Healthy Aging

Older adulthood introduces challenges involving declining health and physical function. While promoting wellness in older adults is an important aspect to healthy ageing, it might not be achievable due to misperceptions and lack of knowledge.

Therefore, this theme seeks to provide evidence-based information that distinguishes between deterioration due to normal biological ageing process and deterioration due to diseases, with the aim of generating new knowledge and developing interventions to establish the relationship between ageing and wellness.

Core Members: Dr Betsy SEAH, Dr Rosalind SIAH, Dr Vivien WU

Publications

  • Zhang M, Ji GD, Ngune I, Rusli KDB, Zgambo M, Saunders R, Ang SGM. (2025) Fall prevention strategies and fall-related outcome measures used for inpatients in mental health settings: a scoping review Inj Prev. (2025) Dec 17:ip-(2025)-045793. doi: 10.1136/ip-(2025)-045793. Online ahead of print.

  • He C, Chen K, Yu Y, Xiao Y, Zhang Y, Wu XV, Jiang N. (2025) Effectiveness of digital interventions in middle-aged and older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Ageing Res Rev. (2025) Nov 19;114:102951. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.(2025).102951. Online ahead of print.

  • Ge Y, Li M, Luk TT, Cheung DYT, Guo N, Tong HSC, Lai VWY, Chan SSC, Wang MP, Zhao S. (2025) Higher nicotine dependence and greater smoking abstinence in parental than non-parental smokers: a secondary analysis of smoking cessation trials Front Public Health. (2025) Nov 3;13:1687893. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.(2025).1687893. eCollection (2025).

  • Li X, Zhou X, Li Y, Han Y, Ma H, Wang R, Teng XJ, Chong MS, Yoong SQ, Jiang Y. (2025) Development and internal validation of a nomogram predictive model of self-awareness of fall risk among older hospitalized patients in China: A cross-sectional study Geriatr Nurs. (2025) Nov-Dec;66(Pt C):103688. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.(2025).103688. Epub (2025) Oct 17.

  • Ng YJX, Cheong SHR, Ang WW, Lau Y, Lau ST. (2025) Types, functions, and mechanisms of machine learning for personalizing smoking cessation interventions: A systematic scoping review Artif Intell Med. (2025) Dec;170:103274. doi: 10.1016/j.artmed.(2025).103274. Epub (2025) Sep 21.

  • Guo Z, Luk TT, Weng X, Wu Y, Zhao S, Lai YK, Cheung DYT, Tong HSC, Lai VWY, Lam TH, Wang MP. (2025) Behavioral Support by Ex-Smoking Peers Using Instant Messaging for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Controlled Trial Chest. (2025) Sep 10:S0012-3692(25)05172-4. doi: 10.1016/j.chest.(2025).07.4110. Online ahead of print.

  • Zhang G, Zhou J, Xu Y, Ding H, Luk TT, He AW, Wang MP, Chan SSC, Cheung YTD. (2025) Effectiveness of nurse-led smoking cessation interventions in smoking patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Int J Nurs Stud. (2025) Nov;171:105201. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.(2025).105201. Epub (2025) Aug 27.

  • Li MY, Luk TT, Cheung DYT, Guo ZQ, Siu KK, Guo J, Chan SSC, Lam TH, Ho SY, Zhao SZ, Wang MP. (2025) Effectiveness of family-based behavioral intervention for smoking cessation in low-income households: a systematic review and meta-analysis EClinicalMedicine. (2025) Aug 11;87:103420. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.(2025).103420. eCollection (2025) Sep.

  • Lee ZR, Cheng LJ, Yeo YY, Rolfson D, Wu XV. (2025) Measurement properties of the Edmonton Frail Scale in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Int J Nurs Stud. (2025) Oct;170:105161. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.(2025).105161. Epub (2025) Jul 7.

  • Zhang MJ, Wang Q, Wu YS, He AWJ, Luk TT, Wang MP, Lam TH, Lai V, Tong HSC, Cheung YTD. (2025) Workplace second-hand smoke exposure and its association with respiratory symptoms: Findings from cross-sectional surveys 2015-2020 Public Health. (2025) Aug;245:105812. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.(2025).105812. Epub (2025) Jun 28.

