Dr LAU Siew Tiang, Lydia

Dr LAU Siew Tiang, Lydia

Associate Professor
Director of Education
NUS Teaching Academy Fellow (EXCO)

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

Teaching Areas

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Community Health
  • Clinical Nursing

Associate Professor Lau is the Director of Education, PET-Clinical at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies. A/Prof Lau believes that learning involves internal (cognitive and affective) and external (experiential and peer-supported) processes. A/Prof Lau strives to enhance students’ learning experience through experimenting and applying a variety of innovative pedagogical approaches, as well as leveraging innovative technologies to improve learning outcomes. She actively reviews the undergraduate clinical education curriculum for holistic and quality student learning based on approaches such as socio-constructivism, reflective practice and situated learning.

A/Prof Lau spearheaded the development of the NUS nursing and national Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) framework for registered nurses, as well as other innovative education projects to improve the quality and effectiveness of the clinical programme. She has received more than ten grants in support for her research work, and authored/co-authored in peer-reviewed journals, and invited as speaker at various platforms such as in conferences, workshops and seminars, both locally and internationally. She has won various awards for her excellent contributions to teaching, including teaching awards “Faculty Teaching Excellence Award” and “Annual Teaching Excellence Award” bestowed by the National University of Singapore in 2014/15, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2024 and NUHS HEROES Education Award in 2020.

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy, National University of Singapore, Singapore
  • Master of Health Sciences (Education) with Distinction, University of Sydney, Australia
  • Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing) with Distinction, University of Sydney, Australia
  • Paediatric and Neonatal Nursing Certificate with Merit, Singapore
  • Certificate in Advanced Nursing, National University Hospital, Singapore
  • Specialist Adult Educator (Curriculum Development), Institute for Adult Learning, Singapore
  • 3G for Change Leadership, International Council Nurses
  • Entry & Advanced Clinical Research Associate Certificate, United States of America
  • Certificate in Nursing, Singapore


Research Interests

  • Education Innovation
  • Nursing Education and Assessment
  • Innovative Technology
  • Community Nursing
  • Systematic Reviews
  • Interprofessional Education
  • Paediatrics
  • Research Team: Ang Wen Wei

