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　Qualifications:

  • BS (National Taiwan University)
  • MS (Boston University)

　Teaching Areas:

  • Occupational therapy for the older adults
  • Occupational therapy in long-term care
  • Assistive technology and service
  • Occupational therapy for physical disabilities
  • Motor control and motor behavior in brain damaged patients
  • Occupational therapy management and administration

 

　Research Interests: (click here for more details)

  • Assistive technology
  • Occupational therapy in long-term care
  • Occupational therapy for dementia patients
  • Analysis and remediation of motor behaviors

　Current Research Projects:

  • The Effects of Proprioceptive Activities on Agitated Behaviour in Dementia
  • Cognitive Intervention for Persons with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment: The efficacy in enhancement of cognition and complex activities of daily living function
  • The Adverse Effects of Manual Wheelchair Using among Patients with Spinal Cord Injury and the Effectiveness of a Prevention Program

　Publications:

1.    Tang S.H., Chio O.I., Chang L.H., Mao H.F., Chen L.H., Yip P.K., Hwang J.P. (2018) Caregiver active participation in psychoeducational intervention improved caregiving skills and competency. GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL, DOI: 10.1111/ggi.13246.

2.    Wu C.H., Mao H.F., Hu J.S., Wang T.Y., Tsai Y.J., Hsu W.L. (2018) The effects of gait training using powered lower limb exoskeleton robot on individuals with complete spinal cord injury. JOURNAL OF EUROENGINEERING AND REHABILITATION. (Accepted)

3.    Mao H.F., Chang L.H., Tsai A.Y., Huang W.N., Tang L.T., Lee H.J., Sun Y., Chen T.F., Lin K.N., Wang P.N., Shyu L.Y., Chiu M.J. (2018) Diagnostic accuracy of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living for dementia in community-dwelling elderly adults. AGE AND AGEING. (Accepted)

4.    Tsai A.Y., Chang L.H., Chou Y.C., Mao H.F. (2018) The adversity and vision of occupational therapy in Taiwan-The focus group of occupational therapy leaders. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATION THERAPY ASSOCIATION R.O.C. (in Chinese) (Accepted) (Corresponding author)

5.    Lin T.L., Mao H.F., Wang S.C., Hu M.H. (2017) Psychosocial Adaptation of the Elderly in the Nursing Home. THE JOURNAL OF LONG-TERM CARE, 21(3): 233-250. (in Chinese)

6.    Mao, H. F., Chang, L. H., Tsai, A. Y. J., Huang, W. N., & Wang, J. (2016). Developing a Referral Protocol for Community-Based Occupational Therapy Services in Taiwan: A Logistic Regression Analysis. PloS one, 11(2), e0148414.

7.    Lin, S.Y., Chen, C.C., Mao, H.F., Hsiao, F.Y., & Tu, V.Y.H. (2013). The development and preliminary validation of the Taiwanese Manual Ability Measure for Burns. Burns, 39(6), 1250-1256.

8.    Lin, S.Y., Chang, J.K., Chen, P.C., & Mao, H.F.* (2013). Hand function measures for burn patients: A literature review. Burns. 39, 16-23. (SCI)

9.    Chen W.Y., Jang Y., Wang J.D., Huang W. W., Chang C.C., Mao H.F.*, & Wang Y. H. (2011). Wheelchair-related accidents: relationship with wheelchair-using behavior in active community wheelchair users. Archives of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation, 92(6), 892-898. (SCI)

10. Mao H. F., Chen W. Y., Yao G., Huang S. L., Lin C. C., & Huang W. W. (2010). Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST 2.0): the development of the Taiwanese version. Clinical Rehabilitation, 24, 412-421. (SCI)

11. Chang, L. H., Mao H. F., Yao G., Chio O. I. & Wang J. (2010). “A good/bad life in old age” from the perspectives of community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R.O.C., 28(2), 59-76. [in Chinese]

12. Chang, L. H., Wang J., Chen-Sea M., & Mao H. F.* (2010). Independence and dependence reconsidered. Journal of Taiwan Occupational Therapy Research and Practice, 6(2), 111-120. [in Chinese]

13. Mao, H. F., Chi, W. C., & Wu, S. C. (2007). Estimation of occupational therapist manpower needs for long-term care system in Taiwan. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R.O.C., 25(2), 32-52. [in Chinese]

14. Chen, M. H., Hsieh, C. L., Mao, H. F., & Huang, S. L. (2006). Differences between patient and proxy reports in the assessment of disability after stroke. Clinical Rehabilitation, 21(4), 351-356. (SCI)

