Dr Shefaly SHOREY

Dr Shefaly SHOREY

Associate Professor
Undergraduate Programmes Director for Year 4

Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing),
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.

Teaching Areas

  • Effective Communication
  • Motivational Interview
  • Applied research methods
  • Systematic reviews
  • Women and Child health
  • Intervention Research
  • Perinatal care
  • Fundamentals of Population Health

Dr Shorey is an Associate Professor with tenure at Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore (NUS). Her research program focuses on family and women’s health. She has designed psychosocial and educational interventions for a varied group of populations. She has conducted both quantitative (e.g. Randomized controlled trials, descriptive quantitative studies) and qualitative (e.g. descriptive qualitative) studies and has published more than 160 peer-reviewed papers in high-impact factor journals. She is an expert in qualitative systematic reviews and serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for renowned international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Shorey represents Singapore for the Southeast and East Asian Nursing Education and Research Network (SEANERN) and the Global Working Group (GWG) on Salutogenesis.
Dr Shorey has received various awards for her academic and research excellence. Of recent, she was awarded as President Nurse Award 2021, the highest nursing accolade for Singapore nursing. She has been invited to various conferences and the findings of her research have been presented at national, regional, and international conferences. Dr Shorey’s research has been regularly published in National Newspapers and broadcasted via Television and Radio Channels. For her past work for Singaporean parents, the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), Singapore bestowed Dr Shorey with the ‘Friends of MSF’ award. Prof Shorey also serves as an advisor for the MSF to support Singaporean parents with their parenting needs in Singapore.
Dr Shorey is an experienced and award-winning educator who believes in lifelong learning and adopts a student-centered evidence-based approach to facilitate students’ learning. Dr Shorey is known among her peers and students as someone who constantly innovates and enhances her teaching pedagogies by incorporating varied educational theories. Dr Shorey has incorporated virtual reality and artificial intelligence in her teaching and she was awarded the Annual teaching excellence award 2019, the Faculty teaching excellence award 2019, JoVE Science Education and Research Innovation Award 2021, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Digital Education Award 2021 and National University of Singapore Annual Digital Education Award (ADEA) 2022.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE) National Institute of Education, Singapore
  • Advanced Diploma in Midwifery, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
  • Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Curtin Technology University, Australia
  • Diploma in Nursing, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore

Research Interests

  • Maternal, paternal, and newborn health across perinatal period
  • Development and evaluation of Psychosocial and educational interventions for varied populations
  • Applied Research methods
  • Systematic reviews
  • Nursing education
  • Research Team: Aayisha, Chan Pao Yi, Jessica Pereira, Joanne Gan, Jamie Ng

Publications DOI Impact Factor
Ang, W. H. D., Shorey, S.c ,Zheng, Z. J., Ng, W. H. D., Chen, E. C., Shah, L., Chew, H. S. J., & Lau, Y. (2024). Evaluating the online Resilience Skills Enhancement programme among undergraduate students: A double-blind parallel randomized controlled trial. Stress and health. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3367 4.1
Chan, S. H., & Shorey, S.c (2024). Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological outcomes of parents with preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 74, 23-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028 2.4
Tan, M. Y. N., Ni, Z., Liu, A. S. H., & Shorey, S.c (2024). The influence of social media on student nurses: A systematic mixed-studies review. Nurse Education Today, 132. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106000 3.9
Chua, C. M. S., Chua, J. Y. X., & Shorey, S.c (2024). Effectiveness of home-based interventions in improving loneliness and social connectedness among older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging & mental health, 28(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2023.2237919 3.4
