Jack Chi-him LAU

Jack Chi-him LAU

PhD candidate in Epidemiology

Publications

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Journal Articles

Concurrent comparison of severity of influenza and coronavirus disease 2019 among hospitalized patients in Hong Kong: a target trial emulation on observational health care data

Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2026

We compared outcomes among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 and influenza during the Omicron era. Coronavirus disease 2019 was associated with more severe outcomes than influenza. Co-infection had higher 30-day mortality risk compared with mono-infections.

Recommended citation: Chui, C. S. L., Lau, J. C., Fan, M., Chan, B. P., Kwok, W. C., Wong, C. K., & To, K. K. (2026). Concurrent comparison of severity of influenza and coronavirus disease 2019 among hospitalized patients in Hong Kong: a target trial emulation on observational health care data. International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases, 170, 108958. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108958
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Association between repeated antibiotic prescribing and seizure- and other neuropsychiatric disorders-related hospitalization among people living with dementia: a population-based cohort study

Published in NPJ Aging, 2026

This population-based cohort study evaluated the association between repeated high-risk antibiotic prescriptions and the risk of hospitalization for seizures and other neuropsychiatric disorders among older adults living with dementia.

Recommended citation: Chen, K., Lau, J. C. H., Qin, X., Lee, E. M. H., Hui, W. W. S., Kwok, J. Y. Y., Luo, H., Lau, K. K., Yuen, J. K. Y., Yu, D. S. F., Wong, I. C. K., & Chui, C. S. L. (2026). Association between repeated antibiotic prescribing and seizure- and other neuropsychiatric disorders-related hospitalization among people living with dementia: a population-based cohort study. NPJ Aging, 12, 16. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41514-025-00316-y
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Disease pattern and risk factors of antimicrobial resistance in patients with pneumococcal infection in the Hong Kong population

Published in International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2025

This study describes trends in pneumococcal disease incidence and antimicrobial resistance patterns in Hong Kong from 2012 to 2021, highlighting age-specific risk factors and the persistent burden of serotype 3.

Recommended citation: Lau, J. C. H., Cheung, K. W. K., Yu, Q., Wu, P., Wong, S. C., Cheng, V. C. C., Tam, E. Y. T., Kwan, M. Y. W., Hung, I. F. N., Wong, I. C. K., Moore, C. E., Khan, T. K., Sukarom, I., Lao, K. S., & Chui, C. S. L. (2025). Disease pattern and risk factors of antimicrobial resistance in patients with pneumococcal infection in the Hong Kong population. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 161, 108174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108174
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Anticholinergic Burden and Risk of Seizures in People with Dementia: Self-Controlled Case Series

Published in SSRN Pre-prints, 2022

A self-controlled case series evaluating the association between anticholinergic drug burden and the risk of seizures among people living with dementia.

Recommended citation: Qin, S. X., Lau, J. C. H., Warren-Gash, C., Luo, H., Liu, K. Y., Howard, R., Lau, G. K. K., Wong, I. C. K., & Chui, C. S. L. (2022). Anticholinergic Burden and Risk of Seizures in People with Dementia: Self-Controlled Case Series. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4270302
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Evaluation of the implementation of information system for postdischarge with the theoretical domains framework by healthcare professionals: a multistage design with qualitative inquiry and Delphi expert discussion protocol

Published in BMJ Open, 2021

A study protocol outlining a multi-stage, implementation science-guided evaluation using the Theoretical Domains Framework to assess healthcare professionals’ adoption and barriers regarding postdischarge information summaries.

Recommended citation: Wong, E. L., Tang, K. S., Dong, D., Mo, P. K., Cheung, A. W., Lau, J. C., & Yeoh, E. K. (2021). Evaluation of the implementation of information system for postdischarge with the theoretical domains framework by healthcare professionals: a multistage design with qualitative inquiry and Delphi expert discussion protocol. BMJ Open, 11(12), e046081. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046081
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Development of salient medication reminders to facilitate information transfer during transition from inpatient to primary care: the Delphi process

Published in BMJ Open, 2021

This study presents a consensus-based framework using the Delphi process with geriatric medical experts to create standardized salient medication reminders for older adults transitioning from hospital to primary care.

Recommended citation: Wong, E. L. Y., Tang, K. S., Cheung, A. W. L., Sze, R. K. C., Lau, J. C. H., Mok, F. C. K., Yam, P. W., Chan, J. Y. K., Lao, W. C., Mak, S. K., Chan, T. Y., Tsang, S. W. C., Lee, J. S. W., Wong, M. M. L., Leung, C. S., Chan, K. H., Luk, J. K. H., Fung, S. Y., Lui, S. F., & Yeoh, E. K. (2021). Development of salient medication reminders to facilitate information transfer during transition from inpatient to primary care: the Delphi process. BMJ Open, 11(5), e041336. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041336
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