Children and Parenting

TAM Wai San Wilson

The area of children and parenting aims to promote children’s wellbeing and parenting support. 

We have obtained research grants from the Ministry of Health, National Medical Research Council, National University of Singapore as well as Business Finland to support studies in areas of care for young children and adolescents with various health conditions, such as children undergoing surgery, children with special needs, obesity, diabetes, as well as support to their parents. Through the assessment of current services provided, innovative and integrated technology-based programmes are developed for children and their parents to improve their health outcomes as well as parents’ parenting and caregiving skills. Some interventions include educational interventions for parents of children undergoing surgeries and therapeutic play interventions for children undergoing surgeries.

Core Members: Prof Honggu HE, Dr Shefaly SHOREY

Publications

  • 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., & 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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., 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

Relevant Categories
Children and Parenting
Perinatal Care
Women’s Well-being
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Related Publications

Grant - Shorey, S. (PI) 2021-2024. Reimagine Research Fund. Evaluate the effectiveness of ‘Parentbot - a Digital Healthcare Assistant (PDA)’ on parenting outcomes: A randomized controlled trial. NUS ODPRT.

Grant - Shorey, S. (PI) 2021-2023. Ministry of Social and Family Development Social and Family Research Fund (SFRF) academic category. Factors influencing help-seeking behaviours among low income group mothers: A mixed method study. Ministry of Social and Family.

Grant - Shorey, S. (PI) 2022-2023. Psych-Medicine Grant. Effectiveness of “Journeying Along Couples integrated personal therapY” (JACY) on mental health of couples undergoing IVF treatment: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Psych-Medicine.

Grant - He, H, G.. (Co-I) 2018-2021. Bisiness Finland Fund. ICory - Intelligent Customer-driven Solution for Orthopedic and Pediatric Surgery Care. Business Finland, Finland.