Women and Children Health Care

Research

Healthy women and children are the linchpins of healthy and thriving societies – making women and children health care essential.

This research programme targets the research of different designs aiming to improve the health outcomes, cost-effective and quality of care to women and children with various health conditions and their caregivers. A variety of innovative interventions, such as psychoeducational intervention, psychosocial intervention and educational interventions, with or without new technologies incorporated, have been developed for these populations. We have published over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles in this programme. By working with more international and national multidisciplinary teams, we aim to develop more technology-based solutions to improve the quality of care of our clients, while reducing healthcare costs.

Chair: Prof Honggu HE

Core Member: Dr Shefaly SHOREY

Associate Member: Ms Lubna Binte Iskhandar SHAH

Kwa ZY, Li J, Loh DL, Lee YY, Liu G, Zhu L, Pikkarainen M, He H, Mali VP.. An Intelligent Customer-Driven Digital Solution to Improve Perioperative Health Outcomes Among Children Undergoing Circumcision and Their Parents: Development and Evaluation. JMIR Form Res. 2024 Feb 16;8:e52337. doi: 10.2196/52337.. 10.2196/52337
Kerimaa H, Hakala M, Haapea M, Vähänikkilä H, Serlo W, He HG, Pölkki T.. Effectiveness of a Mobile App Intervention for Preparing Preschool Children and Parents for Day Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Sep 29;25:e46989. doi: 10.2196/46989.. 10.2196/46989
Ong P, Cong X, Yeo Y, Shorey S.. Experiences of nurses managing parenthood and career. A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Int Nurs Rev. 2023 Sep 19. doi: 10.1111/inr.12885. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/inr.12885
Sng QW, Chong FM, Chan D, Tan KH, He HG.. Evaluating the influence of low birth weight on food parenting practices in preschool children. Appetite. 2023 Nov 1;190:107031. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107031. Epub 2023 Sep 9.. 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107031
Nur ABSS, Chua JYX, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of community-based family-focused interventions on family functioning among families of children with chronic health conditions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Fam Process. 2023 Dec;62(4):1408-1422. doi: 10.1111/famp.12930. Epub 2023 Aug 27.. 10.1111/famp.12930
Chua JYX, Choolani M, Chee CYI, Yi H, Chan YH, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S.. 'Parentbot - A Digital healthcare Assistant (PDA)': A mobile application-based perinatal intervention for parents: Development study. Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Sep;114:107805. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107805. Epub 2023 May 23.. 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107805
Chong SC, Teo WZ, Shorey S.. Exploring the perception of parents on children's screentime: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Pediatr Res. 2023 Sep;94(3):915-925. doi: 10.1038/s41390-023-02555-9. Epub 2023 Mar 25.. 10.1038/s41390-023-02555-9
Liu G, Chen Y, Ou P, Huang L, Qian Q, Wang Y, He HG, Hu R.. Effects of Parent-Child Sandplay Therapy for preschool children with autism spectrum disorder and their mothers: A randomized controlled trial. J Pediatr Nurs. 2023 Jul-Aug;71:6-13. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.02.006. Epub 2023 Mar 20.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.02.006
Shorey S, Baladram S.. "Does It Really Get Better After Dad Leaves?" Children's Experiences With Domestic Violence: A Qualitative Systematic Review. Trauma Violence Abuse. 2024 Jan;25(1):542-559. doi: 10.1177/15248380231156197. Epub 2023 Mar 17.. 10.1177/15248380231156197
Shorey S, Chong YS, Shi L, Chua JS; Thilagamangai; Mathews J, Lim SH, Du R, Chan YH, Tan TC, Chee C, Law E.. Evaluating the Effects of the Supportive Parenting App on Infant Developmental Outcomes: Longitudinal Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2023 Feb 22;11:e43885. doi: 10.2196/43885.. 10.2196/43885
Shorey S, Asurlekar AR, Chua JS, Lim LHK.. Influence of oxytocin on parenting behaviors and parent-child bonding: A systematic review. Dev Psychobiol. 2023 Mar;65(2):e22359. doi: 10.1002/dev.22359.. 10.1002/dev.22359
Shorey S, Law E; Thilagamangai; Mathews J, Lim SH, Shi L, Chua JS, Du R, Chan YH, Tan TC, Chee C, Chong YS.. Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Supportive Parenting App on Parental Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Jan 16;25:e41859. doi: 10.2196/41859.. 10.2196/41859
Shorey S, Chua CMS.. Perceptions, Experiences, and Needs of Adolescents About School-Based Sexual Health Education: Qualitative Systematic Review. Arch Sex Behav. 2023 May;52(4):1665-1687. doi: 10.1007/s10508-022-02504-3. Epub 2022 Dec 29.. 10.1007/s10508-022-02504-3
