Dr Patrick IP (葉柏強)
FRCPCH(UK), FHKAM(Paed), FHKCPaed, MRCP(UK), MRCPCH(UK), MPH, MBBS(HK), DCH(IRE), DCH(GLAS), Dip Med(CUHK)
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine,
The University of Hong Kong
Specialty
Community Child Health
Awards
Award for The Best Oral Presentation – First Prize (2002)
Joint Scientific Meeting for Paediatricians & Paediatric Nurses, 40th Anniversary Celebration of The Hong Kong Paediatric Society
Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Postgraduate Scholarship (2003)
Ho Hung Chiu Medical Education Foundation Scholar of the Year (2004)
Hospital Authority - "Healthy Staff Award" (2004)
Outstanding Staff Award – Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital at Sandy Bay (2005)
Outstanding Staff Award – Hospital Authority Hong Kong West Cluster (Queen Mary Hospital) (2006)
| Contact | Email: Tel: Fax: |
patricip@hku.hk (852) 22554090 (852) 28551523 Department of Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Room 115, 1/F, New Clinical Building 102 Pokfulam Road, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong |
Research
Community Paediatrics and public health including the dimensions of early child development, poverty and disadvantaged children, safeguarding children (include child abuse and injury), disability and rehabilitation, adolescent health, child mental health, early intervention.
Selected publications
- Ip P, Chim D, Chan KL, Li, TMH, Ho, FWK, Voorhees BWV, Tiwari A, Tsang A, Chan CWL, Ho M, Tso W, Wong WHS.; Effectiveness of a Culturally Attuned Internet-based Depression Prevention Program for Chinese Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Depression and Anxiety. 2016 Dec; 33(12): 1123-31. Available from: doi:10.1002/da.22554. Impact factor: 4.971
- Ip P, Chung BH, Ho FK, Chan GC, Deng W, Wong WH, Lee SL, Chan PY, Ying D, Wong WL, Tung KT, Lau YL. Prenatal Tobacco Exposure Shortens Telomere Length in Children. Nicotine Tob Res. 2016 May 18; 19(1): 111-8. Available from: doi:10.1093/ntr/ntw139. Impact factor: 4.609
- Ip P, Wong RS, Li SL, Chan KL, Ho FK, Chow CB. Mental Health Consequences of Childhood Physical Abuse in Chinese Populations: A Meta-Analysis. Trauma Violence & Abuse. 2016 Dec; 17(5): 571-84. Available from: doi:10.1177/1524838015585317. Impact factor: 3.542
- Ip P, Rao N, Bacon-Shone J, Li SL, Ho FK, Chow CB, Jiang F. Socioeconomic gradients in school readiness of Chinese preschool children: The mediating role of family processes and kindergarten quality, Early Child Res Q. 2016;35: 111-23. Impact factor: 2.436
- Chan K L, Emery CR, Fulu E, Tolman RM, Ip P. Association Among Father Involvement, Partner Violence, and Paternal Health: UN Multi-Country Cross-Sectional Study on Men and Violence. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2017;52(5): 671-9. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2016.12.017. Impact factor: 4.020
- Fu KW, Ho FK, Rao N, Jiang F, Li SL, Lee TMC, Chan SHS, Yung AWY, Young ME, Ip P. Parental restriction reduces the harmful effects of in-bedroom electronic devices. Arch Dis Child. Forthcoming 2017. Available from: doi:10.1136/archdischild-2017-312639. Impact factor: 3.265
- Tso W, Rao N, Jiang F, Li AM, Lee SL, Ho FK, Li SL, Ip P. Sleep Duration and School Readiness of Chinese Preschool Children. J Pediatr. 2016;169: 266-71. Available from: doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2015.10.064. Impact factor: 3.874
- Man KKC, Coghill D, Chan EW, Lau WCY, Hollis C, Liddle E, Banaschewski T, McCarthy S, Neubert A, Sayal K, Ip P, Schuemie MJ, Sturkenboom M, Sonuga-Barke, …, Wong ICK. Risk of suicidal event with stimulant treatment: a self-controlled case series study. JAMA Psychiatry. Forthcoming 2017. Impact factor: 15.307
- Man KK, Chan EW, Ip P, Coghill D, Simonoff E, Chan PK, Lau WC, Schuemie MJ, Sturkenboom MC, Wong IC. Prenatal antidepressant use and risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in offspring: population based cohort study. BMJ. 2017 May 31;357:j2350. Impact factor: 20.785
- Britto PR, Lye S, Proulx K, Yousafzai AK, Matthews SG, Perez-Escamilla R, Rao N, Ip P, Fernald LC, MacMillan H, Hanson M, Wachs T, Yao H, Vaivada T, Yoshikawa H, Cerezo A, Leckman JF, Bhutta ZA. Nurturing Care: Science and Effective Interventions to Promote Early Childhood Development. The Lancet. 2017 Jan 13; 389(10064): 91-102. Available from: doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(16)31390-3.Impact factor: 47.831
Clinical Service
Community Paediatric Clinics
Comprehensive Child Development Service (high risk clinic/ in maternal and child health centres)
Developmental - Behavioural Paediatrics Clinic
General Paediatric Services
Community Services
| Date | Activities and Services | Position Held |
| 2011-2013 | Boys' and Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong (BGCA) | Management Committee Board Member |
| 2006-2013 | Hong Kong Paediatric Society | Treasurer & Council member |
| 2008-2013 | Hong Kong Paediatric Foundation | Executive Committee Member |
| 2009-2013 | Hong Kong Early Childhood Development Research Foundation (HKECDRF) | Secretary |
| 2011-2012 | Working group on Youth Sexual Survey (all schools in Hong Kong) | Advisor & Committee Member (Family Planning Association) |
| 2006-2009 | Hong Kong Society of Aids & Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts – Integrated program for pregnant drug users & their children | Program Advisor |
| 2008 | Working group on "Leaving Child Alone and Holistic Community Child Care" | Co-organiser & Academic Advisor |
| 2002-2005 | Hong Kong Family of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA) (patient self-help group for support and research) | Research Collaborator |
| 2000-2004 | Hong Kong Rehabilitative Society Community Health Network | Invited speaker of Educational lectures for patients and staff |
| 2000-2002 | Bone Marrow Donation Campaign & Exhibition, Children Cancer Foundation | On-site Paediatrician (medical consultation and blood taking) |
| 1998-2002 | Children Heart Foundation Annual Public Exhibition (Sha Tin, Ma On Shan) | On-site Paediatrician (public education and consultation) |
| 1991-1994 | Community Services in Pokfulam Temporary Housing Area | Voluntary worker & Tutor of students of low-income families |
Symposium on Early Childhood Development
Dr Patrick Ip - Opening Speech
Prof.James Heckman - Creating Capabilities
Dr. Henry Au Yeung - Early Life Programming & Its Impact on Health
Dr. Henry AuYeung_v2 - Early Life Programming & Its Impact on Health
Prof. Ho Lok Sang - Happiness of Children in Hong Kong
Prof. Ho Lok Sang_v2 - Happiness of Children in Hong Kong
Dr. Patrick Ip - Environment, Child Health & Development
Dr. Patrick Ip V3 - Environment, Child Health & Development
Panel Discussants - Symposium on Early Childhood Development
Science of Parenting and Early Childhood Development
The Developmental Origins of Health: Cognition, Personality and Education (BGCA 80th Anniversary Dinner Symposium)
Q&A: Prof. James Heckman and Dr. Patrick Ip
Investing in our youth for a better tomorrow