Shorey, S.c, Baladram S. "Does It Really Get Better After Dad Leaves?" Children's Experiences With Domestic Violence: A Qualitative Systematic Review. Trauma Violence Abuse. 2024;25(1):542-559. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380231156197 6.4
Yong, M. Q. Y., Yeo, Y., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Factors affecting unintended pregnancy resolution from the perspectives of pregnant women and people: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Midwifery, 127, 103866. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866 2.7
Shorey, S.c & Ng, E. D. (2023). Midwives' perceptions of and experiences with normal physiologic birth: A qualitative systematic review. Birth- Issues in Perinatal Care, 50(4), 749–763. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12763 2.5
Nur, A. B. S. S., Chua, J. Y. X., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Effectiveness of community-based family-focused interventions on family functioning among families of children with chronic health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Family process, 62(4), 1408–1422. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12930 3.9
Zhong, X. F., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Experiences of workplace violence among healthcare workers in home care settings: A qualitative systematic review. International Nursing Review, 70, 596-605 https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12822 4.1
Rampal, L., Liew, B. S., Choolani, M., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Evaluating healthcare response to COVID-19 across Southeast Asia: A post-Pandemic Reflection and Way Forward. The Medical journal of Malaysia, 78(6), 689–695. NA 0.25
Azman, N. B. N., Zhou, T. W., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Perceptions of healthcare professionals and students about interventions addressing implicit bias and microaggression: A mixed-studies systematic review. Nurse education in practice, 73, 103820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103820 3.2
Sohmaran, C., Bte Mohamed Rahim, A., Chua, J. Y. X., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Perceptions of primiparous women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus: A descriptive qualitative study. Midwifery, 125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2023.103802 2.7
Ching, H., Chua, J. Y. X., Chua, J. S., & Shorey, S.c (2023). The effectiveness of technology-based cognitive behavioral therapy on perinatal depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Worldviews on evidence-based nursing, 20(5), 451–464. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12673 4.3
Heng, T. J. T., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Experiences of moral distress in nursing students – A qualitative systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 129:105912 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105912 3.9
Ko, S. Q., Chua, C. M. S., Koh, S. H., Lim, Y. W., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Experiences of patients and their caregivers in a Virtual Ward in Singapore: A descriptive qualitative study. International Journal of Medical Informatics, 177. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2023.105111 4.9
Chua, J. Y. X., Choolani, M., Chee, C. Y. I., Yi, H., Chan, Y. H., Lalor, J. G., . . . Shorey, S.* (2023). 'Parentbot-A Digital healthcare Assistant (PDA)': A mobile application-based perinatal intervention for parents: Development study. Patient Education and Counselling, 114, 9 pages. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2023.107805 3.5
Chong, S. C., Teo, W. Z., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Exploring the perception of parents on children’s screen time: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Pediatrics Research, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41390-023-02555-9 3.7
Shorey, S.*, Lalor, J., Pereira, T. L. B., Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva, G., & Downe, S. (2023). Decision‐making and future pregnancies after a positive fetal anomaly screen: A scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32, 17-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16628 4.2
Shorey, S.* & Pereira, T. L. B. (2022). Parenting experiences of single fathers: A meta‐synthesis. Family Process, 62(3), 1093-1113 https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12830 3.9
Nantsupawat, A., Wichaikhum, O. A., Abhicharttibutra, K., Udkunta, K., Poghosyan, L., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Factors influencing evidence-based practice among undergraduate nursing students: A cross-sectional analysis. International journal of nursing sciences, 10(3), 367–372. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2023.06.002 8.1
Loh, H. F., Lee, J. R., Tan, A. R., Goh, X. L., Low, Y. F., Ng, Y. P. M., & Shorey, S. (2023). Emotional journey of Asian mothers of premature infants who received pasteurised donor human milk: a qualitative study. Archives of Disease in Childhood-fetal and Neonatal Edition, 108, 348-353. https://doi.org/10.1136/archdischild-2022-324748 4.4
Chua, J. Y. X., Choolani, M., Chee, C. Y. I., Chan, Y. H., Lalor, J. G., Chong, Y. S., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Insights of Parents and Parents‐To‐Be in Using Chatbots to Improve Their Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Health: A Mixed Studies Review. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 68(4), 480-489 https://doi.org/10.1111/jmwh.13472 2.7
Shorey, S.*, Tan, T. C., Thilagamangai., Mathews, J., Lim, S. H., Shi, L., . . . Chong, Y. S. (2023). Perinatal support for couples during COVID-19: A descriptive qualitative study. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 32(13-14), 3528-3542 https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16432 4.2
Shorey, S.c, Downe, S., Chua, J. Y. X., Byrne, S. O., Fobelets, M., & Lalor, J. G. (2021). Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being of Parents Who Have Experienced Traumatic Childbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Trauma Violence, & Abuse, 24(3), 1238-1253. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380211060808 6.4
Shorey, S.c, Ang, E. N., Ng, E. D., Yap, J., Lau, L. S., Chui, C. K., & Chan, Y. H. (2023). Evaluation of a theory-based virtual counseling application in nursing education. CIN: Computers Informatics Nursing, 10-1097. https://doi.org/10.1097/CIN.0000000000000999 1.3
Chiang, R. K. Q., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Men's experiences of antenatal care services in low-income and middle-income countries: A qualitative systematic review. Birth-Issues in Perinatal Care, 50(2), 276-286. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12688 2.5
Shorey, S.c, & Pereira, T. L. -B. (2023). Experiences of fathers caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A meta-synthesis.. Family Process, 62(2), 754-774 https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12817 3.9
Chua, A. P., Soh, Z. Y., Rahman, S. A., Luo, N., & Shorey, S. (2023). Lived experience of patients with sleep apnea: a systematic synthesis of qualitative evidence. Quality of Life Research, 32, 1447-1467. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-022-03332-7 3.5
Shorey, S.*, & Chua, C. M. S. (2023). Perceptions, Experiences, and Needs of Adolescents About School-Based Sexual Health Education: Qualitative Systematic Review. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 52, 1665-1687. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02504-3 3.8
Chua, C. M. S., Mathews, J., Ong, M. S. B., Liew, K. K., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Use of telelactation interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes among mothers: A mixed-studies systematic review. Women and Birth, 36(3), 247-256. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.011 3.8
Lin, J. W., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Online peer support communities in the infertility journey: A systematic mixed-studies review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 140. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454 8.1
Shorey, S.c, Asurlekar, A. R., Chua, J. S., & Lim, L. H. K. (2023). Influence of oxytocin on parenting behaviors and parent-child bonding: A systematic review. Developmental Psychobiology, 65(2), 9 pages. https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.22359 2.2
Shorey, S.c, Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva, G., Akik, B. K., Holopainen, A., Isbir, G. G., Chua, J. S., . . . Lalor, J. (2023). Trends and motivations for freebirth: A scoping review. Birth-Issues in Perinatal Care, 65(2), e22359. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12702 2.5
Lalor, J. G., Sheaf, G., Mulligan, A., Ohaja, M., Clive, A., Murphy-Tighe, S., . . . Shorey, S.* (2023). Parental experiences with changes in maternity care during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-studies systematic review. Women and Birth, 36(2), e203-e212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.08.004 3.8
Hoon Lim, S., Aloweni, F., Ang, S. Y., Ayre, T. C., Uthaman, T., Hassan, N., . . . Shorey, S. (2023). Memories of nursing in Singapore – an oral history approach. Journal of Research in Nursing, 28(1), 7-20. https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231152075 3.1
See, E. C. W., Koh, S. S. L., Baladram, S., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Role transition of newly graduated nurses from nursing students to registered nurses: A qualitative systematic review.. Nurse Education Today, 121, 105702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105702 3.9
Ko, S. Q., Chua, C. M. S., Koh, S. H., Lim, Y. W., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Experiences of Patients and Their Caregivers Admitted to a Hospital-at-Home Program in Singapore: a Descriptive Qualitative Study. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 38(3), 691-698. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003 5.7
Toh, R. K. C., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Experiences and needs of women from ethnic minorities in maternity healthcare: A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation. Women and Birth, 36(1), 30-38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003 3.8
Rajendran, P., Jarasiunaite-Fedosejeva, G., İsbir, G. G., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Healthy siblings' perspectives about paediatric palliative care: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis. Palliative medicine, 2692163231217597. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/02692163231217597 4.4
Goh, H. Q., Nelson, L. E., Teo, W. Z., Aidoo-Frimpong, G., Ramos, S. R., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Perspectives and thoughts of pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV receiving peer support: A mixed studies systematic review. Journal of advanced nursing, 10.1111/jan.16014. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.16014 3.8
Chua, J. Y. X., Choolani, M., Lalor, J. G., Chong, Y. S., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Insights of healthcare professionals regarding waterbirths and water immersion during labour: A mixed studies review. Journal of advanced nursing. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15975 3.8
Kim, E. Y. Y., Nelson, L. E., Pereira, T. L., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Barriers to and Facilitators of Help-Seeking Among Men Who are Victims of Domestic Violence: A Mixed-Studies Systematic Review. Trauma, violence & abuse, 15248380231209435. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380231209435 6.4
Hernández-Arriaza, M., Muñoz-San Roque, I., Aza Blanc, G. & Shorey, S.c . (2023). Gen-Z university students’ attitudes toward current global trends: environment, globalization, immigration, feminism and capitalism. Globalisation Societies and Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/14767724.2023.2265840. 2.2
Chua, J. Y. X., Choolani, M., Lalor, J. G., Yi, H., Chong, Y. S., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding labour induction and augmentation: A qualitative systematic review. Women and birth, S1871-5192(23)00273-1. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wombi.2023.09.003 3.8
Ong, P., Cong, X., Yeo, Y., & Shorey, S.c (2023). Experiences of nurses managing parenthood and career. A systematic review and meta-synthesis. International nursing review, 10.1111/inr.12885. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12885 4.1
Shorey, S.c Tam, T. C., Thilagamangai, Mathews, J., Lim, S. H., Shi, L., Chua, J. S., Chan, Y. H., Law, E., Chee, C., & Chong, Y. S. (2023). ‘Been there, experienced that’: A qualitative study on the experiences and perceptions of online peer volunteers in supporting Singaporean mothers at risk of depression. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 00, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15867 3.8
Hya, K. M., Huang, Z., Chua, C. M. S., & Shorey, S. (2023). Experiences of men undergoing assisted reproductive technology: A qualitative systematic review. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics. Advance online publication.   https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.15082 3.8
Shorey, S.* , Chua, C. M. S., & Yap Seng, C. (2023). Turbulent academic journey of female academics: a meta-synthesis. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1080/13603116.2023.2227862 2.2
Shorey, S.*, Chong, Y. S., Shi, L., Chua, J. S., Thilagamangai, J., Mathews, J., . . . Law, E. (2023). Evaluating the Effects of the Supportive Parenting App on Infant Developmental Outcomes: Longitudinal Study. JMIR mHealth and uHealth, 11(1), e43885. https://doi.org/10.2196/43885 5
Shorey, S.*, Law, E., Thilagamangai., Mathews, J., Lim, S. H., Shi, L., . . . Chong, Y. S. (2023). Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Supportive Parenting App on Parental Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25, e41859. https://doi.org/10.2196/41859 7.4
