Professor Karen Liu

Adjunct Professor - School of Health Sciences,
Dean's Unit, School of Health Sciences

Professor in Occupational Therapy,
Occupational Therapy

Biography
Contact
Publications
Projects
Supervision
Teaching

Biography

Karen Liu is an occupational therapist who has practised in Australia, Hong Kong, and the USA. She received a PhD in 2002 in rehabilitation sciences specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Karen is a Fellow of the Occupational Therapy Australia Research Academy. Her areas of clinical, teaching, and research include physical and neurological rehabilitation, paediatric and geriatric rehabilitation.

Karen's current research focus includes using cognitive strategies such as mental imagery and self-regulation in rehabilitation to enhance functional regain in older adults and different clinical conditions. She also researches using various strategies to improve learning in children with developmental disabilities. One of her current projects involves educating caregivers using effective strategies in assisting people with dementia. She is also interested in using physical activities to enhance people’s cognitive and physical functioning. For the above areas of studies, besides investigating the clinical efficacy of interventions, Karen is also interested in studying individuals' behaviour and neural mechanism to understand how and why the intervention works.

Karen is actively seeking research collaboration with clinicians and industry partners to translate research findings into practice.

This information has been contributed by Professor Liu.

Qualifications

PhD Hong Kong Polytechnic
MPh Hong Kong Polytechnic
DipOccThe Hong Kong Polytechnic
BSc University of London

Organisational Unit (School / Division)

Dean's Unit, School of Health Sciences
Occupational Therapy

Contact

Email:	Karen.Liu@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone:	(02) 4620 3432
Mobile:
Location:	24.2.16 Campbelltown

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Teaching

Previous Teaching Areas

400171 Occupation and Neurology, 2012

Publications

Chapters in Books

Liu, K. and Chan, C. (2015), 'Metacognitive strategies for training of daily living skills in people with brain damage : the self-regulation and mental imagery program', International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Springer 9783319081403.
Liu, K., Hazeltine, K., Tulliani, N. and Balderi, K. (2015), 'Rehabilitation strategies to promote independence in daily living tasks for people with cognitive impairments', Activities of Daily Living (ADL): Cultural Differences, Impacts of Disease and Long-Term Health Effects, Nova Science Publishers 9781634639132.
Liu, K., Lam, K. and Wang, X. (2013), 'Rehabilitation strategies for people with cognitive impairments', Activities of Daily Living: Performance, Impact on Life Quality and Assistance, Nova Science Publishers 9781624179570.
Liu, K., Kuo, C. and Lim, M. (2011), 'Memory deficits in persons with mild cognitive impairment: Implication for rehabilitation strategies (English translation)', Haven't forgotten yourself - Chinese and western medical treatment methods for mild cognitive impairment and DIY home programs (English translation), Economic Times Press 9789626786581.
Liu, K. and Chan, C. (2009), 'Metacognitive mental imagery strategies for training of daily living skills for people with brain damage: The self-regulation and mental imagery program', International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions, Springer 9780387754239.