Publications DOI Impact Factor
Quek, L. H., Tan, A. J. Q., Sim, M. J. J., Ignacio, J., Harder, N., Lamb, A., Lau, S.T., Liaw, S. Y. (2024). Educational escape rooms for healthcare students: A systematic review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 132, 9 pages. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106004 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.106004 3.91
Kwan, Y. K., Lau, Y., Ang, W. W., & Lau, S. T. (2024). Immediate, Short-term, Medium-term, and Long-term effects of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Smoking Cessation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH, 26(1), 12-22. doi:10.1093/ntr/ntad145 10.1093/ntr/ntad145 4.08
Ang, W. H. D., Lim, Z. Q. G., Lau, S. T., Dong, J., & Lau, Y. (2024). Unpacking the Experiences of Health Care Professionals About the Web-Based Building Resilience At Work Program During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Framework Analysis. JMIR MEDICAL EDUCATION, 10, 13 pages. doi:10.2196/49551 10.2196/49551 4.49
Chee, J. M. P., Rusli, K. D. B., Tan, Z. Y. A., Tan, A. J. Q., Ang, S. G. M., Lau, S. T., . . . Liaw, S. Y. (2024). Perceptions of community care among nursing students: A cross-sectional study with implications to nursing workforce. Nurse Education Today, 137. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106162 10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106162 3.91
Sam, R. Y., Lau, Y. F. P., Lau, Y., & Lau, S. T. (2023). Types, functions and mechanisms of robot-assisted intervention for fall prevention: A systematic scoping review. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 115. doi:10.1016/j.archger.2023.105117 10.1016/J.ARCHGER.2023.105117 4.16
Teo, R. H., Cheng, W. H., Cheng, L. J., Lau, Y., & Lau, S. T. (2022). Global prevalence of social isolation among community-dwelling older adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS, 107, 8 pages. doi:10.1016/j.archger.2022.104904 10.1016/J.ARCHGER.2022.104904 4.16
Cheng, W.H., Teo, R.H., Cheng, L.J., Lau, Y., & Lau, S.T. (2023). Global prevalence of sleep disturbances among breast cancer survivors: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Sleep Health: Journal of the National Sleep Foundation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sleh.2023.04.004 10.1016/J.SLEH.2023.04.004 4.21
Lau, Y., Chew, H. S. J., Ang, W. H. D., Ang, W. W., Yeo, C. Y., Lim, G. Z. Q., . . . Cheng, L. J. (2023). Effects of digital health interventions on the psychological outcomes of perinatal women: umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW, 26 pages. doi:10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654 10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654 9.64
Shorey, S., Ang, E. N. K., Ng, E. D., Yap, J., Lau, L. S. T., Chui, C. K., & Chan, Y. H. (2023). Evaluation of a Theory-Based Virtual Counseling Application in Nursing Education.. Comput Inform Nurs. doi:10.1097/CIN.0000000000000999 10.1097/CIN.0000000000000999 2.15
Rusli, K. D., Lau, S. T., Tan, J. Z., & Liaw, S. Y. (2023). Academic-Practice Collaboration Using Virtual Telesimulation to Support Students' Clinical Practice. NURSE EDUCATOR, 48(1), E6-E10. doi:10.1097/NNE.0000000000001243 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001243 2.52
Yeo, Y., Lau, Y., Ang, W. W., Wong, Q. F., Tam, H. L., Loh, W. L., . . . Lau, S. T. (2023). Unpacking older adults’ experiences using mobile telepresence robots: A systematic mixed-studies review. Geriatric Nursing, 54, 280-301. doi:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2023.10.012 10.1016/J.GERINURSE.2023.10.012 2.53
Lau, S.T., Siah, R.C.J., Dzakirin, B.R.K., Loh, W.L., Yap, J.Y.G., Ang, E., Lim, F.P., & Liaw, S.Y. (2023) Design and Evaluation of Using Head-Mounted Virtual Reality for Learning Clinical Procedures: Mixed Methods Study. JMIR Serious Games 2023;11:e46398. https://games.jmir.org/2023/1/e46398/ 10.2196/46398 3.36
Lau, S. T., Liaw, S. Y., Loh, W. L., Schmidt, L. T., Yap, J., Lim, F. P., . . . Siah, R. (2023). Mid-career switch nursing students' perceptions and experiences of using immersive virtual reality for clinical skills learning: A mixed methods study. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 124, 7 pages. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105760 10.1016/J.NEDT.2023.105760 3.91