  • Chen D, Tam WWS, Zhang J, Lu J, Wu VX. (2025) Association between the inflammageing biomarkers and clinical outcomes amongst the community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis Ageing Res Rev. (2025) Aug;110:102811. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.(2025).102811. Epub (2025) Jun 23.

  • Shorey S, Seow JSL, Mahendran R, Wee GH, Goh LG, Kua EH. (2025) Peer Volunteers' Journeys Through Training and Engagement in Older Adult Communities: Descriptive Qualitative Study JMIR Aging. (2025) Jun 13;8:e71810. doi: 10.2196/71810.

  • Lin B, Xie X, Chen T, Lu W, Li M, Nan Y, Xie H, Cheung YTD, Wang MP, Luk TT, Xiao L, Xiong J. (2025) Awareness and attitudes towards children's cigarette card gaming behaviour among adults aged 15 and above in Shenzhen, China: a population representative cross-sectional study Tob Control. (2025) May 27:tc-2024-059216. doi: 10.1136/tc-2024-059216. Online ahead of print.

  • Tan YRL, Neo NWS, Chiew-Jiat Rosalind S. (2025) The Impact of Digital Tool Use on Older Caregivers' Burden, Depression and Quality of Life: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. (2025) Apr;22(2):e70021. doi: 10.1111/wvn.70021.

  • Dino MJ, Thiamwong L, Xie R, Malacas MK, Hernandez R, Balbin PT, Vital JC, Rivero JA, Xi VW. (2025) Mobile health (mHealth) technologies for fall prevention among older adults in low-middle income countries: bibliometrics, network analysis and integrative review Front Digit Health. (2025) Mar 28;7:1559570. doi: 10.3389/fdgth.(2025).1559570. eCollection (2025).

  • Gunawan J, Nazliansyah, Aungsuroch Y, Montayre J. (2025) A Qualitative Study of Coping Strategies for Loneliness Among Indonesian Older Adults: Implications for Nursing Practice Int J Ment Health Nurs. (2025) Apr;34(2):e70033. doi: 10.1111/inm.70033.

  • Teo JZT, Yoong SQ, Chan YX, Jiang Y. (2025) The Effects of Commercial Conversational Agents on Older Adults' Mental Health: A Scoping Review J Am Med Dir Assoc. (2025) Jun;26(6):105523. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.(2025).105523. Epub (2025) Apr 14.

  • Cheung YTD, Zhang MJ, Luk TT, Ho SY, Lam TH, Wang MP. (2025) Telephone Counseling and Messaging Guided by Mobile Profiling of Tobacco Users for Smoking Cessation: A Randomized Clinical Trial JAMA Netw Open. (2025) Mar 3;8(3):e250764. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.(2025).0764.

  • Lee CS, Tan JSY, Goh SY, Ho KHM, Chung RY, Chan EY, Liaw SY, Seah B. (2025) Experiences of live-in migrant caregivers providing long-term care for older adults at home: A qualitative systematic review and meta-ethnography Int J Nurs Stud. (2025) Apr;164:105019. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.(2025).105019. Epub (2025) Feb 1.

  • Zhao SZ, Chan SK, Luk TT, Tong HSC, Lai VWY, Lam TH, Cheung DYT, Wang MP. (2025) Older age at smoking initiation predicts successful cessation in adults who smoke: A prospective study Int J Drug Policy. (2025) Apr;138:104742. doi: 10.1016/j.drugpo.(2025).104742. Epub (2025) Feb 15.

  • Chen H, Luk TT, Guo Z, Yip AON, Cheung YTD, Chan SSC, Lam TH, Wang MP. (2025) Real-World Effectiveness of Nicotine Replacement Therapy Sampling in Chinese Women of a Sex-Specific Smoking Cessation Program in Hong Kong, China Nicotine Tob Res. (2025) Oct 22;27(11):2013-2021. doi: 10.1093/ntr/ntaf022.