Journal Articles

Tulliani, N., Mills, C., Collison, L., Peel, N., Fahey, P. and Liu, K. (2023), 'Protocol : The effectiveness of sensory interventions targeted at improving occupational outcomes, quality of life, well-being and behavioural and psychological symptoms for older adults living with dementia : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Campbell Systematic Reviews, vol 19, no 2 .
Tulliani, N., Bye, R., Bissett, M., Coutts, S. and Liu, K. (2023), 'The feasibility and acceptability of an app-based cognitive strategy training programme for older people', Pilot and Feasibility Studies, vol 9, no 1 .
Walsh, S., Fahey, P. and Liu, K. (2023), 'A randomised clinical trial comparing outcomes of a single digit volar plate injury : buddy loops versus dorsal thermoplastic orthosis in a neutral position : study protocol', BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol 24, no 1 .
Welage, N., Bissett, M., Coxon, K., Fong, K. and Liu, K. (2023), 'Development and feasibility of first- and third-person motor imagery for people with stroke living in the community', Pilot and Feasibility Studies, vol 9, no 1 .
Tulliani, N., Bye, R., Bissett, M., Coutts, S. and Liu, K. (2023), 'A semantic-based cognitive training programme on everyday activities : a feasibility and acceptability study among cognitively healthy older adults', Occupational Therapy International, vol 2023 .
Mraz, H., Tong, C. and Liu, K. (2023), 'Semantic-based memory-encoding strategy and cognitive stimulation in enhancing cognitive function and daily task performance for older adults with mild cognitive impairment : a pilot non-randomised cluster controlled trial', PLoS One, vol 18, no 3 .
Lim, D., Grady, A. and Liu, K. (2023), 'Public mixed funding for residential aged care facilities residents' needs in the Asia-Pacific region : a scoping review', International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, vol 20, no 21 .
Toth, C., Tulliani, N., Bissett, M. and Liu, K. (2022), 'The relationship between cognitive function and performance in instrumental activities of daily living in older adults', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 85, no 2 , pp 120 - 129.
Welage, N., Bissett, M., Fong, K., Fahey, P., Coxon, K. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Effectiveness of action observation and motor imagery on relearning upper extremity function after stroke : a systematic review and meta-analysis', International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, vol 9 .
Grady, A., Lim, D. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Funding systems for care needs of older adults in residential aged care facilities in the Asia-Pacific region : a scoping review protocol', JBI Evidence Synthesis, vol 20, no 10 , pp 2579 - 2590.
Singer, T., Fahey, P. and Liu, K. (2022), 'The efficacy of imagery in the rehabilitation of people with Parkinson's disease : protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis', Systematic Reviews, vol 11, no 1 .
Norton, B., Bugden, B. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Functional outcome measures for distal radius fractures : a systematic review', Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 35, no 2 , pp 115 - 124.
Hogarth, E., Bugden, B. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Grip strength, functional range and anthropometric dimensions, and indication on fulfilling occupations in the home and workplace : a cross-sectional study', British Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 85, no 10 , pp 811 - 819.
Tulliani, N., Bissett, M., Fahey, P., Bye, R. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Efficacy of cognitive remediation on activities of daily living in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Systematic Reviews, vol 11, no 1 .
Kerruish, L., Cheng, A., Cheng, S., Ting, K. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Exploring the sustained and divided attention of novice versus experienced drivers', Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, vol 16 .
Estorninho, M., Cheang, S., Chan, S., Ieong, K., Lam, C. and Liu, K. (2022), 'Finger dexterity in well-functioning cohort of office workers in Macau', Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 35, no 2 , pp 154 - 158.
Poulos, R., Boon, M., George, A., Liu, K., Mak, M., Maurice, C., Palesy, D., Pont, L., Poulos, C., Ramsey, S., Simpson, P., Steiner, G., Villarosa, A., Watson, K. and Parker, D. (2021), 'Preparing for an aging Australia : the development of multidisciplinary core competencies for the Australian health and aged care workforce', Gerontology and Geriatrics Education, vol 42, no 3 , pp 399 - 422.
Liu, K., Kuo, M. and Ting, K. (2021), 'Motor task processing after constraint-induced movement therapy in children with cerebral palsy : a case series', International Clinical Neuroscience Journal, vol 8, no 1 , pp 44 - 47.
