Prof WANG Wenru
Professor
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing),
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Teaching Areas
- Research and Evidence-based Healthcare
- Intervention Research in Nursing and Health Sciences
- Community Healthy Living
- Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Nursing Practice
Professor Wang Wenru is a highly experienced professional with over 20 years of expertise in clinical nursing, university teaching, and research. Throughout her career, she has taught undergraduate and postgraduate students at prestigious universities across Asia, earning a reputation for excellence in teaching. Prof. Wang has supervised more than 100 research students at the Honours, Master’s, and Doctoral levels, and has served as both an internal and external examiner for numerous PhD candidates.
Prof Wang’s research interests predominantly revolve around chronic illness and long-term care, with a specific focus on cardiovascular health, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes management, and active aging. Her studies often involve complex psychosocial interventions that employ innovative approaches (mHealth, telemedicine, AI) to design and implement health promotion and secondary prevention strategies. As a Principal Investigator, Prof. Wang has secured over 30 external competitive grants, amounting to nearly SGD$10.0 million. She has also authored more than 200 peer-reviewed papers in esteemed medical/nursing journals. Recognized as an authority in her field, she has delivered keynote speeches, presented her research, and conducted seminars and workshops at over 100 national and international nursing conferences and universities. In acknowledgment of her significant contributions to nursing research, Prof. Wang was honored as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2020 and was selected as an inductee into Sigma’s International Nurse Researchers Hall of Fame in 2023.
Beyond her research and academic pursuits, Prof. Wang actively contributes to the field of nursing through various appointments. She currently serves as the Chair of the Chronic Illness and Long-term Care Research Programme at NUS Nursing. She acts as an Ambassador of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses and serves on the Heart Wellness Centre Committee in Singapore. As a Visiting Professor, she holds positions at Wuhan University, Dalian University, and Hubei University of Medicine in China. Prof. Wang has also been appointed as an Associate Editor of the European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing and serves as an Editorial Board member for several renowned international nursing journals.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Master of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
- Bachelor of Science in Medicine, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
Research Interests
- Chronic illness and Long-Term Care
- Cardiovascular Health & Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Diabetes Management
- Active Aging
- mHealth, Tele-medicine, AI
| Publications | DOI | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Chow, E., Seah, B., Chan, J., & Wang, W. (2022). Salutogenic-based interventions among community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health promotion international, daac007. Advance online publication. | https://doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daac007 | 3.621 |
| Chan, M., Jiang, Y., Lee, C., Ramachandran, H. J., Teo, J., Seah, C., Lin, Y., & Wang, W.* (2022). Effectiveness of eHealth-based cognitive behavioural therapy on depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of clinical nursing, 10.1111/jocn.16212. Advance online publication. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16212 | 3.968 |
| Zhang, L.H., Zhang, L., Gu, W., Miao, R., Jing, X., Zhi, S., Li, H., Ramachandran, H.J., & Wang, W. (2022). The Effects of a Nurse-led couples intervention on marital quality of couples with gynecological cancer: A clinical randomized controlled trial. Gynaecologic Oncology, 165(3), 629-636. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.03.010 | 5.696 |
| Choo, W. T., Jiang, Y., Chan, K., Ramachandran, H. J., Teo, J., Seah, C., & Wang, W.* (2022). Effectiveness of caregiver-mediated exercise interventions on activities of daily living, anxiety and depression post-stroke rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of advanced nursing, 78(7), 1870–1882. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15239 | 3.809 |
| Zhang, H., Liao, A., Goh, S., Yoong, S. Q., Lim, A., & Wang, W. (2022). Effectiveness and quality of peer video feedback in health professions education: A systematic review. Nurse education today, 109, 105203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105203 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2021.105203 | 4.718 |
| Yu, M., Ramachandran, H. J., Qian, M., Shi, Y., Gu, L., & Wang, W.* (2022). Understanding professionals' perspectives and experiences of elder self-neglect: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 54(1), 24–30. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12710 | 4.567 |
