![Kia-Chong Chua](/newimages/ioppn/psychology-system-sciences/hspr/research/kia-chong-chua.xd82bea41.jpg?w=160&h=206&crop=160,160,0,0&f=webp)
Dr Kia-Chong Chua
Senior Lecturer in Applied Health Statistics
Biography
I am a lecturer in applied health statistics based in the Centre for Implementation Science in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London. I am also embedded as a staff member in the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The remit of my hybrid faculty appointment (researcher-in-residence) is to offer statistical leadership, initiative, and support for quality improvement (QI). A core focus has been developing measurement and evaluation practice in healthcare improvement initiatives led by frontline NHS staff. The longer-term goal is to hone the implementation science of QI and build a foundation for a learning healthcare system.
I have an academic background in psychology and sociology and obtained a PhD in health service and population research. Using advanced techniques in item response theory and structural equation modelling, I seek to understand and mitigate the inherent impact of measurement issues on statistical analyses that investigate theoretical mechanisms, empirical profiles, and/or change over time.
Research Interests
- Latent variable modelling
- Psychometrics
- Life course epidemiology
- Implementation Science
Teaching
- Course Director, MSc Implementation and Improvement Science
- Module Lead, Measurement in Mental Health (MSc Global Mental Health)
- Theme Lead, KCL Centre for Doctoral Training in Data-Driven Health
Research
![iStock-CIS_1800by900](/newimages/ioppn/psychology-system-sciences/hspr/research/istock-cis-1800by900.xef91fccd.jpg?w=880&h=440&crop=780,440,50,0&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Centre for Implementation Science
The Centre for Implementation Science is home to a team of expert implementation and improvement science researchers, including health economists and statisticians. This team are investigating how best to help ‘implement’ evidence-based practice and clinical research within health services nationally and internationally.
![diabetes](/newimages/folsm/thumbnail-newsevents/slcps/diabetes.xa8d4cf23.png?width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Pre-pregnancy Care for Women with Type 2 Diabetes
The PREPARED study is an integrated primary care-based programme of pre-pregnancy care to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 diabetes.
Project status: Ongoing
News
New NIHR Global Health Research Group on homelessness and severe mental illness in Africa receives £3 million funding
A major new project which aims to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness (SMI) in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya has been...
![Homelessnesss](/ImportedImages/Schools/IoP/News-and-Events/homelessness.x218c0f79.png?crop=780,440,0,5&f=webp)
Research
![iStock-CIS_1800by900](/newimages/ioppn/psychology-system-sciences/hspr/research/istock-cis-1800by900.xef91fccd.jpg?w=880&h=440&crop=780,440,50,0&width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Centre for Implementation Science
The Centre for Implementation Science is home to a team of expert implementation and improvement science researchers, including health economists and statisticians. This team are investigating how best to help ‘implement’ evidence-based practice and clinical research within health services nationally and internationally.
![diabetes](/newimages/folsm/thumbnail-newsevents/slcps/diabetes.xa8d4cf23.png?width=380&height=215&fit=crop&f=webp)
Pre-pregnancy Care for Women with Type 2 Diabetes
The PREPARED study is an integrated primary care-based programme of pre-pregnancy care to improve pregnancy outcomes in women with type 2 diabetes.
Project status: Ongoing
News
New NIHR Global Health Research Group on homelessness and severe mental illness in Africa receives £3 million funding
A major new project which aims to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness and severe mental illness (SMI) in Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya has been...
![Homelessnesss](/ImportedImages/Schools/IoP/News-and-Events/homelessness.x218c0f79.png?crop=780,440,0,5&f=webp)