Chiang RKQ, Shorey S.. Men's experiences of antenatal care services in low-income and middle-income countries: A qualitative systematic review. Birth. 2023 Jun;50(2):276-286. doi: 10.1111/birt.12688. Epub 2022 Oct 30.. 10.1111/birt.12688
Shorey S, Pereira TL.. Parenting experiences of single fathers: A meta-synthesis. Fam Process. 2023 Sep;62(3):1093-1113. doi: 10.1111/famp.12830. Epub 2022 Oct 28.. 10.1111/famp.12830
Shorey S, Pereira TL.. Experiences of fathers caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A meta-synthesis. Fam Process. 2023 Jun;62(2):754-774. doi: 10.1111/famp.12817. Epub 2022 Sep 8.. 10.1111/famp.12817
Lalor JG, Sheaf G, Mulligan A, Ohaja M, Clive A, Murphy-Tighe S, Ng ED, Shorey S.. Parental experiences with changes in maternity care during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-studies systematic review. Women Birth. 2023 Mar;36(2):e203-e212. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.08.004. Epub 2022 Aug 10.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.08.004
Shorey S, Ng JQX, Liu VC, Chee CYI.. Cradling disparities: A descriptive qualitative study of maternal experiences of mothers from low-socioeconomic status in the first month postpartum. J Adv Nurs. 2024 May 10. doi: 10.1111/jan.16225. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/jan.16225
Pereira TL, Rajendran PD, Nantsupawat A, Shorey S.. Fathers' breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and involvement in the Asian context: A mixed-studies review. Midwifery. 2024 Apr;131:103956. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2024.103956. Epub 2024 Feb 15.. 10.1016/j.midw.2024.103956
Xin JKY, Shian GY, Han TT, San WTW.. Experiences of postpartum Chinese women undergoing confinement practices: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Int J Nurs Pract. 2024 Feb 20:e13251. doi: 10.1111/ijn.13251. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/ijn.13251
Goh HQ, Nelson LE, Teo WZ, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Ramos SR, Shorey S.. Perspectives and thoughts of pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV receiving peer support: A mixed studies systematic review. J Adv Nurs. 2023 Dec 13. doi: 10.1111/jan.16014. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/jan.16014
Chua JYX, Choolani M, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S.. Insights of healthcare professionals regarding waterbirths and water immersion during labour: A mixed studies review. J Adv Nurs. 2024 Jun;80(6):2156-2166. doi: 10.1111/jan.15975. Epub 2023 Nov 23.. 10.1111/jan.15975
Chan SH, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological outcomes of parents with preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Jan-Feb;74:23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028. Epub 2023 Nov 20.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028
Yong MQY, Yeo Y, Shorey S.. Factors affecting unintended pregnancy resolution from the perspectives of pregnant women and people: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Midwifery. 2023 Dec;127:103866. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866. Epub 2023 Nov 3.. 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866
Chua JYX, Choolani M, Lalor JG, Yi H, Chong YS, Shorey S.. Perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding labour induction and augmentation: A qualitative systematic review. Women Birth. 2024 Feb;37(1):79-87. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2023.09.003. Epub 2023 Sep 15.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2023.09.003
Shorey S, Ng ED.. Midwives' perceptions of and experiences with normal physiologic birth: A qualitative systematic review. Birth. 2023 Dec;50(4):749-763. doi: 10.1111/birt.12763. Epub 2023 Sep 15.. 10.1111/birt.12763
Hya KM, Huang Z, Chua CMS, Shorey S.. Experiences of men undergoing assisted reproductive technology: A qualitative systematic review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Apr;165(1):9-21. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15082. Epub 2023 Sep 11.. 10.1002/ijgo.15082
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
Zhang L, Gu W, Jing X, Zhi S, Zhou N, Zhang L, Wang W, Jiang Y.. Predicting the dyadic coping through self-esteem among infertile couples undergoing in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer: An actor-partner interdependence model. Front Psychol. 2023 Aug 7;14:1127464. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1127464. eCollection 2023.. 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1127464
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
Ong I, Zulkarnain ADM, Lim KZQ, Teh DBL, Tam W, Huang Z.. The global impact of COVID-19 on abortion care. Heliyon. 2023 May 8;9(5):e16094. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16094. eCollection 2023 May.. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16094