| Ramachandran, H. J., Jiang, Y., Tam, W., Yeo, T. J., & Wang, W.* (2022). Effectiveness of home-based cardiac telerehabilitation as an alternative to Phase 2 cardiac rehabilitation of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European journal of preventive cardiology, 29(7), 1017–1043. | https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwab106 | 6.889 |
| Jing, X., Gu, W., Xu, X., Yan, C., Jiao, P., Zhang, L., Li, X., Wang, X., & Wang, W. (2022). Stigma predicting fertility quality of life among Chinese infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer. Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology, 43(1), 35–41. | https://doi.org/10.1080/0167482X.2020.1778665 | 3.215 |
| Chan, K., Jiang, Y., Choo, W. T., Ramachandran, H. J., Lin, Y., & Wang, W.* (2022). Effects of exergaming on functional outcomes in people with chronic stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(4), 929–946. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15125 | 3.809 |
| Jiang, Y., Ramachandran, H. J., Teo, J., Leong, F. L., Lim, S. T., Nguyen, H. D., & Wang, W.* (2022). Effectiveness of a nurse-led smartphone-based self-management programme for people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 78(4), 1154–1165. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15178 | 3.809 |
| Zhang, L., Gu, W., Zhang, L., Miao, R., Jing, X., Zhi, S., Li, H., Ramachandran, H. J., & Wang, W. (2022). The effects of a nurse-led couples intervention on marital quality of couples with gynecological cancer: A clinical randomized controlled trial. Gynecologic Oncology, 165(3), 629-636. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2022.03.010 | 5.696 |
| Ramachandran, H. J., Jiang, Y., Teo, J., Yeo, T. J., & Wang, W.* (2022). Technology Acceptance of Home-Based Cardiac Telerehabilitation Programs in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease: Systematic Scoping Review. Journal of medical Internet research, 24(1), e34657. | https://doi.org/10.2196/34657 | 7.69 |
| Yu, M., Shi, Y., Gu, L., & Wang, W. (2022). "Jolly fat" or "sad fat": a systematic review and meta-analysis of the association between obesity and depression among community-dwelling older adults. Aging & mental health, 26(1), 13–25.doi: 10.1080/13607863.2020.1857687 | https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1857687 | 4.115 |
| Jing, X., Gu, W., Xu, X., Zhang, L., Miao, R., Ramachandran, H.J., Wang, W. (2021). Coping strategies mediate the association between stigma and fertility quality of life in infertile women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer. BMC Women’s Health, 21:386, 1-7. | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-021-01525-9 | 3.256 |
| Yu, M., Gu, L., Shi, Y., & Wang, W. (2021). A systematic review of self-neglect and its risk factors among community-dwelling older adults. Aging & mental health, 25(12), 2179–2190. | https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1821168 | 4.115 |
| Yu, M., Wang, L., Guan, L., Qian, M., Lv, J., Teo, J., & Wang, W. (2021). Psychometric evaluation of the Medication Adherence Scale in older Chinese patients with coronary heart disease. Geriatric nursing (New York, N.Y.), 42(6), 1482–1487. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.10.008 | 3.138 |
| Ramachandran, H. J., Jiang, Y., Shan, C. H., Tam, W., & Wang, W.* (2021). A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of swimming on lung function and asthma control in children with asthma. International journal of nursing studies, 120, 103953. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103953 | 6.916 |
| Jiang, Y., Koh, W.L.K., Ramachandran, H.J., Nguyen, H.D., Lim, D.S., Tay, Y.K., Shorey, S., & Wang, W.* (2021). The effectiveness of a nurse-led home-based heart failure self-management programme (the HOM-HEMP) for patients with chronic heart failure: a three-arm stratified randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 122, 104026. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.104026 | 6.916 |
| Yu, M., Tong, H., Li, S., Wu, X. V., Hong, J., & Wang, W. (2021). Clinical competence and its association with self-efficacy and clinical learning environments among Chinese undergraduate nursing students. Nurse education in practice, 53, 103055.doi: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103055 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103055 | 3.403 |
| Jiang, Y., Koh, K., Ramachandran, H. J., Tay, Y. K., Wu, V. X., 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. | https://doi.org/10.2196/28216 | 7.69 |
| 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. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14673 | 3.809 |
| Aminuddin, H. B., Jiao, N., Jiang, Y., Hong, J., & Wang, W.* (2021). Effectiveness of smartphone-based self-management interventions on self-efficacy, self-care activities, health-related quality of life and clinical outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 116, 103286. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.02.003 | 6.916 |