Liaw, S. Y., Bin Rusli, K. D., McKenna, L., Tan, J. Z., & Lau, S. T. (2022). Effectiveness of an online program using telesimulation for academic-clinical collaboration in preparing nurse preceptors' roles. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 10 pages. doi:10.1111/jocn.16339 10.1111/JOCN.16339 4.42
Lau, Y., Wong, S. H., Cheng, L. J., & Lau, S. T. (2023). Exploring experiences and needs of perinatal women in digital healthcare: A meta-ethnography of qualitative evidence. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS, 169, 12 pages. doi:10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104929 10.1016/J.IJMEDINF.2022.104929 4.73
Lau, S. T., Siah, C. J. R., Loh, W. L., Rusli, K. D. B., Schmidt, L. T., Lim, F. P., & Liaw, S. Y. (2023). Enhancing professional competency in clinical procedures using head-mounted display virtual reality-a mixed method study. MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE, 28(1), 8 pages. doi:10.1080/10872981.2023.2232134 10.1080/10872981.2023.2232134 6.00
Cheng, L. J., Cheng, J. Y., Yen, K. Y., Lau, S. T., & Lau, Y. (2022). Global Prevalence and Factors Related to Intimate Partner Violence Amongst People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. TRAUMA VIOLENCE & ABUSE, 20 pages. doi:10.1177/15248380221097436 10.1177/15248380221097436 6.595
Tan, J. S. I., Cheng, L. J., Chan, E. Y., Lau, Y., & Lau, S. T. (2022). Light therapy for sleep disturbances in older adults with dementia: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. SLEEP MEDICINE, 90, 153-166. doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2022.01.013 10.1016/J.SLEEP.2022.01.013 3.492
Cheong, S. H. R., Ng, Y. J. X., Lau, Y., & Lau, S. T. (2022). Wearable technology for early detection of COVID-19: A systematic scoping review. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, 162, 14 pages. doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2022.107170 10.1016/J.YPMED.2022.107170 4.018
Tan, Z. Y. A., Wong, S. H., Cheng, L. J., & Lau, S. T. (2022). Effectiveness of Mobile-Based Mindfulness Interventions in Improving Mindfulness Skills and Psychological Outcomes for Adults: a Systematic Review and Meta-regression. MINDFULNESS, 13(10), 2379-2395. doi:10.1007/s12671-022-01962-z 10.1007/S12671-022-01962-Z 4.684
Cheng, L. J., Ho, T. J. H., Cheng, J. Y., Lau, S. T., & Lau, Y. (2022). The effect of universal voluntary HIV counseling and testing on epidemiological, behavioral, and psychosocial outcomes: An umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, 130, 18 pages. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2022.104234 10.1016/J.IJNURSTU.2022.104234 5.837
Wong, S. H., Tan, Z. Y. A., Cheng, L. J., & Lau, S. T. (2022). Wearable technology-delivered lifestyle intervention amongst adults with overweight and obese: A systematic review and meta-regression. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES, 127, 16 pages. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104163 10.1016/J.IJNURSTU.2021.104163 5.837
Chew, H. S. J., Lau, S. T., & Lau, Y. (2022). Weight-loss interventions for improving emotional eating among adults with high body mass index: A systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression. EUROPEAN EATING DISORDERS REVIEW, 30(4), 304-327. doi:10.1002/erv.2906 10.1002/ERV.2906 4.52
Tan, S. W., Wu, A., Cheng, L. J., Wong, S. H., Lau, Y., & Lau, S. T. (2022). The Effectiveness of Transcranial Stimulation in Improving Swallowing Outcomes in Adults with Poststroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. DYSPHAGIA, 37(6), 1796-1813. doi:10.1007/s00455-022-10424-6 10.1007/S00455-022-10424-6 3.438
Chua, J. Y. X., Ang, E., Lau, S. T. L., & Shorey, S. (2021). Effectiveness of simulation-based interventions at improving empathy among healthcare students: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Nurse Education Today, 104. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105000 10.1016/J.NEDT.2021.105000 3.91
Xu, Y., Lau, Y., Cheng, L. J., & Lau, S. T. (2021). Learning experiences of game-based educational intervention in nursing students: A systematic mixed-studies review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 107, 16 pages. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105139 10.1016/J.NEDT.2021.105139 3.91
Shorey, S., Lau, L. S. T., Tan, J. X., Ng, E. D., & Ramkumar, A. (2021). Families With Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders During COVID-19: A Scoping Review. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsab029 10.1093/JPEPSY/JSAB029 2.587