Amato, C., Burridge, G., Basic, D., Huynh, D., Gibbons, E., Ni Chroinin, D. and Liu, K. (2021), 'Assistance provided in daily tasks and difficulty experienced by caregivers for people living with dementia', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol 68, no 3 , pp 236 - 245.
Wan Yunus, F., Bissett, M., Penkala, S., Kadar, M. and Liu, K. (2021), 'Self-regulated learning versus activity-based intervention to reduce challenging behaviors and enhance school-related function for children with autism spectrum disorders : a randomized controlled trial', Research in Developmental Disabilities, vol 114 .
Steel, K., Anderson, D., Smith, C., Ellem, E., Liu, K., Morrison-Gurza, A., Dune, T. and Fairley, L. (2021), 'Potential value of customized video self-modelling for motor skill learning in individuals with cerebral palsy : a case-study approach', Perceptual and Motor Skills, vol 128, no 4 , pp 1464 - 1484.
Wan Yunus, F., Bissett, M., Penkala, S., Romli, M. and Liu, K. (2020), 'Advisory panel review on the feasibility of three intervention programmes for children with autism spectrum disorder', Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, vol 16, no 2 , pp 43 - 51.
Ingold, M., Tulliani, N., Chan, C. and Liu, K. (2020), 'Cognitive function of older adults engaging in physical activity', BMC Geriatrics, vol 20, no 1 .
Liu, K., Hanly, J., Fahey, P., Fong, S. and Bye, R. (2019), 'A systematic review and meta-analysis of rehabilitative interventions for unilateral spatial neglect and hemianopia poststroke from 2006 through 2016', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol 100, no 5 , pp 956 - 979.
Wong, T., Ma, A., Liu, K., Chung, L., Bae, Y., Fong, S., Ganesan, B. and Wang, H. (2019), 'Balance control, agility, eye-hand coordination, and sport performance of amateur badminton players : a cross-sectional study', Medicine (Philadelphia), vol 98, no 2 .
Liu, K., Lai, M., Fong, S. and Bissett, M. (2019), 'Imagery ability and imagery perspective preference : a study of their relationship and age- and gender-related changes', Behavioural Neurology, vol 2019 .
Tulliani, N., Bissett, M., Bye, R., Chaudhary, K., Fahey, P. and Liu, K. (2019), 'The efficacy of cognitive interventions on the performance of instrumental activities of daily living in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia : protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis', Systematic Reviews, vol 8, no 1 .
Cheung, T., Liu, K., Wong, J., Bae, Y., Hui, S., Tsang, W., Cheng, Y. and Fong, S. (2018), 'Acute effects of Tai Chi training on cognitive and cardiovascular responses in late middle-aged adults : a pilot study', Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 2018 .
Klymenko, G., Liu, K., Bissett, M., Fong, K., Welage, N. and Wong, R. (2018), 'Development and initial validity of the in-hand manipulation assessment', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol 65, no 2 , pp 135 - 145.
Fong, S., Chung, L., Bae, Y., Vackova, D., Ma, A. and Liu, K. (2018), 'Neuromuscular processes in the control of posture in children with developmental coordination disorder : current evidence and future research directions', Current Developmental Disorders Reports, vol 5, no 1 , pp 43 - 48.
Abrahams, R., Liu, K., Bissett, M., Fahey, P., Cheung, K., Bye, R., Chaudhary, K. and Chu, L. (2018), 'Effectiveness of interventions for co-residing family caregivers of people with dementia : systematic review and meta-analysis', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol 65, no 3 , pp 208 - 224.
Wan Yunus, F., Bissett, M., Penkala, S., Kadar, M. and Liu, K. (2018), 'Malaysian parents' feedback on three proxy-rated assessments used in pediatric rehabilitation', Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, vol 18, no 1 , pp 64 - 69.
Parish, M., Bugden, B. and Liu, K. (2018), 'Psychometric properties of the goniometric assessment of the Dart Thrower's Motion', Hand Therapy, vol 23, no 3 , pp 110 - 116.
Zhang, J., Fong, K., Welage, N. and Liu, K. (2018), 'The activation of the mirror neuron system during action observation and action execution with mirror visual feedback in stroke : a systematic review', Neural Plasticity, vol 2018 .
Lam, C., Fong, S., Chung, J., Chung, L., Liu, K., Bae, Y. and Ma, A. (2018), 'Influence of pelvic padding and kinesiology taping on pain perception, kinematics, and kinetics of falls in female volleyball athletes', Gait and Posture, vol 64 , pp 25 - 29.
Ma, A., Fong, S., Guo, X., Liu, K., Fong, D., Bae, Y., Yuen, L., Cheng, Y. and Tsang, W. (2018), 'Adapted Taekwondo training for prepubertal children with developmental coordination disorder : a randomized, controlled trial', Scientific Reports, vol 8, no 1 .
Cheung, A., Ma, A., Fong, S., Chung, L., Bae, Y., Liu, K., Kam, K. and Chung, J. (2018), 'A comparison of shoulder muscular performance and lean mass between elite and recreational swimmers : implications for talent identification and development', Medicine (Philadelphia), vol 97, no 47 .
Tan, D., Tsang, E., Chan, C., Liu, K. and Wu, Y. (2017), 'Differential age-related effects on visual- and associative-based semantic encoding', Journal of Applied Biobehavioral Research, vol 22, no 4 .
Cho, N., Giorgi, H., Liu, K., Bae, Y., Chung, L., Kaewkaen, K. and Fong, S. (2017), 'Proprioception and flexibility profiles of elite synchronized swimmers', Perceptual and Motor Skills, vol 124, no 6 , pp 1151 - 1163.
Tulliani, N., Liu, K. and Bissett, M. (2017), 'Effect of occupational therapy interventions on instrumental activities of daily living performance among older adults with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia : a systematic review', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol 64, no Suppl. 2 , pp 51 - 51.
Toth, C., Tulliani, N., Liu, K. and Bissett, M. (2017), 'Instrumental activities of daily living among community dwelling older adults : the perspectives of occupational therapists and older adults', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol 64, no Suppl. 2 , pp 136 - 136.
Hammill, K., Stewart, C. and Liu, K. (2017), 'Assessments of emotional intelligence for palliative care practice : a systematic review', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, vol 64, no Suppl. 2 , pp 112 - 112.
Fong, S., Guo, X., Liu, K., Ki, W., Louie, L., Chung, R. and Macfarlane, D. (2016), 'Task-specific balance training improves the sensory organisation of balance control in children with developmental coordination disorder : a randomised controlled trial', Scientific Reports, vol 6 , pp 1 - 8.
Cheng, A., Cheng, S., Ting, K., Liu, K. and Ba, Y. (2016), 'Impulsivity and risky decision making among taxi drivers in Hong Kong : an event-related potential study', Accident Analysis and Prevention, vol 95, no B , pp 387 - 394.
Chan, S., Chan, C., Wu, Y., Liu, K. and Xu, Y. (2016), 'Differentiating cognitive functions of poststroke patients with specific brain lesions : a preliminary study on the clinical utility of Cognistat-P', Applied Neuropsychology: Adult, vol 23, no 4 , pp 274 - 283.
Fong, S., Guo, X., Cheng, Y., Liu, K., Tsang, W., Yam, T., Chung, L. and Macfarlane, D. (2016), 'A novel balance training program for children with developmental coordination disorder : a randomized controlled trial', Medicine, vol 95, no 16 .
Liu, K., Balderi, K., Leung, T., Yue, A., Lam, N., Cheung, J., Fong, S., Sum, C., Bissett, M., Bye, R. and Mok, V. (2016), 'A randomized controlled trial of self-regulated modified constraint-induced movement therapy in sub-acute stroke patients', European Journal of Neurology, vol 23, no 8 , pp 1351 - 1360.
Cassimatis, C., Liu, K., Fahey, P. and Bissett, M. (2016), 'The effectiveness of external sensory cues in improving functional performance in individuals with Parkinson's disease : a systematic review with meta-analysis', International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, vol 39, no 3 , pp 211 - 218.
Leung, J., Liu, K. and Fong, S. (2016), 'Effects of qigong training on physical and psychosocial well-being of breast-cancer survivors : a systematic review', Nursing and Palliative Care, vol 2, no 1 , pp 1 - 7.
Cheng, A., Cheng, S., Liu, K. and Tulliani, N. (2015), 'Relationship between driving-violation behaviours and risk perception in motorcycle accidents', Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 25, no 1 , pp 32 - 38.
Lip, R., Fong, S., Ng, S., Liu, K. and Guo, X. (2015), 'Effects of Ving Tsun Chinese martial art training on musculoskeletal health, balance performance and self-efficacy in community-dwelling older adults', Journal of Physical Therapy Science, vol 27, no 3 , pp 667 - 672.
Wan Yunus, F., Liu, K., Bissett, M. and Penkala, S. (2015), 'Sensory-based intervention for children with behavioral problems : a systematic review', Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, vol 45, no 11 , pp 3565 - 3579.
Kho, A., Liu, K. and Chung, R. (2014), 'Meta-analysis on the effect of mental imagery on motor recovery of the hemiplegic upper extremity function', Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, .
Kuo, M., Liu, K., Ting, K. and Chan, C. (2014), 'Age-related effects on perceptual and semantic encoding in memory', Neuroscience, vol 261 , pp 95 - 106.
Liu, K. and Chan, C. (2014), 'A pilot randomized controlled trial of self-regulation in promoting function in acute poststroke patients', Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, vol 95, no 7 , pp 1262 - 1267.
Kuo, M., Liu, K., Bissett, M., Wesson, J., Tulliani, N., Bye, R. and Chu, L. (2014), 'Memory encoding processes in young and old adults', Archives of Neuroscience, vol 2, no 2 .
Liu, K., Chan, C., Tulliani, N., Ng, M. and Li, L. (2014), 'Rehabilitation programme to promote task relearning and generalisation after stroke : a review of literature', Journal of Neurology and Neurophysiology, vol 5, no 4 .
Fong, S., Ng, S., Liu, K., Pang, M., Lee, H., Chung, J., Lam, P. and Guo, X. (2014), 'Musculoskeletal strength, balance performance and self-efficacy in elderly Ving Tsun Chinese martial art practitioners : implications for fall prevention', Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, vol 2014 .
Liu, K., Ting, K., Kuo, M. and Chan, C. (2014), 'Case report : perceptual and semantic memory encoding in people with mild cognitive impairment', Annals of Gerontology and Geriatric Research, vol 1, no 3 .
Liu, K., Wong, D., Chung, A., Kwok, N., Lam, M., Yuen, C., Arblaster, K. and Kwan, A. (2013), 'Effectiveness of a workplace training programme in improving social, communication and emotional skills for adults with autism and intellectual disability in Hong Kong - a pilot study', Occupational Therapy International, vol 20, no 4 , pp 198 - 204.
Zhang, X., Zhou, Y. and Liu, K. (2012), 'Inter-rater reliability and receiver operating characteristic of Chinese Consortium to Establish a Registry for Alzheimer's Disease: Neuropsychological Assessment Battery', Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice, vol 18, no 9 , pp 837 - 839.
Lim, M., Liu, K., Cheung, G., Kuo, M., Li, R. and Tong, C. (2012), 'Effectiveness of a multifaceted cognitive training programme for people with mild cognitive impairment : a one-group pre- and posttest design', Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 22, no 1 , pp 3 - 8.
Kuo, M., Liu, K. and Chan, C. (2012), 'Factors involved in memory encoding and their implications for the memory performance of older adults and people with mild cognitive impairment', World Journal of Neuroscience, vol 2, no 2 , pp 103 - 112.
Kuo, M., Liu, K., Ting, K. and Chan, C. (2012), 'Differentiation of perceptual and semantic subsequent memory effects using an orthographic paradigm', Brain Research, vol 1486 , pp 82 - 91.
Li, R. and Liu, K. (2012), 'The use of errorless learning strategies for patients with Alzheimer's disease : a literature review', International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, vol 35, no 4 , pp 292 - 298.
Wang, X. and Liu, K. (2012), 'Fighting against Parskinson's: The power of cueing', Hong Kong Parkinson's Disease Foundation Newsletter, vol 22 .
Welage, N. and Liu, K. (2011), 'Wheelchair accessibility of public buildings: a review of the literature.', Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, vol 6, no 1 , pp 1 - 9.
Leung, D. and Liu, K. (2011), 'Review of Self-Awareness and its Clinical Application in Stroke Rehabilitation.', International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, vol 34 , pp 187 - 195.
Liu, K., Kuo, M., Tang, K., Chau, A., Ho, I., Kwok, M., Chan, W., Choi, R., Lam, N., Chu, M. and Chu, L. (2011), 'Effects of age, education and gender in the Consortium to Establish a Registry for the Alzheimer's Disease (CERAD)-Neuropsychological Assessment Battery for Cantonese-speaking Chinese Elders', International Psychogeriatrics, vol 23, no 10 , pp 1575 - 1581.
Liu, K. and Fong, A. (2010), 'Overview of occupational therapy practice with children in Hong Kong', Journal of Occupational Therapy, Schools and Early Intervention, vol 3, no 3 , pp 282 - 289.
Kuo, M., Liu, K. and Chan, C. (2010), 'Memory encoding in healthy older adults using neutral, perceptual, and semantic tasks', International Journal of Psychophysiology, vol 77, no 3 , pp 256 - 257.
Liu, K., Chan, C., Wong, R., Kwan, I., Yau, C., Li, L. and Lee, T. (2009), 'A randomized controlled trial of mental imagery augment generalization of learning in acute poststroke patients', Stroke, vol 40 , pp 2222 - 2225.
Liu, K. (2009), 'Use of mental imagery to improve task generalisation after a stroke', Hong Kong Medical Journal, vol 15, no sup4 , pp 37 - 41.
Leung, C. and Liu, K. (2009), 'The effect of sound-based intervention on adults with severe graded intellectual disabilities', Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 19, no 2 , pp 1 - .
Kuo, M., Liu, K., Wong, Y., Yuen, M., Ting, K. and Chan, C. (2009), 'Cortical reorganization in cerebral palsy with constraint-induced movement therapy : a study of two cases', Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 19, no 2 , pp 2 - .
Liu, K. and Ng, B. (2008), 'Usefulness of the model of human occupation in the Hong Kong Chinese context', Occupational Therapy in Health Care, vol 22, no 2/3 , pp 25 - 36.
Welage, N. and Liu, K. (2008), 'Review of a home and community integration programme for people with spinal cord injuries in Hong Kong and its relevance to Sri Lanka.', Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy, vol 18, no 1 , pp 34 - 39.

