My research focuses on the interoceptive mechanisms underlying late-life depression. It investigates the role of interoceptive dysfunction in depressive disorder and develops targeted interventions that combine physical activity and mindfulness. The ultimate goal is to restore mind-body integration in older adults.

1. Meiling Qi (2025-2028). Neural Mechanisms and Interventions of Interoception in Subthreshold Depression in Elderly Adults. Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation in China, ¥130,000, (PI).

2. Meiling Qi (2024-2026), Diagnosis and Treatment Mechanisms of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents, Shandong Province Natural Science Foundation Outstanding Young Overseas Foundation, ¥600,000, (Co-I).

3. Meiling Qi,(2022-2025), The mechanism research in the promotion of airway repair by aerobic exercise via MALAT1/MIF/CXCR4 axis in asthma, The National Natural Science Foundation, ¥560,000, (Co-I).

1. Meiling Qi, Xiaona Shen, Yue Zeng, Xiaohe Lin, Muhammad Suliman, Ping Li. Interoception and Mental Health in Middle-aged and Elderly Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 2025. 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2025.106104

2. Xiaona Shen, Yiming Gao, Muhammad Suliman, Xudong He, Meiling Qi. Online Course Time and Wellbeing: Mediating Role of Psychological Distress and Insomnia and Moderation Role of Perceived Social Support, The Asia-Pacific Education Research, 2024, 10.1007/s40299-024-00939-x

3. Meiling Qi, Yiming Gao, Xiangyu Zhao, Cindy Jones, Wendy Moyle, Shiyu Shen, Ping Li. Development and Validity of a Mentally-Passive and Mentally-Active Sedentary Time Questionnaire in Nursing College Students, Frontiers in Public Health, 2023, 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1180853

4. Meiling Qi, Jingjing Gong, Zihui Xie, Wendy Moyle, Qingyan Chi, Ping Du, Ping Li. Effects of recorded maternal voice on anthropometric parameters and heart rate in premature infants: A pilot randomised controlled trial, Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2023. 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.06.018

5. Yuan Zhao, Ying Zhao, Zihui Xie, Polat Ziyadan, Ziyang Xiu, Meiling Qi. The relationship between eHealth literacy and mental health of adult workers: A Cross-sectional study, Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2023. 10.3928/02793695-20230322-01

6. Cindy Jones; Meiling Qi; Zihui Xie; Wendy Moyle; Benjamin Weeks; Ping Li. Baduanjin Exercise for Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Studies, Journal of Applied Gerontology, 2022. 10.1177/07334648211059324

7. Meiling Qi; Wendy Moyle; Cindy Jones; Benjamin Weeks; Tai Chi Combined with Resistance Training for Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: A Systematic Review, Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, 2020. 10.1519/JPT.0000000000000218

8. Meiling Qi; Wendy Moyle; Cindy Jones; Benjamin Weeks；Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being in Older University Office Workers: Survey Findings. Workplace Health & Safety, 2019. 10.1177/2165079918790585

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Editorial Board of Journal of Nursing Management