Lau Y, Chew HSJ, Ang WHD, Ang WW, Yeo CY, Lim GZQ, Wong SH, Lau ST, Cheng LJ.. Effects of digital health interventions on the psychological outcomes of perinatal women: umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Health Psychol Rev. 2023 Mar 15:1-26. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654. Online ahead of print.. 10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654
Ong QO, Ong JW, Ang MQ, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, He HG.. Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychoeducation on the psychological and social impact among first-time mothers. Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Jun;111:107678. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678. Epub 2023 Feb 24.. 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678
Lin JW, Shorey S.. Online peer support communities in the infertility journey: A systematic mixed-studies review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Apr;140:104454. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454. Epub 2023 Feb 10.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454
Chua JYX, Choolani M, Chee CYI, Chan YH, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S.. Insights of Parents and Parents-To-Be in Using Chatbots to Improve Their Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Health: A Mixed Studies Review. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2023 Jul-Aug;68(4):480-489. doi: 10.1111/jmwh.13472. Epub 2023 Feb 3.. 10.1111/jmwh.13472
Shorey S, Lalor J, Pereira TL, Jarašiūnaitė-Fedosejeva G, Downe S.. Decision-making and future pregnancies after a positive fetal anomaly screen: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Sep;32(17-18):5534-5549. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16628. Epub 2023 Jan 27.. 10.1111/jocn.16628
Shorey S, Jarašiūnaitė-Fedosejeva G, Akik BK, Holopainen A, Isbir GG, Chua JS, Wayt C, Downe S, Lalor J.. Trends and motivations for freebirth: A scoping review. Birth. 2023 Mar;50(1):16-31. doi: 10.1111/birt.12702. Epub 2023 Jan 4.. 10.1111/birt.12702
Loh HF, Lee JR, Tan AR, Goh XL, Low YF, Ng YPM, Shorey S.. Emotional journey of Asian mothers of premature infants who received pasteurised donor human milk: a qualitative study. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2023 Jul;108(4):348-353. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-324748. Epub 2022 Dec 23.. 10.1136/archdischild-2022-324748
Lau Y, Wong SH, Cheng LJ, Lau ST.. Exploring experiences and needs of perinatal women in digital healthcare: A meta-ethnography of qualitative evidence. Int J Med Inform. 2023 Jan;169:104929. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104929. Epub 2022 Nov 20.. 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104929
Chiang RKQ, Shorey S.. Men's experiences of antenatal care services in low-income and middle-income countries: A qualitative systematic review. Birth. 2023 Jun;50(2):276-286. doi: 10.1111/birt.12688. Epub 2022 Oct 30.. 10.1111/birt.12688
Lalor JG, Sheaf G, Mulligan A, Ohaja M, Clive A, Murphy-Tighe S, Ng ED, Shorey S.. Parental experiences with changes in maternity care during the Covid-19 pandemic: A mixed-studies systematic review. Women Birth. 2023 Mar;36(2):e203-e212. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.08.004. Epub 2022 Aug 10.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.08.004
Chua CMS, Mathews J, Ong MSB, Liew KK, Shorey S.. Use of telelactation interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes among mothers: A mixed-studies systematic review. Women Birth. 2023 May;36(3):247-256. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.011. Epub 2022 Jul 2.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.011
Shorey S, Tan TC, Thilagamangai, Mathews J, Lim SH, Shi L, Chua JS, Chan YH, Law E, Chee C, Chong YS.. Perinatal support for couples during COVID-19: A descriptive qualitative study. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Jul;32(13-14):3528-3542. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16432. Epub 2022 Jun 30.. 10.1111/jocn.16432
Toh RKC, Shorey S.. Experiences and needs of women from ethnic minorities in maternity healthcare: A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation. Women Birth. 2023 Feb;36(1):30-38. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003. Epub 2022 Jun 16.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003
Tang BWJ, Ibrahim BB, Shorey S.. Complex journeys of adolescents after induced abortion: A qualitative systematic review. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Mar 28:S0882-5963(24)00100-3. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.033. Online ahead of print.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.033
Chan SH, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological outcomes of parents with preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Jan-Feb;74:23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028. Epub 2023 Nov 20.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028
