Organizers:

International Society for Quality of Life

Research – Asian Chinese Chapter

國際生活質量研究學會 – 亞洲華人分會

Family Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine,

The University of Hong Kong

香港大學李嘉誠醫學院內科學系 家庭醫學部

Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life

香港生活質素學會

Co-Organizers:

First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of

Traditional Chinese Medicine 廣州中醫藥大學 第一附屬醫院

School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine,

The University of Hong Kong

香港大學李嘉誠醫學院 護理學院

The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese

University of Hong Kong

香港中文大學醫學院

那打素護理學院

Department of Applied Social Studies, College of Humanities & Social Sciences,

The City University of Hong Kong

香港城市大學

應用社會科學系

Sponsoring Organizations:

Mapi Research Trust

Health Research Associates, Inc.

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First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Department of Applied Social Studies, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, The City University of Hong Kong

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Co-Chairmen

LIU, Feng-bin (Prof.) International Society for

Quality of Life – Asian Chinese Chapter

LAM, Lo-kuen Cindy (Prof.) Family Medicine Unit,

Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine,

The University of Hong Kong

LEUNG, Kwok-fai (Mr.) Hong Kong Society for

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FONG, Yee-tak Daniel (Dr.) School of Nursing,

Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

HAO, Yuan-tao (Dr.) Department of Medical Statistics & Epidemics, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou,

China

Vice-Chairmen

KWAN, Yui-huen Alex (Prof.) Department of Applied Social

Studies, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, The City University

of Hong Kong

Wong, Wendy (Dr.) School of Chinese Medicine,

Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

CHENG, Kin-fong Karis (Dr.) The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese

University of Hong Kong

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Prof. John E. WARE Professor and Division Chief Department of Quantitative Health Sciences University of Massachusetts Medical School USA

Ms. Mona L. MARTIN Executive Director / Research Scientist

Health Research Associates, Inc. USA

Prof. LAM, Lo-kuen Cindy Professor and Head Family Medicine Unit Department of Medicine Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR

Prof. FANG, Ji-qian Professor

Department of Medical Statistics & Epidemics School of Public Health Sun Yat-Sen University

Guangzhou China

Mr. Donald McKnight BUSHNELL Associate Director / Research Scientist Health Research Associates, Inc. USA

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Important Dates Free Papers Submission

Open for on-line free paper submission : 28 May, 2010 (Friday)

Deadline of on-line free paper submission : 31 August, 2010 (Tuesday)

Notification of accepted free papers : 22 October, 2010 (Friday)

Scholarship Application

Open for on-line scholarship application : 28 May, 2010 (Friday)

Deadline of on-line scholarship application : 31 August, 2010 (Tuesday)

Notification of awards of scholarship : 22 October, 2010 (Friday)

Registration

Open for on-line registration : 28 May, 2010 (Friday)

Deadline of on-line Early Bird registration : 31 August, 2010 (Tuesday)

Deadline of on-line Pre-conference registration : 12 December, 2010 (Sunday)

On-site registration : 16 – 17 December, 2010 (Thursday - Friday)

Conference

Check-in and Registration : 16 – 17 December, 2010 (Thursday - Friday)

Conference : 17 – 19 December, 2010 (Friday – Sunday)

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Dear Colleagues,

The ISoQOL- Asian Chinese Chapter, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life

(HKSoQOL), and the University of Hong Kong would like to invite you to the “2010 Asian Chinese

Quality of Life Conference” on 17 to 19 December, 2010 in Hong Kong. The theme of this

conference is “Quality of Life (QOL) – the Outcome for All”.

The scientific programme will focus on four main areas: QOL measures and related research

methodology, QOL assessment in clinical applications, application of QOL assessment in Chinese

medicine, QOL research in rehabilitation and social services.

We have invited Prof. John WARE to be our keynote speaker. Several renowned experts in QOL

research including Ms. Mona MARTIN and Mr. Donald McKnight BUSHNELL from USA, and Prof.

Ji-qian FANG and Prof. Cindy LAM from China will share up-to-date knowledge from various

perspectives in the plenary sessions.

Besides, there will be a range of concurrent symposia to suit the needs of participants from

different disciplines. The themes of the symposium include: QoL measures, interpretation of QoL

findings, clinical applications in a range of specialties including cancer and chronic Illness,

oncology and palliative care, psycho-oncology, traditional Chinese Medicine, nursing, dementia,

and mental health services.

