Dr WU Xi, Vivien
Assistant Professor
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing),
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Teaching Areas
- Research Methods
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- Evidence-based Health Care Practice
- Comprehensive Health Assessment
- Issues for Contemporary Nursing Practice
- Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and Nursing Practice I, II & III
- Fundamentals of Care
- Interprofessional Education on Ethical and Legal Issues
Dr Vivien is an Assistant Professor at Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS). Dr Vivien serves as the Chair, Geriatric Care & Wellness Research Programme. She is a member of the Healthy Longevity Translational Research Program at NUS.
Dr Vivien’s research is centered on Innovative Healthy Ageing Interventions with two foci: 1) Digital Health empowering Older Adults and Caregivers in Managing Chronic Diseases; 2) Intergenerational Programs promoting Ageing-in-place in the Community. Her research work on ageing has gained international recognition. Dr Vivien has been awarded with Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award, Sigma Theta Tau International in 2022, Early Career Investigator Award, Interstellar Initiative by New York Academy of Sciences and Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, and Asian University Alliance Scholars in 2020, and Exemplary Community Partner Award in 2022. Vivien has published widely in high impact leading international refereed journals and book chapters and is listed as World’s Top 2% Most Cited Scientist by Standford University & Elsevier in 2023. Vivien has served as editor and reviewer for International Nursing and Medical Journals.
Dr Vivien has been awarded with National Medical Research Council (NMRC) Clinician Scientist Award (Population Health) on ‘Dose-response Effect of Community Dance Programme on the Physical, Cognitive, Psychosocial Health of Pre-frail Older Adults’ in 2024, NMRC Population Health Research Grant in 2023 on ‘Precision Care Pathway through Frailty and Cognitive Assessment among older adults and development of Care4Senior App, Intensive Aerobic Resistance Training and Brain Health Program in the Community’, National University Health System Health Promotion Research Grant in 2023 on ‘Health Management and Resilient Coping (iCare) Program for Elderly Caregivers’, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and NUS Joint Research Grant in 2022 to establish Healthy Longevity Program using Exercise Memory through Aerobic and Resistant Exercise Intervention in middle-age and older adults with Type 2 Diabetes, Mind the Gap – Mental Health Fund in 2021 on Dance Intervention for Older Adults, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation Research Grant in 2020 for Development of an Intelligent Advisory System for Safe and Active Aging, NUS Start Up Grant in 2019 on Community-based e-health program for older adults, Mind-Science Centre Grant in 2019 for the Intergenerational Reminiscence and Narrative Therapy to promote healthy aging in the community, Ministry of Education Tertiary Research Fund in 2017 for the Healthcare Workforce Professional Development study.
Education
- PhD, Jönköping University, Sweden
- Master of Education (Curriculum & Teaching), National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Certificate of Mixed Methods in Health Research, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Certificate of Advanced Qualitative Research Methods, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Nursing (Merit Award), University of Sydney, Australia
- Bachelor of Commerce and Information Technology, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
- Diploma in Nursing, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
- Certificate of Critical Care Nursing Course, Institute of Advanced Nursing, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
- Certificate of Neuroscience Nursing Course, Institute of Advanced Nursing, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
- Registered Nurse, Singapore Nursing Board, Singapore
Research Interests
- Innovative Healthy Ageing Interventions
- Digital Health empowering Older Adults and Caregivers in Managing Chronic Diseases
- Intergenerational Programs promoting Ageing-in-place in the Community
- Development and validation of Clinical and Educational Assessment Tools
- Innovative Pedagogy & Learning Strategies
- Research Team: Feng Ruochen, Tang Soo Ting, Yap Siat Yee
| Publications | DOI | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Yap, X.Y., Tam, W.S.W., Tan, Y.Q. Dong, Y., Loh, L.X., Tan, P.C., Gan, P., Zhang, D., Wu, X.V.* (2024). Path analysis of self-care amongst community-dwelling pre-ageing and older adults with chronic diseases: A Salutogenic Model. Geriatric Nursing. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.07.034 | 2.5 |
| Itoh, S., Moric, T., Jin, X., Ito, T., Komiyama, J., Kuroda, N., Uda, K., Tsuchiya-Ito, R., Wu, X.V., Kodama, K., Takahashi, H., Takeda, T., Tamiya, N. (2024). Outcomes of advanced care management in home-based long-term care: A retrospective population-based observational study. International Journal of Nursing Studies. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104862 | 7.6 |
