Women and Children Health Care

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: Dr Shefaly SHOREY

Core Member: Prof Honggu HE

Associate Member: Ms Lubna Binte Iskhandar SHAH

Publications

  • Shorey S. (2026) Midwifery in a Transformative Era: A Vision for the Future Midwifery. (2026) Jan;152:104652. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.(2025).104652. Epub (2025) Nov 5.

  • Pook J, Ng NBH, Ng JQX, Chiang TS, Aw MM, Shorey S. (2026) Feeding frontlines: A descriptive qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of caregivers feeding typically developing children Appetite. (2026) Feb 1;217:108331. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.(2025).108331. Epub (2025) Oct 1.

  • Aayisha, Choolani M, Chong SC, Chee CYI, Mathews J, Goh YS, Shah L, Lim LHK, M relius E, Eriksson JG, Shorey S. (2025) 'Giving and Receiving'-Peer Volunteers' Experiences of Online Perinatal Support: A Qualitative Study J Adv Nurs. (2025) Nov 29. doi: 10.1111/jan.70412. Online ahead of print.

  • Shah L, Aayisha, Goh YS, Choolani M, Eriksson JG, Chee CYI, Chong SC, Mathews J, Lim LHK, M relius E, Shorey S. (2025) A Window Into Vulnerability and Support: At-Risk Mothers' Perinatal Experiences and Perspectives on mHealth-Based Care J Adv Nurs. (2025) Oct 18. doi: 10.1111/jan.70292. Online ahead of print.

  • Ng BJ, Aw MM, Ng QXJ, Ng NBH, Shorey S. (2025) Beyond the Feed: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Parental Experiences in Managing Paediatric Feeding Disorders in Children With Chronic Conditions J Adv Nurs. (2025) Oct 11. doi: 10.1111/jan.70284. Online ahead of print.

  • Chua CMS, Huang Z, Lim HKL, Nantsupawat A, Wichaikhum OA, Lee JJN, Chee CYI, Shorey S. (2025) Experiences of psychological interventions for women and men undergoing assisted reproductive technologies: A qualitative systematic review Int J Gynaecol Obstet. (2025) Sep 19. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70533. Online ahead of print.

  • Koh SXN, Aw MM, Chua JS, Ng JQX, Ng NBH, Shorey S. (2025) Grief, Uncertainty and Community: A Qualitative Study on Parental Experiences of Paediatric Feeding Disorders and Feeding Tube Use in Singapore J Adv Nurs. (2025) Sep 5. doi: 10.1111/jan.70209. Online ahead of print.

  • Aayisha, Ng JQX, Chee CYI, Dennis CL, Choolani M, Shorey S. (2025) Beyond the Breadwinner: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of the Experiences, Challenges, and Mental Health Needs of Fathers in Singapore During the Postpartum Period Fam Process. (2025) Sep;64(3):e70065. doi: 10.1111/famp.70065.

  • Ng JQX, Mikhaylov A, Msheik-El Khoury F, Ng BJ, Lalor JG, Tan RKJ, Shorey S. (2025) Beyond Training: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis of Healthcare Professionals' Experiences Providing Culturally Competent Antepartum and Intrapartum Care to Ethnic Minoritized Women J Adv Nurs. (2025) Aug 22. doi: 10.1111/jan.70102. Online ahead of print.

  • Yap ASH, Aw MM, Chua JS, Ng JQX, Ng NBH, Shorey S. (2025) Exploring Parents' Experiences and Perceptions of Caring for Children With Feeding Difficulties and Developmental Disabilities: A Descriptive Qualitative Study J Adv Nurs. (2025) Jul 7. doi: 10.1111/jan.70056. Online ahead of print.

  • Zhou N, Gu W, Zhang L, Jing X, Wang M, Luo M, Yang X, Wang W. (2025) 'Forward or Backward', a Grounded Theory Study of Ambivalent Psychosocial Experiences of Couples Undergoing In Vitro Fertilisation and Embryo Transfer J Clin Nurs. (2025) Aug;34(8):3330-3339. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17848. Epub (2025) Jun 12.

  • Tan R, Ng NBH, Ng JQX, Aw MM, Shorey S. (2025) Exploration of the relationship between caregiver feeding styles and paediatric feeding behaviours: a case control study in Singapore Appetite. (2025) Oct 1;214:108187. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.(2025).108187. Epub (2025) Jun 6.