Yong MQY, Yeo Y, Shorey S.. Factors affecting unintended pregnancy resolution from the perspectives of pregnant women and people: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Midwifery. 2023 Dec;127:103866. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866. Epub 2023 Nov 3.. 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866
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
Wu X, Wong KW, Gurvich C, Dong Y.. Impact of COVID-19 on health of menopausal women: A scoping review. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2023 Sep-Oct;84:125-141. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.07.001. Epub 2023 Jul 15.. 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.07.001
Ong JW, Ong QO, Metsävainio T, Vaajoki A, Tian JL, He HG.. The Effectiveness of Mind-Body Therapies for Women With Gynecological Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. 2023 Apr 24. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000001231. Online ahead of print.. 10.1097/NCC.0000000000001231
Lau Y, Chew HSJ, Ang WHD, Ang WW, Yeo CY, Lim GZQ, Wong SH, Lau ST, Cheng LJ.. Effects of digital health interventions on the psychological outcomes of perinatal women: umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Health Psychol Rev. 2023 Mar 15:1-26. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654. Online ahead of print.. 10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654
Ong QO, Ong JW, Ang MQ, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, He HG.. Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychoeducation on the psychological and social impact among first-time mothers. Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Jun;111:107678. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678. Epub 2023 Feb 24.. 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678
Lin JW, Shorey S.. Online peer support communities in the infertility journey: A systematic mixed-studies review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Apr;140:104454. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454. Epub 2023 Feb 10.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454
Loh HF, Lee JR, Tan AR, Goh XL, Low YF, Ng YPM, Shorey S.. Emotional journey of Asian mothers of premature infants who received pasteurised donor human milk: a qualitative study. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2023 Jul;108(4):348-353. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2022-324748. Epub 2022 Dec 23.. 10.1136/archdischild-2022-324748
Shorey, S., & Chua, C. (2022). Nurses and nursing students' experiences on pediatric end-of-life care and death: A qualitative systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 112. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105332
Shorey, S., Chan, V., & Lalor, J. G. (2022). Perceptions of women and partners on labor and birth positions: A meta-synthesis. Birth (Berkeley, Calif.), 49(1), 19–29. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12574
Shorey, S., Chee, C., Ng, E. D., Lau, Y., Dennis, C. L., & Chan, Y. H. (2019). Evaluation of a Technology-Based Peer-Support Intervention Program for Preventing Postnatal Depression (Part 1): Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of medical Internet research, 21(8), e12410. https://doi.org/10.2196/12410
Shorey, S., Tan, T. C., Thilagamangai, Mathews, J., Lim, S. H., Shi, L., Chua, J. S., Chan, Y. H., Law, E., Chee, C., & Chong, Y. S. (2022). Perinatal support for couples during COVID-19: A descriptive qualitative study. Journal of clinical nursing, 10.1111/jocn.16432. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16432
Toh, R. K. C., & Shorey, S. (2022). Experiences and needs of women from ethnic minorities in maternity healthcare: A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation. Women and Birth. doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003
Zheng, Q., Shi, L., Zhu, L., Jiao, N., Chong, Y. S., Chan, S. W., Chan, Y. H., Luo, N., Wang, W., & He, H. (2022). Cost-effectiveness of Web-Based and Home-Based Postnatal Psychoeducational Interventions for First-time Mothers: Economic Evaluation Alongside Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of medical Internet research, 24(3), e25821. https://doi.org/10.2196/25821
Balan, P., Chong, Y.S., Lin, Q.S., Lim, T.K., Wong, M.L., Lopez, V., He, H.G., & Seneviratne, C.J. (2021). Isobaric Tags for Relative and Absolute Quantification (iTRAQ)-based quantitative analysis of the salivary proteome during healthy pregnancy and pregnancy gingivitis. Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 48(12),1559-1569. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13559.
Fang Liow, K. H., Pyng Ng, T. R., Choo, C. H., Lin Koh, S. S., & Shorey, S. (2021). The experiences and support needs of women with gestational breast cancer in singapore: A descriptive qualitative study. Cancer Nursing, 45(1), E263-E269. doi:10.1097/NCC.0000000000000912