  • Yao Y, Luk TT, Lau OS, Wu YS, Weng X, Ng CH, Cheung YTD, Lam TH, Wang MP. (2025) Personalized chat-based support for smoking cessation among smokers with mental health symptoms in the workplace: A randomized controlled trial Addiction. (2025) Jul;120(7):1390-1401. doi: 10.1111/add.70013. Epub (2025) Feb 9.

  • Yeoh Lui CX, Yang N, Tang A, Tam WWS. (2025) Effectiveness Evaluation of Smart Home Technology in Preventing and Detecting Falls in Community and Residential Care Settings for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis J Am Med Dir Assoc. (2025) Jan;26(1):105347. doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2024.105347. Epub 2024 Nov 6.

  • Yeo YTT, Chow JYA, Goh YS. 2024 Exploring the Experiences of Community-Dwelling Older Adults Participating in Group Interaction Programs: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis J Clin Nurs. 2024 Nov 22. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17563. Online ahead of print.

  • Chua M, Lau XK, Ignacio J. 2024 Facilitators and barriers to implementation of telemedicine in nursing homes: A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2024 Jun;21(3):318-329. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12711. Epub 2024 Feb 10.

  • Siah CJR, Ang WHD, Ma WLL, Tan GR, Yap A, Chen ZM. (2024) Integration Of Podcasts In Blended Learning To Expand Nursing Undergraduates' Learning Perspectives On Age-Related Topics. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 72, 2627-2629. doi: 10.1111/JGS.19004

  • YAP XY, TAM WSW, TAN YQ, DONG Y, LOH LX, TAN PC, GAN P, ZHANG D, WU XV. (2024) Path Analysis Of Self-Care Amongst Community-Dwelling Pre-Ageing And Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: A Salutogenic Model. Geriatric Nursing. 59, 516-525. doi: 10.1016/J.GERINURSE.2024.07.034

  • Ng WHD, Ang WHD, Fukahori H, Goh YS, Lim WS, Siah CJR, Seah B, Liaw SY. (2024) Virtual Reality-Based Reminiscence Therapy For Older Adults To Improve Psychological Well-Being And Cognition: A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Nursing. , -. doi: 10.1111/JOCN.17375

  • Fan K, Seah B, Lu Z, Wang T, Zhou Y. (2024) Association Between Loneliness And Mild Cognitive Impairment In Older Adults: A Meta-Analysis Of Longitudinal Studies. Aging and Mental Health. 28, 1650-1658. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2024.2358079

  • Ong CH, Pham BL, Levasseur M, Tan GR, Seah B. (2024) Sex And Gender Differences In Social Participation Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review. Frontiers in Public Health. 12, -. doi: 10.3389/FPUBH.2024.1335692

  • Ang SGM, Saunders R, Siah CJR, Wee YHC, Etherton-Beer C, Foskett C, Gullick K, Haydon S, Wilson A. (2024) Preliminary Analysis Of Fall Concern Among Family Caregivers Of Older Adults Discharged From The Hospital: A Psychometric Evaluation Of The Carers' Fall Concern Instrument. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. 50, 14-18. doi: 10.3928/00989134-20240416-03

  • Ng WHD, Ang WHD, Fukahori H, Goh YS, Lim WS, Siah CJR, Seah B, Liaw SY. (2024) Virtual Reality-Based Reminiscence Therapy For Older Adults To Improve Psychological Well-Being And Cognition: A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Nursing. , -. doi: 10.1111/JOCN.17375

  • Hong XL, Cheng LJ, Feng RC, Goh J, Gyanwali B, Itoh S, TAM WSW, Wu XV. (2024) Effect Of Physio-Cognitive Dual-Task Training On Cognition In Pre-Ageing And Older Adults With Neurocognitive Disorders: A Meta-Analysis And Meta-Regression Of Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics. 116, -. doi: 10.1016/J.ARCHGER.2023.105161

  • Zhang J, Tam WWS, Hounsri K, Kusuyama J, Wu VX. (2024) Effectiveness Of Combined Aerobic And Resistance Exercise On Cognition, Metabolic Health, Physical Function, And Health-Related Quality Of Life In Middle-Aged And Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 105, 1585-1599. doi: 10.1016/J.APMR.2023.10.005