| Seah, B., Espnes, G. A., Ang, E., Lim, J. Y., Kowitlawakul, Y., & Wang, W. (2021). Achieving healthy ageing through the perspective of sense of coherence among senior-only households: a qualitative study. Aging & mental health, 25(5), 936–945. | https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1725805 | 4.115 |
| Tay, J., Jiang, Y., Hong, J., He, H., & Wang, W.* (2021). Effectiveness of lay-led, group-based self-management interventions to improve glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), self-efficacy, and emergency visit rates among adults with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 113, 103779. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103779 | 6.916 |
| Wang, W.*, Cheng, T. M. M., Leong, F.L., Goh, W.L.A., Lim, S.T., & Jiang, Y. (2020). The development and testing of a nurse-led smartphone-based self-management programme for diabetes patients with poor glycaemic control. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76 (11), 3179-3189. | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jan.14519 | 3.809 |
| Seah, B., Espnes, G.A., Ang, E., Lim, J.Y., Kowitlawakul, Y., & Wang, W. (2020). Supporting the mobilization of health assets among older community dwellers residing in senior-only households in Singapore: A qualitative study. BMC Geriatrics, 20,411. doi: 10.1186/s12877-020-01810-6 | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-020-01810-6 | 5.27 |
| Choo, Y. T., Jiang, Y., Hong, J., & Wang, W.* (2020). Effectiveness of Tai Chi on quality of life, depressive symptoms and physical function among community-dwelling older adults with chronic disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 111, 103737. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103737 | 6.916 |
| Jiang, W., Feng, M., Gao, C., Li, J., Gao, R., & Wang, W. (2020). Effect of a nurse-led individualized self-management program for Chinese patients with acute myocardial infarction undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19(4), 320-329. | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1474515119889197 | 3.535 |
| Tan, J., Cheng, M., Hassan, N. B., He, H., & Wang, W.* (2020). Nurses' perception and experiences towards medical device-related pressure injuries: A qualitative study. Journal of clinical nursing, 29(13-14), 2455–2465. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15262 | 3.968 |
| Awards and Honours | Year |
|---|---|
| Teaching Excellence Award – AY2018/2019 National University of Singapore, SINGAPORE | 2019 |
| Best Poster Presentation Award 7th Asian Preventive Cardiology & Cardiac Rehabilitation Conference, HONG KONG | 2018 |
| Best Oral Presentation Award ICNCP 2018: 20th International Conference on Nursing and Clinical Practices, World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Tokyo, JAPAN | 2018 |
| Best Oral Presentation Award 21st East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS) & 11th International Nursing Conference (INC), Korean Society of Nursing Sciences, Seoul, KOREA | 2018 |
| Herbert A. Simon Award for the Best Design Research Paper Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology -DESRIST 2017, Karlsruhe, Germany | 2017 |
| Honours Certificate Oral presentation in the International Nursing Conference 2013: From Theory to Practice, Wuxi Medical School, Jiangnan University & Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Pi Iota Chapter, China | 2013 |
| Scholarship Award Pi Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing | 2007 |
| Best Poster Presentation Award Evidence-based Practice in Nursing Conference: Paradigms and Dialogue. Pi Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Hong Kong | 2007 |
| Annual Outstanding Research Award- 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, P. R. China | 2007 |
| Postgraduate Scholarship for PhD study The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong | 2004 |
| Excellent Academic Paper Award Shaanxi Society and Technology Association, Shannxi, P.R. China | 1997 |
| Postgraduate Scholarship for Master study China Medical Board of New York, USA | 1994 |
| Year | Project Title | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2024 | Effect of Singapore-contextualized Dance-based Exergame (SinDance) in promoting physical function and reducing depression symptoms and fall among community-dwelling older adults (Co-I) | NUHS Seed Grant （Co-I) |
| 2021 - 2022 | Physical activity level, health-promoting behavior, mental wellbeing and quality of life among Singaporean working women in the context of COVID-19 pandemic | Clinical Practice Innovation Seed Funding, NUS (Co-I) |
| 2021 - 2023 | Using novel “death doula” service learning to enhance nursing students’ knowledge, personal reflection and professional comportment in palliative and end-of-life care: a pilot sequential | Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS (PI) |
