Wannee Deoisres

She has a strong educational background, having earned a PhD in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University, United States (1999). Prior to her current appointment, Dr. Deoisres devoted many years to teaching and research at Burapha University, where she taught across all levels of higher education—from undergraduate to master’s and doctoral programs. The courses she delivered included nursing theory, research methodology, family nursing, and advanced practice in maternal and midwifery nursing.

As a highly productive researcher, her scholarly work focuses on maternal and child health, midwifery, adolescent reproductive health, women’s health, family nursing, and nursing education. Her research has been published in leading international journals such as the Journal of Clinical Nursing, American Journal of Medical Genetics, Journal of Family Nursing, and BMC Public Health. She is also actively involved in international collaborative research, addressing issues related to family adaptation, adolescent maternal health, and the implementation of evidence-based practice.

Beyond her research and teaching activities, Dr. Deoisres has played a significant role in supervising master’s theses and doctoral dissertations, as well as in the development of internationally benchmarked nursing programs. She is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the International Family Nursing Association and the Thai Nursing and Midwifery Council, and has served as an editorial board member for a number of national and international nursing journals.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Dr. Deoisres has received numerous prestigious honors, including: Innovative Contribution to Family Nursing Award (Canada, 2005), Outstanding Nurse Award, Nurses’ Association of Thailand (2015), Outstanding Alumni Award, Sappasittiprasong College of Nursing (2005), Outstanding Faculty Member Award, Burapha University (1988), Visiting Professor, Wenzhou Medical University, China (2018–2020).

With more than four decades of experience in academia and research, Associate Professor Dr. Wannee Deoisres is widely recognized as a key figure in the advancement of nursing science, particularly in the fields of family nursing, maternal care, and reproductive health in Thailand and the Southeast Asian region.

• – Van Riper, M., Deoisres, W., et al. (2020). Measurement of family management in families of individuals with Down syndrome: A cross-cultural investigation. Journal of Family Nursing. https://doi.org/10.1177/1074840720975167
• – Nurbaeti, I., Deoisres, W., & Henudomsurb, P. (2019). Association between psychosocial factors and postpartum depression in South Jakarta, Indonesia. Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare, 20, 72–76.
• – Chusri, O., Deoisres, W., & Van Riper, M. (2018). Family management in children with thalassemia: Parental perception. Walailak Journal of Science and Technology, 16(1), 27–38.
• – Nurbaeti, I., Deoisres, W., & Henudomsurb, P. (2018). Postpartum depression in Indonesian mothers: Its changes and predicting factors. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 22(2), 93–105.
• – Rungsang, B., Chaimongkol, N., Deoisres, W., & Wongnam, P. (2017). Suicidal ideation among Thai adolescents: An empirical test of a causal model. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 21(2), 97–107.
• – Qiu, X., Wacharasin, C., Deoisres, W., Yu, J., & Zheng, Q. (2014). Characteristics and predictors of home injury hazards among toddlers in Wenzhou, China: A community-based cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 14, 1471–2458.
• – Brooten, D., Youngblut, J. M., Hannan, J., Guido-Sanz, F., Neff, D. F., & Deoisres, W. (2013). Health problems and APN interventions in pregnant women with diabetes. Pacific Rim International Journal of Nursing Research, 16(2), 85–96.
• – Brooten, D., Youngblut, J., Deoisres, W., Singhala, K., & Guido-Sanz, F. (2012). Measuring the effectiveness of advanced practice nurses: Global considerations. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 49(7), 906–912.
• – Youngblut, J. M., Madigan, L., Neff, D., Deoisres, W., Siripul, P., & Brooten, D. (2000). Employment pattern and birth outcome in high-risk pregnant women. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 29, 137–144.
• – Sangsawang, B., Deoisres, W., & Hengudomsub, P. (2021). Is there a role of social support from the family and midwives to prevent the development of postpartum depression in adolescent mothers? A feasibility pilot study. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 16(2):109-119.
• – Ponmark, J., Deoisres, W., & Chaimongkol, N. (2021). Effects of grandmother language intervention on grandmothers’ knowledge and language development of toddlers. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 16(1): 30-37.
• – Sangsawang, N., Chaimongkol, N., & Deoisres, W. (2021). A structural equation model of attachment between adolescent mothers and their own mothers. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 16(1):23-29.
• – Napattaradechanon, K., Deoisres, W., & Chaimongkol, N. (2021). Prevalence of workplace bullying among senior registered nurses. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 16(1):38-45.
• – Janchai, C., & Deoisres, W. (2020). Factors affecting health literacy in hypertensive elder adults: An integrative review. Thai Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Nursing, 31(1), 17-26.
• – Narkbubpha, R., & Deoisres, W. (2020). Concept and measurement of sexual health literacy in adolescents: An integrative review. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 15(1), 56-62.
• – Narkbubpha, R., Deoisres, W., & Pongjaturawit, Y., Graham, M., & Whitfield, C. (2020). Experiences of sexual health literacy in sexual relationship among female adolescent students with unplanned pregnancy: A qualitative study. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 15(12), 106-115.
• – Panyapin, P., Deoisres, W., & Chaimongkol, N. (2020). Factors predicting the evidence-based practice implementation for postpartum hemorrhage management among intrapartum nurses in community hospitals. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 15(12), 90-97.
• – Puri, B., Deoisres, W., & Suppaseemanont, W. (2019). Consumption of folic acid supplement and high dietary folate among Nepalese Women during preconception and pregnancy in association with premature birth: A case-control study. Journal of Faculty of Nursing Burapha University, 27(2), 11-29.
• – Amsri, P., Deoisres, W., & Suppaseemanont, W. (2019). Factors influencing stress among mothers of preterm infant hospitalized in neonatal intensive care unit. Journal of Faculty of Nursing Burapha University, 27(3), 54-63.
• – Huangthong, M., Deoisres, W., & Suppaseemanont, W. (2019). Factors related to rapid repeat pregnancy among teenage pregnant women. Journal of Phrapokklao Nursing College, 30(1), 161-172.
• – Shrestha, S., Deoisres, W., & Khumyu, A. (2018). Knowledge, attitude, perceived barriers and evidence-based nursing practice among nurses at tertiary level hospital in Dharan, Nepal. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 13(1), 39-45.
• – Chhetri, N., Henudomsurb, P., & Deoisres, W. (2018). The influence of psychosocial factors on Bhutanese high school students. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 13(1), 28-38.
• – Om, K., Deoisres, W., & Suppaseemanont, W. (2017). Preconception health behaviors and associated factors of Bhutanese pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic of national referral hospital. Thai Pharmaceutical and Health Science Journal, 12(2), 45-56.
• – Rungsang, B., Chaimongkol, N., & Deoisres, W. (2017). Predictors of suicidal ideation among Thai adolescents. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses, 18(1), 64-73.
• – Kulbuddee, K., Deoisres, W., & Wacharasin, C. (2017). Effects of changing belief program for women at risk and family members on intention and participation in cervical cancer screening. Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 35(2), 133-139. (In Thai)
• – Chusri, O., Deoisres, W., & Van Riper, M. (2016). The styles of management in families having a child with thalassemia. SDU Research Journal Sciences and Technology, 9(3), 111-126.
• – Kongsakorn, K., Deoisres, W., & Watcharasin, C. (2016). Effect of an empowerment intervention on abused pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial. Nursing Journal of The Ministry of Public Health, 26(1), 27-39. (In Thai)
• – Charoensirivilai, P., Deoisres, W., & Wacharasin, C. (2015). Factors influencing stage of readiness to postpartum contraceptive use among unplanned adolescent pregnancy. Journal of The Royal Thai Army Nurses, 16(2), 88-96. (In Thai)
• – Aukhapatskul, P., Deoisres, W., & Wacharasin, C. (2016). Factors related to perceived fatherhood roles of first-time adolescent fathers. Journal of Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Bangkok, 32(1), 68-78. (In Thai)
• – Danthes, D., Deoisres, W., & Chuahorm, U. (2016). Effects of breastfeeding promoting program for working pregnant women on attitude and intention to exclusive breastfeeding. Chonburi Hospital Journal, 41(2), 151-164. (In Thai)
• – Tam, N.B., Chunlestskul, K., Deoisres, W., & Rosenberg, E. (2016). Factors predicting treatment adherence among patients with heart failure in Vietnam. Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 34(1), 143-152.
• – Thi, N. D., Deoisres, W., & Khumyu, A. (2016). Professional autonomy and its related factors among staff nurses in public hospitals in the north of Vietnam. Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 34(1), 179-188.
• – Danthes, D., Deoisres, W., & Chuahorm, U. (2016). Influencing of perception of pregnancy risk, knowledge, and attitude on preconception behavior among pregnant women. Journal of Faculty of Nursing Burapha University, 26(2), 57-66. (In Thai)
• – Suriyanimitsuk, T., Deoisres, W., Wongnum, P., & Williams, P.D. (2015). A causal model of late postpartum depression and its effects on maternal roles. Journal of Health Science Research, 1(9), 16-24. (In Thai)
• – Jong-udomkarn, D., Wacharasin, C., Deoisres, W., Phuphaibul, R., & Surakarn, P. (2015). Family and caring for the ill members: Suggestions based on a documentary research. Journal of Nursing Science and Health, 38(4), 100-113. (In Thai)
• – Suriyunt, S., Deoisres, W., & Chaimongkol, N. (2015). Factors Influencing Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy: A Causal Model. Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 23(4), 131-140. (In Thai)
• – Le, P.T.N., Deoisres, W., & Sang-in, S. (2015). Factors influencing intention of elective caesarean section among pregnant women in Quang Ngai province, Vietnam. Journal of Nursing Science and Health, 38(4), 123-136.
• – Annisa, F., Henudomsurb, P., & Deoisres, W. (2015). Predicting factors of burden among family caregivers of patients with schizophrenia in Surabaya, Indonesia. Thai Pharmacy and Health Science Journal, 10(3), 87-97.
• – Thi, N.B., Deoisres, W., & Siriarunrat, S. (2015). Factors associated with breastfeeding initiation among postpartum mothers in Thai Nguyen Hospital, Vietnam. Journal of Nursing Science and Health, 38(2), 15-28.
• – Nguyen, T.T.L., Deoisres, W., & Chuahorm, U. (2015). Factors predicting timely initiation of antenatal care among pregnant women in Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam. Journal of Nursing and Health, 38(4), 137-151.
• – Zangmo, K., Deoisres, W., & Suppaseemanont, W. (2015). Pre-pregnancy alcohol consumption, perceived susceptibility, perceived severity, perceived drinking refusal self-efficacy and alcohol consumption during pregnancy among Bhutanese pregnant women. Journal of Nursing and Health, 38(2), 1-14.
• – Dai, N. Q., Deoisres, W., Khumyu, A., & Rosenberg, E. (2015). Factors predicting organizational commitment among staff nurses in a hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 33(4), 177-188.
• – Sripola, S., Deoisres, W., & Duangpeang, D. (2014). Lived experiences of women receiving intrapartum care from nurse-midwives. Journal of Nursing and Health Care, 32(2), 155-162. (In Thai)
• – Maytapattana, M., Deenan, A., Deoisres, W., & Loman, D. (2014). The effects of the parent training program for obesity reduction on anthropometric measures of school-age children. International Journal of Behavioral Science, 9(1), 33-44.
• – Basri, R., Deoisres, W., & Supasrimanon, W. (2014). Factors predicting contraceptive use among women seeking induced abortion in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Thai Pharmaceutical and Health Science Journal, 9(2), 75-84.
• – Phoodaangau, B., Deoisres, W., & Chunlestskul, K. (2013). Maternity experience: A new role of unexpectedly pregnant students. Thai Journal of Nursing Council, 28(2), 74-84. (In Thai)
• – Lertsakornsiri, M., Boonyanurut, B., Deoisres, W., & Kinjo, H. (2012). Factors associated with depression in pregnancy. Journal of Mental Health of Thailand, 20(1), 38-46. (In Thai)
• – Dang, T. T. N., Deoisres, W., Keeratiyutawong, P., & Baumann, L. (2013). Effectiveness of a diabetes self-management support intervention in Vietnamese adults with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Science, Technology, and Humanities, 11(1), 13-22.
• – Nguyen, Q. T., Deoisres, W., & Siriarunrat, S. (2013). Factors predicting degree of intention for exclusive breastfeeding among Vietnamese pregnant women. Journal of Science, Technology, and Humanities, 11(1), 35-42.
• – Nguyen, N. T., Deoisres, W., & Sangin, S. (2013). Factors predicting antenatal care utilization among postpartum women in Tu Du hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Journal of Science, Technology, and Humanities, 11(1), 49-54.
• – Lertsakornsiri, M., Boonyanurut, B., Deoisres, W., & Kinjo, H. (2012). Relationship between stress, social support, self-esteem and depression in postpartum mothers. Thai Journal of Nursing, 61(3), 1-8. (In Thai)
• – Chirawatkul, S., Songwathana, P., Rungreangkulkij, S., Fongkhew, W., Deoisres, W., Sindhu, S., & Chinlumprasert, N. (2012). Happiness and professional attachment amongst Thai registered nurses. Thai Journal of Nursing Council, 27(4), 42-56. (In Thai)