Conference Papers

Tulliani, N., Bye, R., Bissett, M. and Liu, K. (2023), 'Efficacy of cognitive remediation on activities of daily living in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage dementia : a systematic review and meta-analysis', Healthy Ageing Conference, Hong Kong.
Tulliani, N., Bye, R., Bissett, M. and Liu, K. (2023), 'The effectiveness and user experience of a computer-based training programme on everyday activities for older adults : a mixed method study', Healthy Ageing Conference, Hong Kong..
Tulliani, N., Bye, R., Bissett, M. and Liu, K. (2023), 'The feasibility and acceptability of an app-based perceptual-encoding training program for older adults', Healthy Ageing Conference, Hong Kong.
Tulliani, N., Bye, R., Bissett, M. and Liu, K. (2023), 'A semantic-based cognitive training programme on everyday activities for older adults : a feasibility and acceptability study', Healthy Ageing Conference, Hong Kong.
Campedelli, T., Tulliani, N., Ghobreyal, E., Donnelly, M., Liu, K. and Bye, R. (2019), 'An optimum duration and frequency of a computer-based cognitive intervention : a feasibility study', Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W..
Tulliani, N., Bye, R., Bissett, M. and Liu, K. (2019), 'Experiences of older adults in using a newly developed app-based cognitive rehabilitation program : 'e-mind life' : a mixed method study', Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W..
Knight, C., Tulliani, N., Bissett, M. and Liu, K. (2019), 'Understanding the link between neurocognitive domains and functional performance in daily activities among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (mci) and dementia : a systematic review', Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W..
Andrew, A., Liu, K., Tulliani, N., Ghobreyal, E., Thakkar, A., Chantelle, K., Sandhu, N., Sinclair, M., Teh, N. and Woodland, C. (2019), 'Older adults' participation in open-skilled physical activity', Occupational Therapy Australia. National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W..
Sharp, N., Bye, R., Liu, K. and Bahsoun, F. (2019), 'Experiences of emerging adults with disability in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme : perceptions of emerging adults and their families/carers', Occupational Therapy Australia. National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W..
Sharp, N., McBride, E., Bye, R. and Liu, K. (2019), 'Experiences and perceptions of families/carers of emerging adults with disability in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and implications for occupational therapists', Occupational Therapy Australia. National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W..
Sharp, N., Casey, M., Bye, R. and Liu, K. (2019), 'Huge potential-huge gaps : service provider perspectives of emerging adults' experiences relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme and implications for occupational therapists', Occupational Therapy Australia. National Conference and Exhibition, Sydney, N.S.W..
Fong, S., Liu, K., Fong, D., Yuen, L. and Guo, X. (2017), 'Adapted taekwondo training for skeletal development and motor proficiency in prepubertal children with developmental coordination disorder : a randomised controlled trial', The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit, Beijing, China.
Fong, S., Liu, K., Luk, W., Leung, J. and Chung, J. (2017), 'Tai Chi Qigong for survivors of breast cancer : a randomised controlled trial', The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit, Beijing, China.
