Chronic Illness and Long-term Care

Substantial investments and advancements in high-technology diagnostic and medical interventions have increased initial survival rates, giving rise to the ‘chronic disease epidemic.’

With populations living longer, cost-effective solutions that manage chronic illness and conditions long-term are needed if the strain on already burdened healthcare systems are to be reduced. Taking a multi-pronged approach, this research programme aims to tackle challenges in chronic illness and long-term care management by focusing on conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, mental health and terminal illness. Specifically, by empowering both patients and their caregivers with self-management techniques, it aims to develop novel technology-enabled nursing interventions that can strengthen self-efficacy, enhance quality of life as well as promote healthy living and ageing.

Chair: Prof Wenru WANG

Core Members: Dr Darryl ANG, Dr Jocelyn CHEW, Dr Catherine DONG, Prof Hong-Gu HE, Dr Ying JIANG, Dr Shawn GOH, Dr Wilson TAM, Dr Piyanee (Klainin) YOBAS

Associated Members: Ms Joyce LIM, Dr Siriwan LIM, Ms Laura Tham SCHMIDT

Mental Health

Dismantling the stigma surrounding mental health and building resilience through targeted efforts and initiatives.

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Metabolic Disorders

Identifying the biobehavioral links behind metabolic disorders to advance culturally sensitive nursing interventions and practice.

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Terminal Illness

Ensuring that approaches in terminal illnesses are evidenced-based and sensitive to patients’ and families’ needs.

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Publications

  • Chen NYC, Tan MYL, Xu J, Zuo L, Dong Y.. VasCog Screen test: sensitive in detecting cognitive impairment in patients who had a stroke or with heart failure. Stroke Vasc Neurol. 2024 Apr 22:svn-2023-002701. doi: 10.1136/svn-2023-002701. Online ahead of print.. 10.1136/svn-2023-002701

  • Li J, Fong DYT, Lok KYW, Wong JYH, Man Ho M, Choi EPH, Pandian V, Davidson PM, Duan W, Tarrant M, Lee JJ, Lin CC, Akingbade O, Alabdulwahhab KM, Ahmad MS, Alboraie M, Alzahrani MA, Bilimale AS, Boonpatcharanon S, Byiringiro S, Hasan MKC, Schettini LC, Corzo W, De Leon JM, De Leon AS, Deek H, Efficace F, El Nayal MA, El-Raey F, Ensaldo-Carrasco E, Escotorin P, Fadodun OA, Fawole IO, Goh YS, Irawan D, Khan NE, Koirala B, Krishna A, Kwok C, Le TT, Leal DG, Lezana-Fernández MÁ, Manirambona E, Mantoani LC, Meneses-González F, Mohamed IE, Mukeshimana M, Nguyen CTM, Nguyen HTT, Nguyen KT, Nguyen ST, Nurumal MS, Nzabonimana A, Omer NAMA, Ogungbe O, Poon ACY, Reséndiz-Rodriguez A, Puang-Ngern B, Sagun CG, Shaik RA, Shankar NG, Sommer K, Toro E, Tran HTH, Urgel EL, Uwiringiyimana E, Vanichbuncha T, Youssef N.. Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases: A network analysis of an international observational study. J Glob Health. 2024 Apr 12;14:04068. doi: 10.7189/jogh-14-04068.. 10.7189/jogh-14-04068

  • Soh PQP, Wong WHT, Roy T, Tam WWS.. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions in improving sleep quality after cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Nurs. 2024 Jun;33(6):2084-2098. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17115. Epub 2024 Mar 13.. 10.1111/jocn.17115

  • Yan T, Yu H, Li T, Dong Y.. Mechanisms of Cardiovascular Toxicities Induced by Cancer Therapies and Promising Biomarkers for Their Prediction: A Scoping Review. Heart Lung Circ. 2024 Jan 18:S1443-9506(23)04464-5. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.12.006. Online ahead of print.. 10.1016/j.hlc.2023.12.006

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Liao X, Hu Y, Pan Y, Yan H, Wang X, Zhao X, Wang Y, Seet RCS, Wang Y, Li Z.. Low HALP (Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, and Platelet) Score Increases the Risk of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment: A Multicenter Cohort Study. Clin Interv Aging. 2024 Jan 10;19:81-92. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S432885. eCollection 2024.. 10.2147/CIA.S432885

