World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Cecilia L. W. Chan

Cecilia L. W. Chan

D-Index & Metrics

Psychology

D-Index
62
Citations
12629
World Ranking
3263
National Ranking
26

Overview

What is she best known for?

The fields of study she is best known for:

  • Psychiatry
  • Law
  • Internal medicine

Her scientific interests lie mostly in Psychiatry, Clinical psychology, Injury prevention, Anxiety and Intervention. Her Psychiatry study integrates concerns from other disciplines, such as Socioeconomic status and Epidemiology. Cecilia L. W. Chan works in the field of Clinical psychology, namely Coping.

She has included themes like Chinese version, Fatalism, Randomized controlled trial, Intellectual disability and Physical therapy in her Anxiety study. Her Intervention study combines topics from a wide range of disciplines, such as Psychological intervention, Cause of death, Chinese culture, Psychophysiology and Breast cancer. Her work focuses on many connections between Social support and other disciplines, such as Mental distress, that overlap with her field of interest in Distress.

Her most cited work include:

  • The understanding of spirituality and the potential role of spiritual care in end-of-life and palliative care: a meta-study of qualitative research. (269 citations)
  • Posttraumatic growth in Chinese cancer survivors. (231 citations)
  • The psychological impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak on healthcare workers in emergency departments and how they cope. (179 citations)

What are the main themes of her work throughout her whole career to date?

Clinical psychology, Psychiatry, Mental health, Randomized controlled trial and Intervention are her primary areas of study. Her Clinical psychology research is multidisciplinary, relying on both Psychosocial, Social support, Psychological intervention and Anxiety. Her work on Depression, Schizophrenia and Psychosis as part of general Psychiatry study is frequently linked to Suicide prevention, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of science.

Her Mental health research integrates issues from Nursing, Demography and Social environment. Her studies deal with areas such as Physical therapy, Clinical trial and MEDLINE as well as Randomized controlled trial. Her Coping study which covers Grief that intersects with Social psychology.

She most often published in these fields:

  • Clinical psychology (31.51%)
  • Psychiatry (23.11%)
  • Mental health (18.91%)

What were the highlights of her more recent work (between 2018-2021)?

  • Clinical psychology (31.51%)
  • Mental health (18.91%)
  • Psychological intervention (11.76%)

In recent papers she was focusing on the following fields of study:

Her primary areas of study are Clinical psychology, Mental health, Psychological intervention, Mental illness and Intervention. Cecilia L. W. Chan has researched Clinical psychology in several fields, including Quality of life, Anxiety, Disease, Chinese adults and Mechanism. Her studies in Psychological intervention integrate themes in fields like Coping, Internal medicine and Informed consent.

Her Intervention research includes elements of Psychosocial, Relapse prevention, Randomized controlled trial and Craving. The Randomized controlled trial study combines topics in areas such as Physical therapy and Health education. Depression is the subject of her research, which falls under Psychiatry.

Between 2018 and 2021, her most popular works were:

  • Complicated grief and post-traumatic stress symptom profiles in bereaved earthquake survivors: a latent class analysis (14 citations)
  • Risk of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents With Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (11 citations)
  • Changes in treatment status of patients with severe mental illness in rural China, 1994-2015. (11 citations)

In her most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Law
  • Internal medicine
  • Psychiatry

Her primary areas of investigation include Psychological intervention, Clinical psychology, Mental health, Anxiety and Suicide prevention. Her Psychological intervention research is multidisciplinary, incorporating perspectives in Psychosocial, Intervention, Randomized controlled trial, Family caregivers and Mental illness. Her study in Mental health is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing from both Poverty and Socioeconomic status.

Her research in Anxiety intersects with topics in Meta-analysis, Quality of life and Depression. Her Depression study is concerned with the larger field of Psychiatry. Cecilia L. W. Chan combines subjects such as Injury prevention and Human factors and ergonomics with her study of Suicide prevention.

Best Publications

  • The understanding of spirituality and the potential role of spiritual care in end-of-life and palliative care: a meta-study of qualitative research.

    Adrian G. Edwards;N. Pang;V. Shiu;C. Chan

  • The psychological impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome outbreak on healthcare workers in emergency departments and how they cope.

    Tai W Wong;Josephine K Y Yau;Cecilia L W Chan;Rosalie S Y Kwong

  • Posttraumatic growth in Chinese cancer survivors.

    Samuel M.Y. Ho;Cecilia L.W. Chan;Rainbow T.H. Ho

  • Suicide rates in China from 2002 to 2011: an update

    Chong-Wen Wang;Cecilia L. W. Chan;Paul S. F. Yip

  • Prevalence and Correlates of Video and Internet Gaming Addiction among Hong Kong Adolescents: A Pilot Study

    Chong-Wen Wang;Cecilia L. W. Chan;Kwok-Kei Mak;Sai-Yin Ho

  • Effectiveness of psychoeducational intervention for rural Chinese families experiencing schizophrenia--a randomised controlled trial.

