10-13 November 2021, on-line.
  4. CHOW, O. W. E. (2020). Hong Kong Chinese Older Adults’ Rediscovery of their Sense of Self & Wisdom: Application of Narrative Therapy using a “Tree of life” Metaphor, in SYMPOSIUM: Arts-Based Programs for Older Adults for their Cognition, Identity, Communication, Dignity and more. Gerontological Society of America’s 70th Annual Scientific Meeting, 4-7 November 2020, on-line. Innovation in Aging, 4 (Supplement_1), p.835, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3059
  5. CHOW, O. W. E., & FUNG, S. F. (2020). Narrative Group Interventions to Rediscover Life Wisdom Among Hong Kong Chinese Older Adults: A Waitlist RCT Study (Poster Presentation).  Gerontological Society of America’s 70th Annual Scientific Meeting, 4-77 November 2020, on-line. Innovation in Aging, 4 (Supplement_1), p.79, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.260
  6. CHOW, O. W. E. (2019). Resilience of Chinese older couples living with chronic illnesses. Innovation in Aging, 3 (Suppl 1), S978, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.3544. Gerontological Society of America’s 70th Annual Scientific Meeting, 13-17 November 2019, Austin, Texas.
  7. CHOW, O.W. E., Chong, M.L.A., Chan, S.Y. D., & Mak, L. N., A. (2019). A Symposium: Narrative in Social Work Practice: The power and possibility of Story. International Conference on Change and Innovation for a Better World: The future of Social Work Profession, 27 -28 June, 2019, Hong Kong.
  8. CHOW, E. O.W. (2018). “I will never forget”: Application of Narrative Therapy in working with the caregivers of persons living with dementia. Yang Memorial Social Services, Elderly Services, 8 March 2018. Hong Kong.
  9. CHOW, E.O.W. (2018). Narrative Group Interventions to Reconstruct Meaning of Life among Chronic Pain Survivors: A Wait list RCT Study. Innovation in Aging, 2 (Suppl 1),doi: 10.1093/geroni/igy031.3666. Poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 69th
  10. CHOW, E. O.W. (2018). Rediscovering Wisdom in Older Adulthood: A Specific Narrative Therapy in Group Practice. Poster Paper presentation at 15th World Congress on Long Term Care in Chinese Communities cum 25th Annual Congress of gerontology & 7th Cross-border Elderly Care Seminar, 29 November to 1 Dec, 2018, Hong Kong.
  11. CHOW, E. O.W., & Wong, Y.Y. (2018). Spousal Caregiving among Chinese Elderly Couples Living with Stroke. Poster Paper presentation at 15th World Congress on Long Term Care in Chinese Communities cum 25th Annual Congress of gerontology & 7th Cross-border Elderly Care Seminar, 29 November to 1 Dec, 2018, Hong Kong.
  12. CHOW, E.O.W., & Cheung, J. C. K. (2017). Wisdom and Psychological Well-being of Older Adults in Hong Kong. Poster Paper presentation at 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 23-27 July 2017, in San Francisco, California. Innovation in Aging, 1 (suppl_1), 605,  https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx004.2117
  13. CHOW, E.O.W. (2017). Navigating hardships in old age: Rediscovering the life wisdom of Hong Kong Chinese older adults. Paper presentation at 2017 Narrative Practice Conference: Honoring History, Weaving Hopes, 6 to 9 June, 2017, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
  14. CHOW, E.O.W. (2016). Voices of Stroke Carers in reconstructing their preferred identities: Therapeutic use of personal narratives. Paper presentation at the 8th International Conference on Social Work in Health and Mental Health, 19-23 June 2016, Singapore.
  15. CHOW, E.O.W., & IP, K.C. I. (2016). "Voices of Stroke Survivors in Reconstructing their Preferred Identities: Therapeutic use of Personal Narratives", Storytelling, Illness and Medicine, 11th Global Meeting of the Health Project, 14 Mar 2016 - 16 Mar 2016, Budapest, Hungary.
  16. CHOW, E.O.W., & WONG, Y.Y. (2015). Voices of Stroke Spousal Caregivers on Positive Aspects of Caregiving. Paper presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, 18-22 November 2015, Orlando, FL.
  17. CHOW, E.O.W., & WONG, Y.Y. (2015). Caregiver Strain, Age, and Psychological Well-being of Older Spousal Caregivers in Hong Kong. Poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, 18-22 November 2015, Orlando, FL.
  18. CHOW, E.O.W. (2014). Stroke survivors’ and caregivers’ narrative journeys to recovery: Application of Train of Life. International annual conference: Narrative approaches to therapy and community work (2013-2014). Oral presentation at the Dulwich Centre, 30 October, 2014, Adelaide, Australia.
  19. CHOW, E.O.W. (2014). Rediscovering wisdom in older adulthood: A strength– and meaning-based narrative therapy in group practice. International annual conference: Narrative approaches to therapy and community work (2013-2014). Poster presentation at the Dulwich Centre, 31 October, 2014, Adelaide, Australia.
  20. CHOW, E.O.W. (2013). Responding to lives after stroke: Narrative therapy with stroke survivors and caregivers. Poster presentation at the International Institute for Reminiscence and Life Review, 10th Biennial Conference, 18-19 November 2013, New Orleans, LA.
  21. CHOW, E.O.W. (2013). The role of meaning in life: Mediating the effect of subjective understanding of stroke in depression and life satisfaction among Chinese stroke survivors. Poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, 20-24 November 2013, New Orleans, LA.
  22. CHOW, E.O.W. (2013). Life stories: Wisdom of life experience among wise elders in Hong Kong context. Poster presentation at the Gerontological Society of America's 66th Annual Scientific Meeting, 20-24 November 2013, New Orleans, LA.
  23. CHOW, E.O.W. (2012). Narrative therapy in reconstructing stroke survivors’ self-image and meaning of life. Oral presentation in the Clinical interventions to enhance well-being of Chinese elders with Chronic Illnesses Symposium of The Gerontological Society of America's 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-18 November 2012, San Diego, CA.
  24. CHOW, E.O.W. (2012). Manifestation of wisdom in Hong Kong Chinese older adults. Oral presentation in the Wisdom and Meaning in Aging: Exploring an Ancient Frontier Through Contemporary Paradigms Symposium of The Gerontological Society of America's 65th Annual Scientific Meeting, 14-18 November 2012, San Diego, CA.
  25. CHOW, E.O.W. (2012). Reconstructing stroke survivors’ meaning of and purpose in life: A randomized controlled trial of narrative therapy in group practice. Oral presentation at the World Conference in Social Work Social Development, 8-12 July, 2012, Stockholm, Sweden.
  26. CHOW, E.O.W. (2012). Narrative therapy: Reconstructing stroke survivors and caregivers' meaning of and purpose in life. Presentation in Applied Positive Psychology in Hong Kong 2012 Conference, organized by United Centre of Emotional Health and Positive Living, City University of Hong Kong, and Oasis-Centre for Personal Growth & Crisis Intervention, Hospital Authority. 6 January 2012, Hong Kong.
  27. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). A randomized controlled trial of a specific narrative group in enhancing the personal well-being of stroke survivors in Hong Kong: Preliminary findings. Presentation in 8th World Congress on Long Term Care in Chinese Communities and Asian Ageing Development Conference 3As in Aged Care- Advocacy, Advancement and Achievement organized by Hong Kong Association of Gerontology, 25 November, 2010, Hong Kong.
  28. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Depression in spousal elder caregivers in Hong Kong. Presentation in The Gerontological Society of America 64th Annual Scientific Meeting, organized by Gerontological Society of America, 21 November 2011, Boston, USA.