Goh, J.X., Ramkumar, A., Ho, R.C.M., Wang, W. & He, H.G. (2021). A qualitative study exploring experiences and support needs of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Singapore. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 30(21-22), 3268-3280. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15836
Liao, J., Liu, G., Xie, N., Wang, S., Wu, T., Lin, Y., Hu, R., & He, H. G. (2021). Mothers' voices and white noise on premature infants' physiological reactions in a neonatal intensive care unit: A multi-arm randomized controlled trial. International journal of nursing studies, 119, 103934. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103934
Liu, G., Wang, S., Liao, J., Ou, P., Huang, L., Xie, N., He,Y., Lin,J., He, H.G., & Hu, R. (2021). The efficacy of WeChat-based parenting training on the psychological well-being of mothers with autistic children during the COVID-19 pandemic: A quasi-experimental study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 8(2), e23917. doi: 10.2196/23917.
Ng, K.L., Buvanaswari, P., Loh, L.W.L., Chee, C.Y.I., Teng, J.Y., Wang, W., & He, H.G. (2021). A descriptive qualitative study exploring the experiences of fathers with partners suffering from maternal perinatal depression. Midwifery, 102, 103075. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2021.103075.
Shorey, S., & Chan, V. (2021). Women Living with Osteoporosis: A Meta-Synthesis. Gerontologist, 61(3), E39-E47. doi:10.1093/geront/gnz173
Shorey, S., & Ng, E. D. (2021). The efficacy of mindful parenting interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 121, 103996. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103996
Shorey, S., Downe, S., Chua, J., Byrne, S. O., Fobelets, M., & Lalor, J. G. (2021). Effectiveness of Psychological Interventions to Improve the Mental Well-Being of Parents Who Have Experienced Traumatic Childbirth: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Trauma, violence & abuse, 15248380211060808. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1177/15248380211060808
Chen, X.Q., Jiang, X.M., Zheng, Q.X., Zheng, J., He, H.G., Pan, Y.Q., & Liu, G.H. (2020). Factors associated with workplace fatigue among midwives in southern China: A multi‐centre cross‐sectional study. Journal of Nursing Management, 28(4), 881–891. Doi: 10.1111/jonm.13015
Lin, H., Ye, M., Chan, S. W. C., Zhu, J., & He, H. G. (2020). The effectiveness of online interventions for patients with gynecological cancer: An integrative review. Gynecologic Oncology, 158 (1), 143-152. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.04.690
Rantala, A., Pikkarainen, M., Miettunen, J., He, H.G., & Polkki, T. (2020). The effectiveness of web-based mobile health interventions in paediatric outpatient surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 76(8), 1949-1960. doi:10.1111/jan.14381
Shorey, S., Ang, L., & Lau, Y. (2020). Efficacy of mind-body therapies and exercise-based interventions on menopausal-related outcomes among Asian perimenopause women: A systematic review, meta-analysis, and synthesis without a meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING, 76(5), 1098-1110. doi:10.1111/jan.14304
Jiao, N., Zhu, L.X., Chan, W.C.S., Chong, Y.S., Luo, N., Wang, W., Hu, R., Chan, Y.H., & He, H.G. (2019). Web-based versus home-based postnatal psychoeducational interventions for first-time mothers: A randomised controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 99:103385. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.07.002.
Kamaludin, S. A. N., Zhang, X. R., & Shorey, S. (2019). Perspectives of women experiencing Menorrhagia: A descriptive qualitative study. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 28(13-14), 2659-2668. doi:10.1111/jocn.14856
Ng, W.L.R., Shorey, S., Yin, S.L.K., Chan, C.P.P., & He, H.G. (2019). Fathers' involvement in their wives'/partners' breastfeeding: a descriptive correlational study. Journal of Human Lactation, 35(4), 801-812. doi: 10.1177/0890334419830988.
Shorey, S., & Wong, P. (2022). Traumatic Childbirth Experiences of New Parents: A Meta-Synthesis. Trauma, violence & abuse, 23(3), 748–763. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838020977161
Shorey, S., Ng, E. D., Haugan, G., & Law, E. (2020). The parenting experiences and needs of Asian primary caregivers of children with autism: A meta-synthesis. Autism : the international journal of research and practice, 24(3), 591–604. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361319886513
Shorey, S., Ng, Y., Ng, E. D., Siew, A. L., Mörelius, E., Yoong, J., & Gandhi, M. (2019). Effectiveness of a Technology-Based Supportive Educational Parenting Program on Parental Outcomes (Part 1): Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal of medical Internet research, 21(2), e10816. https://doi.org/10.2196/10816