Seah, B., Ho, B., Liaw, S. Y., Ang, E. N. K., & Lau, S. T. (2021). To Volunteer or Not? Perspectives towards Pre-Registered Nursing Students Volunteering Frontline during COVID-19 Pandemic to Ease Healthcare Workforce: A Qualitative Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH, 18(12), 17 pages. doi:10.3390/ijerph18126668 10.3390/IJERPH18126668 2.849
Liaw, S. Y., Sutini., Chua, W. L., Tan, J. Z., Levett-Jones, T., Ashokka, B., . . . Ignacio, J. (2022). Desktop Virtual Reality Versus Face-to-Face Simulation for Team-Training on Stress Levels and Performance in Clinical Deterioration: a Randomised Controlled Trial. JOURNAL OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE, 38(1), 67-73. doi:10.1007/s11606-022-07557-7 10.1007/S11606-022-07557-7 6.473
Siah, C. -J. R., Lau, S. T., Tng, S. S., & Chua, C. H. M. (2021). Using infrared imaging and deep learning in fit-checking of respiratory protective devices among healthcare professionals. JOURNAL OF NURSING SCHOLARSHIP, 54(3), 345-354. doi:10.1111/jnu.12736 10.1111/JNU.12736 3.176
Lau, Y., Cheng, L. J., Chow, X. P., Chee, D. G. H., Lim, Z. J., Hamid, Z. B. A., . . . Lau, S. T. (2021). Evaluating the effectiveness of interprofessional advanced cardiac life support training: a sequential mixed-methods approach. JOURNAL OF INTERPROFESSIONAL CARE, 36(2), 210-221. doi:10.1080/13561820.2021.1892611 10.1080/13561820.2021.1892611 2.338
Ang, W. H. D., Lau, S. T., Cheng, L. J., Chew, H. S. J., Tan, J. H., Shorey, S., & Lau, Y. (2022). Effectiveness of Resilience Interventions for Higher Education Students: A Meta-Analysis and Metaregression. JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, 114(7), 1670-1694. doi:10.1037/edu0000719 10.1037/EDU0000719 5.805
Lau, S. T., Liaw, S. Y., Lau, Y., & Lopez, V. (2022). "Seeing beyond the expected." Nursing students' experience in community practice and collaborative learning: A qualitative study. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY, 30(6), E4617-E4627. doi:10.1111/hsc.13868 10.1111/HSC.13868 2.821
Siah, C. J., Lim, F. P., Lau, S. T., & Tam, W. (2020). The use of the community of inquiry survey in blended learning pedagogy for a clinical skill-based module. Journal Of Clinical Nursing, 30(3-4), 454-465. doi:10.1111/jocn.15556 10.1111/JOCN.15556 4.42
Lau, S.T., Ang, E., Shorey, S., & Lau, Y. (2021) Entrustable professional activity assessment tool for clinical procedure: A psychometric study. Journal of Clinical Nursing. doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15788 10.1111/JOCN.15788 4.42
Monbec, L., Tilakaratna, N., Brooke, M., Lau, S. T., Chan, Y. S., & Wu, V. (2020). Designing a rubric for reflection in nursing: a Legitimation Code Theory and systemic functional linguistics-informed framework. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 16 pages. doi:10.1080/02602938.2020.1855414 10.1080/02602938.2020.1855414 2.32
Seah, B., Ang, E. N. K., Liaw, S. Y., Lau, S. T., & Wang, W. (2021). Curriculum changes for pre-registration nursing education in times of COVID-19: For the better or worse?. Nurse Education Today, 98. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104743 10.1016/J.NEDT.2020.104743 2.49
Lau, Y., Chee, D. G. H., Chow, X. P., Wong, S. H., Cheng, L. J., & Lau, S. T. (2020). Humanoid robot-assisted interventions among children with diabetes: A systematic scoping review. International Journal f Nursing Studies, 111, 10 pages. doi:10.1016/j.ijnursto.2020.103749 10.1016/j.ijnursto.2020.103749 5.84
Shorey, S., Ang, E., Ng, E. D., Yap, J., Lau, L. S. T., & Chui, C. K. (2020). Communication skills training using virtual reality: A descriptive qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, 94, 10 pages. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104592 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104592 3.91
Lau, S. T., Ang, E., Samarasekera, D. D., & Shorey, S. (2020). Evaluation of an undergraduate nursing entrustable professional activities framework: An exploratory qualitative research. Nurse Education Today, 87, 17 pages. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104343 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104343 3.91