| 2021 - 2023 | Development and effectiveness of artificial intelligence -teaching assistance system (AI-TAS) in enhancing nursing students’ engagement, intrinsic motivation, and knowledge applications | Tertiary Education Research Fund, Minstry of Education (MOE), Singapore (PI) |
| 2021 - 2023 | Using peer feedback to enhance nursing students' clinical competency, reflective ability and sense of empowerment | Tertiary Education Research Fund, MOE, Singapore (PI) |
| 2020 - 2024 | Preventing Diabetes via Volunteers Engaging Residents using Technology (P-Divert):A sequential mixed-method study | Health Services Research Grant, National Medical Resarch Councile (NMRC), Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore (PI) |
| 2020 - 2023 | An Integrative Cardiac Rehabilitation Employing Smartphone Technology (i-CREST) for patients with post-myocardial infarction: A randomized controlled trial | Health Services Research Grant, NMRC, MOH, Singapore (PI) |
| 2020 - 2023 | A study on the changes of psychosocial status and the influencing factors of living liver and kidney donors | National Natural Science Foundation of China, China (Collaborator) |
| 2018 - 2020 | Web-based clinical pedagogy program to enhance nurse preceptors’ teaching competency | Tertiary Education Research Fund, MOE, Singapore (Co-I) |
| 2018 - 2019 | Feasibility of self-administered auricular acupressure integrated with mobile device reminders for weight reduction | Hong Kong Polytechnic University Internal Research Grant (Co-I) |
| 2017 - 2021 | A nurse-led smartphone-based self-management programme for diabetes patients with poor glycemic control | Academic Research Fund - Tier 1, MOE, Singapore (PI) |
| 2017 - 2021 | HOMe-based HEart Failure Self-Management Programme Study (The HOM-HEMP Study): A randomised controlled trial | Health Services Research Competitive Research Grant, NMRC, MOH, Singapore (PI) |
| 2017 - 2021 | Salutogenic Healthy Aging Programme Embracement (SHAPE) for elderly living alone | MOE Social Science Research Thematic Grant, MOE, Singapore (PI) |
| 2017 - 2019 | Using a video-assisted simulation debriefing to enhance nursing students' learning experience, reflective ability, professional competency and perspective transformation | Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS (Co-I) |
| 2016 - 2019 | Self-care for older people with diabetes mellitus (SCOPE-DM): Live Well with Diabetes | TOTE Board Community Healthcare Fund, Agency for Integrated Care (Co-PI) |
| 2016 - 2017 | A Self-help Psychoeducation Programme for Patients with Coronary Heart Disease-App Development | NUHS Bridging Funds (PI) |
| 2015 - 2016 | Effectiveness of a Diabetes Self-efficacy Enhancing Programme on the Psychological Status and Health-related quality of life of older adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Singapore – A pilot randomised controlled study | Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Welfare Foundation (MSIWF) Research Grant (Co-I) |
| 2014 - 2017 | Improving knowledge and awareness of coronary heart disease among working population through a mHealth programme | SHF-PRC Research Grant Call 2013, Singapore Heart Foundation (PI) |
| 2014 - 2017 | Effectiveness of advanced practice nurse-led telehealth in reducing readmission rates post-acute myocardial infarction: a randomised controlled trial | SHF-PRC Research Grant Call 2013, Singapore Heart Foundation (Co-PI) |
| 2014 - 2016 | Identifying and building resilience in nurses: An international study | Departmental Research Grant, NUS, (Co-I) |
| 2014 - 2016 | Development of holistic clinical assessment for nursing students at transition to practice | Teaching Enhancement Grant, NUS (Co-I) |
| 2014 - 2016 | Holistic assessment for nursing students at transition to practice | Upslion Eta Chapter Research Grant, Sigma Theta Tau International Research Grants (Co-I) |
| 2013 - 2016 | A self-help psychoeducaiton programme for patients with coronary heart disease | Academic Research Fund - Tier 1, MOE, Singapore (PI) |
| 2013 - 2017 | Exploring factors influencing career choice among students pursuing health science-related courses at higher education institution in Singapore | Health Services Research Competitive Research Grant, MOH, Singapore (Co-I) |
| 2013 - 2014 | Effect of a ‘lung age’ intervention on smoking cessation rate in the community: A pilot randomised controlled trial | Alexandra Health NMRC Centre Grant Pitch-For-Fund (Co-I) |
| 2013 - 2014 | Learning needs of Hospitalized Patients with Heart Failure in Singapore | Alexandra Health Enabling Grant Application, Singapore (Co-I) |
| 2012 - 2015 | Effect of home-based self-management programme on health-related quality of life and psychological status of patients with post-myocardial infarction in Singapore | Start-up Grant, NUS (PI) |
| 2011 - 2012 | Health-related quality of life and its predictors among community-dwelling older people in Macao | Macao Polytechnic Institute, Macao (PI) |
| 2011 - 2012 | A study on effects of home-based cardiac rehabilitation model among Chinese patients with acute myocardial infarction | Shaanxi Provincial Grant, Public Health Department of Shaanxi Province, China (Co-PI) |
