Publications by authors named "L W Mui"

Hu explored the impact of comprehensive nursing model on swallowing function and quality of life in patients with ischemic stroke. They divided 172 patients into the control group (routine care) and the research group (comprehensive care), and used standard scales to evaluate the swallowing function, neurological deficit, anxiety and depression, daily living ability, and exercise of the two groups of patients before and after care. Changes in indicators of function, quality of life, and compliance.

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  • - The study investigates obesity prevalence among children in Hong Kong, focusing on primary and secondary school students, and aims to identify associated risk factors linked to sociodemographic and health-related behaviors.
  • - Data was gathered through self-administered surveys from nearly 5,000 students across 55 schools, revealing that obesity is more common in male students, particularly those with poor academic performance and unhealthy lifestyle habits, like high sugary drink consumption and low physical activity.
  • - Key findings suggest that male gender, inactivity, low self-esteem in academics, and poor dietary choices are significant risk factors for obesity, underlining the need for targeted interventions for at-risk youth and further research on effective solutions.
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Background And Aims: Unhealthy diets were found to be the main contributor to the overweight problem among adolescents. In this study, we aim to identify the factors causing unhealthy eating habits in adolescents.

Methods: School-aged children and adolescents participated in this cross-sectional observational study with additional school and parental consent.

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Aim: To delineate the prevalence of smartphone addiction among nursing students. Further, to identify associated harms and underlying risk factors based on established theoretical models.

Background: Smartphones have become indispensable tools for students.

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