  • Woo B, Huynh T, Tang A, Bui N, Nguyen G, Tam W.. Transforming nursing with large language models: from concept to practice. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2024 Jan 5:zvad120. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad120. Online ahead of print.. 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad120

  • Teo YH, Yong CL, Ou YH, Tam WW, Teo YN, Koo CY, Kojodjojo P, Lee CH.. Obstructive sleep apnea and temporal changes in cardiac repolarization in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting. J Clin Sleep Med. 2024 Jan 1;20(1):49-55. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.10786.. 10.5664/jcsm.10786

  • Woo BFY, Ng WM, Tan IF, Zhou W.. Practice patterns, role and impact of advanced practice nurses in stroke care: A mixed-methods systematic review. J Clin Nurs. 2024 Apr;33(4):1306-1319. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16970. Epub 2023 Dec 22.. 10.1111/jocn.16970

  • Cai JS, Tan JXJ, Ignacio J.. The experiences and needs of people with dysvascular lower extremity amputations: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis. Disabil Rehabil. 2023 Dec 7:1-14. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2291552. Online ahead of print.. 10.1080/09638288.2023.2291552

  • Zhou Y, Zhang X, Gao Y, Alvi RM, Erqou S, Chen Y, Wang H, Wang W, Li X, Zanni MV, Neilan TG, Vermund SH, Qian HZ, Qian F.. Risk of death and readmission among individuals with heart failure and HIV: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Infect Public Health. 2024 Jan;17(1):70-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.11.004. Epub 2023 Nov 7.. 10.1016/j.jiph.2023.11.004

  • Tham XC, Phua VJX, Ho EKY, Yan T, Chen NYC, Zuo L, Thompson CL, Dong Y.. Train-your-brain program to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress in stroke survivors: a pilot community-based cognitive intervention study. Front Neurol. 2023 Aug 10;14:1163094. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1163094. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fneur.2023.1163094

  • Jiang Y, Zhang C, Hong J, Tam WWS, Ramachandran HJ, Wang W.. Relationships of person-related, problem-related, and environment-related factors to self-care behaviours and the mediating role of self-confidence among patients with heart failure: Cross-sectional analysis of structural equation modelling. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Nov;147:104590. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104590. Epub 2023 Aug 21.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104590

  • Chen NYC, Dong Y, Kua ZZJ.. Addressing mood and fatigue in return-to-work programmes after stroke: a systematic review. Front Neurol. 2023 Aug 22;14:1145705. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1145705. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fneur.2023.1145705

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Pan Y, Yan H, Meng X, Li H, Zhao X, Wang Y, Wang Y, Liao X.. Impact of Serum Cystatin C Level on Long-Term Cognitive Impairment After Acute Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2023 Jul 5;19:1543-1554. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S412825. eCollection 2023.. 10.2147/NDT.S412825

  • Woo BF, Hendriks JM, Tam W, Lim TW.. Assessment of the general public's knowledge of atrial fibrillation through social media: a cross-sectional study. BMC Nurs. 2023 Jun 16;22(1):207. doi: 10.1186/s12912-023-01378-7.. 10.1186/s12912-023-01378-7

  • Ni RSS, Mohamed Raffi HQ, Dong Y.. The pathophysiology of cognitive impairment in individuals with heart failure: a systematic review. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2023 May 23;10:1181979. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1181979. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1181979

  • Zhang S, Zhang N, Wang S, Hong J, Li F, Guo H, Lv Z, Wang Y, Wang W, Wu W.. Circadian rhythms and sleep quality among undergraduate students in China: The mediating role of health-promoting lifestyle behaviours. J Affect Disord. 2023 Jul 15;333:225-232. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2023.04.077. Epub 2023 Apr 21.. 10.1016/j.jad.2023.04.077

  • Toh ZA, Cheng LJ, Wu XV, De Silva DA, Oh HX, Ng SX, He HG, Pikkarainen M.. Positive airway pressure therapy for post-stroke sleep disordered breathing: a systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. Eur Respir Rev. 2023 Mar 8;32(167):220169. doi: 10.1183/16000617.0169-2022. Print 2023 Mar 31.. 10.1183/16000617.0169-2022

  • Zheng Y, Lim MJR, Tan BY, Chan BPL, Paliwal P, Jonathan OJY, Bharatendu C, Chan ACY, Yeo LLL, Vijayan J, Hong CS, Chee YH, Wong LYH, Chen J, Chong VYF, Dong Y, Tan CH, Sunny S, Teoh HL, Sinha AK, Sharma VK.. Role of plaque inflammation in symptomatic carotid stenosis. Front Neurol. 2023 Jan 24;14:1086465. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1086465. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fneur.2023.1086465