Chua, C. M. S., Nantsupawat, A., Wichaikhum, O. A., & Shorey, S.* (2023). Content and characteristics of evidence in the use of standardized patients for advanced practice nurses: A mixed-studies systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 120, 105621. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105621 3.9
Shorey, S.*, & Chua, J. Y. X. (2022). Effectiveness of peer support interventions for adults with depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Mental Health, 32(2), 465-479 https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2021.2022630 3.3
Shorey, S., Chua, C. M. S., Chan, V., & Chee, C. Y. I. (2023). Women living with domestic violence: Ecological framework-guided qualitative systematic review. Aggression and Violent Behavior, 71. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avb.2023.101835 4.6
Shorey, S., & Pereira, T. L. -B. (2022). Experiences of fathers caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A meta-synthesis.. Fam Process. https://doi.org/10.1111/famp.12817 3.532
Shorey, S c., Tan, T. C., Thilagamangai., Mathews, J., Lim, S. H., Shi, L., . . . Chong, Y. S. (2022). Perinatal support for couples during COVID-19: A descriptive qualitative study. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 15 pages. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16432 4.423
Shorey, S., & Chua, J. Y. X. (2022). Effectiveness of peer support interventions for adults with depressive symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH, 15 pages. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638237.2021.2022630 3.681
Ko, S. Q., Chua, C. M. S., Koh, S. H., Lim, Y. W., & Shorey, S. (2022). Experiences of Patients and Their Caregivers Admitted to a Hospital-at-Home Program in Singapore: a Descriptive Qualitative Study. Journal of General Internal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-022-07765-1 5.128
Shorey, S., Tan, T. C., Thilagamangai., Mathews, J., Yu, C. Y., Lim, S. H., . . . Chong, Y. S. (2021). Development of a Supportive Parenting App to Improve Parent and Infant Outcomes in the Perinatal Period: Development Study. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH, 23(12), 17 pages. https://doi.org/10.2196/27033 7.08
Shorey, S., Downe, S., Chua, J. Y. X., Byrne, S. O., Fobelets, M., & Lalor, J. G. (2021). Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being of Parents Who Have Experienced Traumatic Childbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE, 16 pages. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380211060808 6.325
Shorey, S., & Ng, E. D. (2021). The efficacy of mindful parenting interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 121, 103996. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103996 6.612
Chua, C. M. S., Ko, S. Q., Lai, Y. F., Lim, Y. W., & Shorey, S. (2021). Perceptions of Hospital-at-Home Among Stakeholders: a Meta-synthesis. JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 37(3), 637-650. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-021-07065-0 5.128
Lai, Y. F., Lim, Y. W., Sen Kuan, W., Goh, J., Soong, J. T. Y., Shorey, S., & Ko, S. Q. (2021). Asian Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Hospital-At-Home: A Cross-Sectional Study. FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, 9, 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.704465 6.461
Jiang, Y., Koh, K. W. L., Ramachandran, H. J., Nguyen, H. D., Lim, D. S., Tay, Y. K., . . . Wang, W. (2021). The effectiveness of a nurse-led home-based heart failure self-management programme (the HOM-HEMP) for patients with chronic heart failure: A three-arm stratified randomized controlled trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, 122, 14 pages https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104026 6.612
Shorey, S., & Wong, P. Z. E. (2021). Vicarious Trauma Experienced by Health Care Providers Involved in Traumatic Childbirths: A Meta-Synthesis. TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE, 14 pages. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380211013135 6.325
Shaohua, L., & Shorey, S. (2021). Psychosocial interventions on psychological outcomes of parents with perinatal loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103871 5.837
Shorey, S., & Wong, P. Z. E. (2020). Traumatic Childbirth Experiences of New Parents: A Meta-Synthesis. TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE, 23(3), 748-763. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838020977161 6.325
Jain, S. R., Sui, Y., Ng, C. H., Chen, Z. X., Goh, L. H., & Shorey, S. (2020). Patients' and healthcare professionals' perspectives towards technology-assisted diabetes self-management education. A qualitative systematic review. PLOS ONE, 15(8), 20 pages. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0237647 3.752