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Kerimaa H, Hakala M, Haapea M, Vähänikkilä H, Serlo W, He HG, Pölkki T.. Effectiveness of a Mobile App Intervention for Preparing Preschool Children and Parents for Day Surgery: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Sep 29;25:e46989. doi: 10.2196/46989.. 10.2196/46989

Ong P, Cong X, Yeo Y, Shorey S.. Experiences of nurses managing parenthood and career. A systematic review and meta-synthesis. Int Nurs Rev. 2023 Sep 19. doi: 10.1111/inr.12885. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/inr.12885

Sng QW, Chong FM, Chan D, Tan KH, He HG.. Evaluating the influence of low birth weight on food parenting practices in preschool children. Appetite. 2023 Nov 1;190:107031. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107031. Epub 2023 Sep 9.. 10.1016/j.appet.2023.107031

Chong SC, Teo WZ, Shorey S.. Exploring the perception of parents on children's screentime: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. Pediatr Res. 2023 Sep;94(3):915-925. doi: 10.1038/s41390-023-02555-9. Epub 2023 Mar 25.. 10.1038/s41390-023-02555-9

Shorey S, Baladram S.. "Does It Really Get Better After Dad Leaves?" Children's Experiences With Domestic Violence: A Qualitative Systematic Review. Trauma Violence Abuse. 2024 Jan;25(1):542-559. doi: 10.1177/15248380231156197. Epub 2023 Mar 17.. 10.1177/15248380231156197

Shorey S, Chong YS, Shi L, Chua JS; Thilagamangai; Mathews J, Lim SH, Du R, Chan YH, Tan TC, Chee C, Law E.. Evaluating the Effects of the Supportive Parenting App on Infant Developmental Outcomes: Longitudinal Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth. 2023 Feb 22;11:e43885. doi: 10.2196/43885.. 10.2196/43885

Shorey S, Asurlekar AR, Chua JS, Lim LHK.. Influence of oxytocin on parenting behaviors and parent-child bonding: A systematic review. Dev Psychobiol. 2023 Mar;65(2):e22359. doi: 10.1002/dev.22359.. 10.1002/dev.22359

Shorey S, Law E; Thilagamangai; Mathews J, Lim SH, Shi L, Chua JS, Du R, Chan YH, Tan TC, Chee C, Chong YS.. Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Supportive Parenting App on Parental Outcomes: Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res. 2023 Jan 16;25:e41859. doi: 10.2196/41859.. 10.2196/41859

Shorey S, Chua CMS.. Perceptions, Experiences, and Needs of Adolescents About School-Based Sexual Health Education: Qualitative Systematic Review. Arch Sex Behav. 2023 May;52(4):1665-1687. doi: 10.1007/s10508-022-02504-3. Epub 2022 Dec 29.. 10.1007/s10508-022-02504-3

Chiang RKQ, Shorey S.. Men's experiences of antenatal care services in low-income and middle-income countries: A qualitative systematic review. Birth. 2023 Jun;50(2):276-286. doi: 10.1111/birt.12688. Epub 2022 Oct 30.. 10.1111/birt.12688

Shorey S, Pereira TL.. Parenting experiences of single fathers: A meta-synthesis. Fam Process. 2023 Sep;62(3):1093-1113. doi: 10.1111/famp.12830. Epub 2022 Oct 28.. 10.1111/famp.12830

Shorey S, Pereira TL.. Experiences of fathers caring for children with neurodevelopmental disorders: A meta-synthesis. Fam Process. 2023 Jun;62(2):754-774. doi: 10.1111/famp.12817. Epub 2022 Sep 8.. 10.1111/famp.12817

Shorey S, Ng JQX, Liu VC, Chee CYI.. Cradling disparities: A descriptive qualitative study of maternal experiences of mothers from low-socioeconomic status in the first month postpartum. J Adv Nurs. 2024 May 10. doi: 10.1111/jan.16225. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/jan.16225

Pereira TL, Rajendran PD, Nantsupawat A, Shorey S.. Fathers' breastfeeding knowledge, attitudes, and involvement in the Asian context: A mixed-studies review. Midwifery. 2024 Apr;131:103956. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2024.103956. Epub 2024 Feb 15.. 10.1016/j.midw.2024.103956

Xin JKY, Shian GY, Han TT, San WTW.. Experiences of postpartum Chinese women undergoing confinement practices: A qualitative meta-synthesis. Int J Nurs Pract. 2024 Feb 20:e13251. doi: 10.1111/ijn.13251. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/ijn.13251

Goh HQ, Nelson LE, Teo WZ, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Ramos SR, Shorey S.. Perspectives and thoughts of pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV receiving peer support: A mixed studies systematic review. J Adv Nurs. 2023 Dec 13. doi: 10.1111/jan.16014. Online ahead of print.. 10.1111/jan.16014

Chua JYX, Choolani M, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S.. Insights of healthcare professionals regarding waterbirths and water immersion during labour: A mixed studies review. J Adv Nurs. 2024 Jun;80(6):2156-2166. doi: 10.1111/jan.15975. Epub 2023 Nov 23.. 10.1111/jan.15975

Chan SH, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological outcomes of parents with preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Jan-Feb;74:23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028. Epub 2023 Nov 20.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028

Yong MQY, Yeo Y, Shorey S.. Factors affecting unintended pregnancy resolution from the perspectives of pregnant women and people: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Midwifery. 2023 Dec;127:103866. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866. Epub 2023 Nov 3.. 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866

