Dr ANG Wei How Darryl
Senior Tutor
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing),
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Teaching Areas
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Research and evidence-based practice
- Clinical simulation
- Honours project in nursing
Dr Darryl Ang is a Senior Tutor at NUS Nursing. A recipient of the Ministry of Education’s Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) award and the NUS Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship, Dr Ang is concurrently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Global Nursing Research Centre, Graduate School of Medicine at the University of Tokyo.
Dr Ang’s teaching, clinical, and research interests focuses on building a resilient healthcare workforce and developing resilient and death literate communities. He collaborates with international and multi-institutional teams to develop resilience programs for different populations. Some of his notable grant-funded resilience work includes the Resilience Skills Enhancement (RISE) program for undergraduate students and the Interactive Mental Wellness (I-AM-WELL) program for nursing students. His ongoing work in resilience among patients with cancer is supported by a competitive grant by the 365 Cancer Prevention Society.
Drawing from his clinical background in oncology-hematology, and training in Advance Care Planning, Dr Ang is actively examining strategies to improve ACP engagement. Of recent, he has been awarded several local and international competitive and seed grants to conduct studies focusing on utilizing informal death conversations as a strategy to stimulate death literacy and advance care planning among healthy community dwelling adults in Singapore and Japan. In recognition of his research, mentorship and leadership, Dr Ang received the NUS Medicine Outstanding Research Fellow award in 2025.
A strong proponent of evidence implementation and translation, Dr Ang also has led several evidence translation projects, such as nurse-led communication and handover to enhance the care of patients with cancer. This work earned him the National University Health System Prestige Award (Quality Improvement and Patient Experience) Recognition Award. Dr Ang’s resilience programs have been translated into the formal nursing curriculum such as NUR3116B Transition to Professional Practice Experience.
As an educator, Dr Ang contributes to various courses within the undergraduate nursing curriculum, such as palliative and end-of-life care, research and evidence-based practice and honours project. Under his advisory, his students have published in high impact journals, presented at international conferences and are recipients of academic research awards.
Internationally, Dr Ang contributes to the community as a board member and secretary of the Asian Oncology Nursing Society. He is also an Associate Editor of the JBI Evidence Implementation journal and an editorial board member of BMC Nursing. He is also a peer reviewer for numerous international medical, nursing and education journals.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, National University of Singapore
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing)(Honours), National University of Singapore
- Specialist Diploma in Palliative Care Nursing, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore
- Certificate in Oncology Nursing, National University Hospital, Singapore
- Advance Care Planning Course, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore
Research Interests
- Psychological resilience
- Oncology-hematology nursing
- Palliative and end-of-life care
- Advance care planning
- Death café
- Workforce competency and retention
| Publications | DOI | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Tan, Y. S. K., Choy, K. H., Rusli, K. D. B., Gunawan, J., Lim, V. K. G., Chua, W. L., & Liaw, S. Y. Ang, W. H. D. (2025). Exploring work experience, job satisfaction, motivation and intention to stay among gig and locum nurses: A mixed methods study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 1-12. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.70052 | 3.4 |
| Lau, Y., Ang, W. H. D., Ang, W. W., Pang, P. C., Wong, S. H., & Chan, K. S. (2025). Artificial intelligence-based psychotherapeutic intervention on psychological outcomes: A meta-analysis and meta-regression. Depression and Anxiety, 25, 8930012. | https://doi.org/10.1155/da/8930012 | 4.7 |
| Woo, B. F. Y., Ang, W. H. D., Rogers, M., & Zhou, W. (2025). Resilience, spiritual and mental well-being of advanced practice nurses: A nationwide cross-sectional study. International Nursing Review, 72, e70015. | https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.70015 | 3.8 |
| Rae, M., Loh, L. W. L., Neo, N. W. S., Mordiffi, S. Z., Toh, Z. A., Koh, C. S. L., Woo, B. F. Y., & Ang, W. H. D. (2025). Registered nurses’ experiences of the graduate nurse residency program: A qualitative study. Nurse Education Today, 148, 106638. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2025.106638 | 3.6 |