| Yoong, S.Q., Wu, X.V., Chen, C., Lee, P.Y., Wee, K.S.L., Teo, J., Chua, M.C.H., Jiang, Y. (2024). Dance Exergames for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis With Narrative Synthesis. Journal of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. | doi: 10.1093/gerona/glae035 | 5.6 |
| Ng, Y.X., Cheng, L.J., Quek, Y.Y., Yu, R., Wu, X.V.* (2024). The measurement properties and feasibility of FRAIL scale in older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews. | doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2024.102243. | 13.1 |
| Zhang, J., Tam, W.S.W., Kanokwan, H., Kusuyama, J., Wu, X. V.* (2023). 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 | doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.10.005 | 4.3 |
| Hong, X.L., Cheng, L. J., Feng, R.C., Goh, J., Gyanwali, B., Itoh, S., Tam, W.S.W., Wu, X.V.* (2023). 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. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.archger | 4 |
| Toh, J.J.Y., Zhang, H., Soh, Y.Y., Zhang, Z., & Wu, X.V.* (2023). Prevalence and health outcomes of polypharmacy and hyperpolypharmacy in older adults with frailty: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Ageing Research Reviews, 101811, ISSN 1568-1637 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2022.101811 | 13.1 |
| Wu, X.V.*, Dong, Y., Tan, P.C., Gan, P., Zhang, D., Chi, Y., Chao, F.F.T., Lu, J., Teo, B.H.D., Tan, Y.Q. (2022). Development of a Community-based e-Health Program for Older Adults With Chronic Diseases: Pilot Pre-Post Study Journal of Medical Internet Research Aging, 5(1):e33118 | doi: 10.2196/33118 | 4.9 |
| Wu, X.V.*, Yap, X.Y., Tam, W.S.W., Goh, J., Mok, W.Y.J., & Ramazanu, S. (2023). Qualitative Inquiry of a Community Dance Program for Older Adults in Singapore. Nursing & Health Sciences | DOI: 10.1111/nhs.13032 | 2.7 |
| Rashid, N.L.A., Leow, Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Itoh, S., & Wu, X.V. * (2023). 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. International Journal of Nursing Studies | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104530 | 7.6 |
| Soh, Y.Y., Zhang, H., Toh, J.J.Y., Li, X.H., & Wu, X.V.* (2023). The effectiveness of tele-transitions of care interventions in high-risk older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 15;139:104428 | doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104428 | 7.6 |
| Teo, W.Z., See, J.Y., Ramazanu, S., Chan, J.C.Y., Wu, X.V.* (2022): Effect of lactic acid fermented foods on glycemic control in diabetic adults: a systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2128032 | https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2128032 | 12.26 |
| 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, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 122,104025,ISSN 0020-7489 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104025 | 7.6 |
| 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. DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac055. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35960187. | https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuac055 | 9.2 |
| 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, 23(5):823-830, PMID: 35183493. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2022.01.055 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2022.01.055 | 7.802 |
| Yoong, S.Q., Lu, J., Xing, H., Gyanwali, B., Tan, Y.Q., Wu, X.V.* (2021). The Prognostic Utility of CSF Neurogranin in Predicting Future Cognitive Decline in the Alzheimer's Disease Continuum: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Narrative Synthesis. Ageing Research Review, 72:101491. doi: 10.1016/j.arr.2021.101491. PMID: 34688925. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2021.101491 | 13.1 |
| Han, C. Q. Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Rodrigues, N. G., Haugan, G., Wu, X. V. * (2021). Prevalence, risk factors and impact of delirium on hospitalised older adults with dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the American Medical Directors Association, 23(1):23-32, S1525-8610(21)00823-9. DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2021.09.008 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2021.09.008 | 7.802 |
| 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, International Journal of Nursing Studies, 114, 114:103847 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103847 | 7.6 |
| Chan, J.K.Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Chi, Y., Gan, J.K.E., Chow, G., Wu, X.V.* (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, 113:103784. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103784 | 7.6 |
| Wu, X.V.*, Dong, Y., Chi, Y., Yu, M., Wang, W. (2021). Traditional Chinese Medicine as a complementary therapy in combat with COVID-19 - a review of evidence-based research and clinical practice. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(4):1635-1644. doi: 10.1111/jan.14673 | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14673 | 3.843 |
| 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, 30(1):e222-e233. | https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13432 | 2.821 |
| Tan, J.Y., Tam, W.W.S., Goh, H.S., Ow, C.C., Wu, X.V.* (2021). Impact of sense of coherence, resilience, and loneliness on quality of life among older adults in long-term care: A correlational study using the salutogenic model, Journal of Advanced Nursing, 77(11):4471-4489. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14940 | 3.843 |
| Tam, W., Poon, S. N., Mahendran, R., Kua, E. H., Wu, X. V.* (2021). Impacts of COVID-19 and partial lockdown on family functioning, intergenerational communication and associated psychosocial factors among young adults in Singapore. BMC Psychiatry. 21, 595. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03599-z | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03599-z | 3.388 |
| Rodrigues, N. G., Han, C. Q. Y., Su, Y., Klainin-Yobas, P., Wu, X. V.* (2021). 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. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15063 | 3.843 |
| Zhang Z, Hu Y, Liu S, Zhang Y, Zhou J, Li J, Zhu W, Qi Z, Wu VX (2022). Trend Analysis of the Mortality Rates of the Top Three Causes of Death Among Chinese Residents from 2003 to 2019. International Journal of Public Health 67:1604988. doi: 10.3389/ijph.2022.1604988 | https://doi.org/10.3389/ijph.2022.1604988 | 5.1 |
| Lee, J.K., Lin, C. S. L., Wu, X.V. (2020). Social capital and health communication in Singapore: An examination of the relationships between community participation, community cohesion and health communication behaviours. Journal of Health Communication, 25(4):323-332. | https://doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2020.1761485 | 3.977 |
| Muhsin, G. M. B., Goh, Y. S., Hassan, N., Chi, Y.C., Wu, X. V.* (2020). Nurses’ Experiences on the Road towards Transition to Community Nursing: An Exploratory Descriptive Qualitative Study. Health and Social Care in the Community, 28(6):2253-2264. | https://doi.org/10.1111/hsc.13038 | 2.821 |
| Haugan, G., Kuven, B. M., Eide, W. M., Taasen, S. E.,Rinnan, E., Wu, X.V., Drageset, J. & André, B. (2020). Nurse-Patient Interaction and Self-Transcendence: Assets for a Meaningful Life in Nursing Home Residents? BMC Geriatrics. 20:168. | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01555-2 | 3.97 |
| Wu, X.V.*, Selvam, U.P., Wang, W., Ang, E.N.K., Devi, K.M., Chan, Y.S., Wee, F.C., Zhao, S., Sehgal, V., Chi, Y. (2022). A web-based clinical pedagogy program to promote professional development for nurse preceptors: a quasi-experimental research. Nurse Education in Practice, 59,103288. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2022.103288 | 3.43 |
| Wu, X.V.*, Chi, Y., Selvam, U.P., Devi, K.M., Wang, W., Chan, Y.S., Wee, F.C., Zhao, S., Sehgal, V., Ang, E.N.K. (2020). A Clinical Teaching Blended Learning Program to Enhance Registered Nurse Preceptors’ Teaching Competencies: Pretest and Posttest Study, Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(4):e18604. | http://www.jmir.org/2020/4/e18604/ | 7.08 |
| Monbec, L., Tilakaratna, N., Brooke, M., Lau, S.T., Chan, Y.S., Wu, X.V. (2020) Designing a rubric for reflection in nursing: a Legitimation Code Theory and systemic functional linguistics-informed framework, Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 46(8):1157-1172. DOI: 10.1080/02602938.2020.1855414 | https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2020.1855414 | 4.984 |
| 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 | https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1839861 | 4.115 |
| Jiang, Y., Koh, K.W.L., Ramachandran, H.J., Tay, Y.K., Wu, X.V., Shorey, S., Wang, W. (2021). Patients' Experiences of a Nurse-Led, Home-Based Heart Failure Self-management Program: Findings from a Qualitative Process Evaluation. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 23(4):e28216. doi: 10.2196/28216. PMID: 33904823 | https://www.jmir.org/2021/4/e28216/ | 7.08 |
| 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 | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1357633X211058329?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed | 6.338 |
| Awards and Honours | Year |
|---|---|
| World’s Top 2% Most Cited Scientists by Stanford University | 2023 |
| Emerging Nurse Researcher/Scholar Award, Sigma Theta Tau International | 2022 |
| Exemplary Community Partner Award, Lions Befrienders Service Association, Singapore | 2022 |
| Outstanding Team Presentation Award, New York Academy of Sciences and Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development | 2021 |
| Early-Career Researcher/Investigator Award, Interstellar Initiative, New York Academy of Sciences and Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development | 2020 |
| Asian Universities Alliance Scholars Award, Asian Universities Alliance | 2020 |
| Teaching Excellence Award, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore | 2019 |
| Best Presentation Award, 20th International Conference on Nursing and Clinical Practice, Tokyo, Japan | 2018 |
| Featured as a Researcher by ‘Vård’ (Care), a leading Healthcare Journal in Sweden | 2016 |
