Research

The Department's research direction focuses on critical mental health issues in Thailand, particularly depressive disorders. Continuous research has been conducted to develop healthcare systems and nursing care guidelines for high-risk populations across all age groups. In addition, research is carried out to build expertise in symptom management and care for schizophrenic patients, substance abusers, and individuals with psychosexual problems. The department has also initiated research on care for children with four major psychiatric conditions: ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Intellectual Disabilities. The knowledge generated from research is utilized to enhance the quality and efficiency of both education and nursing practices.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

  • 1. Klainin-Yobas, P., Thanoi, W., Vongsirimas, N., & Lau, Y. (2020) Evaluating the English and Thai-Versions of the Psychological Well-Being Scale across Four Samples. Psychology. 11: 71-86.
  • 2. Savitri Karin, P.A.E., Vongsirimas, N., Putdivarnichapong, W., & Pornchaikate Au Yeong, A. (2020). Maternal Depression and Factors Predicting Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents in Bali, Indonesia. Enfermeria Clinica. (In Press)
  • 3. Thanoi W., Kasornsri S., Thavorn T., Vongsirimas N. (2018). Factors Influencing Mindfulness among Undergraduate Students. The Journal of Psychiatric Nursing and Mental Health, 32 (2): 130-144.
  • 4. Kasornsri S., Pimroon S., Vongsirimas N. (2018). Prevalence and Factor Predicting Tobacco Smoking and Alcohol Use among Thai High School Students. Journal of Nursing Science. 36(3):9-19.
  • 5. Vongsirimas N., Phetrasuwan S., Thanoi W., Klainin Yobas P. (2018) Psychometric Properties of the Multi-dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support among Thai Youth. Thai Pharmaceutical and Health Science Journal. 13(3): 135-141.
  • 6. Angsukiattitavorn S., Seeherunwong A., Panitrat R., Tipayamongkholgul M. (2020). Prevalence and Distribution Pattern of Mood Swings in Thai Adolescents: School-based Survey in the Central Region of Thailand. BMC Psychiatry, DOI: 10.1186/s12888-020-02605-0
  • 7. Pumpuang W., Seeherunwong A., & Vongsirimas N. (2018). Factors predicting intention to seek professional psychological help among nursing students. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 22(3): 199-210.
  • 8. ประยูรศรี ศรีจันทร์, พวงเพชร เกษรสมุทร และวารีรัตน์ ถาน้อย. (2563). ปัจจัยที่มีความสัมพันธ์กับภาวะซึมเศร้าของวัยรุ่นในสถานสงเคราะห์. วารสารพยาบาลศาสตร์, 38(1): 86-98.
  • 9. สุดารัตน์ เพียรชอบ และ พวงเพชร เกษรสมุทร. (2561). บทบาทการเป็นตัวแปรส่งผ่านของการมีสติต่อความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างความเครียดและการใช้สารเสพติดในนักเรียนระดับมัธยมศึกษา. วารสารพยาบาลศาสตร์, 36(2): 78–87.
  • 10. Srijan, P., Kaesornsamut, P., & Thanoi, W. (2020). Factors correlated with depression among adolescents in Foster Homes. Nursing Science Journal of Thailand, 38(1), 86-98.
  • 11. Predictors of risk for depression in adolescents with learning disabilities (J Med Assoc Thai, 2012)
  • 12. Effects of a Depressive Symptoms Prevention Program (Band Intervention Program) on self-esteem, group belongingness, negative automatic thoughts, and depressive symptoms in Thai adolescents (Pacific Rim Int J Nur Res, 2012, 16(1))
  • 13. Effectiveness of Home-School Collaborative Behavior Management Program for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD (Pacific Rim Int J Nur Res: 2012, 16(2))
  • 14. Relationships between negative life events, rumination, personal resources, and mental health problems among adolescents with substance abuse in a juvenile observation and protection center (Songklanagarind Medical Journal: 2012, 30(1))
  • 15. Relationships between attitudes toward violence, parenting styles, peer influence, and violent behaviors among adolescents (Journal of Faculty of Nursing, Burapha University: 2012, 20(3))
  • 16. Factors influencing family adaptation in children with Down syndrome (In progress)
  • 17. Effectiveness of a TEACCH-based program for Thai children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (In progress)
  • 18. Development of a prototype program for sexual communication with adolescents: content and format consistent with gender, sexual self-concept, and communication partners (In progress)
  • 19. Development of a depression prevention program for high-risk adolescents (In progress)
  • 20. Effects of a depression prevention program on nursing students
  • 21. Application of Grounded Theory to study functioning components of Thai families
  • 22. Effects of a yoga training program on happiness, self-esteem, and depressive symptoms in students (In press)

Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry

  • 1. Racal, S.J., Sitthimongkol, Y., Prasopkittikun, T., Punpuing, S., Chansatitporn, N., & Strobbe, S. (2020), Factors influencing alcohol use among Myanmar Youth migrant workers in Thailand. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 24(2) 172-186.
  • 2. Kesornsri, S., Sitthimongkol, Y., Punpuing, S., Vongsirimas, N., & Hegadoren, K.M. (2019) Mental Health and Related Factors among Migrants from Myanmar in Thailand. Journal of Population and Social Studies. 27(2): 124-38.
  • 3. Soontorn, T., Sitthimongkol, Y., Thosingha, O., & Viwatwongkasem, C. (2018). Factors Influencing the Accuracy of Triage by Registered Nurses in Trauma Patients. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research. 22(2), 120-130.
  • 4. Phuca, W., Vongsirimas, N., & Thanoi, W. (2020). Factors Correlated with Psychological Well-being in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis. Nursing Science Journal of Thailand, 38(1), 73-85.
  • 5. Yothatip, H., Thananowan, N., Yusamran, C., & Vongsirimas, N. (2019). Factors Predicting Intimate Partner Violence among Pregnant Women with Sexually Transmitted Infections. Princess of Naradhiwas University Journal. 11(2): 35-48.
  • 6. Jiratchaya K., Sindu S., Seeherunwong A., Panitarat R., Viwatwongkasem C. (2020). Changes in health-related quality of life scores in patients with depression in the Thai health care delivery system. Journal of Health Research, 34 (5). DOI: 10.1108/JHR-06-2019-0130
  • 7. ปรียนันท์ สละสวัสดิ์ และ อัจฉราพร สี่หิรัญวงศ์. (2563). การพัฒนาโปรแกรมส่งเสริมความรู้สึกมีคุณค่าในตนเองและลดอาการซึมเศร้าสำหรับผู้ป่วยโรคจิตเภท. วารสารการพยาบาลจิตเวชและสุขภาพจิต, 34(1): 13-42.
  • 8. Thananowan, N., Kaesornsamut, P., O’rourke, T., & Hegadoren, K. (2018). How Thai Women manage living in the context of intimate partner violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence, DOI: 10.1177/0886260518799457: 1–23.
  • 9. Pianchob S, Muangpaisan W, & Siritipakorn P. (2017). Factor analysis and reliability of the family Stigma in Alzheimer’s disease scale-Thai version. Journal of Medical Association of Thailand, 100(12), 1318-1324.
  • 10. Klakthongkorn S, Pornchaikate Au Yeong A, Yuttatri P. (2016). Factors influencing sexual risk behaviors among youth with amphetamine use. Journal of Nursing Science, 34(2) (Suppl1), 40-52.
  • 11. Senadisai, S., Koshakri, R., Rerkluenrit, J., Kedcham, A., Meekusol, S., Jewpattanakul, Y., & Kasemsuk, W., Phetrasuwan, S., & Chinlumprasert, N. (2018). A survey of Positive Practice Environment (PPE) for professional nurses in Thailand. Thai Journal of Nursing, 67(4), 1-10.
  • 12. Predictors of depression in caregivers of patients with dementia (In press)
  • 13. Predictors of depression and physical health in family caregivers of schizophrenic patients (In press)
  • 14. Development and testing of a depression prevention program for high-risk elderly populations (In progress)
  • 15. Testing of a nurse-led intervention for home care of women with depressive disorders (In progress)
  • 16. Depression assessment in schizophrenic patients (In progress)
  • 17. Study of relationships between psychological attributes, rehabilitation referrals, and rehabilitation outcomes in drug users undergoing compulsory rehabilitation (Data analysis of compulsory rehabilitation system, 2012)
  • 18. Risk factors for drug dependency in drug rehabilitation patients (Data analysis of compulsory rehabilitation system, 2012)
  • 19. Social investigation data in compulsory rehabilitation system (Data analysis of compulsory rehabilitation system, 2012)
  • 20. Predictors of depression in first-episode schizophrenia patients (Thai Journal of Nursing Council: 2012)