Cheng, C., Choi, J. and Liu, K. (2012), 'Effectiveness of structured home-based somatosensory training programme for improving attention on preschool children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder', International Occupational Therapy conference, Hong Kong.
Kuo, C., Liu, K. and Chan, C. (2012), 'Perceptual and semantic task-related subsequent memory effects in persons with mild cognitive impairment: An ERP study.', International Occupational Therapy conference, Hong Kong.
Kuo, M., Liu, K., Gao, E. and Chan, C. (2012), 'Perceptual encoding in persons with mild cognitive impairment: An ERP study', The 18th Annual meeting of the Organization for Human Brain Mapping, Beijing, China.
Kuo, M., Liu, K., Chan, C., Chu, M. and Chu, L. (2011), 'Neural correlates of perceptual and semantic encoding in mild cognitive impairment', The Croucher Foundation Alzheimer's Disease Conference 2011: From public health, basic and clinical sciences to therapeutic insights, Hong Kong.
Liu, K., Kuo, M., Ting, K. and Chan, C. (2011), 'Memory encoding in healthy older adults using perceptual and semantic tasks.', The 3rd World Congress of Asian Psychiatry (WCAP 2011), Melbourne, Australia.
Welage, N. and Liu, K. (2011), 'Descriptive survey on current wheelchair acccessbility of public buildings in Colombo, Sri Lanka', The 10th Asian Spinal Cord network (ASCoN) conference 2011, Sri Lanka.
Cheng, C., Choi, J. and Liu, K. (2011), 'Effectiveness of structured home-based somatosensory training programme for improving attention on preschool children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder', The Hong Kong Society of Child Neurology and Developmental Paediatrics. Annual Scientific Meeting 2011 on Paediatric Neuro-radiology, Hong Kong.
Li-Tsang, C., Liu, K., Fong, K., Siu, A., Wong, R. and Tang, K. (2010), 'Assessment of clinical competence of students from health care disciplines', The 7th 3+3+4 Symposium on Standards Based Assessment and honours classification, Hong Kong.
Liu, K., Wong, Y., Yuen, M., Leung, T., Sum, C., Mok, V., Lum, C., Kuo, M. and Chan, C. (2010), 'The role of imagery in constraint-induced movement therapy', Second Asia-Oceanian conference of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Taiwan.
Liu, K. (2010), 'Use of Meta-cognitive Strategies to Promote Functional Regain for People with Stroke', BIT's 1st Annual World Congress of NeuroTalk 2010, Singapore.
Liu, K., Kuo, M., Tang, K. and Chan, C. (2010), 'Effects of perceptual and semantic encoding on retrieval processes using Chinese stimuli.', 27th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Melbourne.
Kuo, M., Liu, K. and chan, C. (2010), 'Differential effects of memory encoding in older people: Differentiation between perceptual and semantic processing', The 7th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation and 2010 Graduate Student Conference on Rehabilitation, Hong Kong.
Liu, K., Kuo, M., Tang, K. and Chan, C. (2009), 'Differential effects of memory strategies on efficacy of recall and neural mechanisms : perceptual versus semantic method', The 15th Meeting of the organization for Human Brain Mapping, San Francisco USA.
Liu, K., Kuo, M. and Chan, C. (2009), 'Memory rehabilitation: Insights from event-related potentials studies using subsequent memory paradigm.', The Sixth International Congress on Vascular Dementia, Barcelona, Spain.
Li-Tsang, C., Liu, K., Fong, K., Siu, A., Wong, R. and Tang, K. (2009), 'Application of e-case studies to enhance outcome based education', The 6th 3+3+4 Symposium on Enhancing and assessing students' learning outcomes for the new 4-year curriculum, Hong Kong.
Liu, K., Chan, C., Li, L. and Lee, T. (2008), 'Application of mental imagery to regain list daily function', The 6th Chinese Psychologist Conference, Hong Kong.

Previous Projects

Title:	A randomised clinical trial comparing outcomes of a single digit volar plate injury. Buddy loops V dorsal thermoplastic orthosis in a neutral positiori
Funder:	Australian Hand Therapy Association
Western Researchers:	Karen Liu and Paul Fahey
Years:	2022-11-01 - 2023-10-31
ID:	P00028122
Title:	A computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program to improve cognition and delay deterioration in occupational performance in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia
Funder:	Occupational Therapy Australia Research Foundation
Western Researchers:	Nikki Tulliani, Karen Liu and Rosalind Bye
Years:	2018-01-04 - 2019-03-31
ID:	P00024678
Title:	Evaluation of the Blue Datto Keeping SafeTM program for year 10 school students: A pilot study
Funder:	Blue Datto Foundation Limited University of Western Sydney
Western Researchers:	Kristy Coxon and Karen Liu
Years:	2016-08-20 - 2017-08-19
ID:	P00023600
Title:	Strategies used by caregivers to help people with dementia
Funder:	South Western Sydney Local Health District
Western Researchers:	Karen Liu, Rosalind Bye and Kristy Coxon
Years:	2017-04-03 - 2018-04-02
ID:	P00024055
Title:	Increasing older drivers' competency and confidence in use of advanced vehicle technologies (AVT)
Funder:	University of New South Wales
Western Researchers:	Kristy Coxon and Karen Liu
Years:	2019-08-01 - 2021-06-30
ID:	P00025937
Title:	Blue Datto Keeping Safe Program for year 10 school students
Funder:	Transurban Limited
Western Researchers:	Karen Liu and Kristy Coxon
Years:	2018-04-01 - 2018-11-30
ID:	P00024631
Title:	Preparing the workforce for an ageing Australia: the development of multidisciplinary competencies for healthcare workers [via UNSW]
Funder:	Maridulu Budyari Gumal
Western Researchers:	Karen Liu, Ajesh George, Paul Simpson and Genevieve Steiner-Lim
Years:	2018-08-01 - 2020-06-01
ID:	P00025072
Title:	Quantitative Analysis of Theratrak Usage
Funder:	Theratrak Pty Ltd
Western Researchers:	Caroline Mills, Karen Liu and Paul Fahey
Years:	2022-05-06 - 2023-04-30
ID:	P00027957

Supervision

Professor Liu is available to be a principal supervisor for doctoral projects

Current Supervision

Thesis Title:	Impact of Mental Imagery Intervention on Attention of Patients with Stroke who Suffer from Unilateral Neglect
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Thesis Title:	A Transdisciplinary Approach to Allied Health Intervention in a Special Care Nursery within an Australian Public Hospital
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Thesis Title:	Intergenerational Playgroups in Urban and Rural Aged Care Facilities
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Thesis Title:	Open-skilled sports for older adults.
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Thesis Title:	Effectiveness of First-person and Third-person Motor Imagery in Relearning Daily Hand Tasks in People with Stroke Living in the Community
Field of Research:	Rehabilitation Therapies; Other Health
Thesis Title:	Motor and cognitive skils in different sport activities
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Thesis Title:	The impact of the home environment on functional participation and quality of life for people with neurological disabilities: a pre and post study of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
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Thesis Title:	Participation in employment for people with disabilities.
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Thesis Title:	Cognitive Strategies to Improve The Outcomes For Children With Spinal Cord Injuries Or Diseases
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Thesis Title:	Advanced Vehicle Technology (AVT) and older drivers: Evidence, attitudes and perceived effect on driving function
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Thesis Title:	The use of Memory Encoding Strategies to Improve everyday Memory Performance and Promote Functional Perormance in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Thesis Title:	Memory Encoding Strategies for Enhancing Daily Cognitive Functioning of People with Mild Cognitive Impairments
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Thesis Title:	Differentiated Self and Integrated Self in Improvisational Music Therapy on an Individual-Communal Continuum: The Clients' Experience from the Clients' and Therapists' Point of View
Field of Research:
Thesis Title:	Exploration of the Needs of Informal Carers of People with a Mental Illness in the Context of Personal Recovery.
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Thesis Title:	Evaluation of a low cost joystick device to enhance computer access for school age children with Cerebral Palsy
Field of Research:
Thesis Title:	Exploring factors which influence adherence to an independent practice program in people with upper limb dysfunction due to neurological impairment.
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Previous Supervision

Thesis Title:	Self-Regulated Learning and Sensory Integration Interventions for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Field of Research:	Rehabilitation Therapies; Other Health
Thesis Title:	Diversity and inclusion policies in the Australian Public Sector: The lived experience
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Thesis Title:	Participation in employment for people with disabilities.
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Thesis Title:	Exploring the clinical utility of non-invasive brain stimulation for the assessment and treatment of chronic pain in people with dementia
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