Dr WOO Fong Yeong, Brigitte
Research Fellow
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing),
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Teaching Areas
- Nursing Practice
- Simulation-based Teaching
- Research Methodology
- Qualitative Research
- Professional Nursing, Law and Ethics
Dr. Brigitte Woo is a Research Fellow at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS). Before her appointment as a Research Fellow, she practiced at the National University Hospital as a Registered Nurse for six years. During which, she was trained as critical care nurse and worked in the intensive care setting. She continues to retain her professional nursing license with the Singapore Nursing Board after leaving clinical practice.
In 2013, Dr. Woo was awarded the inaugural International Scholarship from the University of Manchester to pursue a Master in Clinical Research. Following that, in 2016, she received the NUS Research Scholarship to do a full-time PhD at NUS Nursing.
Dr. Woo has published in top nursing journals including the International Journal of Nursing Studies, Journal of Nursing Management and Journal of Clinical Nursing. Her research centres around the role, utilisation, and professional development of advanced practice nurses. Thus far, she has conducted nationwide cross-sectional studies and collaborated with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Office, Ministry of Health (MOH), Singapore. She continues to work with the CNO Office to effect change in policy through research and evaluation. Apart from advanced practice nursing research, she has conducted research and published work on integrating and optimising care for patients living with atrial fibrillation.
As a Research Fellow in NUS Nursing, Dr. Woo also teaches in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) and Bachelor of Science (Nursing Practice) (Part-time) programmes. At present, she is also a member of the Sigma Theta Tau – Upsilon Eta Chapter.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (Nursing), National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Master of Clinical Research, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (Hons), National University of Singapore, Singapore
Research Interests
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Professional Development of Nurses
- Health Service Evaluation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Cardiovascular Diseases
| Publications | DOI | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Woo, B. F. Y., Ng, W. M., Tan, I. F. & Zhou, W. (2023). Practice patterns, role and impact of advanced practice nurses in stroke care: A mixed-methods systematic review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 00, 1–14. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16970 | 4.2 |
| Woo, B., Huynh, T., Tang, A., Bui, N., Nguyen, G. & Tam, W. (2024). Transforming nursing with large language models: from concept to practice. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, zvad120. | https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvad120 | 2.9 |
| Woo, B.F.Y., Tam, W.W.S., Hartman, K. & Zhou, W. (2023) Factors associated with registered nurses' academic performance in advanced practice nursing preparatory education: A retrospective cohort study. International Nursing Review, 00, 1–8. | https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12881 | 4.1 |
| Woo, B.F. Y., Hendriks, J.M., Tam, W. et al. Assessment of the general public’s knowledge of atrial fibrillation through social media: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs 22, 207 (2023). | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01378-7 | 3.2 |
| Wang, L. Y. T., Lua, J. Y. H., Chan, C. X. C., Ong, R. L. L., Woo, B. F. Y. (2023). Health information needs and dissemination methods for individuals living with ischemic heart disease: A systematic review. Patient Education and Counseling, 108, 107594. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2022.107594 | 3.5 |
| Woo, B. F. Y., Tam, W. W. S., Williams, M. Y., Ow Yong, J. Q. Y., Cheong, Z. Y., Ong, Y. C., Poon, S. N. & Goh, Y. S. (2023). Characteristics, methodological, and reporting quality of scoping reviews published in nursing journals: A systematic review. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 55, 874–885. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12861 | 3.4 |
| Woo, B. F. Y., Poon, S. N., Tam, W. W. S. & Zhou, W. (2022). The impact of COVID19 on advanced practice nursing education and practice: A qualitative study. International Nursing Review, 69, 330– 339. | https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12732 | 3.384 |
| Woo, B. F. Y., Tam, W. W. S., Rangpa, T., Liau, W. F., Nathania, J., & Lim, T. W. (2022). A Nurse-Led Integrated Chronic Care E-Enhanced Atrial Fibrillation (NICE-AF) Clinic in the Community: A Preliminary Evaluation. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(8), 4467. | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19084467 | 4.614 |
| Nathania, J., Woo, B. F. Y., Cher, B. P., Toh, K. Y., Chia, W.Y.A., Lim, Y. W., Vrijhoef, H. J. M., & Lim, T. W. (2022) Patient perspectives of the Self-management and Educational Technology tool for Atrial Fibrillation (SETAF): A mixed-methods study in Singapore. PLOS ONE 17(1): e0262033. | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262033 | 3.752 |
| Woo, B., Bulto, L. N., Hendriks, J., Lim, T. W., & Tam, W. (2021). The information needs of patients with atrial fibrillation: A scoping review. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 10.1111/jocn.15993. Advance online publication. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15993 | 4.423 |
| Woo, B, Koh, K, Zhou, W, Wei Lim, T, Lopez, V, Tam, W. Understanding the role of an advanced practice nurse through the perspectives of patients with cardiovascular disease: A qualitative study. J Clin Nurs. 2020; 29: 1623– 1634. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.15224 | 4.423 |
| Tam, W., Lo, K., & Woo, B. (2020). Reporting sample size calculations for randomized controlled trials published in nursing journals: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 102, 103450. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103450 | 6.612 |
| Woo, B. F. Y., Zhou, W., Lim, T. W., & Tam, W. W. S. (2020). Registered nurses' perceptions towards advanced practice nursing: A nationwide cross‐sectional study. Journal of Nursing Management, 28(1):82-93. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12893 | 4.68 |
| Awards and Honors | Year |
|---|---|
| Venus International Foundation “Young Woman Researcher in Advanced Practice Nursing” Award | 2024 |
| National University Health System Research-in-Education Excellence Award | 2023 |
| National University of Singapore Research Scholarship (AY2016 – AY2019) | 2016 |
| International Scholarship for Master of Clinical Research in University of Manchester | 2013 |
| Year | Project title | Funding Organization (Role - PI / Co-PI/ Co-I/ Collaborator) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 - Aug 2025 | Unveiling the Path to Motherhood: Exploring Nurses' Experiences and Perceptions of Working During Pregnancy through Photovoice | Equal Opportunities and Career Development Seed Grant 2023 (PI) |
| Jun 2020 - Dec 2021 | Equal Opportunities and Career Development (EOCD) Seed Grant 2020 | National University Health System, Singapore |
| Sep 2015 - Aug 2017 | National University Health System Allied Health and Nursing Grant Award | National University Health System, Singapore |