  29. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). A randomized controlled trial of a specific narrative group in enhancing the personal well-being of stroke survivors in Hong Kong. Presentation in The Gerontological Society of America 64th Annual Scientific Meeting, organized by Gerontological Society of America, 18 November 2011, Boston, USA.
  30. CHOW, E.O.W. (2010). Reconstructing life journeys: Group work with survivors who experience Stroke in Hong Kong context. International annual conference: Narrative approaches to therapy and community work (2009-2010), Dulwich Centre, 22 November - 3 December 2010, Adelaide, Australia.
  31. CHOW, E.O.W., & NG, H. (2010). Benefits of participating in a customer-led organization: A ten year review. Abstract submitted to the Conference Secretariat of 2010 Joint World Conference on Social Work and Social Development: The Agenda. 10-14, June 2010, Hong Kong.
  32. CHEUNG, S.K.J., & CHOW, E.O.W. (2010). Self-determination in vaccination among elders. Abstract submitted to the Conference Secretariat of 2010 Joint world conference on social work and social development: The agenda. 10-14, June 2010, Hong Kong.
  33. CHOW, E.O.W. (2009). Effects of social networking strategies on the community-dwelling older Chinese adults in Hong Kong. International Conference on Social Work & Counselling practice: Promoting harmony & justice in a world of conflict. City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 2-5 June 2009, Hong Kong.
  34. CHOW, E.O.W. (2009). Spiritual distress to spiritual transformation: Stroke survivor narratives from Hong Kong. International Conference on Social Work & Counselling Practice: Promoting Harmony & Justice in a World of Conflict. City University of Hong Kong, Kowloon, 2-5 June 2009, Hong Kong.
  35. CHOW, E.O.W. (2008). Growth with resilience following stroke: The experience of Chinese women. 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of Resilience in an aging society: Risks and opportunities. The Gerontological Society of America, National Harbour, 21-25 November 2008, Maryland, USA.
  36. NELSON-BECKER, H., & CHOW, E.O.W. (2008). Resilience in diverse older adults: Analysis of coping and wisdom development. 61st Annual Scientific Meeting of Resilience in an Aging Society: Risks and Opportunities. The Gerontological Society of America, National Harbour, Maryland, USA, 21-25 November 2008.
  37. CHOW, E.O.W. (2006). Raising self-esteem through social networking interventions for older Chinese adults in Hong Kong. 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, 16-20 November 2006, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  38. CHOW, E.O.W. (2005). Resilience of Chinese female stroke survivors. The Interdisciplinary Mandate, 58th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, 18-22 November 2005, Orlando, FL, USA.
  39. CHOW, E.O.W., YEUNG, A., & YAU, K.K.W. (2004). Effects of social networking intervention on the community-dwelling older Chinese adults in Hong Kong. Promoting the Health of an Aging Population, 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, 19-23 November 2004, Washington, DC, USA.
  40. CHOW, E.O.W., & YEUNG, A. (2001). Patterns and attributes of the help-seeking behavior of Hong Kong Chinese older adults dwelling in the community. Global aging: Working together in a changing world, the International Association of Gerontology, 1-6 July 2001, Vancouver, Canada.
  41. CHOW, E.O.W. (1999). Empowering stroke survivors through self-help, community-based care in the new millennium: Services for people with chronic illness, Hospital Authority, PRC, 20-24 September 1999, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
  42. YEUNG, A., CHOW, E.O.W., & LI, P. W. (1999). Integrating research and practice: Challenges for professionals serving the elderly in the community, Promoting Inclusion—Redressing Exclusion: The Social Work Challenge, Joint Conference of the AASW, IFSW, APASWE, & AASWWE, 26-29 September 1999, Brisbane, Australia.
  43. CHOW, E.O.W. (1998). The effectiveness of community-based rehabilitation on the internal locus of control, collective power and quality of life of Chinese stroke survivors in Hong Kong, Improving Practice by Research, 6th European Congress on Research for Rehabilitation, 30 May - 4 June 1998, Berlin, Germany.