Ng, E. D., Chua, J. Y. X., & Shorey, S. (2020). The Effectiveness of Educational Interventions on Traditional Bullying and Cyberbullying Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE, 23(1), 132-151 https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838020933867 6.325
Shorey, S., & Ng, E. D. (2020). Application of the salutogenic theory in the perinatal period: A systematic mixed studies review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 101. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103398 5.837
Awards and Honors Year
Stanford's List of World's Top-Cited Scientists Stanford University Named the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists 2023
NMRC HPHSR Clinician Scientist Award (Senior Category) 2023
US ASEAN Fullbright Scholarship 2022
Singapore Biodesign Fellowship 2022
Annual Digital Education Award (ADEA) 2022 2022
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Digital Education Award 2021
President Award for Nurses (PAN) 2021
JoVE Innovation in Instruction Award 2021
Friend of MSF Award 2021
Honourable Mention and Regional Finalist for ASEAN-US Science Prize for women 2020
NUHS Research Educator Award 2020
Annual teaching Excellence Award 2019
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2019
Outstanding Women in Medical Science Awarded by Venus International Foundation 2017
Hitachi Research Fellowship 2016
Emerging Nurse Scholar competitive award 2015
President’s Graduate Fellowship 2014
Year Project title Funding Organization (Role - PI / Co-PI/ Co-I/ Collaborator)
2024-2026 Subacute Inpatient Care at Home vs Hospital: A Prospective Cohort Study of an Inpatient Bed-Substitution Care Model for Post-acute Care NUHS Health Promotion & Health Services Research (HPHSR) Seed Grant (Co-I)
2023-2026 Exploring Time Poverty and Mental Health in Singapore Women with Young Children Social Science Research (Co-I)
2023-2026 Supporting at-risk Mothers across the perinatal period: A Randomized Controlled Trial (SMART) NMRC- HPHSR Clinician Scientist (Senior Category) (PI)
2022-2024 Effectiveness of “Journeying Along Couples integrated personal therapY” (JACY) on mental health of couples undergoing IVF treatment: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial (PI) Psych-Medicine Grant
2021-2024 Evaluate the effectiveness of ‘Parentbot - a Digital Healthcare Assistant (PDA)’ on parenting outcomes: A randomized controlled trial (PI) Reimagine Research Fund, NUS ODPRT
2021-2023 Factors influencing help-seeking behaviours among low income group mothers: A mixed method study (PI) Ministry of Social and Family Development Social and Family Research Fund (SFRF) academic category
2021-2023 Job satisfaction and perceptions of female academics across Southeast Asia: A mixed-methods study (PI) Equal Opportunities and Career Development (EOCD) grant
2018-2020 Evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of ‘Supportive Parenting App’ a mobile based application on parental and newborn outcomes: A multi-center randomized controlled trial (PI) Ministry of Health (NMRC Health Service Research Grant)
2018-2020 Use of Virtual Patients to Enhance Communication Skills of Nursing Undergraduates: A Mixed Method Study (PI) NUS Mind Science Centre Seed fund
2018-2020 Understanding female health professionals’ decisions to remain, return to, or exit the professional workforce (Co-I) Ministry of Health
2017-2020 Evaluation of telephone-based peer-support intervention programme for preventing postnatal depression: A randomized controlled trial (PI) NUHS Clinician Collaborative Research Grant
2016-2018 A mixed method study on first-time fathers after the birth of their child: experiences and predictors of paternal involvement (PI) Ministry of Social and Family Development Social and Family Research Fund (SFRF) academic category
2016-2019 Effectiveness of Supportive Educational Parenting Programme on parental outcomes in Singapore: A randomized controlled trial (PI) NUHS Clinician Research Grant FY15
2016-2018 Evaluating the Effectiveness of Redesigned Communication Module among Year One Nursing Students Learning Outcomes: A Mixed Method Study (PI) LIFT Grant, NUS
2015-2017 Designing, Developing and Testing ‘Home-but Not Alone’ Mobile –Health App for new parents in the early postpartum period (PI) NUS start-up grant, SINGAPORE
2015-2017 The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of web-based and home-based postnatal psychoeducational interventions for first-time mothers: A randomized controlled trial (Co-I) Health Services Research Competitive Research Grant, Ministry of Health (MOH HSR CRG), SINGAPORE
2011-2013 Effectiveness of postnatal psychoeducation programme on outcomes of first-time mothers in Singapore: A randomized controlled trial (PI) Sigma Theta Tau International Upsilon Eta Chapter