15. Mao, H. F., Lin, C. C., Huang, S. L., Chen, W. Y., Chi, W. C., & Tsai, P. J. (2006). A survey of awareness and satisfaction on assistive technology services in Taipei. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R.O.C., 24, 55-66. [in Chinese]

16. Mao, H. F., Huang, S. L., Lu, T. W., Lin, Y. S., Liu, H. M., Wang, Y. H., & Wang, T. M. (2006). Effects of lateral trunk support on scoliotic spinal alignment in persons with spinal cord injury: A radiographic study. Archives of Physical Medical and Rehabilitation, 87(6), 764-771. (SCI)

17. Lo, J. L., Mao, H. F., & Wu, C. Y. (2005). The project of inspection of occupational therapy department in medical facilities in 2003. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R.O.C., 23, 87-113. [in Chinese]

18. Lo, J. L., Mao, H. F., & Wu, M. Y. (2004). The manpower demand of occupational therapy in the evolving domains. The Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R.O.C., 22, 43-55. [in Chinese]

19. Huang, S. L., Lo, J. L., Jang, Y., Lin, C. C., & Mao, H. F.* (2003). Use of assistive devices in patients discharged from rehabilitation ward. Formosan Journal of Medicine, 7(5), 681-688. [in Chinese]

20. Wang, C. H., Mao, H. F., Hsueh, I. P., & Hsieh, C. L. (2002). The psychometric characteristics of the postural assessment scale for stroke patients. Formosan Journal of Medicine, 6(4), 474-482. [ in Chinese]

21. Mao, H. F., Hsueh, I. P., Tang, P. F., Sheu, C. F., & Hsieh, C. L. (2002). Analysis and comparison of the psychometric properties of three balance measures for stroke patients. Stroke, 33(4), 1022-1027. (SCI)

22. Lo, J. L., Mao, H. F., Tsai, Y. J., Huang, S. L., Lin, H. G., Lee, S. D., & Chang, J. J. (2002). The development of an occupational therapy delivery model for long-term care facilities. The Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R.O.C., 20, 117-128. [in Chinese]

23. Lo, J. L., Huang, S. L., Mao, H. F., Tsai, Y. J., Lin, H. G., Lee, S. D., & Chang, J. J. (2002). The current status and needs of residents in nursing home facilities. The Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R.O.C., 20, 95-106. [in Chinese]

24. Lo, J. L., Chu, T. F., Chen-Sea, M. J., Shih, S. R., Lin, C. L., Mao, H. F., Hwang, M. T., Chang, J. J., Lu, S. J., & Wu, C. Y. (2001). Analysis of the current status of occupational therapy manpower in Taiwan. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R. O. C., 19, 9-23. [in Chinese]

25. Lo, J. L., Yao, K. P., & Mao, H. F. (2000). A retrospective study on the trend of publications from 1983 to 1998 in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Association, R. O. C.. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R. O. C., 18, 1-9. [in Chinese]

26. Hsieh, C. L., Hsueh, I. P., & Mao, H. F. (2000). Validity and responsiveness of the Rivermead Mobility Index in stroke patients. Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 32, 140-142.

27. Mao, H. F. , &  Hsieh, C. L. (2000). A follow-up survey for awareness of occupational therapy among Taipei residents. Journal of Occupational Therapy Association R. O. C., 18, 81-87. [in Chinese]

28. Mao, H. F., Li, W., & Lo, J. L. (1999). Construct validity of Beery's developmental test of visual-motor integration. The Occupational Therapy Journal of Research, 19(4), 256-272.

29. Mao, H. F., Yang, J. F., & Hsieh, C. L. (1999). Research activities and trends in physical therapy and occupational therapy in Taiwan. Journal of the physical therapy association of the R. O. C., 24(4), 286-292. [ in Chinese]

30. Mao, H. F., Hsieh, C. L., Chu, C. C., Lin, K. C., & Liao, T. J. (1999). Functional balance measures in stroke patients. Formosan Journal of Medicine, 3, 287-294. [ in Chinese]

31. Mao, H. F., Chu, T. F., Lu, S. J., & Hsu, C. C. (1996). Factors correlated to the listing phenomenon of stroke patients. Journal of the Occupational Therapy Association R. O. C., 14, 55-65. [in Chinese]

32. Mao, H. F. (1995). Performance of Chinese children in Taiwan on Beery's developmental test of visual-motor integration. Journal of the Occupational Therapy Association R. O. C., 13,13-24.

33. Hsieh, C. L., & Mao, H. F. (1994). A survey of the awareness of occupational therapy among Taipei residents. Journal of the Occupational Therapy Association R. O. C., 12, 21-28 [in Chinese].

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