  44. CHOW, E.O.W., YEUNG, A. and LI, P. W. (1997). Health and social correlates to the psychological well-being of Chinese seniors in Hong Kong, World Congress of Gerontology, World Congress of Gerontology, 13-19 August 1997, Adelaide, Australia.
  45. CHOW, E.O.W. (1996). The impact of community rehabilitation networks on the quality of life of persons with stroke, International Conference of Healthy Ageing: Activity & Support. University of Heidelberg, cosponsored by the WHO, 27-31 August 1996, Heidelberg, Germany.
  46. CHOW, E.O.W. (1996). A critical evaluation of the Senior Citizen Card Scheme in Hong Kong: A social welfare and business perspective, Social Services Panel, the Legislative Council, HK Govt, Hong Kong, 15 July 1996, Hong Kong.
  47. CHOW, E.O.W. (1996). Quality of life and the associated factors of Chinese stroke survivors in Hong Kong. Presentation at the British Society of Gerontology, 3-5 July 1996, Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
Leadership in Knowledge Transfer Workshops 
  1. CHOW, E.O.W. (2023). Invited Knowledge Transfer workshop by Hong Kong Cancer Fund Jockey Club Women Cancer Care Project: To Nurses and social workers on “Integrated Women Cancer Care: Theory and Practice of Holistic Intervention: Transforming narratives from survivors to thrivers” on 23 Feb 2023. It was well-attended with 30 participants.
  2. CHOW, E.O.W. (2022). Invited Knowledge Transfer workshop by Pok Oi Hospital Life Education Network in North District: “Narrative Therapy and Life Education” on 12 August 2022, for health and social care professionals in North District, Hong Kong.
  3. CHOW, E.O.W. (2022). Invited Knowledge Transfer workshop by Hong Kong Marriage and Family Therapy Association, Annual Conference, on Responding to the Richness of Lives: Application of Narrative Therapy, on 8 Jan 2022.
  4. CHOW, E.O.W. (2020). Invited Knowledge Transfer Training workshops by Christian Family Services Centre, on the Application of Narrative Therapy in working with Older Adults, for Health and social care professionals, Aug to Sept, 2020.
  5. CHOW, E.O.W. (2020). Invited Knowledge Transfer Training workshops by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, on the Application of Narrative Therapy in Working with Young People, for 9 Outreaching teams of HKFYG, in May 2020.
  6. CHOW, E.O.W. (2019). Invited Knowledge Transfer Workshops by TUNG WAH GROUP of HOSPITALS, Chun Tai Kok Buddhist Association Limited Centre of Life Enlightening: To health and social care professionals from, on Responding to the Richness of Lives: Application of Life Review, on Friday 8 November 2019. It was well-attended with 50 participants.
  7. CHOW, E. O.W. (2018). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: “I will never forget”: Application of Narrative Therapy in working with the caregivers of persons living with Dementia. Yang Memorial Social Services, Elderly Services, 8 March 2018. Hong Kong.
  8. CHOW, E.O.W. (2017). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: Navigating hardships in old age: Rediscovering the life wisdom of Hong Kong Chinese older adults. 9 June 2017, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
  9. CHOW, E.O.W. (2016). Invited to Knowledge Transfer workshop by Jockey Club End-of-Life Community Care Project, University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Social Sciences on Responding to the Richness of Lives: Application of Narrative Therapy, on 5 and 12 August 2016. It was well-attended with 100 participants.
  10. CHOW, E.O.W. (2014). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: Narrating faith, love and hope. To health and social care professionals from Hospital Authority, Social Welfare Department, Social Services not-for-profit agencies, and the like. It was well-attended with 160 participants.
  11. CHOW, E.O.W. (2012). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service Sha Tin Day Care Centre for the Elderly (NT East Cluster), Shatin, NT.
  12. CHOW, E.O.W. (2012). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, Community Rehabilitation Network (Prince of Wales) (NTE Cluster), Shatin, NT.
  13. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Salvation Army Tai Po Multi-Service Centre for Senior Citizens (NT East Cluster), Tai Po, NT.
  14. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre Southern District Elderly Community Centre (AKWASSC). (Hong Kong West Cluster), Hong Kong Island.
  15. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council Western District Elderly Community Centre (HK Cluster), Hong Kong.
  16. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, Community Rehabilitation Network (Prince of Wales) (NTE Cluster), NT.
  17. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Evangelical Lutheran Church Social Service Hong Kong, Ma On Shan District Elderly Community Centre (NTE Cluster), Shatin, NT.
  18. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, The Neighbourhood Advice-action Council, Tuen Mun District Integrated Services Centre for the Elderly (NT West Cluster), NT.
  19. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, Community Rehabilitation Network (Kornhill Centre) (HK Cluster), Hong Kong.
  20. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Mongkok Kai-Fong Association Limited Chan Hing Social Service Centre (Kowloon Central Cluster), Hong Kong.
  21. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Salvation Army Yau Ma Tei Multi- service Centre for Senior Citizens (Kowloon Central Cluster), Hong Kong.
  22. CHOW, E.O.W. (2011). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Yang Memorial Methodist Social Service Choi Hung Community Centre for Senior Citizens (Kowloon Central Cluster), Hong Kong.
  23. CHOW, E.O.W. (2010). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Christian Family Service Center True Light Villa District Elderly Community Centre (Kowloon East Cluster), Hong Kong.
  24. CHOW, E.O.W. (2010). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Hong Kong Christian Service Wan Hon District Elderly Community Centre (Kowloon East Cluster), Hong Kong.
  25. CHOW, E.O.W. (2010). Knowledge Transfer Workshop: A ‘Train the Trainer’ Program on Narrative Therapy (NT) & Psycho-educational (PE) to the social workers, Po Leung Kuk Lau Chan Siu Po District Elderly Community Centre (Kowloon East Cluster), Hong Kong.
Others Appointments
  1. Hon. Advisor, CityU Elder Academy, City University of HK, as from Sept 2023.
  2. Advisor, AI Guided Limited, a company start-off by CityU graduates, to develop Smart Ring, to provide a seamless outdoor navigation experience for visually impaired persons, since 1 Dec 2021.
  3. Advisor, Elderberry (長青莓), a one-stop service matching platform, by an inter-disciplines CityU graduates from social work, business, and computer sciences, in creating a streamlined help ecosystem, providing incentives, and optimizing the quality of service for elders, carers, donors and NGOs. Initiated by a group of CityU students and alumni, who received CityU T300, since 1 Dec, 2021.
  4. Visiting Scholar, University of Toronto, Faculty of Social Work, Toronto, Sept to Dec 2022
  5. Visiting Scholar, Columbia School of Social Work, USA, since Jan 2019
  6. External Examiner, Higher Diploma in SW, HK College of Technology, Dec 21 to Aug 23
  7. External Examiner, Higher Diploma in SW, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Sept 21 to Aug 22
  8. Advisor, CityU Elder Academy, City University of HK, 2019-2023.
  9. Hall Residence Master, Chan Sui Kau Hall, Residence Master, City University of Hong Kong, July 2017 to June 2023 (Concurrent position)
  10. CLASS’s One Health Research Cluster, Coordinator of Psychosocial Determinants sub-cluster, 2019 to 2023
  11. College Course Grade Review, CLASS, Sept 2021 to 2023
  12. Co-Chair of Social Work Professional Validation and Qualification Recognition Review (QRR), Sept 2021 to June 2023
  13. BSSSW QRR Team Leader, Professional Validation & QRR, Sept 2021 to June 2023
  14. Departmental Scholarship & Mentoring Outstanding Students, SS, Sept 2022 to June 2023
  15. Chair, Programme Validation Panel (PVP), “Professional Diploma in Aged Care”, The School of Continuing and Professional Education, City University of Hong Kong, April to June, 2023.