
PROGRAMME
Kindly note that the programme is tentative and may be subject to changes.

MAIN CONFERENCE

Main Conference Day 1
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium, Academia, SGH Campus, 20 College Road, Singapore 169856
Time
Programme
8.00AM - 8.30AM
Registration
8.30AM - 9.00AM
Opening Ceremony
Guest-of-Honour: Prof Ng Wai Hoe
Group Chief Executive Officer, SingHealth
9.00AM - 9.30AM
Plenary Lecture 1: Primary Healthcare in the Digital Age
Session Chairperson: Clin A/Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan
Speaker: Prof Lee Chien Earn
Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (Regional Health System), SingHealth
9.30AM - 10.00AM
Morning Tea Break
10.00AM - 11.30AM
Parallel Sessions 1A to 1F
Parallel Session 1A - The Ngee Ann Kongsi (NAK) Auditorium
BiliSG: Integrating AI-Powered Neonatal Jaundice Screening into Primary Care
Parallel Session 1B - Room L1-S4
Implementation of Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub in Singapore’s Primary Care Clinics
Parallel Session 1C - Room L1-S1
Enhancing Health Outcomes and Cost Effectiveness: The Adoption of A Novel Telemonitoring System (OPTIMUM Study) for Patients with Type - 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Parallel Session 1D - Room L1-S3
Main Conference Abstract Oral Presentation 1
Parallel Session 1E - e-Panel A2 and A5
Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 1
Parallel Session 1F - Annex
World Café Guided Tour 1
(Assemble at 10.00AM or 10.45AM at Booth 01)
11.30AM - 12.00PM
Plenary Lecture 2: The Impact of AI and Data Driven Technologies on Primary Care and Family Medicine: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Strategic Vision
Session Chairperson: Clin A/Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan
Speaker: Prof Andrew Farmer
Professor of General Practice, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
12.00PM - 1.00PM
Lunch Break
1.00PM - 1.30PM
Plenary Lecture 3: Care First, Code Second: Rethinking AI for Primary Care
Session Chairperson: A/Prof Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis
Speaker: Adj A/Prof Adam Chee
Associate Professor (Adjunct), Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
1.30PM - 3.00PM
Parallel Sessions 2A to 2F
Parallel Session 2A - Room L1-S3
Accelerating Clinical Research Proposal Writing with AI: A Practical Framework and Case Study
Parallel Session 2B - Room L1-S1
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) 101 Workshop: A Primer on How to Integrate PPI into Primary Care Research Part 1
Parallel Session 2C - The Ngee Ann Kongsi (NAK) Auditorium
Using a Home Wearable Stethoscope for Self-Monitoring of Asthma Post Exacerbation
Parallel Session 2D - Room L1-S4
Main Conference Abstract Oral Presentation 2
Parallel Session 2E - e-Panel A1 and A4
Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 2
Parallel Session 2F - Annex
World Café Guided Tour 2
(Assemble at 1.30PM or 2.15PM at Booth 01)
3.00PM - 3.30PM
Afternoon Tea Break
3.30PM - 5.00PM
Parallel Sessions 3A to 3F
Parallel Session 3A - Room L1-S3
Innovating Evidence-based Medicine Training in Primary Care through Regional Collaboration on Online Learning Resources: The JET EBM Project
Parallel Session 3B - Room L1-S1
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) 101 Workshop: A Primer on How to Integrate PPI into Primary Care Research Part 2
Parallel Session 3C - The Ngee Ann Kongsi (NAK) Auditorium
Empowering Primary Care with AI: Exploring the Science and Innovations in Language Models and Agents to Transform Patient Care and Medical Education
Parallel Session 3D - Room L1-S4
Enhancing Breast Cancer Screening Rates in Singapore: AI Innovation for Primary Care
Parallel Session 3E - e-Panel A3 and A6
Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 3
Parallel Session 3F - Annex
World Café Guided Tour 3
(Assemble at 3.30PM or 4.15PM at Booth 01)
5.00PM - 5.30PM
Plenary Lecture 4: Applications of AI and Digital Health Innovations for Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care
Session Chairperson: A/Prof Dr Siti Nurkamilla Ramdzan
Speaker: A/Prof Dr Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Associate Professor (Family Medicine), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
5.30PM
End of Main Conference Day 1
6.30PM
Conference Dinner (for invited guests only)
End of Programme
Parallel Sessions 1A to 1F
Time
Topic
Speaker
Parallel Session 1A: BiliSG: Integrating AI-Powered Neonatal Jaundice Screening into Primary Care
Chairperson: Clin Asst Prof Alvin Ngeow Jia Hao
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi (NAK) Auditorium
10.00AM
From Concept to Clinic – A Neonatologist’s Perspective on the BiliSG Journey
Clin Asst Prof Alvin Ngeow Jia Hao
Singapore General Hospital
10.20AM
Empowering Primary Care – Screening Jaundice at the Frontline
Clin Asst Prof Moosa Aminath Shiwaza
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.40AM
Building Trustworthy AI – The Science Behind BiliSG
Dr Goh Han Leong and Dr Jenny Zou
Synapxe
11.10AM
Scaling Innovation – Project Management and Path to Market
Mr Chia Kuok Wei and Mr Benny Yip Kai Loong
Singapore General Hospital
End of Parallel Session 1A
Parallel Session 1B: Implementation of Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub in Singapore’s Primary Care Clinics
Chairperson: Clin Prof Ng Chirk Jenn
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S4
10.00AM
SingHealth Polyclinics Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub and Its Implementation in Primary Care (IMCWH)
Dr Guo Xiaoxuan
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.20AM
Overall Evaluation Framework and Outcome Evaluation of the Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub (IMCWH) Programme in Primary Care: Feedback from Mothers
Dr Swetha Saravana Kumar
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.40AM
Process Evaluation of the Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub (IMCWH) Programme in Primary Care: Feedback from the Primary Care Providers
Ms Nur Dalilah Binte Jani
SingHealth Polyclinics
11.00AM
Future Direction of Integrated Mother-child Dyad Services in Singapore
Clin Prof Ng Chirk Jenn
SingHealth
11.15AM
Closing with Questions and Answers
All Speakers
End of Parallel Session 1B
Parallel Session 1C: Enhancing Health Outcomes and Cost Effectiveness: The Adoption of a Novel Telemonitoring System (OPTIMUM Study) for Patients with Type - 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Chairperson: Clin A/Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S1
10.00AM
Introduction to the OPTIMUM Study
Clin A/Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.20AM
Main Results of the OPTIMUM Study
Clin Asst Prof Lee Cia Sin
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.45AM
Cost Effectiveness Evaluation of the OPTIMUM Study
Dr Sharon Tan
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
11.10AM
Qualitative Findings of the OPTIMUM Study
Ms Gong Pei Pei
SingHealth Polyclinics
End of Parallel Session 1C
Parallel Session 1D: Main Conference Abstract Oral Presentation 1
Chairperson: Clin A/Prof Quah Hui Min Joanne
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S3
10.00AM
Engaging Patients as Research Partners: Establishing A Primary Cancer Patient Advisory Group to Address Primary Healthcare Challenges
Dr Emina Obarcanin
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
10.10AM
Healthcare Utilisation Patterns and Contributory Factors among Middle-Aged Adults: A Scoping Review
Ms Abigail Jia Ai Low
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
10.20AM
Using Machine Learning to Develop A Predictive Model for Acute Asthma Exacerbation in Primary Care
Mr Ng Ding Xuan
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.30AM
Impact of Using A Home Wearable Stethoscope for Self-Monitoring of Asthma Post Exacerbation
Dr Mabel Leow Qi He
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.40AM
Caregiver and Helpers to Enhance Care for the Elderly (CHEER)
Ms Wang Xue Fei
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.50AM
Evaluating E-CHEER, A Prototype Mobile App to Enhance Migrant Domestic Workers’ Home Caregiving: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Mr Teo Wei Lung
Duke-NUS Medical School
11.00AM
Levels of Physical Activities among Youths in Singapore: A Cross-sectional Survey
Ms Tan Keng Fang and Ms Valerie Chan Yi Xuan
Hwa Chong Institution
11.10AM
Public Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Screening in A Community in Eastern Singapore: A Questionnaire Survey
Mr Tan Fei Yang
SingHealth Polyclinics
11.20AM
What Influences Primary Care Doctors to Adopt Teleconsultation in their Practice?: A Qualitative Study
Mr Linn Htet Ne Ye
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
End of Parallel Session 1D
Parallel Session 1E: Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 1 (e-Panel A2)
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Poster e-Panel A2, Outside Room L1-S2
10.00AM
Developing the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence among Hospital Staff
A/Prof Apichai Wattanapisit
Walailak University, Thailand
10.10AM
A Holistic Approach to Scabies Management in Adolescents: A Case Study in Primary Care
Dr Ariana Widiawati
Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
10.20AM
Evaluation of an Artificial Intelligence-Supported Chest X-Ray Programme in Primary Care
Dr Kuang Silin
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
10.30AM
Parental Readiness for Interventional Study Using Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Module Named Bicara Kasih: A Feasibility Study
Dr Nur Athirah Abd Rasid
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
10.40AM
Transitional Care Facility in Singapore: Insights from Raffles Medical Group's Experience
Dr Chia Cheow Soon
Raffles Medical Group
10.50AM
Physician Barriers to Initiation of Osteoporosis Treatment in Hip Fracture Patients: A Scoping Review
Dr Foo Ling Li Audrie
Sengkang Community Hospital
11.00AM
Bullying among Hong Kong Primary and Secondary School Students: A Cross-sectional Study
Dr Huang Junjie
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
11.10AM
Public Knowledge and Willingness to Receive a Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine in Hong Kong: A Population-based Study
Dr Zhong Chenwen Claire
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
11.20AM
Evaluation of the Adoption of the Hong Kong Reference Framework for Preventive Care for Older Adults in Primary Care Settings: A Qualitative Study
Dr Zhong Chenwen Claire
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
End of Parallel Session 1E (e-Panel A2)
Parallel Session 1E: Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 1 (e-Panel A5)
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Poster e-Panel A5, Outside Room L1-S4
10.00AM
PatientPal: A Personalised, Patient-centric and Evidence-based AI Chatbot for Medical History Taking
Ms Jacintha Wee Yun Yi
Singapore General Hospital
Ms Lee Jia Wei
National University of Singapore
10.10AM
Evaluation of A Structured Nurse-led Patient Education and Tele-monitoring to Review Asthma Patients with Suboptimal Control: A Pilot Study
Ms Tham Kwee Lian
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.20AM
To Evaluate the Digital Literacy of Older Adults in Singapore, and to Develop An Intervention to Teach the Use of Digital for Management of Healthcare Needs
Ms Zulidiah Binte Mohd Mohtar
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.30AM
Achieving Shared Understanding in Physician-patient Communication: Use of Understanding Checks and Displays in Primary Care Physician-patient Conversations
Ms Leong Li Zi
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
10.40AM
The Usability, Acceptability and Feasibility of Using the AeviceMD Device for Patients with Asthma from Healthcare Professionals’ (HCPs) Perspective
Ms Ang Li Ping
SingHealth Polyclinics
10.50AM
Video Consult Wound Dressing and Its Impact on Patient Satisfaction, Usability, Time to Wound Closure and Wound Infection: A Case Report
Ms Foo Ling Ling
SingHealth Polyclinics
End of Parallel Session 1E (e-Panel A5)
Parallel Session 1F: World Café Guided Tour 1
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Annex (Assemble at Booth 01 at 10.00AM or 11.15AM)
End of Parallel Sessions 1
Parallel Sessions 2A to 2F
Time
Topic
Speaker
Parallel Session 2A: Accelerating Clinical Research Proposal Writing with AI: A Practical Framework and Case Study
Chairperson: Dr Galih Kunarso
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S3
1.30PM
Behind the Interface: Stories from Building a Research Proposal with AI Tools for Real-World Researchers
Prof Dr Chew Boon How
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Teaching Hospital, Malaysia
2.00PM
Learning to Work with AI in Clinical Research: What I’ve Tried, Tweaked, and Learned
Dr Galih Kunarso
SingHealth Polyclinics
Prof Dr Chew Boon How
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Teaching Hospital, Malaysia
2.40PM
Ethical Use of AI, Do’s and Don’ts of AI-Assisted Proposal Writing and Final Reflection
Prof Dr Chew Boon How
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Teaching Hospital, Malaysia
End of Parallel Session 2A
Parallel Session 2B: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) 101 Workshop: A Primer on How to Integrate PPI into Primary Care Research Part 1
Chairperson: A/Prof Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S1
1.30PM
Icebreaker Activity and Introduction to Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in Healthcare / Medical Research
In this session, participants will be introduced to PPI and how it has been incorporated into research settings internationally. The PPI landscape in Singapore will be introduced and opportunities for growing PPI to optimise research will be discussed.
Participants will have the opportunity to nominate any key areas or questions that they would like to discuss during the workshop.
Dr Guo Xiaoxuan
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.00PM
Embedding Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in the Research Cycle – Part 1
Participants will be introduced to Arnstein’s Ladder of Public Participation and the differences between consultation, collaboration and co-production in PPI. Participants will be provided with a template of the research cycle and brainstorm the different ways that patient partners / people with lived experience can participate in each component of the cycle.
Dr Swetha Saravana Kumar
SingHealth Polyclinics
End of Parallel Session 2B
Parallel Session 2C: Using a Home Wearable Stethoscope for Self - Monitoring of Asthma Post Exacerbation
Chairperson: Dr Mabel Leow Qi He
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi (NAK) Auditorium
1.30PM
Live Demonstration of Device
Dr Rex Tan
Aevice Health
1.45PM
How to Obtain US FDA Approval for Devices – Firechat with Aevice
Dr Rex Tan
Aevice Health
Dr Mabel Leow Qi He
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.05PM
Creating Awareness of Technical Challenges with Device Studies, Using Aevice as Exemplar
Ms Chris Goh Wan Teng
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.20PM
Challenges in Participant Recruitment
Ms Julie Varghese and Ms Haryati Binte Zulkifli
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.35PM
Patients’ Outcomes after Using and Feedback on the Device
Dr Mabel Leow Qi He
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.45PM
Healthcare Professionals’ Feedback on the Device
Ms Ang Li Ping
SingHealth Polyclinics
End of Parallel Session 2C
Parallel Session 2D: Main Conference Abstract Oral Presentation 2
Chairperson: Dr Beh Hooi Chin
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S4
1.30PM
Effectiveness of Extended Oral Bisphosphonate Use in Improving Bone Density and Reducing Fractures among Post-menopausal Women: A Systematic Review
Dr Prawira Oka
SingHealth Polyclinics
1.40PM
Talk to the Bot: Using AI-powered Transcription in Qualitative Research
Dr Lim Ying Jun
SingHealth
1.50PM
Detection of Asymptomatic Hypoglycemia Using Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Older Adults - A Case Series in Singapore’s Hospital-at-Home Programme
Dr Ng Wei Lin
Singapore General Hospital
2.00PM
Understanding Female Smokers’ Perspectives on Tobacco Use and Smoking Cessation: A Qualitative Study
Dr Choo Ying Ying
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.10PM
Development and Validation of A Novel Itch Assessment Questionnaire in Primary Care
Dr Aminath Shiwaza Moosa
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.20PM
Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Health Questionnaire
Dr Nur Athirah Abd Rasid
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
2.30PM
On-demand Video Consultation Service for General Medical Conditions in Singapore - A Qualitative Research Study on Primary Care Physicians’ Perspectives
Dr Stella Poh Xiao Jun
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.40PM
Mapping Patient and Physician Perceptions of AI in Primary Healthcare through Sentiment Analysis
Mr Muhammad Thoriq
University of New South Wales, Australia
2.50PM
Exploring Physicians’ Cognitive Process in Using Chatbots during Clinical Decision Making: A Qualitative Study
Mr Luthfi Saiful Arif
Indonesian Medical Education and Research Institute, Indonesia
End of Parallel Session 2D
Parallel Session 2E: Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 2 (e-Panel A1)
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Poster e-Panel A1, Foyer
1.30PM
Factors Affecting Antibiotic Appropriateness in Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections in Primary Care
Dr Ng Li Yan
National University Polyclinics
1.40PM
Feasibility of A Structured Exercise Programme for Pre-frail Older Adults in Primary Care
Dr Tan Tat Hao, Alon
SingHealth Polyclinics
1.50PM
Incidence of Hyperkalaemia and Major Creatinine Elevation After Renin–Angiotensin System Inhibitor Initiation in A Singapore Primary Care Cohort
Dr Michael Warren Lim
National University Polyclinics
2.00PM
Physician Barriers to Commence Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation: A Scoping Review
Dr Tan Wan Ying
Sengkang Community Hospital
2.10PM
Exploring the Perspectives of Older Adults on Hearing Loss (EARS)
Dr Lim Lay Khim
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.20PM
Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Wound Assessment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Dr Matthias Liau Yi Quan
Ministry of Health Holdings
2.30PM
Adherence to Postpartum OGTT : Its Relationship with Sociodemographic, Clinical Characteristics, and Diabetes Risk Perception among GDM Mothers in Primary Clinics
Dr Khabijat-ul-kurba Binti Hashim
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
2.40PM
Pharmacotherapy for Vaping or E-Cigarette Cessation: A Network Meta-Analysis
Dr Kayshini D/O Vijakumar
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.50PM
Risk Factors for Workplace Violence against Healthcare Workers: A Scoping Review
Dr Gan Yuan Ying
Sengkang Community Hospital
End of Parallel Session 2E (e-Panel A1)
Parallel Session 2E: Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 2 (e-Panel A4)
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Poster e-Panel A4, Outside Room L1-S3
1.30PM
Evaluating Effect of 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Decision-making for Sleep Study in Patients with Suspected Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Ms Chen Ying Jie
Duke-NUS Medical School
1.40PM
Patients’ Perspectives on the Involvement of Medical Students in their Care in A Gynaecology Setting
Mr Chua Kai En, Reuben
Duke-NUS Medical School
1.50PM
Validating a Digital Healthcare Solution for Ambulatory Wound Care: A Pilot Multi-Center Usability and Prospective Feasibility Study
Ms Teo Shi Hui
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.00PM
Bridging Folk Remedies and Evidence Based Care: A Systematic Review of Bee Venom Therapy for Pain Management
Mr Khairil Mikdar
Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
2.10PM
Exploring Perceived Barriers to Implementing A Chest X-ray Artificial Intelligence System in A Singapore Public Primary Care Setting
Mr Kyaw Lwin Show
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.20PM
Impact of eHealth Chronic Disease Management Module on Glycemic Control and Health Outcomes in Diabetes Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Dr Zhong Chenwen Claire
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
2.30PM
Sentiment Analysis of Indonesia's 2025 Health Budget Efficiency: Supportive or Opposing?
Ms Pratiwi Rahadiani
Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
2.40PM
Experiences of Older Individuals in Using A Novel Fully Immersive, Automated Virtual Reality Tool to Assess Cognition
Mr Lim Jie En
SingHealth Polyclinics
2.50PM
Use of An Asthma Patient Decision Aid to Facilitate Shared Decision-making of Controller Inhaler – Perspectives of Healthcare Professionals and Patients
Dr Mabel Leow Qi He
SingHealth Polyclinics
End of Parallel Session 2E (e-Panel A4)
Parallel Session 2F: World Café Guided Tour 2
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Annex (Assemble at Booth 01 at 1.30PM or 2.15PM)
End of Parallel Sessions 2
Parallel Sessions 3A to 3F
Time
Topic
Speaker
Parallel Session 3A: Innovating Evidence - based Medicine Training in Primary Care through Regional Collaboration on Online Learning Resources: The JET EBM Project
Chairperson: A/Prof Dr Lee Yew Kong
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S3
3.30PM
Introduction to Workshop
A/Prof Dr Lee Yew Kong
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
3.35PM
Challenges of Evidence-Based Medicine (EDM) Training in Malaysia and Singapore
Dr Ng Wei Leik
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Dr Gabriel Gerard Yee Wenjun
Changi General Hospital
3.50PM
Activity: Challenges to Evidence-Based Medicine (EDM) Training in Primary Care Participant Perspectives
All Speakers
4.00PM
What are Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs)?
Dr Teo Chin Hai
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
4.10PM
Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) Evidence-Based Medicine (EDM) Topics
Clin Prof Ng Chirk Jenn
SingHealth
4.20PM
Activity: Hands-on with the Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs)
All Speakers
4.30PM
Implementing Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) in Malaysia and Singapore
Dr Lim Hooi Min
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Clin Asst Prof Lee Cia Sin
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.40PM
Activity: Using Reusable Learning Objects (RLOs) to Improve Evidence-Based Medicine (EDM) Training Programs
All Speakers
4.50PM
Question and Answers
All Speakers
End of Parallel Session 3A
Parallel Session 3B: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) 101 Workshop: A Primer on How to Integrate PPI into Primary Care Research Part 2
Chairperson: A/Prof Jo-Anne Manski-Nankervis
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S1
3.30PM
Embedding Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in the Research Cycle – Part 2
In this part of the workshop, participants will be asked to consider how PPI activities identified in Part 1 could be applied to a specific research project and the barriers and facilitators and resources that they may need to consider.
Dr Guo Xiaoxuan
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.15PM
Fireside Chat with Patient Advocates and Patient Partners in Research
Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a fireside chat with experienced patient partners who will share their insights on successful PPI. Participants will have the opportunity to engage and ask questions in order to strengthen their understanding of how to meaningfully integrate PPI in research.
Dr Swetha Saravana Kumar
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.45PM
Wrap Up
In this final component of the workshop, facilitators will provide a summary of key learning and address any outstanding questions that haven’t been addressed during the session.
Dr Swetha Saravana Kumar
SingHealth Polyclinics
End of Parallel Session 3B
Parallel Session 3C: Empowering Primary Care with AI: Exploring the Science and Innovations in Language Models and Agents to Transform Patient Care and Medical Education
Chairperson: Clin A/Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: The Ngee Ann Kongsi (NAK) Auditorium
3.30PM
Foundational Understanding of AI
Introduction of AI Agents
Demonstration of Agents
Dr Reid Lim Heng Lip
HELF AI
4.00PM
Gout Buddy, Use of Virtual Health Assistants (VHA) for Patient Self-Efficacy
Clin A/Prof Tan Ngiap Chuan
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.20PM
HELF Buddies Virtual Health Assistants (VHA)
Dr Eunice Lim Shi Min
Heartscape Psychology
Dr Shen Xiao You
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.30PM
Different Architectures for Large Language Models (LLM) Clinical Knowledge Retrieval Transformers
Dr Reid Lim Heng Lip
HELF AI
4.50PM
Demonstration of Medical Large Language Models (LLM)
Dr Reid Lim Heng Lip
HELF AI
End of Parallel Session 3C
Parallel Session 3D: Enhancing Breast Cancer Screening Rates in Singapore: AI Innovation for Primary Care
Chairperson: Dr Galih Kunarso
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Room L1-S4
3.30PM
Background on Breast Cancer Screening - Barriers Faced
Dr Galih Kunarso
SingHealth Polyclinics
3.50PM
Experience of Speedback AI in Tackling Screening Barriers
Improving Health Research and Services Delivery with AI
Ms Chan Chi Ling
Speedback
4.20PM
Plan for Usage of AI in Enhancing Screening Pick Up Rate
Dr Galih Kunarso
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.30PM
Questions and Answers
All Speakers
End of Parallel Session 3D
Parallel Session 3E: Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 3 (e-Panel A3)
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Poster e-Panel A3, Outside Room L1-S3
3.30PM
The Cost-Effectiveness of AI-Assisted Colonoscopy as A Primary or Secondary Screening Test in Population-based Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme: A Markov Modelling Study
Dr Huang Junjie
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3.40PM
Global Incidence, Risk Factors, and Trends of Pharyngeal Cancer by Anatomical Sites: A Systematic Analysis of Cancer Registries
Dr Huang Junjie
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
3.50PM
Improving Teleconsultation Services Uptake in the Primary Care Clinic at A Tertiary Centre: A Quality Improvement Project
Dr Beh Hooi Chin
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
4.00PM
Sustained Usage of A Technology-Enabled Hypertension Self-Monitoring Intervention: A Longitudinal Study in Singapore’s Public Primary Care Setting
Dr Shilpa Tyagi
MOH Office for Healthcare Transformation
4.10PM
Osteoporosis Treatment Aids to Assist with Decision Support and Improve Prescribing Confidence
Dr Ng Yuen Fann
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
4.20PM
Patient Perspectives on the Acceptability and Usability of An eHealth Application in Hong Kong: A Qualitative Study
Dr Zhong Chenwen Claire
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
4.30PM
Determinants of Willingness to Receive COVID-19 Booster Vaccination in the Post-Pandemic Era: A Mediation Analysis Using the Health Belief Model
Dr Zhong Chenwen Claire
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
4.40PM
Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Selected Clinics of Hulu Langat, Selangor: Preliminary Findings
Dr Fatien Nur Izzati Binti Mohd Rosli
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
4.50PM
The Role of Parents, Peers, and Social Media in Shaping Healthy Eating Knowledge among Adolescents in Malaysia
Dr Loo Say Yee
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
5.00PM
The Role of Health Workers in Creating A Healthy Indonesian Youth with Optimal Support of AI
Dr Emirianti Mars
Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
End of Parallel Session 3E (e-Panel A3)
Parallel Session 3E: Main Conference Abstract Poster Presentation 3 (e-Panel A6)
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Poster e-Panel A6, Outside Room L1-S4
3.30PM
Assessing Medication Adherence in Adults with Asthma and Its Effect on Rescue Therapy for Exacerbations
Ms Koh Yi Ling Eileen
SingHealth Polyclinics
3.40PM
Exploring the Challenges in Accessing Health Information among Patients with Uncontrolled Hypertension: A Qualitative Study
Ms Rachel Peh Wei Chun
SingHealth Polyclinics
3.50PM
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice on Neonatal Jaundice Care among Primipara Attending Primary Care Clinic in Singapore: A Cross-sectional Study (NJCARES)
Ms See Wenyi, Samantha
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.00PM
Application of AI Models and Generative AI for Determining Nutritional Value of Food Plates for The Elderly
Dr Brandon Ooi Nick Sern
Nanyang Polytechnic
4.10PM
Patients’ Experiences of Mobile Spirometry in the Primary Care Setting in Singapore: A Qualitative Study
Dr Vicky Qin Mengqi
Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
4.20PM
Development and Evaluation of Training Program on Objective Inhaler Technique Assessment for Nurses
Ms Diana Binte Mohamed Yusoff
SingHealth Polyclinics
4.30PM
Factors Influencing The Calorie Intake from the Selection and Consumption of Beverages among Youths
Mr Chua Chong Jie Clement
Hwa Chong Institution
4.40PM
Increasing the Accessibility to Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Community Via Faecal Immunochemical Test Kits Dispensed via Automated Kiosk
Mr Tan Fei Yang
SingHealth Polyclinics
End of Parallel Session 3E (e-Panel A6)
Parallel Session 3F: World Café Guided Tour 3
Date: 20 June 2025 (Friday)
Venue: Annex (Assemble at Booth 01 at 3.30PM or 4.15PM)
End of Parallel Sessions 3

PRE-CONFERENCE

Learning Journey - Visit to SingHealth Polyclinics (18 June 2025)
Date: 18 June 2025 (Wednesday)
Venue: SingHealth Polyclinics - Eunos, 1 Chin Cheng Avenue, Singapore 429400
Overview
This learning journey aims to provide insights into SingHealth Polyclinics (SHP) as an Academic Centre of Excellence in primary care service, operations, research and education in Singapore through a comprehensive guided tour.
Capacity
max 40 pax
Programme Breakdown
Time
Programme
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Registration and arrival at pick-up point at Academia, SGH Campus
2:00 PM
Depart from Academia, SGH Campus to SingHealth Polyclinics
2:30 PM
Arrival of APPCRC delegates
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Welcome reception and photo-taking
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM
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SHP corporate presentation to showcase primary care services and family medicine training programmes
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Brief overview on research and innovation programmes in SHP
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
Clinic tour
4:00 PM – 4:20 PM
Tea break and engagement
4:25 PM
Proceed to pick-up point for departure to Academia, SGH Campus
4:30 PM
Depart from SingHealth Polyclinics to Academia, SGH Campus