The several past QoL symposia and conferences held in Hong Kong or Mainland China were well

attended. The scientific content has advanced in breath and depth throughout the years. We

believe this conference will be another very successful intellectual exchange that will help your

clinical and academic work in the promotion of quality of life of your clients.

We welcome all people from Asian and other parts of the world who are interested in QOL research

on Chinese populations to join this conference. Please mark your dairy for the conference now and

remember to submit your abstracts and register for the conference according to the important

dates. Please check the conference website at www.hksoqol.org/conf2010 for updated

information.

Chairmen Organizing Committee 2010 Asian Chinese Quality of Life Conference

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A. Date & Time : 17 to 19 December, 2010 (Friday to Sunday) 9:00am to 5:30pm

B. Venue : Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 21 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR Lecture Theatre: Cheung Kung Hai Conference Centre, G/F., William M.W. Mong Block Seminar Rooms: G/F., Laboratory Block, Faculty of Medicine Building

C. Theme : Quality of Life (QOL) – The Outcome for ALL

D. Scientific focus : QOL measures and related research methodologies QOL assessment in clinical applications Application of QOL assessment in Chinese medicine QOL research in rehabilitation and social services

E. Organizers : International Society for Quality of Life Research – Asian Chinese Chapter Family Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life

F. Co-Organizers : First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine

School of Nursing, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

The Nethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Department of Applied Social Studies, College of Humanities & Social Sciences, The City University of Hong Kong

G. Supporting Organizations

: The Federation of Medical Societies of Hong Kong

H. Sponsoring Organizations

: Health Research Associates, Inc., USA Mapi Research Trust, France

I. Target participants : Academic researcher, Administrator, Clinical psychologist/Psychologist, Dietitian, Epidemiologist, Medical practitioners, Nurse, Occupational therapists, Other allied health professional, Physiotherapist, Psychiatrist, Social worker, Sociologist, Speech therapist, Statistician

J. Contents : Plenary lectures; Symposiums; Free paper sessions; Workshops

K. Arrangement : 17-Dec (Fri) : Pre-conference workshops; Opening Ceremony; Scientific Program

18-Dec (Sat) : Scientific Program 19-Dec(Sun) : Scientific Program; Scholarship presentation

L. Scholarship : A limited number of scholarships of RMB¥/HK$500 will be offered to support young researchers to submit papers and attend the Conference. Applicants have to have submitted abstracts accepted for presentation in Free Papers Sessions. If the number of applicants exceeds the funding, the scholarships will be awarded to the best based on the scientific merits of the paper submitted. Successful candidates will be notified individually, and their names will be posted on the conference website. The scholarships and Certificates of Award will be presented on 19 December, 2010.

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M. Registration procedure

: Mainland China : On-line registration, Postal, E-mail or Fax; Registration fee can be paid on-site.

Other regions : On-line registration only. Registration fee should be paid on-line.

N. Registration fee : Registration fees are listed as follows:

Registration fee (Renminbi – Chinese Yuan RMB¥ / Hong Kong Dollars HK$)

Early Bird registration

On or before 31 August, 2010

Pre-conference registration On or before

12 December, 2010

On-site Registration

16 to 17 December, 2010

Delegates 1,200 1,400 1,600

HKSoQOL / ISoQOL Members 900 1,100 1,300

Staff of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) 1,000

Day registration ($500 per day) 500

Full-time students / Postgraduates 600

Invited symposium speakers / Organizing Committee members / Scientific Programme Committee members

600

Plenary speakers / Workshop speakers 0

Conference registration fee: Included : All scientific programs including workshops; Tea refreshment Not included : Hotel accommodation, Meals, Traveling expenses

Membership will be verified if delegates join as “HKSoQOL / ISoQOL Members”. For Full-time students or Postgraduates, please submit a copy of student card. There will be a discount for Invited symposium speakers to join the conference in a reduced registration fee of $600. However, if the invited symposium speakers attend the day of their speech & lecture only, there will be no charge.

For Mainland China delegates, conference registration fee can be paid on-site. For delegates other than Mainland China ones, conference registration fee should be paid in HK$ online with credit card at time of registration.

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O. Hotel Accommodation : The Conference Secretariat has negotiated special rates with several hotels

which are within the vicinity of the conference venue. Bookings should be made directly with them. To guarantee the discounted rate, hotel reservation must be made using specific reservation form (Please visit conference website at www.hksoqol.org/conf2010 for details). All reservations are however subject to room availability.

Recommended Hotel Rate (Per room per night)

1. Le Meridien Cyberport Hotel 數碼港艾美酒店 District : Pokfulam (Southern) Tel : 852-29807788 Fax : 852-29807888 Add : 100 Cyberport Road

Smart room: HK$1,100 – Single/double, without breakfast HK$1,200 – Single, with breakfast HK$1,350 – Double, with breakfast The above room rates are NOT inclusive of 10% service

charge.

2. Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong 香港萬怡酒店 District : Sai Wan (Western) Tel : 852-37178888 Fax : 852-37178228 Add : 167 Connaught Road West

Available soon

3. Island Pacific Hotel 港島太平洋酒店 District : Sai Wan (Western) Tel : 852-21311188 Fax : 852-21311212 Add : 152 Connaught Road West

Superior room: HK$590 – Single/double, without breakfast HK$680 – Single, with breakfast HK$770 – Double, with breakfast

Deluxe room: HK$790 – Single/double, without breakfast HK$880 – Single, with breakfast HK$970 – Double, with breakfast

The above room rates are inclusive of 10% service charge.

4. Bishop Lei International House 宏基國際賓館 District : Central Tel : 852-28422039 Fax : 852-25266239 Add : 4 Robinson Road, Mid-levels

Standard room: HK$650 – Single/double/twin, with breakfast

Harbour View Room: HK$830 – Double/twin, with breakfast

Harbour View Suite HK$990 – Double/twin, with breakfast

The above room rates are inclusive of 10% service charge. Free morning taxi transfer service to Conference venue; Free shuttle bus to and from Admiralty & Wanchai & from

Airport Express Hong Kong Station in Central to hotel.

5. The Garden View – YWCA 女青年會園景軒 District : Central Tel : 852-28773737 Fax : 852-28456263 Add : 1 MacDonnell Road, Mid-levels

Superior room: HK$605 – Single/double, without breakfast HK$660 – Single, with breakfast HK$725 – Double, with breakfast

The above room rates are inclusive of 10% service charge.

The above listed rates are for “2010 Asian Chinese Quality of Life Conference” delegates exclusively, and are valid for 16 to 20 December, 2010. The hotels reserve the right of final decision.

Hotel reservations will be taken on a first-come-first-served basis. Credit cards details are required by hotel to secure your booking.

Please visit the conference website at www.hksoqol.org/conf2010 for details.

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17 December, 2010 (Friday) Day 1

18 December, 2010 (Saturday) Day 2

19 December, 2010 (Sunday) Day 3

09:00- 10:30

Concurrent Workshops

Plenary 2 Clinical applications and Regulations of PRO

Plenary 4 QoL outcomes in oncology / palliative care & nursing

Scholarship Presentation

Tea Break

11:00- 12:30

Concurrent Workshops

Symposium 2A Analysis &

interpretation of QOL

Symposium 2B Traditional

Chinese Medicine

Symposium 2C

Psycho-oncology

Free paper 2A

Free paper 2B

Free paper 2C

Lunch Break

14:00- 15:30

Opening Ceremony Plenary 1

Measuring QOL

Plenary 3 QoL outcomes in Chinese medicine

Symposium 3A Nursing

Symposium 3B Oncology and Palliative Care

Symposium 3C Dementia

Tea Break

16:00- 17:30

Symposium 1A Rehabilitation/ Chronic illness

Symposium 1B Assessment of QoL Measures

Symposium 1C Mental

health/Social services

Free paper 1A

Free paper 1B

Free paper 1C

Free paper 3A

Free paper 3B

Free paper 3C

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You are invited to submit abstracts of free paper presentation in the conference. The free papers can be presented by posters, or in one of the oral free paper sessions. Each oral presentation will be given exactly 15 minutes for presentation and discussion.

Author can submit more than one abstract. A maximum of 3 abstracts will be accepted for presentation by the same speaker. The Scientific Programme Committee will select the papers according to scientific merits.

Two kinds of papers will be accepted: (1) Analytical studies; (2) Conceptual papers. The general requirements and specific requirements for each type of paper are listed below.

All accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Proceedings.

General requirements

1. The submitted abstracts should have scientific, advanced or practical values.

2. Chinese abstracts should be within 200 words, English abstracts should be within 250 words.

3. Abstracts should be submitted on-line at www.hksoqol.org/conf2010.

4. A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you within one week upon abstract submission. If you do not receive the e-mail, please send an e-mail to the Conference Secretariat for enquiry.

5. Authors are welcome to join the conference even if submitted abstracts have not been accepted.

6. All presentations should be done by computer projection with PowerPoint files. Computers and projectors will be available in the conference venue; please bring your files on a USB drive for presentation. Overhead projector or slide projectors are not available.

Requirements on Analytical Studies

Aims : Clearly state research questions, study objectives, and/or hypothesis.

Methods : Brief description of research design, study population, setting, procedures for data collection, data completion rates, sample size and methods of analysis.

Results : Description of the key findings.

Conclusions : Provide a concise statement that addresses the question, "What do these results mean for peoples’ health and well-being, clinical practice, health service & resources, and/or health care policy?” It may include potential implications of the findings and "next step" options or recommendations.

Requirements on Conceptual Papers

Aims : Clearly describe the purpose of the paper or issue to be discussed.

Methods : A brief description of paper content, including approaches used, institutional, organizational, or theoretical frameworks applied, or development of rationale, should be included.

Results : Briefly summarize resulting policy options or recommendations, institutional or organizational successes/failures, and/or lessons learnt.

Conclusions : Provide a concise statement that addresses the question, "What do these results mean for peoples’ health and well-being, clinical practice, health service & resources, and/or health care policy?” It may include potential implications of the findings and "next step" options or recommendations.

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Nature of Studies

There is no specific limit for the nature of papers provided that the topic falls with one of the following five academic tracks:

Health related QOL research findings and methodology

QOL outcome and research in Health, Disease and Medical Care

QOL outcome and research in Rehabilitation and Social Services

QOL outcome and research in Chinese Medicine

Cultural issues in QOL outcome and research for Asian Chinese

Method of Submission

Abstracts should be submitted on-line at www.hksoqol.org/conf2010.

Deadline of submission

Deadline of submission of abstracts on-line is 31 August, 2010 (Tuesday).

Result Notification

Submitters will be notified of the result through e-mail on or before 22 October, 2010 (Friday).

主 办 机 构 Organizers

International Society for

Quality of Life Research – Asian Chinese Chapter

国际生活质量研究学会

–亚洲华人分会

Hong Kong Society for Quality of Life

香港生活质素学会

Family Medicine Unit, Department of Medicine, The

University of Hong Kong 香港大学内科学系

家庭医学部

会议网站 Website: www.hksoqol.org/conf2010

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参 会 报 名 表 Registration Form （只适用于中国内地参加者 Applicable to Mainland China delegates only）

*为必须填写项目

个人资料

尊称* ： 教授 博士 先生 女士 其它___________________

中文姓名* ： 英文姓名（拼音）* ：

工作单位* ：

部门* ： 职称/职位* ：

专业*

请只选一项

： 学术/研究 行政人员 临床心理学家 /

心理学家 流行病学家

医生 护士 营养学家 作业治疗师 其它专职医疗人员

物理治疗师 精神病学家 社会工作者 社会学家 言语治疗师

统计学家 其它（请注明：__________）

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参会身份及会议费用 *（请√选）

会议费用（人民币 RMB¥／港币 HK$）

提前会前报名 2010 年 8 月 31 日或以前

会前报名 2010 年 12 月 12 日或以前

会议代表 1,200 1,400

香港生活质素学会（HKSoQOL）会员／国际生活质 量研究学会（ISoQOL）会员（注 1） 900 1,100

参加单日会议（500 元一天） 500（参加日：17 日／18 日／19 日）

全日制学生／研究生（注 2） 600

获邀请之专题讲座（Symposium）嘉宾／筹备 委员会委员／学术委员会委员（注 3） 600

获邀请之主题演讲（Plenary）嘉宾／工作坊 （Workshop）嘉宾

免费

注 1： 若参会身份为「香港生活质素学会（HKSoQOL）会员／国际生活质量研究学会（ ISoQOL）会员」，大会将 先核实会员身份。 注 2： 若参会身份为「全日制学生／研究生」，请连同学生证复印本递交。 注 3： 获邀请之专题讲座嘉宾可享折扣，以 600 元参加会议。若嘉宾只参加演讲当天之会议，则免费。

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大会于收到报名表后一星期内以电邮回复确认收讫。如递交一星期后仍未收到确认，请再次递交。内地代表之会议费用可于会议报到当天现场收取，费用根据大会收到报名表之日期为准。无填写电邮地址，不另发确认信。

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