| Fan, J. W., Schmidt, L. T., Chua, M. M., Lee, G. L., Goh, L. H., Lo, C. H., Devi, M. K., & Ang, W. H. D. (2025). The utility and feasibility of using death cafes in undergraduate education: A qualitative exploration of medical and nursing students' perspectives. Nurse Education Today, 145, 106502. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106502 | 3.2 |
| Chua, M. M., Ang, W. H. D*, Siew, A. L., & Chen, H. C. (2024). Examining factors associated with registered nurses' intent to stay: An exploratory quantitative multicentre study. Journal of Advanced Nursing. | https://doi.org/10.111/jan.16459 | 3.8 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Choi, K. C., Lau, Y., Shah, L. B. I., Koh, J. J., Toh, Z. A., Siah, C. J. R., Liaw, S. Y., Lau, S. T. (2024). Evaluation of a psychological readiness program and final clinical practicum among Generation Z final year nursing students: A mixed methods study. Nurse Education Today, 141, 106317. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106317 | 3.9 |
| Khok, X. W., Ng, W. H. D., Lee, A. Y., Yoon, H. Y., Devi, M. K., Johnston, B., & Ang, W. H. D. (2024). Journey towards resiliency: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of cancer patients’ experiences. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 71, 102640. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2024.102640 | 2.7 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Rusli, K. D. B., Lau, Y., Lau, S. T., & Chew, H. S. J. (2024). Nursing students’ readiness towards the ‘new normal’ in clinical practice: A distributed cognition qualitative perspective. BMC Nursing. | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-024-01819-x | 3.2 |
| Ang, W. H. D., & Lau, Y. (2024). How does trait emotional intelligence predict undergraduate nursing students' resilience? A structural equation modelling approach. Nurse Education Today, 136, 106132. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2024.106132 | 3.9 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Lim, Z. Q. G., Lau, S. T., Dong, J., & Lau, Y. (2024). Unpacking healthcare workers’ experiences of the web-based resilience program during COVID-19 pandemic: A framework analysis. JMIR Medical Education, 10, e49551. | https://doi.org/10.2196/49551 | 3.6 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Shorey, S., Zheng, Z. J., Ng, W. H. D., Chen, E. C., Shah, L., Chew, H. S. J., & Lau, Y. (2024). Evaluating the online Resilience Skills Enhancement Programme among undergraduates: A double-blind parallel group randomised controlled trial. Stress and Health. | https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3367 | 4.1 |
| Chew, H. S. J., Ang, W. H. D., Rusli, K. D. B., Liaw, S. Y., Ang, N. K. E. & Lau, Y. (2024). Development and psychometric properties testing of the Non-Cognitive Skills Scale for nursing students. Nurse Education Today, 132, 105996. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105996 | 3.9 |
| Rusli, K. D. B., Chua, W. L., Ang, W. H. D., Ang, M., Lau, Y., & Liaw, S. T. (2023). A hybrid systematic-narrative review of instruments measuring home-based care nurses’ competency. Journal of Advanced Nursing. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15904 | 3.8 |
| Ang, W. R., Ang, W. H. D.*, Cham, S. Q. G., de Mel, S., Chew, H. S. J., Devi, M. K. (2023). Effectiveness of resilience interventions among cancer patients – A systematic review, meta-analyses, and meta-regression of randomized controlled trials. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 67, 102446. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102446 | 2.8 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Shorey, S., Zheng, J. Z., Ng, W. H. D., Chen, E. C., Shah, L. I., Chew, H. S. J., & Lau, Y. (2022). Resilience for undergraduate students: Development and evaluation of a theory-driven, evidence-based, and learner centered digital Resilience Skills Enhancement (RISE) program. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 12729. | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912729 | 4.614 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Chew, H. S. J., Ong, N. Y. H., Zheng, J. Z., Shorey, S., & Lau, Y. (2022). Becoming more resilient: Insights from a process evaluation of a digital resilience training. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(19), 12899. | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph191912899 | 4.614 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Chew, H. S. J., Rusli, K. D. B., Ng, W. H. D., Zheng, Z. J., Liaw, S. Y., Ang, N. K. E., & Lau, Y. (2022). Spotlight on noncognitive skills: Views from nursing students and educators. Nurse Education Today, 105486. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105486 | 3.906 |