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Chen C, Lee PY, Wee KSL, Teo J, Chua MCH, Jiang Y. (2024) Dance Exergames For Older Adults: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis With Narrative Synthesis. Journals of Gerontology - Series A Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 79, -. doi: 10.1093/GERONA/GLAE035

  • Quek YY, Cheng LJ, Ng YX, Dennis Hey HW, Wu XV. (2024) Effectiveness Of Anthocyanin-Rich Foods On Bone Remodeling Biomarkers Of Middle-Aged And Older Adults At Risk Of Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, And Meta-Regression. Nutrition Reviews. 82, 1187-1207. doi: 10.1093/NUTRIT/NUAD121

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Jiang Y. (2024) Experiences Of Older Adults Participating In Dance Exergames: A Systematic Review And Meta-Synthesis. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 152, -. doi: 10.1016/J.IJNURSTU.2024.104696

  • NG YX, CHENG LJ, QUEK YY, YU R, WU XV. (2024) The Measurement Properties And Feasibility Of Frail Scale In Older Adults: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis. Ageing Research Reviews. 95, -. doi: 10.1016/J.ARR.2024.102243

  • Ong CH, Pham BL, Levasseur M, Tan GR, Seah B.. Sex and gender differences in social participation among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review. Front Public Health. 2024 Apr 12;12:1335692. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692. eCollection 2024.. 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1335692

  • Ng YX, Cheng LJ, Quek YY, Yu R, Wu XV.. The measurement properties and feasibility of FRAIL scale in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev. 2024 Mar;95:102243. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243. Epub 2024 Feb 21.. 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Chen C, Lee PY, Wee KSL, Teo J, Chua MCH, Jiang Y.. Dance Exergames for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Narrative Synthesis. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2024 Apr 1;79(4):glae035. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glae035.. 10.1093/gerona/glae035

  • Yoong SQ, Wu VX, Jiang Y.. Experiences of older adults participating in dance exergames: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2024 Apr;152:104696. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696. Epub 2024 Jan 15.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104696

  • Zhang J, Tam WWS, Hounsri K, Kusuyama J, Wu VX.. Response to Letter to the Editor on "Effectiveness of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on Cognition, Metabolic Health, Physical Function, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis". Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2024 May;105(5):1023-1024. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.01.001. Epub 2024 Jan 6.. 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.01.001

  • Tang A, Ho R, Yu R, Huynh T, Luong S, Tam W, Resnick B.. Editorial: Can artificial intelligence help us overcome challenges in geriatrics?. Geriatr Nurs. 2023 Jul-Aug;52:A1-A2. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.06.007. Epub 2023 Jun 27.. 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.06.007

  • Zhang J, Tam WWS, Hounsri K, Kusuyama J, Wu VX.. Effectiveness of Combined Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on Cognition, Metabolic Health, Physical Function, and Health-related Quality of Life in Middle-aged and Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Oct 22:S0003-9993(23)00591-9. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.10.005. Online ahead of print.. 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.10.005

  • Quek YY, Cheng LJ, Ng YX, Hey HWD, Wu XV.. Effectiveness of anthocyanin-rich foods on bone remodeling biomarkers of middle-aged and older adults at risk of osteoporosis: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression. Nutr Rev. 2023 Oct 5:nuad121. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuad121. Online ahead of print.. 10.1093/nutrit/nuad121

  • Hong XL, Cheng LJ, Feng RC, Goh J, Gyanwali B, Itoh S, Tam WSW, Wu XV.. Effect of physio-cognitive dual-task training on cognition in pre-ageing and older adults with neurocognitive disorders: A meta-analysis and meta-regression of randomized controlled trial. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2024 Jan;116:105161. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105161. Epub 2023 Aug 19.. 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105161

  • Chua CMS, Chua JYX, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving loneliness and social connectedness among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Ment Health. 2024 Jan-Feb;28(1):1-10. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2023.2237919. Epub 2023 Jul 19.. 10.1080/13607863.2023.2237919

  • Wu VX, Yap XY, Tam WSW, Goh J, Mok WYJ, Ramazanu S.. Qualitative inquiry of a community dance program for older adults in Singapore. Nurs Health Sci. 2023 Sep;25(3):341-353. doi: 10.1111/nhs.13032. Epub 2023 Jul 11.. 10.1111/nhs.13032

