A5063281114- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Disaster Response and Management
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Global Health and Surgery
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
University College London
2021-2025
Tufts University
2023
National University Health System
2019-2021
National University of Singapore
2019-2021
<b>Eva Turk and colleagues</b> believe that there is much to learn from the experiences of low middle income countries in co-producing knowledge working with communities find feasible acceptable solutions healthcare concerns
In Singapore, the burden of hypertension disproportionately falls on elderly population low socio-economic status. Despite availability effective treatment, studies have shown high prevalence sub-optimal blood pressure control in this group. Poor management can be attributed to a number personal factors including awareness, skills and overall adherence treatment. However, these are also closely linked broader range community policy factors. This paper explores perceived social physical...
Many autistic adults experience public stigma and some internalise this with negative effects on their mental health. While efforts to reduce are paramount, change can be slow, interventions prevent internalised may also needed. Using a mixed methods online survey, we gathered the views of 144 parents/caregivers people in United Kingdom whether stigma-related support programme for is needed and, if so, what it should ‘look’ like. Quantitative data (summarised descriptively) showed that most...
As the incidence and prevalence rates of end stage renal disease (ESRD) rise globally, a disproportionate increase has been observed in elderly population. Singapore fifth highest treated ESRD worldwide, with upward trend being most apparent among those aged 70 years older. Although it is well-documented that patients suffer an impaired quality life compared to general population, there limited research focusing on unique experiences needs Asian populations. To address knowledge gap, this...
In this pilot study, we report on the feasibility, acceptability and potential impact of ‘Who, When, How to Share’, a new disclosure decision-making programme for autistic adults. We evaluated using pre-post mixed-methods surveys that included questions about participants’ experiences four psychosocial outcome measures. While 32 adults completed pre-programme survey enrolled into programme, there was high attrition, with only 19 completing post-programme survey. found it feasible deliver in...
Background: Long waits for mental health services are known to increase symptom severity and decrease treatment engagement among children young people (CYP). Yet, we have almost no understanding of the lived experiences waiting CYP their parents/guardians (PG), how improve these or reduce negative impact waiting. Aim: The aim this study was examine coping strategies PG child adolescent (CAMHS) in England inform policy practice. Method: In qualitative study, conducted semi-structured...
Background: There is a rapidly growing evidence base for the effectiveness of creative health interventions in improving mental health, but few studies have explored implementation and scaling these interventions. The aim this study was to evaluate perceived acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility ten-week singing group programme (Breathe Melodies Mums (M4M)) mothers experiencing symptoms postnatal depression (PND) their babies as well ingredients that affected outcomes. Methods: A mixed...
We examined preschool and primary school teachers' understanding awareness of identifying supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) in Singapore. A combination opportunity snowball sampling was used to recruit 16 teachers: eight from preschools mainstream schools. Each teacher participated a semi-structured interview comprising three sections: section one asked how typically develop age, two involved discussion seven vignettes describing atypically developing children, sought...
Background Social prescribing is a mechanism for connecting patients with non-medical forms of support within the community and has been shown to improve loneliness. Yet uptake from young people (YP) lower than adults. That thought be case because are less likely engage primary care wellbeing support, where social based. The INACT study will pilot pathway via schools who lonely, testing its feasibility acceptability delivering, evaluating impact on loneliness through randomised controlled...
The lifelong and complex nature of autism necessitates an array services supports spanning across different sectors providers at life stages autistic individual. However, research has shown that individuals their families often experience barriers accessing the autism-related they need. This is first qualitative study to explore provision coordination in Singapore from perspectives service providers, adults caregivers. Semi-structured interviews with 21 participants revealed three main...
Abstract Background End‐stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasing both globally and in Asia. Singapore has the fifth highest incidence of ESRD worldwide, a trend that predicted to rise. Older patients with are faced choice haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or conservative management, all which have their risks benefits. Objective This study seeks explore perspectives on decision making amongst older (≥70) Singaporean caregivers undergo (or not undergo) dialysis. Design Qualitative design...
In this pilot study, we report on the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary impact of ‘Who, When, How to Share’, a new disclosure decision-making programme for autistic adults. We evaluated using pre-post mixed methods surveys that included questions about participants’ experiences four psychosocial outcome measures. Thirty-two adults completed pre-programme survey enrolled into programme, nineteen whom post-programme survey. Our findings showed it was feasible deliver in guided...
Many autistic adults experience public stigma, which may be internalised and lead to self-stigma. While efforts reduce stigma are paramount, change can slow, interventions prevent self-stigma also needed. Using a mixed methods online survey, we gathered the views of 144 parents/caregivers people in UK on whether stigma-related support programme for is needed and, if so, what it should ‘look’ like. Quantitative data showed that most participants felt was important have managing revealed...