| Chua, J. H., Cheng, C. K. T., Cheng, L. J., Ang, W. H. D., & Lau, Y. (2022). Global prevalence of resilience in higher education students: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression. Current Psychology. | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-022-03366-7 | 2.387 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Chew, H. S. J., Dong, J., Yi, H., Mahendran, R., & Lau, Y. (2022). Digital training for building resilience: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression. Stress and Health, 38(5), 848-869. | https://doi.org/10.1002/smi.3154 | 3.454 |
| 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 among higher education students: A meta-analysis and meta-regression. Journal of Educational Psychology, 14(7), 1670-1694. | https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000719 | 6.856 |
| Ang, W. H. D., Shorey, S., Hoo, X. Y. M., Chew, H. S. J., & Lau, Y. (2021). The role of resilience in higher education: A meta-ethnographic analysis of students’ experiences. Journal of Professional Nursing, 37(6), 1092-1109. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.profnurs.2021.08.010 | 2.272 |
| Khairuddin, N. N. B., Lau, S. T., Ang, W. H. D., Tan, P. H., Goh, Z. W. D., Ang. N. K. E., & Lau, Y. (2020). Implementing advance care planning: A qualitative exploration of nurses’ perceived benefits and challenges. Journal of Nursing Management, 28(5), 1080-1087. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.13056 | 4.68 |
| Umairah, M. S., Hwang, C. C. J., Ang, W. H. D., & Lopez V. (2020). The hematopoietic stem cell transplant survivors’ sense of coherence about their experience: A qualitative study. Supportive Care in Cancer, 28(9), 4275-4283. | https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-019-05273-3 | 3.359 |
| Awards and Honors | Year |
|---|---|
| NUS Medicine Outstanding Research Fellow Award | 2025 |
| Singapore Teaching and Academic Research Talent (START) - Overseas Postdoctoral Fellowship by the Ministry of Education and the National University of Singapore | 2024 |
| Top Paper Award 2023, by Journal Stress and Health (Impact factor: 4.1) | 2023 |
| NUS Research Scholarship (PhD) by National University of Singapore | 2019 |
| Valedictorian and Top Student (Oncology Nursing), Advanced Nursing Course by National University Hospital | 2018 |
| National University Health System Prestige Award (Quality Improvement and Patient Experience) by National University Health System | 2018 |
| Certificate of Outstanding Contribution in Reviewing by European Journal of Oncology Nursing, European Oncology Nursing Society | 2017 |
| Proud of our Care Award by National University Hospital | 2016 |
| Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship by National University Health System | 2011 |
| Year | Project title | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 - May 2027 | Exploring predictors of cancer patients' resilience and their preferences for resilience training: A sequential mixed methods study | 365 Cancer Prevention Society (PI) |
| Sep 2025 - Aug 2028 | Effects Of A Die-logue Program In Enhancing Community Dwelling Adults’ Death Attitudes, Coping With Death, And Readiness For Advance Care Planning: A Two-phase Study | National University Health System Seed Fund - Junior Category (PI) |
| Aug 2025 - Feb 2026 | Death café as a strategy to promote readiness for advance care planning: A qualitative exploration of healthy community residents | Sasakawa Heath Foundation Research Grant (Co-I) |
| Ap 2025 - Apr 2028 | Leveraging large language models (LLM) to enhance research competency, academic motivation, and alleviate academic stress among undergraduate nursing students: A novel approach to research education | Ministry of Education Singapore, Tertiary Research Fund (Co-I) |
| Sep 2024 - Aug 2026 | Effectiveness of Advocate Dignity and Respect for Person with Terminal illness (ADOPT) programme for undergraduate nursing students: A three-phase mixed method sequential study | Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, NUS (Co-I) |
| Sep 2023 - Aug 2025 | Using death café as a learning pedagogy for teaching palliative care for nursing students: A three phase study | Centre for Teaching and Learning and Technology, NUS (PI) |
| Sep 2023 - Aug 2025 | Evaluation of an Interactive Mental Wellness (I-AM-WELL) program among final year nursing students: A sequential mixed methods study | Centre for Teaching and Learning and Technology, NUS (PI) |
| Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 | Evaluation of a Psychological Readiness Enhancement for Transition to Professional Practice (PRE-TTP) Program among final year nursing students: A sequential mixed methods design | Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, NUS (PI) |
| Oct 2022 - Oct 2024 | Investigation of smartphone addiction, cyberbullying, and lifestyle behaviors of emerging adults on psychological and learning outcomes: A large-scale cross-sectional study (Co-I) | Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, NUS (Co-I) |
| Aug 2021 - Aug 2023 | Development and evaluation of a Resilience Skills Enhancement Program for undergraduate students: A seuqential mixed methods study | Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning, NUS (Co-PI) |