  • Sam RY, Lau YFP, Lau Y, Lau ST.. Types, functions and mechanisms of robot-assisted intervention for fall prevention: A systematic scoping review. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2023 Dec;115:105117. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105117. Epub 2023 Jul 4.. 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105117

  • Rashid NLA, Leow Y, Klainin-Yobas P, Itoh S, Wu VX.. The effectiveness of a therapeutic robot, 'Paro', on behavioural and psychological symptoms, medication use, total sleep time and sociability in older adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Sep;145:104530. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104530. Epub 2023 May 19.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104530

  • Soh YY, Zhang H, Toh JJY, Li X, Wu XV.. The effectiveness of tele-transitions of care interventions in high-risk older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Mar;139:104428. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104428. Epub 2022 Dec 15.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104428

  • Teo RH, Cheng WH, Cheng LJ, Lau Y, Lau ST.. Global prevalence of social isolation among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Gerontol Geriatr. 2023 Apr;107:104904. doi: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104904. Epub 2022 Dec 16.. 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104904

  • Yu M, Wang W, Gu L, Ramachandran HJ.. Perspectives and experiences of living with self-neglect among older adults: A systematic review and meta-synthesis. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2023 Jul;55(4):771-781. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12854. Epub 2022 Dec 9.. 10.1111/jnu.12854

  • Toh JJY, Zhang H, Soh YY, Zhang Z, Wu XV.. Prevalence and health outcomes of polypharmacy and hyperpolypharmacy in older adults with frailty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Res Rev. 2023 Jan;83:101811. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101811. Epub 2022 Nov 29.. 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101811

  • Li Y, Lyu L, Fan X, Xu L, Zhao R, Jiang Y, Seo J, Li C, Song R.. Translation and Linguistic Validation of the Assessment of Physical Activity in Frail Older People into Simplified Chinese Using Cognitive Interviewing Methodology. J Aging Phys Act. 2022 Oct 19;31(3):383-390. doi: 10.1123/japa.2022-0100. Print 2023 Jun 1.. 10.1123/japa.2022-0100

  • Feng RC, Dong YH, Hong XL, Su Y, Wu XV.. Effects of anthocyanin-rich supplementation on cognition of the cognitively healthy middle-aged and older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Nutr Rev. 2023 Feb 10;81(3):287-303. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac055.. 10.1093/nutrit/nuac055

  • Chow EKM, Seah B, Chan JJY, Wang W.. Salutogenic-based interventions among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health Promot Int. 2023 Jun 1;38(3):daac007. doi: 10.1093/heapro/daac007.. 10.1093/heapro/daac007

  • Feng, R.C., Dong, Y., Hong, X.L., SU, Y., Wu, X.V. (2022). Effects of Anthocyanin-Rich Supplementation on Cognition of the Cognitively Healthy Middle-aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials, Nutrition Reviews.

  • Xing H, Lu, J., Yoong, S.Q., Tan, Y.Q., Joji Kusuyama, J., Wu, X. V. (2022). Effect of Aerobic and Resistant Exercise Intervention on Inflammaging of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Middle-aged and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, PMID: 35183493. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.01.055

  • Yu, M., Ramachandran, H.J., Qian, M., Shi, Y., Gu, L., & Wang, W. (2022). Understanding professionals’ perspectives and experiences of elder self-neglect: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 54(1), 24-30. 00, 1-7. https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/jnu.12710

  • Chin, W.J., Ho, S.Y.L., Ramazanu, S., Itoh, S., Klainin-Yobas, P., Wu, X.V. (2021). Effectiveness of Technology-based Interventions on Psychological Morbidities, Quality of Life for Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15130

  • Leong, K.S., Klainin-Yobas, P., Fong, S.D., Wu, X.V. (2021). Older Adults’ Perspective of Intergenerational Programme at Senior Day Care Centre in Singapore: A Descriptive Qualitative Study, Health & Social Care in the Community. https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13432.