| Certificate of ‘Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing’ by Nurse Education Today | 2016 |
| Certificate of Appreciation for sharing her valuable knowledge at 3rd Asia-Pacific Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare | 2016 |
| Research Grant/Scholarship for PhD study, Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore | 2014 |
| Featured on the ‘Faces of Institute of Adult Learning, Singapore’, IALeads, https://www.ial.edu.sg/content/ialeads/buzz01-facesof-IALresearch-grant.htm | 2014 |
| Judge for Nursing Oral & Posters presentations at Eastern Health Alliance Scientific Meeting, Changi General Hospital and St Andrew’s Community Hospital | 2012 |
| Silver Award, National Public Service 21 EXSA, for contribution and commitment to excellent service, Singapore | 2010 |
| Service Star Award for service excellence in coordinating students’ clinical placement with the hospitals, Institute of Technical Education | 2009 |
| Silver Award for Excel Convention, Innovative Learning Circle Project (Narrow Z Gap – Enhancing confidence of students in performing nursing skills during Clinical Practice), Institute of Technical Education, Singapore | 2008 |
| Year | Project Title | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2027 Principal Investigator | Dose-response Effect of Community Dance Programme on the Physical, Cognitive, Psychosocial Health of Pre-frail Older Adults: A Cluster Randomised Trial | Clinician Scientist Award (HPHSR) National Medical Research Council, Singapore |
| 2024 to 2026 Principal Investigator | Rebuild, Reconnect, Revitalize (3R) program to transit Older Cancer Survivors in the Community - A pilot mixed method study | Changi Collaborative Grant, Clinician Scientist Development Unit, National University of Singapore |
| 2023 to 2027 Principal Investigator | Precision Care Pathway through frailty and cognitive assessment among older adults and development of Care4Senior App, Intensive Aerobic Resistance Training and Brain Health program in the Community | Population Health Research Grant, National Medical Research Council, Singapore |
| 2023 to 2026 Principal Investigator | Exploring changes in resilient coping and healthcare needs among elderly caregivers and a feasibility study on health management and resilient coping (iCare) program: a mixed-method study | National University Health System Seed Grant - Health Promotion, Preventive Health, Population Health and Health Services Research (HPHSR) |
| 2022 to 2024 Principal Investigator | Translational research to establish healthy longevity program using exercise memory through aerobic and resistant exercise intervention in middle-age and older adults with Type 2 Diabetes | Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and National University of Singapore (JSPS-NUS) Joint Research Grant |
| 2021 to 2022 Principal Investigator | Community Dance Program for Older Adults | Mind the Gap 200 – Mental Health Fund, Community Foundation of Singapore |
| 2021 to 2023 Co-Principal Investigator | Using peer feedback to enhance nursing students’ clinical competency, reflective ability and sense of empowerment | Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Grant |
| 2020 to 2021 Principal Investigator | The effects of Exercise in the Middle Ages on Metabolic Health in Older Adults | Interstellar Initiative Fund, New York Academy of Sciences and Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development |
| 2020 to 2021 Principal Investigator | Development of an Intelligent Advisory System for Safe and Active Aging | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation Research Grant |
| 2019 to 2022 Principal Investigator | Community-based e-Health Program for Older Adults Living with Chronic Diseases | National University of Singapore Start Up Grant |
| 2019 to 2021 Co-Principal Investigator | Intergenerational Reminiscence and Narrative Therapy (ReNT) to enhance the mental health and intergenerational relationship | Mind-Science Centre Seed Grant, NUS |
| 2018 to 2020 Principal Investigator | Web-based clinical pedagogy program to enhance nurse preceptors’ teaching competency | Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Grant |
| 2018 to 2020 Co-Investigator | An interdisciplinary approach to embedding critical reflection in nursing practice | Centre for Teaching & Learning, Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS |
| 2017 to 2020 Co-Investigator | HOMe-based HEart Failure Self-Management Programme Study | Health Science Research Grant, National Medical Research Council, Ministry of Health, Singapore |
| 2014 to 2016 Principal Investigator | Holistic Clinical Assessment for nursing students at Transition to Practice | Institute of Adult Learning Research Grant for Doctoral Studies, Singapore |
| 2014 to 2017 Co-Investigator | Improving knowledge and awareness of coronary heart disease among working population through a mHealth programme | Singapore Heart Foundation Research Grant |
| 2014 to 2016 Principal Investigator | Development of Holistic Clinical Assessment for nursing students at Transition to Practice | Centre for Teaching & Learning, Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS |
