Dr SIAH Chiew Jiat, Rosalind
Senior Lecturer
Undergraduate Programmes Director for Clinical Education
Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing),
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore.
Teaching Areas
- Medical-Surgical
- Gerontology
Dr Rosalind Siah is a Senior Lecturer at the Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies (NUS Nursing), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore. She is also the Program Director (Clinical) at the National University of Singapore, which coordinates and facilitates clinical training for nursing students with industrial partners.
As the Program Director (Clinical), Dr Siah oversaw the operation and quality management of modules for the respective year, covering (i) curriculum development and implementation; (ii) curriculum evaluation; (iii) assessment matters; and (iv) student affairs matter related to clinical practice.
Dr Siah is both an educator and a researcher who attained her nursing qualification as a registered nurse in medical and surgical units of the Singapore General Hospital. Her teaching areas include medical-surgical nursing and gerontology. With her specialty in gerontology nursing, her research interests focus on age management practices, including mental well-being, functional health and caregiving for older adults, as well as nursing education, including technology-assisted teaching and learning approach. To maintain her clinical practice, Dr Siah also holds a joint appointment as Nurse Clinician in Community Nursing at the Singapore General Hospital overseeing residents’ health and providing consultations.
As a passionate educator, Dr Siah continuously review evidence-based nursing practices to ensure current information being transferred to the students and consistently evaluate and explore effective teaching strategies to provide authentic student learning to meet the students’ needs. Other than publishing her works in international refereed journals and books, she also contributes as a reviewer for international journals. These ongoing effort and contribution earned her the SingHealth-Lee Foundation Excellence in Nursing Award and the CEO Best Clinician Award in Singapore General Hospital and Teaching Excellence Award in National University of Singapore.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Master of Health Sciences (Management), University of Sydney, Australia
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nursing), University of Sydney, Australia
- Advance Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology), Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
- Diploma in Nursing, Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore
Research Interests
- Mental well-being (Geriatric)
- Functional health and caregiving for older adults
- Nursing education
- Techonlogy in Practice and Education
| Publications | DOI | Impact Factor |
|---|---|---|
| Siah, C. J. R., Ang, W. H. D., Ma, W. L. L., Tan, G. R., Yap, A., & Chen, Z., M. (2024). Integration of podcasts in blended learning to expand nursing undergraduates' learning perspectives on age-related topics. Journal of the americian geriatrics society, 1-3. DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19004 | DOI: 10.1111/jgs.19004 | 6.3 |
| 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), 2232134. https://doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2023.2232134 | https://doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2023.2232134 | 4.6 |
| Goh, L. H., Szücs, A., Siah, C. J. R., Lazarus, M. A., Tai, E. S., Valderas, J. M., & Young, D. Y. L. (2023). Patient perspectives of diabetes care in primary care networks in Singapore: a mixed-methods study. BMC health services research, 23(1), 1445. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10310-3 | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10310-3 | 2.8 |
| Lau, S. T., Siah, R. C. J., Dzakirin Bin Rusli, 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, 11, e46398. https://doi.org/10.2196/46398 | https://doi.org/10.2196/46398 | 4 |
| Lau, S. T., Liaw, S. Y., Loh, W. L., Schmidt, L. T., Yap, J., Lim, F. P., Ang, E., Jiat, C., & 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, 105760. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105760 | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105760 | 3.9 |
| Siah, C. J. R., Goh, Y. S., Lee, J., Poon, S. N., Ow Yong, J. Q. Y., & Tam, W. W. (2023). The effects of forest bathing on psychological well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of mental health nursing, 32(4), 1038–1054. https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.13131 | https://doi.org/10.1111/inm.13131 | 5.1 |
| Lyu, M. M., Siah, R. C., Lam, A., & Cheng, K. (2022). The effect of psychological interventions on fear of cancer recurrence in breast cancer survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of advanced nursing, 10.1111/jan.15321. Advance online publication. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15321 | 3.187 |
| Siah, R., Xu, P., Teh, C. L., & Kow, A. (2022). Evaluation of nursing students' efficacy, attitude, and confidence level in a perioperative setting using virtual-reality simulation. Nursing forum, 10.1111/nuf.12783. Advance online publication. | https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/nuf.12783 | 1.728 |
| Siah, C. R., Huang, C. M., Poon, Y., & Koh, S. S. (2022). Nursing students' perceptions of online learning and its impact on knowledge level. Nurse education today, 112, 105327. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105327 | 3.906 |
| Siah, C. R., Kua, E. H., & Goh, Y. S. (2022). The impact of restorative green environment on mental health of big cities and the role of mental health professionals. Current opinion in psychiatry, 35(3), 186–191. | https://doi.org/10.1097/YCO.0000000000000778 | 4.46 |
| Tan, K., & Siah, C. (2022). Effects of low-to-moderate physical activities on older adults with chronic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of clinical nursing, 31(15-16), 2072–2086. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16087 | 4.423 |
| Pang, S. H., Lim, S. F., & Siah, C. J. (2021). Online memory training intervention for early-stage dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of advanced nursing, 77(3), 1141–1154. | https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/jan.14664 | 3.187 |
| Siah, C. J., Lim, F. P., Lau, S. T., & Tam, W. (2021). 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. | https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/jocn.15556 | 4.423 |
| Cheng, K. K., Siah, R, C., Zhang, M., Keng, S. L., Wong, W. H., Ho, R., & Lim, H. E. (2021). Effect of an e-home based symptom management and mindfulness training program on quality of life in breast cancer survivors: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 39(15_suppl), 12080-12080. | https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2021.39.15_suppl.12080 | 44.54 |
| Siah, C. R., Lau, S. T., Tng, S. S., & Chua, C. (2021). Using infrared imaging and deep learning in fit-checking of respiratory protective devices among healthcare professionals. Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 10.1111/jnu.12736. Advance online publication. | https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/jnu.12736 | 3.176 |
| Cheng, K. K., Siah, R. C., Ream, E., Kanesvaran, R., & Armes, J. (2020). Protocol for a scoping review of digital health for older adults with cancer and their families. BMJ open, 10(8), e038876. | https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038876 | 2.692 |
| Bukoh, M. X., & Siah, C. R. (2020). A systematic review on the structured handover interventions between nurses in improving patient safety outcomes. Journal of nursing management, 28(3), 744–755. | https://doi-org.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/10.1111/jonm.12936 | 3.325 |
| Siah CJ, Lau ST, Lim FP, Lim AE, Tam WS. Efficacy of team-based learning in knowledge integration and attitudes among year-one nursing undergraduates: a pre- and post-test study. Collegian 2019. | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2019.05.003 | 1.807 |
| Bukoh, M. X., & Siah, C. R. (2020). A systematic review on the structured handover interventions between nurses in improving patient safety outcomes. Journal of nursing management, 28(3), 744–755. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jonm.12936 | 4.423 |
| Tan, J. P., Cheng, K., & Siah, R. C. (2019). A systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of education on medication adherence for patients with hypertension, hyperlipidaemia and diabetes. Journal of advanced nursing, 75(11), 2478–2494. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.14025 | 3.187 |
| Siah, C. R., Childs, C., Chia, C. K., & Cheng, K. (2019). An observational study of temperature and thermal images of surgical wounds for detecting delayed wound healing within four days after surgery. Journal of clinical nursing, 28(11-12), 2285–2295. | https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14832 | 4.423 |
| Yau, X. C., Tam, W., Seah, H., & Siah, C. (2019). An exploration of factors influencing inpatient nurses' care behaviour in an acute hospital setting. International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care, 31(6), 473–479. | https://doi.org/10.1093/intqhc/mzy199 | 2.257 |
| Awards and Honors | Year |
|---|---|
| NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (ATEA) 2024 | 2024 |
| Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Annual Teaching Excellence Award (Team) 2024 | 2024 |
| NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award (Individual) 2023 | 2023 |
| Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Award 2023 | 2023 |
| S3 Conference [e-poster presentation for Education & Research Category] – 1st Runner up place | 2022 |
| National University Teaching Excellence Award, National University of Singapore | 2018 |
| Long Service Award - 10 years, Singapore General Hospital | 2013 |
| CEO Award - Best Clinican Award (Singapore General Hospital) | 2011 |
| First Place for Poster Presentation (Nursing) Award, National University Health System | 2010 |
| SingHealth-Lee Foundation Excellence in Nursing Award – Registered Nurse, Singapore General Hospital | 2009 |
| Excellence Mentorship, National University of Singapore | 2009 |
| Best Systematic Review Paper (Nursing) Award SGH Scientific Meeting, Singapore General Hospital | 2008 |
| Tan Tock Seng Hospital Award - Outstanding performance in the course of study leading to the Advanced Diploma in Nursing (Gerontology), Nanyang Polytechnic | 2006 |
| Year | Project title | Funding Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Apr 1 to 2025 Mar 31 | Long-term effects of park usage on the psychosocial well-being of individuals in Singapore: A prospective cohort study | ALCNS research support funding |
| 2021 July 9 to 2026 Jul 31 | Therapeutic Forest Study in Generating Positive Energy among Undergraduate students | Community Foundation of Singapore (Co-I) |
| 2021 Apr 1 to 2023 Mar 31 | Enhancing Clinical Procedures through Deliberate Practice using Immersive Virtual Reality | MOE Tertiary Education Research Fund(Co-I) |
| 2019 Jul 31 to 2021 Jul 31 | Nurses as coaches facilitated by phone technology for Diabetic Patients to engage with their general practitioners to improve glycemic control – a descriptive qualitative study | SPHERiC Seed Funding Grant |
| 2019 Nov 1 to 2022 Oct 31 | Preventing limb losses in Singapore through health literacy and healthcare improvements | National Medical Research Council (NMRC) |
| 2018 July to 2019 June | Evaluation of Blended-Learning Approach in a Nursing Module for Year One Nursing Undergrads | Teaching Enhancement Grant |