Chua JYX, Choolani M, Lalor JG, Yi H, Chong YS, Shorey S.. Perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding labour induction and augmentation: A qualitative systematic review. Women Birth. 2024 Feb;37(1):79-87. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2023.09.003. Epub 2023 Sep 15.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2023.09.003

Shorey S, Ng ED.. Midwives' perceptions of and experiences with normal physiologic birth: A qualitative systematic review. Birth. 2023 Dec;50(4):749-763. doi: 10.1111/birt.12763. Epub 2023 Sep 15.. 10.1111/birt.12763

Hya KM, Huang Z, Chua CMS, Shorey S.. Experiences of men undergoing assisted reproductive technology: A qualitative systematic review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Apr;165(1):9-21. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15082. Epub 2023 Sep 11.. 10.1002/ijgo.15082

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

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

Ong I, Zulkarnain ADM, Lim KZQ, Teh DBL, Tam W, Huang Z.. The global impact of COVID-19 on abortion care. Heliyon. 2023 May 8;9(5):e16094. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16094. eCollection 2023 May.. 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16094

Ong QO, Ong JW, Ang MQ, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, He HG.. Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychoeducation on the psychological and social impact among first-time mothers. Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Jun;111:107678. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678. Epub 2023 Feb 24.. 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678

Lin JW, Shorey S.. Online peer support communities in the infertility journey: A systematic mixed-studies review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Apr;140:104454. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454. Epub 2023 Feb 10.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454

Shorey S, Lalor J, Pereira TL, Jarašiūnaitė-Fedosejeva G, Downe S.. Decision-making and future pregnancies after a positive fetal anomaly screen: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Sep;32(17-18):5534-5549. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16628. Epub 2023 Jan 27.. 10.1111/jocn.16628

Shorey S, Jarašiūnaitė-Fedosejeva G, Akik BK, Holopainen A, Isbir GG, Chua JS, Wayt C, Downe S, Lalor J.. Trends and motivations for freebirth: A scoping review. Birth. 2023 Mar;50(1):16-31. doi: 10.1111/birt.12702. Epub 2023 Jan 4.. 10.1111/birt.12702

Lau Y, Wong SH, Cheng LJ, Lau ST.. Exploring experiences and needs of perinatal women in digital healthcare: A meta-ethnography of qualitative evidence. Int J Med Inform. 2023 Jan;169:104929. doi: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104929. Epub 2022 Nov 20.. 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104929

Chiang RKQ, Shorey S.. Men's experiences of antenatal care services in low-income and middle-income countries: A qualitative systematic review. Birth. 2023 Jun;50(2):276-286. doi: 10.1111/birt.12688. Epub 2022 Oct 30.. 10.1111/birt.12688

Chua CMS, Mathews J, Ong MSB, Liew KK, Shorey S.. Use of telelactation interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes among mothers: A mixed-studies systematic review. Women Birth. 2023 May;36(3):247-256. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.011. Epub 2022 Jul 2.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.011

Shorey S, Tan TC, Thilagamangai, Mathews J, Lim SH, Shi L, Chua JS, Chan YH, Law E, Chee C, Chong YS.. Perinatal support for couples during COVID-19: A descriptive qualitative study. J Clin Nurs. 2023 Jul;32(13-14):3528-3542. doi: 10.1111/jocn.16432. Epub 2022 Jun 30.. 10.1111/jocn.16432

Toh RKC, Shorey S.. Experiences and needs of women from ethnic minorities in maternity healthcare: A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation. Women Birth. 2023 Feb;36(1):30-38. doi: 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003. Epub 2022 Jun 16.. 10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003

Tang BWJ, Ibrahim BB, Shorey S.. Complex journeys of adolescents after induced abortion: A qualitative systematic review. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Mar 28:S0882-5963(24)00100-3. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.033. Online ahead of print.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.033

Chan SH, Shorey S.. Effectiveness of psychosocial interventions on the psychological outcomes of parents with preterm infants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Jan-Feb;74:23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028. Epub 2023 Nov 20.. 10.1016/j.pedn.2023.10.028

Yong MQY, Yeo Y, Shorey S.. Factors affecting unintended pregnancy resolution from the perspectives of pregnant women and people: A systematic review of qualitative evidence. Midwifery. 2023 Dec;127:103866. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866. Epub 2023 Nov 3.. 10.1016/j.midw.2023.103866

