Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Debbie is a trained speech-language pathologist with extensive experience in clinical research. She has worked on a range of projects focused on disordered swallowing and voice in various clinical populations and across different settings. Debbie's current research focuses on public health care priorities and engaging stakeholders in participatory research.
Clinical activities
Debbie specialises in swallowing function management in adults, including survivors of conditions such as stroke and head and neck cancers, and older adults who experience feeding difficulties due to degeneration or dementia. She has extensive experience in conducting instrumental assessment of the swallowing and vocal functions, including videofluoroscopic studies and endoscopies (rigid, flexible, high speed).
Community service
Debbie has been helping to promote awareness of swallowing disorders since 2013, through community outreach and promotional events for the annual World Swallowing Awareness Day. She is featured in a range of publically available instructional videos of oromotor exercises targeting swallowing and speech functions, which can be viewed at: https://swallow.edu.hku.hk/sae/
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Dysphagia, Doctor of Philosophy, Identifying and predicting dysphagia in older adults : associated factors and risk factors, University of Hong Kong
2014 → 2019
Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Applied Science (Hons), University of Sydney
2009 → 2012
Research area keywords
- Rehabilitation
- Public Health
- Aged Care
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Integrated acoustic and carbon nanotube biosensors with deep-learning algorithms for dysphagia screening: a pilot study
Cheung, J. C., Wong, W. C., Cheung, S. K., Yip, C. K., Pu, D., Chiu, A. T. S., Yip, Y., Ng, H. K. H. & Lai, P. P. C.
1/07/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Introducing the Amplifon Foundation "Ciao Program" to Australian residential aged care facilities
Haines, T., Srikanth, V., Long, K., Rawson, H., Pu, D., Hill, K., Guerbaai, R. & Lalor, A.
6/10/23 → 5/10/24
Project: Research
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Victorian Health Care Recovery Initiative - Virtual Care
Haines, T., Chapman, W., Callisaya, M., Pu, D., Peeters, A., Browning, C., Sanci, L. A. & Palmer, V.
1/10/20 → 30/06/22
Project: Research
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Virtual emergency care in Victoria: Stakeholder perspectives of strengths, weaknesses, and barriers and facilitators of service scale-up
Pu, D., Cameron, P., Chapman, W., Greenstock, L., Sanci, L., Callisaya, M. L. & Haines, T., Jun 2024, In: Australasian Emergency Care. 27, 2, p. 102-108 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
The use and effects of whole-body exercises on swallowing function: A scoping review
Pu, D. & Yao, T. J., Jul 2023, In: International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 58, 4, p. 1357-1374 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Engaging the consumer in disinvestment in public healthcare: Concerns, perspectives and attitudes of older adults
Pu, D., Bonnici, R. & Haines, T., Mar 2023, In: Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 29, 2, p. 320-328 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access -
Identifying Public Healthcare Priorities in Virtual Care for Older Adults: A Participatory Research Study
Pu, D., Palmer, V., Greenstock, L., Pigott, C., Peeters, A., Sanci, L., Callisaya, M., Browning, C., Chapman, W. & Haines, T., Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 5, 18 p., 4015.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Digital storytelling to facilitate consumer engagement in healthcare research
Pu, D., Bonnici, R., Shorr, R. & Haines, T., Jul 2022, In: Health Promotion Journal of Australia. 33, 3, p. 758-767 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
2 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2nd Runner Up in the “Visualise Your Thesis Competition” at The University of Hong Kong
Pu, Debbie (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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ECR Showcase Session 2 - Rapid Fire 1st Place
Pu, Debbie (Recipient), 1 Nov 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Finalist in the “3 Minute Thesis Competition” at The University of Hong Kong
Pu, Debbie (Recipient), 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Outstanding Paper Award at the International Conference on Gerontechnology at Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Man, Queenie (Recipient), Pu, Debbie (Recipient), Poon, May Man Wai (Recipient), Choi, Yuen Yu (Recipient) & Chan, Karen M.K. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Grant review responsibilities
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Speech Pathology Australia Grant Reviewer
Debbie Pu (Fellow)
2023 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Grant review responsibilities
Press/Media
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AAG SECG Blog - Network Connectivity Issues – Networking as an introvert researcher
26/07/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Voice Australia News - Hard to Swallow? It could be dysphagia.
11/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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AAG SECG Blog - How wide is the digital gap really for older adults?
13/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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Showcasing the work of AAG SECG members
6/06/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs
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AAG SECG Blog - Pursuing a research career while juggling other aspirations
6/04/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Blogs