  • Zhi S, Gu W, Zhou N, Liang L, Wang M, Gao R, Yoong SQ, Wang W. (2025) Linking self-esteem and marital adjustment among couples in the third trimester of pregnancy: the mediating role of dyadic coping BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. (2025) Jun 7;25(1):662. doi: 10.1186/s12884-025-07757-z.

  • Liu Z, Zhong S, Ho RCM, Qian X, Tang Y, Tian H, Zhang C, Li N, Zhao Y, Zhang Y, Liu H, Wu M, Zhan Y, Li M, Lv Z, Hao F, Tam W, Bingyuan JL, Pascual-Leone A. (2025) Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation and Social Functioning in Children With Autism: A Randomized Clinical Trial JAMA Netw Open. (2025) Apr 1;8(4):e255776. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.(2025).5776.

  • Chua JYX, Choolani M, Chee CYI, Yi H, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S. (2025) A Mobile App-Based Intervention (Parentbot-a Digital Healthcare Assistant) for Parents: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial J Med Internet Res. (2025) Apr 17;27:e64882. doi: 10.2196/64882.

  • Shorey S, Wong JCM, Lim D, Chua CMS, Teng JY, Lim LHK. (2025) Music-based interventions and maternal mental health in the postpartum period: A mixed-studies systematic review Int J Gynaecol Obstet. (2025) Sep;170(3):1091-1101. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.70133. Epub (2025) Apr 7.

  • Ng NBH, Ng JQX, Shen L, Shorey S. (2025) Redefining Roles-Fathers Play a Crucial Role in Shaping Children's Healthy Eating Behaviors: Cross-Sectional Observational Study Nutrients. (2025) Feb 28;17(5):860. doi: 10.3390/nu17050860.

  • En SGL, Poh PF, Sng QW, Hwee S, Ng JQX, Shorey S. (2025) From bedside vigilance to empowered parent: a descriptive qualitative study of maternal involvement in the pediatric intensive care unit Eur J Pediatr. (2025) Mar 12;184(4):245. doi: 10.1007/s00431-025-06083-y.

  • Chua JS, Ng JQX, Chee CYI, Shen L, Dennis CL, Chong YS, Shorey S. (2025) Struggles of Fatherhood: A Prospective Study on the Incidence of Paternal Postpartum Depression and Associated Factors J Clin Nurs. (2025) Jun;34(6):2248-2261. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17684. Epub (2025) Feb 7.

  • Chua JYX, Choolani M, Chee CYI, Huso Y, Chan YH, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S. (2025) Predictors of parent-child bonding and parenting satisfaction during the perinatal period: A structural equation model J Pediatr Nurs. (2025) Jan-Feb;80:167-176. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.(2025).01.004. Epub (2025) Jan 10.

  • Korra Shaw G, Ng NBH, Ng QXJ, Shorey S. (2025) A recipe for health: A descriptive qualitative study examining paternal influence and the establishment of children's healthy eating habits in Singapore Appetite. (2025) Feb 1;206:107835. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2024.107835. Epub 2024 Dec 21.

  • Aziz HA, Yahya HDB, Ang WW, Lau Y. (2025) Global prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms in different trimesters of pregnancy: A meta-analysis and meta-regression J Psychiatr Res. (2025) Jan;181:528-546. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2024.11.070. Epub 2024 Dec 5.

  • Lim X, Ang MQ, Foo A, Chng KKY, Koh SSL. (2025) Effectiveness of expressive writing therapy for postpartum women with psychological distress: Meta-analysis and narrative review Int J Gynaecol Obstet. (2025) May;169(2):485-497. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.16019. Epub 2024 Dec 9.

  • Ku SH, Chua JS, Shorey S. (2025) Effect of storytelling on anxiety and fear in children during hospitalization: A systematic review and meta-analysis J Pediatr Nurs. (2025) Jan-Feb;80:41-48. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.11.006. Epub 2024 Nov 15.

  • Tioe TJQ, Khoo SM, Tay JSL, Ang MQ, Koh SSL, Shorey S. (2025) Maternal experiences and preference of maternity services in Singapore: A descriptive qualitative study Midwifery. (2025) Jan;140:104194. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2024.104194. Epub 2024 Oct 4.

  • Chee CYI, Ng JQX, Liu VC, Shorey S. (2025) Strength Amidst Struggles: A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Maternal Experiences of Low Socioeconomic Status Mothers in the Third Month Postpartum J Adv Nurs. (2025) Apr;81(4):(2026)-2038. doi: 10.1111/jan.16426. Epub 2024 Sep 10.

  • Lim CY, Chan PY, Shorey S. (2025) Perceptions of game-based education among parents during the perinatal period: A mixed studies review J Adv Nurs. (2025) Mar;81(3):1184-1194. doi: 10.1111/jan.16392. Epub 2024 Aug 16.

  • Shorey S, Ng JQX, Liu VC, Chan YH, Chee CYI. (2025) Nurturing networks: A prospective longitudinal study of factors influencing help-seeking behaviours among mothers from low socioeconomic status J Adv Nurs. (2025) Apr;81(4):1884-1901. doi: 10.1111/jan.16382. Epub 2024 Aug 13.

  • Shorey S, Ng JQX, Liu VC, Chee CYI. (2025) Cradling disparities: A descriptive qualitative study of maternal experiences of mothers from low-socioeconomic status in the first month postpartum J Adv Nurs. (2025) Jan;81(1):423-438. doi: 10.1111/jan.16225. Epub 2024 May 10.

  • Tan RB, Chan PY, Shorey S. 2024 Experiences of siblings of children with chronic pediatric conditions: a qualitative systematic review Eur J Pediatr. 2024 Nov 26;184(1):44. doi: 10.1007/s00431-024-05826-7.

  • Cheong DYB, Pereira TL, Huang Z, Shorey S. 2024 Navigating Uncharted Waters: A Mixed Studies Systematic Review of Elective Female Fertility Preservation for Women J Clin Nurs. 2024 Dec;33(12):4568-4584. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17472. Epub 2024 Sep 30.

  • Ng YX, Chang C, Tan CY, He HG. 2024 Women's perceptions of the use of virtual reality during childbirth: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis Midwifery. 2024 Dec;139:104184. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2024.104184. Epub 2024 Sep 11.

  • Chua JYX, Choolani M, Chee CYI, Yi H, Chan YH, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S. 2024 The effectiveness of Parentbot - a digital healthcare assistant - on parenting outcomes: A randomized controlled trial Int J Nurs Stud. 2024 Dec;160:104906. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104906. Epub 2024 Sep 13.

  • Chua JYX, Chan YH, Shorey S. 2024 Development of the Paternal Involvement in Early Infancy Scale (PEACE) for fathers in Singapore J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Nov-Dec;79:213-224. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.09.013. Epub 2024 Sep 18.

  • Shah L, Chua JYX, Goh YS, Chee CYI, Chong SC, Mathews J, Lim LHK, Chan YH, M relius E, Shorey S. 2024 Effectiveness of peer support interventions in improving mothers' psychosocial well-being during the perinatal period: A systematic review and meta-analysis Worldviews Evid Based Nurs. 2024 Dec;21(6):652-664. doi: 10.1111/wvn.12747. Epub 2024 Sep 15.

  • Tan CXY, Chua JS, Shorey S. 2024 Effectiveness of text message reminders on paediatric appointment adherence: a systematic review and meta-analysis Eur J Pediatr. 2024 Nov;183(11):4611-4621. doi: 10.1007/s00431-024-05769-z. Epub 2024 Sep 15.

  • Pereira TL, Wichaikhum OA, Nantsupawat A, Rajendrana P, Baladram S, Shorey S. 2024 Recognising the Parental Caregiver Burden of Children With Mental Disorders: A Systematic Mixed-Studies Review Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2024 Dec;33(6):1941-1961. doi: 10.1111/inm.13417. Epub 2024 Sep 5.

  • Park J, Ten Hoor G, Cho J, Won S, Ryu S, Lau ST. 2024 Obesity-related behaviors and health-related quality of life in socioeconomically vulnerable children: A cross-sectional study J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Sep-Oct;78:e270-e278. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.07.015. Epub 2024 Aug 17.

  • Yeo Y, Wong JCM, Pereira TL, Shorey S. 2024 A qualitative systematic review of adolescent's perceptions of sleep: Awareness of, barriers to and strategies for promoting healthy sleep patterns J Clin Nurs. 2024 Oct;33(10):4124-4137. doi: 10.1111/jocn.17401. Epub 2024 Aug 9.

  • Shorey S, Chee C, Sambhi SK, Chong SC, Choolani M. 2024 Fathers' experiences with supportive parenting interventions: A qualitative systematic review Fam Process. 2024 Dec;63(4):2037-2057. doi: 10.1111/famp.13037. Epub 2024 Jul 10.

  • Chua JYX, Choolani M, Chee CYI, Yi H, Chan YH, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S. 2024 Parents' Perceptions of Their Parenting Journeys and a Mobile App Intervention (Parentbot-A Digital Healthcare Assistant): Qualitative Process Evaluation J Med Internet Res. 2024 Jun 21;26:e56894. doi: 10.2196/56894.

  • Mohamed Nazeer NSB, Chua JS, Shorey S. 2024 Birth plan and fathers: A scoping review Midwifery. 2024 Aug;135:104053. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2024.104053. Epub 2024 Jun 6.

  • Shorey S, Thilagamangai, Mathews J, Lim SH, Shi L, Chua JS, Du R, Chan YH, Tan TC, Chee C, Chong YS. 2024 Effects of Parental Predictors on Postpartum Depression West J Nurs Res. 2024 Jul;46(7):517-524. doi: 10.1177/01939459241254774. Epub 2024 Jun 1.

  • Tang BWJ, Ibrahim BB, Shorey S. 2024 Complex journeys of adolescents after induced abortion: A qualitative systematic review J Pediatr Nurs. 2024 Jul-Aug;77:e67-e80. doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2024.03.033. Epub 2024 Mar 28.

  • Xin JKY, Shian GY, Han TT, San WTW. 2024 Experiences of postpartum Chinese women undergoing confinement practices: A qualitative meta-synthesis Int J Nurs Pract. 2024 Dec;30(6):e13251. doi: 10.1111/ijn.13251. Epub 2024 Feb 20.

  • Goh HQ, Nelson LE, Teo WZ, Aidoo-Frimpong G, Ramos SR, Shorey S. 2024 Perspectives and thoughts of pregnant women and new mothers living with HIV receiving peer support: A mixed studies systematic review J Adv Nurs. 2024 Jul;80(7):2715-2727. doi: 10.1111/jan.16014. Epub 2023 Dec 13.

  • Chua JYX, Choolani M, Lalor JG, Chong YS, Shorey S. 2024 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.

  • Lau Y, Chew HSJ, Ang WHD, Ang WW, Yeo CY, Lim GZQ, Wong SH, Lau ST, Cheng LJ. 2024 Effects of digital health interventions on the psychological outcomes of perinatal women: umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses Health Psychol Rev. 2024 Jun;18(2):229-254. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654. Epub 2023 Mar 15.

  • Ang MQ, Wu XV, He HG. (2024) Underlying Beliefs Of Preventive Health Behaviours Among Women With A History Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Descriptive Qualitative Study. Midwifery. 136, -. doi: 10.1016/J.MIDW.2024.104068

  • Ng YX, Chang C, Tan CY, He HG. (2024) Women'S Perceptions Of The Use Of Virtual Reality During Childbirth: A Qualitative Systematic Review And Meta-Synthesis. Midwifery. 139, -. doi: 10.1016/J.MIDW.2024.104184

  • Lau Y, Chew HSJ, Ang WHD, Ang WW, Yeo CY, Lim GZQ, Wong SH, Lau ST, Cheng LJ. (2024) Effects Of Digital Health Interventions On The Psychological Outcomes Of Perinatal Women: Umbrella Review Of Systematic Reviews And Meta-Analyses. Health Psychology Review. 18, 229-254. doi: 10.1080/17437199.2023.2185654

  • Park J, ten Hoor G, Cho J, Won S, Ryu S, Lau ST. (2024) Obesity-Related Behaviors And Health-Related Quality Of Life In Socioeconomically Vulnerable Children: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Pediatric Nursing. 78, e270-e278. doi: 10.1016/J.PEDN.2024.07.015

  • Lim X, Ang MQ, Foo A, Chng KKY, Koh SSL. (2024) Effectiveness Of Expressive Writing Therapy For Postpartum Women With Psychological Distress: Meta-Analysis And Narrative Review. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. , -. doi: 10.1002/IJGO.16019

  • 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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