Dr Piyanee YOBAS

Dr Piyanee YOBAS

Associate Professor

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

Teaching Areas

  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Systematic Review

Associate Professor Piyanee Yobas is an academic staff at Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.

Dr. Yobas received her Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery) from Mahidol University, Thailand.  She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing and Ph.D. in Nursing from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, USA.

Dr. Yobas’ research interests encompass Stress and health; Mindfulness-based interventions for people with chronic illness and mental disorders; as well as Psychosocial interventions for people with chronic illness and mental disorders.

Education

  • Ph.D. in Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, USA
  • Master of Science in Nursing, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University, USA
  • Bachelor of Science (Nursing and Midwifery), Mahidol University, Thailand

Research Interests

  • Stress and health
  • Mindfulness-based interventions for people with chronic illness and mental disorders
  • Psychosocial interventions for people with chronic illness and mental disorders
  • Research Team: Akshita Prasad

Publications DOI Impact Factor
Lopez, V., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Health promotion among patients with cancer – innovative interventions. In G. Haugan & M. Eriksson, Health Promotion in Health Care – Vital Theories and Research (p.227-244). https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-030-63135-2 n/a
Klainin-Yobas, P., & Ng, S. H. (2020). Testing psychological interventions through randomized controlled trial. SAGE Research Methods Cases: Medicine & Health. SAGE: London, England https://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781529735734 n/a
Klainin-Yobas, P., CHNG, W. J., Ang, N. K. E., Lopez, V., Arunoda, P. D., & Lau, Y. (2022). Effects of a mindfulness program on stress and psychological outcomes among cancer survivors: A quasi-experimental study. Mindfulness,13, 982-992. Doi: 10.1007/s12671-022-01852-4 4.684
See Toh Wen Xiu, Samantha, Lim Wei Heong, Yobas, P., & Lim, S. (In press). The experiences of spousal and adult child caregivers of stroke survivors in transitional care: A qualitative systematic review. Journal of Advanced Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15420 3.057
Tay, J. L., Goh, Y. S., Sim, K., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (In press). Impact of the HOPE intervention on mental health literacy, psychological well-being and stress levels amongst University undergraduates: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,19(15), 2-14. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19159772. 3.39
Sapri, N. D., Ng, Y. T., Wu, V. X., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2022). Effectiveness of educational interventions on evidence-based practice for nurses in clinical settings: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nurse Education Today doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105295 3.906
Fung, J. Y. T., Lim, H., Vongsirimas, N., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2022). Effectiveness of eHealth mindfulness-based interventions on cancer-related symptoms among cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Telemedicine and telecare. doi: 10.1177/1357633X221078490 6.184
Yap, J. M., Tantano, N., Wu, V. X., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Effectiveness of Technology-based Psychosocial Interventions on Diabetes Distress and Health-relevant outcomes among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. DOI: 10.1177/1357633X211058329 6.184
Goh, B. B. L., Wu, X. V., Ang, J. Y. H., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Understanding caregivers’ perceptions of their supportive needs when caring for chronically-ill patients throughout hospitalization: A descriptive qualitative study. Austin Journal of Clinical Case Reports, 8(8), 1-8 https://austinpublishinggroup.com/clinical-case-reports/fulltext/ajccr-v8-id1227.pdf 2.8
Rodrigues, N. G., Han, C. Q. Y., Su, Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., & Wu, X. V. (2022). Psychological Impacts and Online Interventions of Social Isolation amongst Older Adults during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(3), 609-644. doi: 10.1111/jan.15063. Published 9 Feb 2022 doi: 10.1111/jan.15063 3.057
Chin, W.J., Ho, S.Y.L., Ramazanu, S., Itoh, S., Klainin-Yobas, P., Wu, X.V. (2022). 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, 78(40), 947-967. doi: 10.1111/jan.15130 3.057
Wu, V. X., Chi, Y., Lee, J. K., Goh, H. S., Chen, D. Y., Haugan, G., Chao, F. F. T., Klainin-Yobas (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. International Journal of Nursing Studies doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.10402. 6.612
Klainin-Yobas, P., Vongsirimas, N., Ramirez, D., Fernandez, Z., & Sarmiento, J. (2021). Evaluating the predicting effect of stress and resilience on psychological well-being among youths: A structural equation modelling approach. BMC Nursing https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00645-9 2.283
Leong, K. S., Klainin-Yobas, P., Fong, S. D., & Wu, X. V. (2021). Perspective of Intergenerational Programme at Senior Day Care Centre in Singapore: A Descriptive Qualitative Study. Health and Social Care in the Community DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13432. Published online 24 May 2021 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.13432 2.821
Gan, J. K. E., Chow, G.,., Chan, J., Wu, X. V., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2022). Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions on individuals with anorexia nervosa A systematic review and meta-analysis. Patient Education and Counseling, 105(1), 44-55 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2021.05.031 3.467
Jocelyn Lee Zhi Jia, Lee Jia, Xin, Chen Hui-Chen & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Effects of psychosocial interventions on psychological outcomes among caregivers of advanced cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Supportive care in Cancer, 29(12), 7237-7248. doi: 10.1007/s00520-021-06102-2. 3.359
Chow, G., Gan, J. K. E., Chan, J. K. Y., Wu, V. X., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2020). Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on older adults with mild cognitive Impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging and Mental Health, 17, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/13607863.2020.1839861. 3.658
Chan, J. K. Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Chi ,Y.Gan, K. E., Chow, g., & Wu, V. X. (2021). The Effectiveness of E-Interventions on Fall, Neuromuscular Functions and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 113 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103784 6.612
Goei, L. P. S., Lopez, V., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Exploring the perceptions of cancer survivors of a mindfulness intervention at a tertiary hospital in Singapore: A descriptive qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 29(5), 2723-2733. Doi: 10.1007/s00520-020-05792-4. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05792-4 3.359
Tan, H. L. E., Chng, M. L., Lau, Y., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2021). Investigating the effects of a virtual reality-based stress management program on inpatients with mental disorders: A pilot randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Psychology, 56(3) 444-453 https://doi.org/10.1002/ijop.12713 2.291
Chen, H. C., Ignacio, J., & Yobas, P. (2020) Evaluation of the symptom-focused health assessment and empathy program for undergraduate nursing students: A randomized controlled trial. Nurse Education Today, 94 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104566 3.906
Chiam, E. Y. X., Lopez, V., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2020). Perceptions of the MIND-NURSE program amongst nursing students: A descriptive qualitative study. Nurse Education Today 92 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104492 Published September 2020 3.906
Tay, J. L., Goh, S. Y. S., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2020). Online HOPE intervention on mental health literacy among youths in Singapore: An RCT protocol. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76(7), 1831-1839. DOI:10.1111/jan.14393 3.057
Shorey, S., Lau, Y., & Yobas, P. (2020). "Parenting outcomes and predictors of parenting satisfaction in the early postpartum period". Western Journal of Nursing Research, 43(1), 13-24 https://doi.org/10.1177/0193945920914593 1.774
Klainin-Yobas, P., Thanoi, W., Vongsirimas, N., Lau, Y., &. (2020). Evaluating the factor structure of the psychological well-being scale among across Thailand and Singapore. Psychology, 11, 71-86. https://www.scirp.org/journal/psych 1.56
Ng, X., Lau, Y., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2020). The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-based Interventions among Cancer Patients and Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28, 1563-1578 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-05219-9 3.359
Lopez, V., Paulpandi, M., Chow, Y. L., Arunoda, M. K. P. O & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2019). Factors enhancing professional quality of life among nursing students in Singapore: A descriptive predictive study. Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-05219-9 1.204
Arunoda, M. K. P. O., Gunathunga, M. W., & Klainin-Yobas, P. (2019). The effectiveness of mindfulness meditation program on selected aspects of health among students of the B.Sc. in physiotherapy university of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Psychology and Behavioral Science International Journal, 13(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.19080/PBSIJ.2019.13. 1.204
Awards and Honours Year
Best Oral Presenter Award, Efficacy of the mindfulness-based psychoeducation programme among adult cancer survivors: The preliminary findings. NCIS Annual Research Meeting (NCAM) 2019 on 2-3 August 2019 at National University Health System, Singapore. 2019
Outstanding Oral Presentation Award, Testing psychometric properties of the 36-item self-control schedule: A structural equation modelling approach. The 14th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS), Seoul, Korea 11th -12th February 2011. 2011
Royal Thai Scholarship for the Master and PhD education in USA 1994-2001
Year Project Title Funding Organization
31 Augest 2020-30 August 2023 Yobas, P., Chng, W. J., Ang, N. K. E., & Goh, Y. S. Preventing physical and psychological symptoms among cancer survivors through a mindfulness psychoeducation programme: A randomised controlled trial. NUS Global Asia Institute NIHA. Grant reference number: NIHA-2020-003.
4 January 2022 – 3 January 2024 Suratham, S., & Yobas, P. Developing and evaluating of Dia-Tel program to enhance diabetes self-management and quality in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1: The Mix-method research. New Researcher Grant, Mahidol University, Thailand. Document NO. A6/2565 Approved on 4 January 2022. [First phase, SG$7500.00 or 182,500 Thai baht]
(First phase 5 September 2018 to 4 December 2022). Kaesornsamut, P……..Yobas, P. The development model to promote psychological well-being and prevent mental health problems in child and adolescents. National Research. Council of Thailand, Thailand, Thailand. 160,000.00 (SGD) 3,700,246.90 (Thai Baht).