Dr LAU Siew Tiang, Lydia
Associate Professor
Deputy Head (Undergraduate Programmes)
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 Deputy Head (Undergraduate Programme) 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
| 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 |
