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.

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

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).