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Name in Chinese
簡詠珊
Research interests
Social Gerontology, Long-term Care, Health and Social Policy, Social Service Model, Health Psychology, Health Equity.
Biography
Dr. KAN obtained her Bachelor of Social Sciences (Sociology) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She received her Master of Social Work and Ph.D (Gerontology) from The University of Hong Kong. Dr. KAN is a registered social worker who specializes in aged care. Her research and clinical practice revolve around an empowerment-based perspective with respect to older people and other groups. She brings this same nurturing philosophy to the classroom.
Prior to joining Lingnan University, Dr. KAN worked in management positions in different NGOs, carrying out aged care service planning and professional practice. Dr. KAN has had extensive research and teaching experience with her previous teaching and research positions at The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (formerly The Open University of Hong Kong) and Caritas Institute of Higher Education.
Her scholarly interests revolve around social gerontology, health and social policy, and long-term care. Dr. KAN received a Competitive Research Funding under the Faculty Development Scheme (FDS) from the Research Grant Council (RGC), to study conceptual and practical approaches for introducing case management model to long-term care in Hong Kong. She published her work in the British Journal of Social Work, Ageing & Society and other influential journals. She also serves as peer reviewer for a number of international journals.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
- 1 Active
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An exploratory study on the institutionalization of a case management model for community care services in Hong Kong
WONG, Y. C., KAN, W. S. & LOU, V. W. Q.
1/01/21 → 31/12/22
Project: Grant Research
Research output
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Vouchers and Consumer-Directed Care : Implications for Community Care Services in Hong Kong
KAN, W. S. & CHUI, E., Jan 2021, In: British Journal of Social Work. 51, 1, p. 96-113 18 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus) -
Barriers to an effective voucher programme for community-based aged care : A professional perspective
KAN, W. S., 27 May 2022, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Ageing and Society. 20 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
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How land use, climate change, and an ageing demographic intersect to create new vulnerabilities in Hong Kong
KAN, W. S. & LEJANO, R. P., 9 Apr 2021, In: Land. 10, 4, 8 p., 391.Research output: Journal Publications › Journal Article (refereed) › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 6 Publication Peer-review
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Palliative Medicine (Journal)
Wing Shan KAN (Reviewer)
2022 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Publication Peer-review
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British Journal of Social Work (Journal)
Wing Shan KAN (Reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Publication Peer-review
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The Hong Kong Journal of Social Work (Journal)
Wing Shan KAN (Reviewer)
2020 → …Activity: Editorial / Peer-review Work › Publication Peer-review