  • Seah, B., Espnes, G. A., Ang, E., Lim, J. Y., Kowitlawakul, Y., & Wang, W. (2021). Achieving healthy ageing through the perspective of sense of coherence among senior-only households: a qualitative study. Aging & mental health, 25(5), 936–945. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1725805

  • Tam, W., Poon, S. N., Mahendran, R., Kua, E. H., Wu, X. V. (2021). The Effectiveness of Reminiscence-based Intervention on Improving Psychological Well-being in Cognitively Intact Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis, Int J Nurs Stud. 114:103847. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103847.

  • Wu, X. V.*, Chi, Y., Lee, J.K., Goh, H.S., Chen, D.Y.M., Haugan, G., Chao, F.F.T., Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). The effect of dance interventions on cognition, neuroplasticity, physical function, depression, and quality of life for older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Int J Nurs Stud. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104025 [IF: 6.847]

  • Yap, J.M., Tantono, N., Wu, X.V., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Effectiveness of Technology-based Psychosocial Interventions on Diabetes Distress and Health-relevant outcomes of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. DOI: 10.1177/1357633X211058329

  • Yu, M., Gu, L., Shi, Y., & Wang, W. (2021). A systematic review of self-neglect and its risk factors among community-dwelling older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 25(12), 2179-2190. https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1080/13607863.2020.1821168

  • Choo, Y. T., Jiang, Y., Hong, J., & Wang, W. (2020). Effectiveness of Tai Chi on quality of life, depressive symptoms and physical function among community-dwelling older adults with chronic disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 111, 103737. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103737

  • Chow, G., Gan, J.K.E., Chan, J.K.Y., Wu, X.V., Klainin-Yobas, P. (2020). Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions among older adults with mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Ment Health. 17:1-12. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2020.1839861.

  • Seah, B., Espnes, G. A., Ang, E. N. K., Lim, J. Y., Kowitlawakul, Y., & Wang, W. (2020). Supporting the mobilization of health assets among older community dwellers residing in senior-only households in Singapore: a qualitative study. BMC Geriatrics 20 (411). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01810-6

  • Chan, D. Y. M. Wu, X. V., Chan, E. Y., & Goh, Y. S. (2019). Nurse-Led Tele-coaching on the Modifiable Cardiovascular risk factors in people with Type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and Meta-analysis. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing. DOI:10.1111/wvn.12409

  • Chua, C.H.M., Jiang, Y., Lim, D.S., Wu, V.X., Wang, W. (2019). Effectiveness of cognitive behaviour therapy-based multicomponent interventions on fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 75(12), 3299-3315. https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/jan.14150

  • Gouw, V.X.H., Jiang, Y., Seah, B., He, H-G., Hong, J., & Wang, W. (2019). Effectiveness of internal Qigong on quality of life, depressive symptoms and self-efficacy among community-dwelling older adults with chronic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 99, 1-9. 103378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.06.009

  • Seah, B., Kowitlawakul, Y., Jiang, Y., Ang, E., Chokkanathan, S., & Wang, W. (2019). A review on healthy ageing interventions addressing physical, mental and social health of independent community-dwelling older adults. Geriatric nursing, 40(1), 37–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2018.06.002

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Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2021-2024. JSPS-NUS Joint Research Grant. Translational research to establish healthy longevity program using exercise memory through aerobic and resistant exercise intervention in middle-age with Type 2 Diabetes. $76,000, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and National University of Singapore.

Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2021-2022. Mental Health Fund. Community Dance Program for Older Adults . $49,666, Mind the Gap 200.

Grant - Seah, B. (PI) 2010-2021. Singapore Population HEalth ImpRovement Centre (SPHERiC) Fellowship Programme. Salutogenic Healthy Ageing Programme Embracement for senior-only households, SG$10,000, Singapore Population HEalth ImpRovement Centre.

Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2020-2021. Interstellar Initiative Fund, The effects of Exercise in the Middle Ages on Metabolic Health in Older Adults. $37,8000, New York Academy of Sciences and Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.

Grant - Wu, X.V. (PI) 2020-2021. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation Research Grant, Development of an Intelligent Advisory System for Safe and Active Aging . $9,964, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation.