Virapun Wirojratana, Associate Professor, Dr.
รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร. วิราพรรณ วิโรจน์รัตน์

Department of Fundamental Nursing
Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University
Tel. No.
0-2441-5333 ext 2608
virapun.wir@mahidol.ac.th

Clinical Area:  
Gerontological Nursing

• B.Sc. (Nursing & Midwifery)
• M.S. (Ambulatory Care Nursing)
• M.S. (Gerontological Nursing)
• Ph.D (Gerontological Nursing)
• Certificate of the promotion of the elderly’s wellbeing and community participations towards health aging
• Certificate in nurse practitioner

• 2023
• Pimsen A, Lin C.Y., Wirojratana V, Shu B.C. Psychometric Properties of The Thai Version of the Nurses’ Intention to Participate in Advance Care Planning Instrument. Pacific Rim Int J Nurs Res 2023 27(4):781-797.
• 2022
• Arsanok P, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N. The influence of symptom distress, depression, and social support on spiritual well-being among older patients with advanced cancer during treatment. Thai J. Cardio-Thorac Nurs 2022 33(1):84-98.
• Wongketkit K, Wirojratana V, Chanruangvanich W. The relationships between depression, body mass index, quality of sleep and post-operative atrial fibrillation, and length of stay of patient undergoing open heart surgery. Thai J. Cardio-Thorac Nurs 2022 33(1):117-131.
• Pranangrong C, Danaidutsadeekul S, Wirojratana V, Larbpaiboonpong V. J Police Nurse 2022 14(1):117-126.
• Charoenwongsa K, Wirojratana V, Wattanakitkrileart D. The effect of a medication adherence promotion program through the line application on older persons with essential hypertension. Nursing J CMU 2022 49(2) 313-325.
• Chawbol M, Wirojratana V, Wattanakitkrileart D. Factors predicting depressive symptoms among caregivers of dependent elderly. Nurs Sci J Thai 2022 40(3):90-104.
• 2021
• Prasertsang A, Wirojratana V, Chayaput P, Keskool P. Comparisons of performance status, pain, nutrition impact symptoms, sleep quality, and nutritional status between adult and older adult patients with head and neck cancer. J Royal Thai Army Nurs 2021 22(3):160-70.
• Phuaphae J, Wirojratana V, Boonchun N. Management of long COVID in older adults. J Gerontol Geriatr Med 2021 20(3):81-86.
• Putri Y, Sitthimongkol Y, Wirojratana V, Chansatitporn N. Predictors of depressive symptoms among family caregivers of patients with dementia in java, Indonesia. Siriraj Med J 2021 73(8):549-58.
• Pipattanawarrakhun N, Chayaput P, Wirojratana V, Chanruangvanich W. Factors predicting acute kidney injury among critically lll older patients after non-cardiac surgery. J Thai Nurs Midwifery Counc 2021 36(4):114-30.
• 2020
• Ooraikul L, Wirojratana V, Phuackchantuck R, Chompukeaw P, Khaisuwan C. Reliability and validity testing of the FAMCARE 2 scale: Thai translation. Asia Pacific J Oncol Nurs 2020;7(3):280-6.
• Kusuma M, Sitthimongkol Y, Wirojratana V, Kesornsamut P. Factors predicting depressive symptoms among older people in community in Bali, Indonesia. Nurs Sci J Thai 2020;38(4):62-76.
• Chonirat A, Wirojratana V, Pongthavornkamol K, Tiraphat S. Factors predicting healthy ageing of older adults. Thai J Cardio Thorac Nurs 2020;31(1):93-108.
• Prompahakul R, Wirojratana V, Wattakritkraileart D, Krainuwat K. The effect of self-regulation program on dietary behavior among older adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Nurs Sci J Thai 2020;38(2):32-45.
• Hiransaroj B, Wirojratana V, Vongsirimas N, Senanarong V. Factors influencing depressive symptoms in caregivers of older adults with dementia. J Thai Nurs Midwifery Counc 2020;35(2):85-98.
• Kaewphanna S, Wirojratana V, Chanruangvanich W. The relationships between patient’s health status, mutuality, preparedness, and caregiver role strain in caregivers of older persons with advanced cancer receiving palliative care. J Royal Thai Army Nurs 2020;21(1):183-92.
• Anupat C, Wirojratana V, Watanakijkrilert D, Tiraphat S. Factors influencing frailty in older adults. J Health Sci Res 2020;14(1):43-54.
• Rukhatiwong P, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V. The effect of self-efficacy enhancement program on exercise behavior in older adults with subdural hematoma. Vajira Nurs J 2020;22(1):33-44.
• 2019
• Trainattawan W, Wirojratana V, Watanakukrilert D. Factors influencing health literacy among older adults. J Health Sci Res 2019;13(2):41-51.
• Phomkhao S, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V. The effect of motivation program on stroke rehabilitation motivation in older patients with stroke. Thai J Nurs Counc 2019;34(3):30-42.
• Duangduen Y, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V. The effect of group reminiscence program on self-esteem among institutionalized older adults. Thai J Nurs Counc 2019;34(2):30-43.
• Pimsen A, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N .Community-dwelling older adults’ attitudes, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control, and intention to make living wills. J Nurs Council 2019;34(1):74-87.
• 2018
• Sutthilak C, Wirojratana V, Puwarawuttipanit W, Cheewakriengkrai L. Factors predicting health status on caregivers of elderly people with dementia. J Royal Thai Army Nurs 2018;19(1):191:200.
• Pimpatsorn P, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N. Factors related to self-care behaviours in older adults with heart failure. Thai J Nurs Counc 2018;33(1):103-15.
• Khakhuen S, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V, Wattanakitkrileart D. Effect of the self-efficacy program on health behavior among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. J Boromarajamani College Nurs, Nakhonratchasima 2018;24(1):57-71.
• Kumdech P, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V, Thosingha O. Predicting factors on functional recovery post operative hip fracture in older persons. J Royal Thai Army Nurs 2018;19(2):143-51.
• Junsomkoy C, Wirojratana V, Chanruangvanich W. Relationships between basic conditioning factors, symptom severity, palliative self-care behaviors and quality of life in older adults with advanced cancer receiving chemotherapy. J Royal Thai Army Nurs 2018;19(Suppl2):108-17.
• 2017
• Yooyen J, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N, Pinyopasakul W. The effectiveness of caregivers preparedness program in caring for older patients undergoing knee arthroplasty on readiness and satisfaction of caregivers. J Nurs Sci 2017;35(1):85-99.
• Pholin T, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V. The relationships between personal factors, health status, fear of falling, and fall preventive behaviors of community dwelling older persons. J Nurs Sci Chulalongkorn Univ 2017;29(1): 36-50.
• Sirikutjatuporn K, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N. Factors predicting self-management behaviour of elderly type 2 diabetes patients. Thai J Nurs Council 2017;32(1):81-93.
• Doungchan N, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N. Correlation between the quality of life of stroke patients’ caregivers and basic factors, mutuality and rewards of caregiving. Thai J Nurs Counc 2017;32(2):65-78.
• Wayo W, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V. The effect of multifactorial fall prevention program on fall prevention behavior among community - dwelling older adults. J Nurs Health Care 2017;35(2):25-33.
• Boondech C, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N. Relationships between health status, religious beliefs, religious practices, life satisfaction, and gerotranscendence in community- dwelling older adults. Thai J Nurs Counc 2017;32(3):66-77.
• 2016
• Khlaihong W, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V. Factors predicting medication adherence behaviors among older adults with type 2 diabetes. J Facul Nurs Burapha Univ 2016;24(1):65-75.
• Klungthumnium K, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N, Pongthavornkamol K. The relationships between illness representations, emotional representation and self - care behaviors in older persons with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. J Royal Thai Army Nurs 2016;17(2):135-44.
• Naknonehun P, Wirojratana V, Leelahakul V, Kittiyarak C. Risk factors for early postoperative cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery in older adults. J Nurs Sci 2016;34(Suppl1):156-66.
• 2015
• Ngammoh N, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N. Relationship between basic factors, religious belief, religious practice, perception of life, and gerotranscendence in end-stage chronic renal failure patients. Thai J Nurs Counc 2015;30(1):58-71.
• Boonkaew N, Jitramontree N, Wirojratana V. The relationship between intrinsic motivation and glycemic control behaviors among older persons with type 2 diabetes. Nursing J 2015; 42(Suppl):84-94.
• 2014
• Thamma-aphiphol K, Soonthornthada K, Pornsiripongse S, Wirojratana V, Winichagoon P, Srisupan W, Supattra S. Participatory action research on the holistic care model for the elderly. J Health Syst Res 2014;8(2):120-31.
• Wirojratana V, Amnatsatsue K, Sasat S, Malathum P, Narongsak J. Improvement of healthcare services for dependent elders. Thai J Nurs Counc 2014;29(3):104-15.
• Poonsamer O, Wirojratana V, Jitramontree N, Thosingha O. The relationships between knowledge of chemotherapy treatment, skills of self-care, social support and well-being during transition among older patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy. J Royal Thai Army Nurs 2014;15(2):368-77.
• 2013
• Ounnapiruk L, Wirojratana V, Meehatchai N, Turale S. Effectiveness of a behavior modification program for older people with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. Nurs Health Sci 2013;16(2):216-23.
• 2012
• Ounnapiruk L, Wirojratana V, Kongsuriyanavin W, Termsettajaroen W. The effectiveness of a health promotion program on quality of life of elderly people in the elderly club. J Nurs Sci 2012;30(2):35-45.
• 2011
• Wirojratana V, Leelahakul V, Khumtaveeporn P, Punsakd W. Health Promoting Behaviors and Health Risks of the Elderly in the Health Promotion Center at Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University. Thai J Nurs Counc 2011;26(Special issue):140-53.
• 2004-2006
• Wirojratana, V., Khumtaveeporn, P., & Vipawattana, C. (2006). Related factor of fall among the elderly: Sleep problems and sleeping pills used. Journal of Nursing, Siam University, 7(1), 12-20.
• Wirojratana V, Khumtaveeporn P. (2004). The perception of students on fundamental nursing practice course. Thai Journal of Nursing, 53(4), 204-13.