Dr ZHANG Jinghua
Research Fellow
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing),
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Teaching Areas
- Nursing practice and clinical skills
- Evidence-based practice and research methods
- Case-based, simulation-based, and team-based learning
Dr Zhang Jinghua is a nursing researcher and educator specialising in chronic disease management, ageing, and precision health. She received her PhD from the National University of Singapore and works across areas including nursing science, endocrinology, gerontology, and implementation science.
Her work centres on improving outcomes in middle-aged and older adults with type 2 diabetes through predictive modelling, cognitive risk stratification, and exercise-based interventions. She has contributed to studies on combined aerobic and resistance exercise, as well as the development of a practical cognitive risk stratification score for clinical use. Her research takes a translational perspective, incorporating evidence synthesis, epidemiological studies, and intervention development to support the application of research findings in real-world healthcare settings.
In addition to her research, Dr Zhang is involved in undergraduate teaching, focusing on research methods and evidence-based practice. She emphasises the integration of theory and clinical application, supporting students in developing critical thinking and informed clinical decision-making.
She has received several recognitions, including the Young Investigator Award at the NUHS Scientific and Innovation Summit 2024 and Best Oral Presentation at the 15th International Nursing Conference and East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars (EAFONS) 2025.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Master of Health Services Management, Griffith University, Singapore
- Bachelor of Nursing, Curtin University, Singapore
- Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Medical-Surgical), Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
- Diploma in Nursing, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
Research Interests
- Predictive modelling and risk stratification in chronic diseases
- Exercise interventions and prevention-focused intervention research
- Type 2 diabetes and cognitive impairment
- Ageing and community-based care
- Implementation science and digital health integration
- Cross-cultural and population health research
| Publications | DOI | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Wu, X. V., Tam, W. S. W., Yap, X. Y., Zhang, J., Mok, W. Y. J., Lim, Z. X., & Goh, J. (2026). Intergenerational approach of community dance program for older adults in singapore: a feasibility cluster-controlled trial. BMC geriatrics, 26(1), 17. | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06796-7 | 3.8 |
| Chen, D., San Tam, W. W., Zhang, J., Lu, J., & Wu, V. X. (2025). Association between the inflammageing biomarkers and clinical outcomes amongst the community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing Research Reviews, 110, 102811. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arr.2025.102811 | 12.4 |
| Zhang, J., Tam, W. W. S., Lu, J., Chen, J., Kusuyama, J., Dong, Y., ... & Wu, V. X. (2025). Cognitive risk stratification score in middle-aged and older adults with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study. The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 110(10), e3313-e3321. | https://doi.org/10.1210/clinem/dgaf063 | 5.1 |
| Hounsri, K., Zhang, J., Kalampakorn, S., Boonyamalik, P., Jirapongsuwan, A., Wu, V. X., & Klainin‐Yobas, P. (2024). Effectiveness of technology‐based psychosocial interventions for improving health‐related outcomes of family caregivers of stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 33(11), 4207-4226. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.17370 | 3.5 |
| Zhang, J., San Tam, W. W., Hounsri, K., Kusuyama, J., & Wu, V. X. (2024). 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, 105(8), 1585-1599. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2023.10.005 | 4.3 |
| Awards and Honors | Year |
|---|---|
| Overseas Scholarship Award: Research Student Attachment Programme (RSAP) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | 2025 |
| The Best Oral Presentation at the 15th International Nursing Conference & 28th East Asian Forum of Nursing Scholars 2025, Seoul, South Korea | 2025 |
| The Young Investigator Award at the NUHS Scientific and Innovation Summit 2024, Singapore | 2024 |
| The Excellence of oral presentation in the NUS Nursing International PhD Symposium 2023, Singapore | 2023 |
| Griffith Award for Academic Excellence | 2020 |
| Excellent Service Award 2015, Public Service Division | 2015 |