Wu X, Wong KW, Gurvich C, Dong Y.. Impact of COVID-19 on health of menopausal women: A scoping review. Gen Hosp Psychiatry. 2023 Sep-Oct;84:125-141. doi: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.07.001. Epub 2023 Jul 15.. 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2023.07.001

Ong JW, Ong QO, Metsävainio T, Vaajoki A, Tian JL, He HG.. The Effectiveness of Mind-Body Therapies for Women With Gynecological Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Nurs. 2023 Apr 24. doi: 10.1097/NCC.0000000000001231. Online ahead of print.. 10.1097/NCC.0000000000001231

Ong QO, Ong JW, Ang MQ, Vehviläinen-Julkunen K, He HG.. Systematic review and meta-analysis of psychoeducation on the psychological and social impact among first-time mothers. Patient Educ Couns. 2023 Jun;111:107678. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678. Epub 2023 Feb 24.. 10.1016/j.pec.2023.107678

Lin JW, Shorey S.. Online peer support communities in the infertility journey: A systematic mixed-studies review. Int J Nurs Stud. 2023 Apr;140:104454. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454. Epub 2023 Feb 10.. 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104454

Shorey, S., & Chua, C. (2022). Nurses and nursing students' experiences on pediatric end-of-life care and death: A qualitative systematic review. Nurse Education Today, 112. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2022.105332

Shorey, S., Chan, V., & Lalor, J. G. (2022). Perceptions of women and partners on labor and birth positions: A meta-synthesis. Birth (Berkeley, Calif.), 49(1), 19–29. https://doi.org/10.1111/birt.12574

Toh, R. K. C., & Shorey, S. (2022). Experiences and needs of women from ethnic minorities in maternity healthcare: A qualitative systematic review and meta-aggregation. Women and Birth. doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2022.06.003

Fang Liow, K. H., Pyng Ng, T. R., Choo, C. H., Lin Koh, S. S., & Shorey, S. (2021). The experiences and support needs of women with gestational breast cancer in singapore: A descriptive qualitative study. Cancer Nursing, 45(1), E263-E269. doi:10.1097/NCC.0000000000000912

Goh, J.X., Ramkumar, A., Ho, R.C.M., Wang, W. & He, H.G. (2021). A qualitative study exploring experiences and support needs of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Singapore. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 30(21-22), 3268-3280. doi: 10.1111/jocn.15836

Ng, K.L., Buvanaswari, P., Loh, L.W.L., Chee, C.Y.I., Teng, J.Y., Wang, W., & He, H.G. (2021). A descriptive qualitative study exploring the experiences of fathers with partners suffering from maternal perinatal depression. Midwifery, 102, 103075. doi:10.1016/j.midw.2021.103075.

Shorey, S., & Chan, V. (2021). Women Living with Osteoporosis: A Meta-Synthesis. Gerontologist, 61(3), E39-E47. doi:10.1093/geront/gnz173

Shorey, S., & Ng, E. D. (2021). The efficacy of mindful parenting interventions: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of nursing studies, 121, 103996. doi:10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2021.103996

Chen, X.Q., Jiang, X.M., Zheng, Q.X., Zheng, J., He, H.G., Pan, Y.Q., & Liu, G.H. (2020). Factors associated with workplace fatigue among midwives in southern China: A multi‐centre cross‐sectional study. Journal of Nursing Management, 28(4), 881–891. Doi: 10.1111/jonm.13015

Lin, H., Ye, M., Chan, S. W. C., Zhu, J., & He, H. G. (2020). The effectiveness of online interventions for patients with gynecological cancer: An integrative review. Gynecologic Oncology, 158 (1), 143-152. doi:10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.04.690

Kamaludin, S. A. N., Zhang, X. R., & Shorey, S. (2019). Perspectives of women experiencing Menorrhagia: A descriptive qualitative study. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, 28(13-14), 2659-2668. doi:10.1111/jocn.14856

Ng, W.L.R., Shorey, S., Yin, S.L.K., Chan, C.P.P., & He, H.G. (2019). Fathers' involvement in their wives'/partners' breastfeeding: a descriptive correlational study. Journal of Human Lactation, 35(4), 801-812. doi: 10.1177/0890334419830988.

Shorey, S., & Wong, P. (2022). Traumatic Childbirth Experiences of New Parents: A Meta-Synthesis. Trauma, violence & abuse, 23(3), 748–763. https://doi.org/10.1177/1524838020977161

Shorey, S., Ng, E. D., Haugan, G., & Law, E. (2020). The parenting experiences and needs of Asian primary caregivers of children with autism: A meta-synthesis. Autism : the international journal of research and practice, 24(3), 591–604. https://doi.org/10.1177/1362361319886513