  • Ramachandran HJ, Seah ACW, Teo JYC, Yeo TJ, Wang W.. East meets West: making the case for traditional Chinese exercises in the management of heart disease. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2023 Sep 5;22(6):e47-e48. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad006.. 10.1093/eurjcn/zvad006

  • Wang LYT, Lua JYH, Chan CXC, Ong RLL, Wee CF, Woo BFY.. Health information needs and dissemination methods for individuals living with ischemic heart disease: A systematic review. Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Mar;108:107594. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2022.107594. Epub 2022 Dec 19.. 10.1016/j.pec.2022.107594

  • Tang SWY, Mai AS, Chew NWS, Tam WWS, Tan DS.. The clinical impact of anti-hypertensive treatment drug-gene pairs in the asian population: a systematic review of publications in the past decade. J Hum Hypertens. 2023 Mar;37(3):170-180. doi: 10.1038/s41371-022-00765-y. Epub 2022 Oct 27.. 10.1038/s41371-022-00765-y

  • Woo BFY, Bulto LN, Hendriks JML, Lim TW, Tam WWS.. The information needs of patients with atrial fibrillation: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 May;32(9-10):1521-1533. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15993. Epub 2021 Aug 12.. 10.1111/jocn.15993

  • Chew HSJ, Chew NW, Loong SSE, Lim SL, Tam WSW, Chin YH, Chao AM, Dimitriadish GK, Gao Y, So JBY, Shabbir A, Ngiam KY. Effectiveness of an Artificial Intelligence-Assisted App for Improving Eating Behaviors: Mixed Methods Evaluation. J Med Internet Res. 2024 May 7;26:e46036. doi: 10.2196/46036. 10.2196/46036

  • Chew HSJ, Achananuparp P, Dalakoti M, Chew NWS, Chin YH, Gao Y, So BYJ, Shabbir A, Peng LE, Ngiam KY.. Public acceptance of using artificial intelligence-assisted weight management apps in high-income southeast Asian adults with overweight and obesity: a cross-sectional study. Front Nutr. 2024 Feb 7;11:1287156. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1287156. eCollection 2024.. 10.3389/fnut.2024.1287156

  • Park J, Ten Hoor G, Won S, Hwang G, Hwang S, Lau ST.. Implementation of a Childcare-Based Obesity Prevention Program for Vulnerable Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for School Nurses. J Sch Nurs. 2024 Feb 19:10598405241228448. doi: 10.1177/10598405241228448. Online ahead of print.. 10.1177/10598405241228448

  • Lau Y, Wong SH, Chee DGH, Ng BSP, Ang WW, Han CY, Cheng LJ.. Technology-delivered personalized nutrition intervention on dietary outcomes among adults with overweight and obesity: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression. Obes Rev. 2024 May;25(5):e13699. doi: 10.1111/obr.13699. Epub 2024 Jan 31.. 10.1111/obr.13699

  • Chan V, Cao L, Wong MMH, Lo K, Tam W.. Diagnostic Accuracy of Waist-to-Height Ratio, Waist Circumference, and Body Mass Index in Identifying Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Curr Dev Nutr. 2023 Dec 12;8(1):102061. doi: 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.102061. eCollection 2024 Jan.. 10.1016/j.cdnut.2023.102061

  • Goh LH, Szücs A, Siah CJR, Lazarus MA, Tai ES, Valderas JM, Young DYL.. Patient perspectives of diabetes care in primary care networks in Singapore: a mixed-methods study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2023 Dec 20;23(1):1445. doi: 10.1186/s12913-023-10310-3.. 10.1186/s12913-023-10310-3

  • Sadali UB, Kamal KKBN, Park J, Chew HSJ, Devi MK.. The global prevalence of overweight and obesity among nurses: A systematic review and meta-analyses. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Dec;32(23-24):7934-7955. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16861. Epub 2023 Sep 29.. 10.1111/jocn.16861

  • Sohmaran C, Bte Mohamed Rahim A, Chua JYX, Shorey S.. Perceptions of primiparous women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus: A descriptive qualitative study. Midwifery. 2023 Oct;125:103802. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103802. Epub 2023 Aug 26.. 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103802