    Mao-Sheng Ran;Meng-Ze Xiang;Cecilia Lai-Wan Chan;Julian Leff

  • Association between sleeping hours, working hours and obesity in Hong Kong Chinese: the 'better health for better Hong Kong' health promotion campaign.

    G. T. C. Ko;J. C. N. Chan;A. W. Y. Chan;P. T. S. Wong

  • Optimism, positive affectivity, and salivary cortisol

    Julian C. L. Lai;Philip D. Evans;Sik Hung Ng;Alice M. L. Chong

  • The experience of Chinese bereaved persons: A preliminary study of meaning making and continuing bonds

    Cecilia L. W. Chan;Amy Y. M. Chow;Samuel M. Y. Ho;Yenny K. Y. Tsui

  • Integrative Body-Mind-Spirit Social Work: An Empirically Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment

    Mo Yee Lee;Siu-man Ng;Pamela Pui Yu Leung;Cecilia Lai Wan Chan

  • Managing stress and anxiety through qigong exercise in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

    Chong-Wen Wang;Celia H Y Chan;Rainbow T H Ho;Jessie S M Chan

  • Meaning of life as a protective factor of positive affect in acculturation: A resilience framework and a cross-cultural comparison §

    Jia-Yan Pan;Daniel Fu Keung Wong;Cecilia Lai Wan Chan;Lynette Joubert

  • Prevalence and trajectory of psychopathology among child and adolescent survivors of disasters: a systematic review of epidemiological studies across 1987-2011.

    Chong-Wen Wang;Cecilia L. W. Chan;Rainbow T. H. Ho

  • Effectiveness of psychosocial group intervention for reducing anxiety in women undergoing in vitro fertilization: a randomized controlled study.

    Celia H.Y. Chan;Ernest H.Y. Ng;Cecilia L.W. Chan;Ho

  • Living and dying with dignity in Chinese society: perspectives of older palliative care patients in Hong Kong

    Andy Hau Yan Ho;Cecilia Lai Wan Chan;Pamela Pui Yu Leung;Harvey Max Chochinov

  • The Protective Function of Meaning of Life on Life Satisfaction Among Chinese Students in Australia and Hong Kong: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study

    Jia-Yan Pan;Daniel Fu Keung Wong;Lynette Joubert;Cecilia Lai Wan Chan

  • Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Mini‐Mental Adjustment to Cancer (MINI‐MAC) scale

    Samuel M.Y. Ho;Wong Kam Fung;Cecilia L.W. Chan;Maggie Watson

  • The measurement of body-mind-spirit well-being toward multidimensionality and transcultural applicability.

    S. M. Ng;Josephine K. Y. Yau;Cecilia L. W. Chan;Celia H. Y. Chan

  • Intentions and attitudes towards parenthood and fertility awareness among Chinese university students in Hong Kong: a comparison with Western samples

    C. H. Y. Chan;T. H. Y. Chan;Brennan Peterson;C. Lampic

  • The Blessings and the Curses of Filial Piety on Dignity at the End of Life: Lived Experience of Hong Kong Chinese Adult Children Caregivers

    Cecilia L. W. Chan;Andy H. Y. Ho;Pamela P. Y. Leung;Harvey M. Chochinov

  • A Randomized Controlled Trial of Qigong Exercise on Fatigue Symptoms, Functioning, and Telomerase Activity in Persons with Chronic Fatigue or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    Rainbow T. H. Ho;Jessie S. M. Chan;Chong-Wen Wang;Benson W. M. Lau

Frequent Co-Authors

Mao-Sheng Ran
Mao-Sheng Ran University of Hong Kong
Samuel M. Y. Ho
Samuel M. Y. Ho City University of Hong Kong
Juliana C.N. Chan
Juliana C.N. Chan Chinese University of Hong Kong
Daniel Fu Keung Wong
Daniel Fu Keung Wong Hong Kong Baptist University
Robert A. Neimeyer
Robert A. Neimeyer University of Memphis
Sunita M. Stewart
Sunita M. Stewart The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Larry Davidson
Larry Davidson Yale University
Maarten C. Eisma
Maarten C. Eisma University of Groningen
Margaret Stroebe
Margaret Stroebe Utrecht University
Agnes Tiwari
Agnes Tiwari University of Hong Kong

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing a Psychology degree in the USA opens up numerous career options, both clinical and non-clinical. Many students consider becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), a rewarding role that helps individuals, couples, and families manage emotional and mental health issues.

The process of becoming an MFT varies by location. If you’re interested in practicing in Florida, check out the Orlando mft certification requirements. For those considering Pennsylvania, it’s important to be aware of both mft requirements in Philadelphia and mft requirements in Pittsburgh to ensure you meet state regulations.

Prospective therapists in Arizona can learn more about how to become an mft in Phoenix. Most locations require a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, supervised clinical hours, and passing a licensing exam. Select a program that matches your career goals and aligns with your desired state’s requirements for licensure.

Best Scientists Citing Cecilia L. W. Chan

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles