Sin Yi Rose Lin, PhD, RN

(Pronouns: she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor

Education

Ph.D in Nursing, 2022. University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG
Bachelor in Nursing, 2018. Chinese University of Hong Kong, HONG KONG

Research Poster Award

Sigma Theta Tau International, Epsilon Xi Chapter, 2025

UR PDA Career Advancement Award

UR Postdoctoral Association, 2024

Lin, R., Bartels, S.L., Batalik, L. & Su, J.J. (2025). The Moderating Role of Dementia‐Related Fear in the Relationship Between Perceived Cognitive Decline and Motivation for Dementia Risk Reduction Behaviors in Community‐Dwelling Middle‐Aged and Older Adults. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. PMID: 40714981 DOI: 10.1002/gps.70130

Heffner, K., Crean, H., Gallegos, A., Quiñones-Cordero, M., Weber, M., Sörensen, S., Lin, R. Podgorski, C. & Feng Lin (2025). Speed of Processing Training for Stress Adaptation in Caregivers of a Family Member With Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Innovation in Aging. PMID: 40454426 PMCID: PMC12123065 DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igaf033

Lin, R., Crean, H.F., Gallegos, A.M., Quiñones, M.M., Weber, M.T., Sörensen, S., ... & Heffner, K.L. (2025). Protective Role of Sustained Positive Emotions in Mitigating Negative Mood Responses Following Acute Laboratory Stressor in Middle‐Aged and Older Dementia Caregivers. Stress and Health. DOI: 10.1002/smi.70056

Su, J.J., Chan, M.H.S., Lima de Melo Ghisi, G., Kwan, R.Y.C., Wong, A.K.C., Lin, R., Yeung, J.W.F., He, Q., Pepera, G. & Batalik, L. (2025). Real-World Mobile Health Implementation and Patient Safety: Multicenter Qualitative Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research. PMID: 40299494 PMCID: PMC12076031 DOI: 10.2196/71086

Lin, R., Robinson, L. M., Su, J. J., Freer, E., Norton, S., Kluger, B. M., & Heffner, K. L. (2025). Harmonizing Cognitive and Psychosocial Needs in Cognitive Training: Lessons Learned from Piano Training in Persons Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Clinical Gerontologist. DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2024.2447839

Lin, R., Batalik, L. & Su, J.J. (2024). Effects of virtual reality‐based cognitive interventions on cognitive function and activity of daily living among stroke patients: Systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing. PMID: 39095965 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17386

Su, J.J., Bayuo, J., Lin, R.S.Y., Wong, A.K.C., Abu-Odah, H., He, Q. & Batalik, L. (2024). Compassionate care during the COVID-19 pandemic. BMC Nursing. PMID: 38481319 PMCID: PMC10938786 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-024-01827-x

Su, J.J., Lin, R., Batalik, L., Wong, A. K.C., & Grace, S. L. (2024). Psychological eHealth Interventions for Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research. PMID: 40194269 PMCID: 12012401 DOI: 10.2196/57368

Su, J.J., Lin, R.S.Y., Batalik, L., Abu-Odah, H., Pepera, G., Xu, Q. & Yeung, W.F. (2024). Effects of mind-body exercise on physical and psychosocial well-being of stroke patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Geriatric Nursing. PMID: 38159477 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.12.011

Su, J.J, Bayuo, J., Lin, R.S.Y., Batalik, L., Chen, X., Abu-Odah, H. & Chan, E.A. (2024). Providing compassionate care via eHealth. Nursing Ethics. PMID: 38243793 DOI: 10.1177/09697330231196226

Su, J.J., Wong, A.K.C., Zhang, L.P., Bayuo, J., Lin, R.S., Abu-Odah,H. & Batalik, L. (2023). Technology-assisted cardiac rehabilitation for coronary heart disease patients with central obesity: a randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. PMID: 38059577 PMCID: PMC10936668 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.23.08111-X

Xue, D., Li, P.W.C., Yu, D.S.F. & Lin, R.S.Y. (2023). Combined exercise and cognitive interventions for adults with mild cognitive impairment and dementia: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 147. PMID: 37769394 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104592

Lin, R.S.Y., Su, J.J., Kim, S., Wong, A.K.C., Chan, T.W. & Lee, S.H.C. (2023). Psychometric properties of the Chinese version of the Motivation to Change Lifestyle and Health Behaviors for Dementia Risk Reduction scale (MCLHB-DRR) in Chinese community-dwelling older adults. Geriatric Nursing, 54, 237-245. PMID: 37847938 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.09.016

Su, J.J., Abu-Odah, H., Bayuo, J., Lin, R.S.Y., Luo, X. & Molassiotis, A. (2023). Experiences of Non-Family Paid Helpers Providing Palliative Care to Stroke Patients: The Toll of Professional Informal Caregiving in a Job Lacking Recognition. Journal of Palliative Care. DOI: 10.1177/08258597231210138

Yu, D.S.F., Li, P.W.-C., Lin, R.S.Y., Kee, F., Chiu, A. & Wu, W. (2023). Effects of non-pharmacological interventions on loneliness among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review, network meta-analysis, and meta-regression. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 144. PMID: 37295285 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104524

Lin, R.S.Y., Su, J.J., Abu-Odah, H. & Bayuo, J. (2023). Effects of mindfulness‐based interventions on neuropsychiatric symptoms and psychological well‐being on people with subjective cognitive decline and mild cognitive impairment: A meta‐analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. DOI: 10.1002/gps.5986

Su, JJ. Bayuo, J., Abu-Odah, H., Rose S.Y. Lin, R.S.Y., Qijun He, Q., & Molassiotis, A. (2023). Perception of eHealth Programs for Cardiovascular Health. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. PMID: 37436250 DOI: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000001012

Lin, R.S.Y., Yu, D.S.F., Li, P.W.C. & Chau, P.P.H. (2023). Optimizing the social engagement of persons with mild cognitive impairment: insight from a process evaluation of an empowerment‐based psycho‐behavioral program. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 19. DOI: 10.1002/alz.065393

Su, J.J., Lin, R.S.Y., Paguio, J., Leung, A.Y.M. Molassiotis, A. (2023). Palliative Care for Older Adults Hospitalized for Stroke From the Informal Caregivers' Perspectives. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 38 (3), E110-E119. PMID: 37027138 DOI: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000000923

Lin, R.S.Y., Yu, D.S.F., Chau, P.H., Li, P.W.C. & Ismail, Z. (2023). Reliability and Validity of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Mild Behavioral Impairment – Checklist Among Persons With Mild Cognitive Impairment – A Validation Study. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology. PMID: 35430911 DOI: 10.1177/08919887221093363

Lin, R.S.Y., Yu, D.S.F., Chau, P.H. & Li, P.W.C. (2023). Effects of an empowerment-based educative psycho-behavioral program on neuropsychiatric symptoms among persons with mild cognitive impairment: A mixed methods study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 137, 104381. PMID: 36402056 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104381

Bayuo, J., Wong, F.K.Y., Lin, R., Su, J.J. & Abu-Odah, H. (2022). A meta-ethnography of developing and living with post-burn scars. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 55 (1), 319-328. PMID: 36161474 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12811

Lin, R.S.Y. (2022). Palliative Care Landscape in the COVID-19 Era: Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research. Healthcare, 10 (7), 1344. PMID: 35885870 PMCID: PMC9318933 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071344

Lin, R.S.Y., Yu, D.S.F., Li, P.W.C., Chau, P.H. & Lee, J.J. (2022). Lived experience of neuropsychiatric symptoms among females with mild cognitive impairment: A phenomenological study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78 (4), 1100-1111. PMID: 34716611 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15088

Lin, R.S.Y., W.C. Li, P.W.C., Chau, P.P.H. & Yu, D.S.F. (2021). Unraveling the challenging life experience of persons with mild cognitive impairment: A mixed‐methods study. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 17. DOI: 10.1002/alz.049643

Lin, R.S.Y., Yu, D.S.F., Li, P.W.C. & Masika, G.M. (2021). The effectiveness of non‐pharmacological interventions targeting neuropsychiatric symptoms among persons with preclinical and mild dementia: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. DOI: 10.1002/gps.5460

Lin, R.S.Y., Yu, D.S.F., Pui Hing Chau, P. & Li, P.W.C. (2021). An empowerment-psycho-behavioral program on neuropsychiatric symptoms in persons with mild cognitive impairment: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77 (8), 3507-3517. PMID: 33909293 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14871

Masika, G.M., Yu, D.S.F., Li, P.W.C., Wong, A., Lin, R.S.Y. & Lee, D.T.F. (2020). Montreal Cognitive Assessment 5‐minute protocol is accurate in screening for mild cognitive impairment in the rural African population. Alzheimer's & Dementia, 16. DOI: 10.1002/alz.045027

Masika, G.M., Yu, D.S.F., Li, P.W.C., Wong, A. & Lin, R.S.Y. (2020). Psychometrics and diagnostic properties of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment 5-min protocol in screening for Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia among older adults in Tanzania: A validation study. International Journal of Older People Nursing, 16 (1). PMID: 32920984 DOI: 10.1111/opn.12348

Li P.W.C., Yu, D.S.F, Chong, S.O.K, & Lin, R.S.Y. (2020). A Systematic Review on the Effects of Nonpharmacological Sleep Interventions on Cardiometabolic Risk or Disease Outcomes. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 35 (2), 184-198. PMID: 31985700 DOI: 10.1097/JCN.0000000000000662