  • Tan B, Pan XH, Chew HSJ, Goh RSJ, Lin C, Anand VV, Lee ECZ, Chan KE, Kong G, Ong CEY, Chung HC, Young DY, Chan MY, Khoo CM, Mehta A, Muthiah MD, Noureddin M, Ng CH, Chew NWS, Chin YH.. Efficacy and safety of tirzepatide for treatment of overweight or obesity. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Obes (Lond). 2023 Aug;47(8):677-685. doi: 10.1038/s41366-023-01321-5. Epub 2023 May 31.. 10.1038/s41366-023-01321-5

  • Chew HSJ, Heng FKX, Tien SA, Thian JY, Chou HS, Loong SSE, Ang WHD, Chew NWS, Lo KK.. Effects of Plant-Based Diets on Anthropometric and Cardiometabolic Markers in Adults: An Umbrella Review. Nutrients. 2023 May 16;15(10):2331. doi: 10.3390/nu15102331.. 10.3390/nu15102331

  • Anand VV, Goh RSJ, Nah B, Koh SWC, Lim J, Neo NWS, Chew J, Lee YY, Chin YH, Chong B, Kong G, Tan B, Low Z, Khoo CM, Goh LH, Loh PH, Chai P, Dalakoti M, Chan M, Foo R, Muthiah M, Chew NWS.. General Public's knowledge, awareness, and perception of Cardiometabolic diseases: data from a Singapore study population. Front Med (Lausanne). 2023 Apr 24;10:1193829. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1193829. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fmed.2023.1193829

  • Chew HSJ, Loong SSE, Lim SL, Tam WSW, Chew NWS, Chin YH, Chao AM, Dimitriadis GK, Gao Y, So BYJ, Shabbir A.. Socio-Demographic, Behavioral and Psychological Factors Associated with High BMI among Adults in a Southeast Asian Multi-Ethnic Society: A Structural Equation Model. Nutrients. 2023 Apr 10;15(8):1826. doi: 10.3390/nu15081826.. 10.3390/nu15081826

  • Chew HSJ, Rajasegaran NN, Chin YH, Chew WSN, Kim KM.. Effectiveness of Combined Health Coaching and Self-Monitoring Apps on Weight-Related Outcomes in People With Overweight and Obesity: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Apr 18;25:e42432. doi: 10.2196/42432.. 10.2196/42432

  • Loh YL, Yaw QP, Lau Y.. Social media-based interventions for adults with obesity and overweight: a meta-analysis and meta-regression. Int J Obes (Lond). 2023 Jul;47(7):606-621. doi: 10.1038/s41366-023-01304-6. Epub 2023 Apr 3.. 10.1038/s41366-023-01304-6

  • Teo JYC, Ramachandran HJ, Jiang Y, Seah CWA, Lim ST, Nguyen HD, Wang W.. The characteristics and acceptance of Technology-Enabled diabetes prevention programs (t-DPP) amongst individuals with prediabetes: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Sep;32(17-18):5562-5578. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16649. Epub 2023 Feb 12.. 10.1111/jocn.16649

  • Lim YS, Ho B, Goh YS.. Effectiveness of game-based exercise interventions on modifiable cardiovascular risk factors of individuals with type two diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2023 Aug;20(4):377-400. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12615. Epub 2022 Nov 15.. 10.1111/wvn.12615

  • Chew HSJ, Chng S, Rajasegaran NN, Choy KH, Chong YY.. Effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy on weight, eating behaviours and psychological outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eat Weight Disord. 2023 Feb 10;28(1):6. doi: 10.1007/s40519-023-01535-6.. 10.1007/s40519-023-01535-6

  • Chong B, Kong G, Shankar K, Chew HSJ, Lin C, Goh R, Chin YH, Tan DJH, Chan KE, Lim WH, Syn N, Chan SP, Wang JW, Khoo CM, Dimitriadis GK, Wijarnpreecha K, Sanyal A, Noureddin M, Siddiqui MS, Foo R, Mehta A, Figtree GA, Hausenloy DJ, Chan MY, Ng CH, Muthiah M, Mamas MA, Chew NWS.. The global syndemic of metabolic diseases in the young adult population: A consortium of trends and projections from the Global Burden of Disease 2000-2019. Metabolism. 2023 Apr;141:155402. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2023.155402. Epub 2023 Jan 28.. 10.1016/j.metabol.2023.155402

  • Chew HSJ, Rajasegaran NN, Chng S.. Effectiveness of interactive technology-assisted interventions on promoting healthy food choices: a scoping review and meta-analysis. Br J Nutr. 2023 Oct 14;130(7):1250-1259. doi: 10.1017/S0007114523000193. Epub 2023 Jan 25.. 10.1017/S0007114523000193

  • Chew HSJ, Li J, Chng S.. Improving adult eating behaviours by manipulating time perspective: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychol Health. 2023 Jan 24:1-17. doi: 10.1080/08870446.2023.2169320. Online ahead of print.. 10.1080/08870446.2023.2169320

  • Chew HSJ, Lim SL, Kim G, Kayambu G, So BYJ, Shabbir A, Gao Y.. Essential elements of weight loss apps for a multi-ethnic population with high BMI: a qualitative study with practical recommendations. Transl Behav Med. 2023 Apr 3;13(3):140-148. doi: 10.1093/tbm/ibac090.. 10.1093/tbm/ibac090

  • Chew HSJ, Ang WHD, Tan ZYA, Ang WW, Chan KS, Lau Y.. Umbrella review of time-restricted eating on weight loss, fasting blood glucose, and lipid profile. Nutr Rev. 2023 Aug 10;81(9):1180-1199. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuac103.. 10.1093/nutrit/nuac103

  • Teo WZ, See JY, Ramazanu S, Chan JCY, Wu XV.. Effect of lactic acid fermented foods on glycemic control in diabetic adults: a systemic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2024;64(10):2863-2878. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2128032. Epub 2022 Sep 30.. 10.1080/10408398.2022.2128032

  • Yap JM, Tantono N, Wu VX, Klainin-Yobas P.. Effectiveness of technology-based psychosocial interventions on diabetes distress and health-relevant outcomes among type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Telemed Telecare. 2024 Feb;30(2):262-284. doi: 10.1177/1357633X211058329. Epub 2021 Nov 26.. 10.1177/1357633X211058329

  • Koh GK, Ow Yong JQY, Lee ARYB, Ong BSY, Yau CE, Ho CSH, Goh YS.. Social media use and its impact on adult's mental health and well-being: A scoping review. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2024 May 12. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12727. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/wvn.12727

  • Li J, Fong DYT, Lok KYW, Wong JYH, Man Ho M, Choi EPH, Pandian V, Davidson PM, Duan W, Tarrant M, Lee JJ, Lin CC, Akingbade O, Alabdulwahhab KM, Ahmad MS, Alboraie M, Alzahrani MA, Bilimale AS, Boonpatcharanon S, Byiringiro S, Hasan MKC, Schettini LC, Corzo W, De Leon JM, De Leon AS, Deek H, Efficace F, El Nayal MA, El-Raey F, Ensaldo-Carrasco E, Escotorin P, Fadodun OA, Fawole IO, Goh YS, Irawan D, Khan NE, Koirala B, Krishna A, Kwok C, Le TT, Leal DG, Lezana-Fernández MÁ, Manirambona E, Mantoani LC, Meneses-González F, Mohamed IE, Mukeshimana M, Nguyen CTM, Nguyen HTT, Nguyen KT, Nguyen ST, Nurumal MS, Nzabonimana A, Omer NAMA, Ogungbe O, Poon ACY, Reséndiz-Rodriguez A, Puang-Ngern B, Sagun CG, Shaik RA, Shankar NG, Sommer K, Toro E, Tran HTH, Urgel EL, Uwiringiyimana E, Vanichbuncha T, Youssef N.. Key lifestyles and health outcomes across 16 prevalent chronic diseases: A network analysis of an international observational study. J Glob Health. 2024 Apr 12;14:04068. doi: 10.7189/jogh-14-04068.. 10.7189/jogh-14-04068

  • Leo CSY, Cheng LJ, Lam XR, He H.. Global prevalence and factors associated with preoperative depression in women undergoing breast surgery: a meta-analysis and meta-regression. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2024 Mar 16. doi: 10.1007/s10549-023-07216-3. Online ahead of print.. 10.1007/s10549-023-07216-3

  • Wong JCM, Chua JYX, Chan PY, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of educational interventions in reducing the stigma of healthcare professionals and healthcare students towards mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2024 Feb 25. doi: 10.1111/jan.16127. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/jan.16127

  • Liow Y, Lazarus M, Loh V, Shorey S, Chee C, Young D, Valderas JM.. Primary care physicians' perspectives on the identification and management of postnatal mental health problems. Fam Pract. 2024 Apr 15;41(2):185-193. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmae003.. 10.1093/fampra/cmae003

  • Wong KW, Wu X, Dong Y.. Interventions to reduce burnout and improve the mental health of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review of randomised controlled trials with meta-analysis. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Apr;33(2):324-343. doi: 10.1111/inm.13251. Epub 2023 Nov 20.. 10.1111/inm.13251

  • Low NJH, Leow DGW, Klainin-Yobas P.. Effectiveness of Technology-Based Psychosocial Interventions on Psychological Outcomes Among Adult Cancer Patients and Caregivers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2024 Feb;40(1):151533. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151533. Epub 2023 Nov 15.. 10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151533

  • Tan RXR, Goh YS.. Perceptions of community mental health services among culturally diverse adult Singaporeans with major depressive disorder: A descriptive qualitative study. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Feb;33(1):143-158. doi: 10.1111/inm.13228. Epub 2023 Sep 24.. 10.1111/inm.13228

  • Shorey S, Tam TC, Thilagamangai, Mathews J, Lim SH, Shi L, Chua JS, Chan YH, Law E, Chee C, Chong YS.. 'Been there, experienced that': A qualitative study on the experiences and perceptions of online peer volunteers in supporting Singaporean mothers at risk of depression. J Adv Nurs. 2024 Mar;80(3):1072-1083. doi: 10.1111/jan.15867. Epub 2023 Sep 14.. 10.1111/jan.15867

  • Yeo BSY, Toh EMS, Lim NE, Lee RS, Ho RCM, Tam WWS, Ngo RYS.. Association of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo with Depression and Anxiety-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Laryngoscope. 2024 Feb;134(2):526-534. doi: 10.1002/lary.30957. Epub 2023 Aug 10.. 10.1002/lary.30957

  • Ching H, Chua JYX, Chua JS, Shorey S.. The effectiveness of technology-based cognitive behavioral therapy on perinatal depression and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2023 Oct;20(5):451-464. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12673. Epub 2023 Aug 9.. 10.1111/wvn.12673

  • Leung CLK, Li KK, In Wei W, Tam W, McNeil EB, Tang A, Wong SYS, Kwok KO.. Temporal variations of vaccine hesitancy amid the COVID-19 outbreaks in Hong Kong. Appl Psychol Health Well Being. 2024 Feb;16(1):216-234. doi: 10.1111/aphw.12480. Epub 2023 Aug 7.. 10.1111/aphw.12480

  • Heng TJT, Shorey S.. Experiences of moral distress in nursing students - A qualitative systematic review. Nurse Educ Today. 2023 Oct;129:105912. doi: 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105912. Epub 2023 Jul 17.. 10.1016/j.nedt.2023.105912

  • Goh YSS, Ow Yong JQY, Li AZ.. Effectiveness of Illness Management and Recovery program on people with severe mental illnesses: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Psychiatry. 2023 May 15;14:1162288. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1162288. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1162288

  • Leow Y, Rashid NLBA, Klainin-Yobas P, Zhang Z, Wu XV.. Effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions on mental, cognitive outcomes and neuroplastic changes in older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2023 Dec;79(12):4489-4505. doi: 10.1111/jan.15720. Epub 2023 May 29.. 10.1111/jan.15720

  • Meng J, Xiao X, Wang W, Jiang Y, Jin Y, Wang H.. Sleep quality, social rhythms, and depression among people living with HIV: a path analysis based on social zeitgeber theory. Front Psychiatry. 2023 May 4;14:1102946. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1102946. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1102946

  • Zuo L, Dong Y, Hu Y, Xiang X, Liu T, Zhou J, Shi J, Wang Y.. Clinical Features, Brain-Structure Changes, and Cognitive Impairment in Basal Ganglia Infarcts: A Pilot Study. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat. 2023 May 11;19:1171-1180. doi: 10.2147/NDT.S384726. eCollection 2023.. 10.2147/NDT.S384726

  • Depression in Medical Students Research Group; Zatt WB, Lo K, Tam W.. Pooled prevalence of depressive symptoms among medical students: an individual participant data meta-analysis. BMC Psychiatry. 2023 Apr 14;23(1):251. doi: 10.1186/s12888-023-04745-5.. 10.1186/s12888-023-04745-5

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