Assistant Director, Human Factors and Systems Design at KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
He is affiliated with the Human Factors and Systems Design at KK Women's and Children's Hospital. He is a recipient of many awards and grants for his valuable contributions and discoveries in the major areas of subject research. His international experience includes various programs, contributions, and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study. His research interests reflect in his wide range of publications in various national and international journals.
Research Article
Pediatric Caregivers Could be Better Supported for Dyad Isolation in the
Hospital during COVID-19
Author(s): Shanqing Yin*, Meizi Quek, Celestine Yeo Mun Ting, Ronghui Li, Sylvia Mun and Derrick Wei Shih Chan
The onset of any emerging outbreak is stressful for everyone. Singapore was one of many countries which was affected early by COVID-19. In response, many precautionary measures were quickly initiated, including the isolation of suspected COVID-19 pediatric cases, and their caregivers were isolated together with their hospitalized children as a result. Caregivers play an important role in facilitating their child’s health in the hospital. Rooming in with their children during hospitalization also promotes the benefits of parental presence and reduces separation effects. However, this sudden admission with strict movement restrictions poses substantial stress on these caregivers too. This study ran a 3-part paper-based survey to understand the stresses and concerns which caregivers faced when suddenly entering dyad isolation. The survey included a poll on the caregivers’ gen.. View more»