Lau, S. T., Ang, E., Samarasekera, D. D., & Shorey, S. (2020). Development of undergraduate nursing entrustable professional activities to enhance clinical care and practice. Nurse Education Today, 87, 8 pages. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104347 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104347 3.91
Shorey, S., Lau, T. C., Lau, S. T., & Ang, E. (2019). Entrustable professional activities in health care education: a scoping review. Medical Education, 53(8), 766-777. doi:10.1111/medu.13879 10.1111/medu.13879 6
Lau, S. T., Lopez, V., Liaw, S. Y., & Lau, Y. (2019). Development and psychometric evaluation of the community care competency scale in multi-ethnic undergraduate nursing students. Health & Social Care In The Community, 27(5), E802-E813. doi:10.1111/hsc.12809 10.1111/hsc.12809 2.82
Lau, Y., Chee, D. G. H., Ab Hamid, Z. B., Leong, B. S. H., & Lau, S. T. (2019). Interprofessional Simulation–Based Advanced Cardiac Life Support Training: Video-Based Observational Study. Clinical Simulation in Nursing, 30, 16-24. doi:10.1016/j.ecns.2019.03.001 10.1016/j.ecns.2019.03.001 2.6
Lau, Y., Nyoe, R. S. S., Wong, S. N., Bin Ab Hamid, Z., Leong, B. S. -H., & Lau, S. T. (2018). Effectiveness of digital resuscitation training in improving knowledge and skills: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. RESUSCITATION, 131, 14-23. doi:10.1016/j.resuscitation.2018.07.033 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2018.07.033 6.25
Liaw, S. Y., Koh, Y., Dawood, R., Kowitlawakul, Y., Zhou, W., & Lau, S. T. (2014). Easing student transition to graduate nurse: A SIMulated Professional Learning Environment (SIMPLE) for final year student nurses. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY, 34(3), 349-355. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2013.04.026 10.1016/j.nedt.2013.04.026 3.91
Awards and Honors Year
NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award Honour Roll AY2024 2024
NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award AY2024 2024
Teaching Excellence Award AY2024 2024
NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award AY2020/21 2021
Teaching Excellence Award AY2019/20 2021
NUHS HEROES Education Award 2020
NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award AY2014/15 2015
Faculty Teaching Excellence Award AY2014/15 2015
Year Project title Funding Organization (Role - PI / Co-PI/ Co-I/ Collaborator)
Jul 2024 – Jun 2027 Virtual Escape Room Simulation-Based Education (VERSE) for Intra-Professional Education to Improve Nursing Teamwork and Collaboration MOE TRF Grant
Aug 2023-Jul 2025 Interdisciplinary Education among medicine, nursing, pharmacy and dentistry undergraduate Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS
Oct 2022 – Oct 2024 Investigation of smartphone addiction, cyberbullying and lifestyle behaviours of emerging adults on psychological and learning outcomes: A large-scale cross-sectional study Department Research Grant, NUS
Jul 2021-Jun 2023 Development and evaluation of Blended Resilience and Education Training (BRET) among undergraduate students: A sequential mixed methods design Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS
Oct 2021-Oct 2024 Development and evaluation of home-based care competency scale among Singapore nurses: A two-phase study Health Services Research Grant
Dec 2020-Nov 2023 Development and evaluation of building resilence@work training among healthcare workers WDARF Grant
Aug 2021 – Jan 2024 Development and Psychometric Testing of Web-based Admission Tool (WAT) Department Research Grant: NUS
Apr 2021-Jun 2023 Enhancing clinical procedures through deliberate practice using immersive virtual reality MOE TRF Grant
Jul 2018-Jul 2021 Reflecting across the disciplines Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS
Jun 2018-Jun 2019 Retention and Application of Knowledge using Blended-Learning Approach in a Nursing Module for Year One Nursing Undergraduates Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS
Jun 2018-May 2020 Use of virtual patients to enhance communication skills of nursing undergraduates: A mixed method study MOE TRF Grant
Jun 2018-May 2021 A blended learning course through academic-practice partnership to enhance workplace clinical teaching and learning The Workforce Development Applied Research Fund (WDARF) Grant
Nov 2017-Oct 2019 Improving students’ competencies through Entrustable Professional Activities assessment system-based model: mixed method study Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS