RESEARCH CHAMPIONSHIP
Research Championship Abstract Submission Deadline:
28 MAR 2025, 23:59 HRS (SGT)
(CLOSED)
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The Research Championship, which aims to nurture budding primary care professionals in research, is one of the highlights of the conference. It is a platform for intensive investigator-centric coaching of teams of novice researchers to define and refine their research questions, and to design the study protocol based on the appropriate research methodology. The coaches are experienced Family Medicine researchers from established universities in Singapore and the Asia Pacific region. The participants will go through two rounds of competitions to reach the finals, in which the audience will also get to vote for the team to win the prestigious Championship Trophy.
KEY DETAILS
Date & Time:​
Workshop & Semi-Finals:
Final Presentation:
19 JUN 2025 (Thursday) 08:30 AM – 05:30PM
21 JUN 2025 (Saturday) 10:30 AM – 12:30PM
Venue:
Academia, SGH Campus
20 College Road, Singapore 169856
TIME
19 JUN PROGRAMME
8.00AM - 8.30AM
Registration
8.30AM - 9.15AM
Welcome Address, Introduction of Coaches and Programme Sharing
Team Introduction by each Research Proposal Team
9.15AM - 10.00AM
Ice Breaking with Coaches
Research Question and Background
10.00AM - 10.30AM
Morning Tea Break
10.30AM - 12.00PM
Hypothesis, Study Aim in Relation to Research Question, Research Method
12.00PM - 1.00PM
Lunch Break
1.00PM - 2.00PM
Reseach Method (Continued) and Logistic Considerations
2.00PM - 2.30PM
Submission of Presentation Slides
2.30PM - 3.00PM
Afternoon Tea Break
3.00PM - 5.15PM
Research Championship Semi-Finals
5.15PM - 5.30PM
Jurors' Deliberation
End of 19 JUN Research Championship Programme
COACHES
Asst Prof Dr Abdul Hadi Said
International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
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Prof Dr Adina Binti Abdullah
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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A/Prof Dr Apichai Wattanapisit
Walailak University, Thailand
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Dr Beh Hooi Chin
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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A/Prof Dr Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
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Prof Chew Boon How
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia
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Asst Prof Dinesh Visva Gunasekeran
GP+ Co-operative Limited, Singapore
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A/Prof Dr Elvind Yip Hung Loong
Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Asst Prof Goh Lay Hoon
National University Health System, Singapore
Clin A/Prof How Choon How
Changi General Hospital, Singapore
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Prof Indah Suci Widyahening
Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
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Asst Prof Lee Eng Sing
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore
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Clin Asst Prof Moosa Aminath Shiwaza
SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore
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Clin Prof Ng Chirk Jenn
SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore
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Clin A/Prof Quah Hui Min Joanne
SingHealth Polyclinics, Singapore
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A/Prof Dr Siti Nurkamilla Ramdzan
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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Asst Prof Wong Kay Wye Sabrina
National Healthcare Group Polyclinics, Singapore
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Dr Wong Wei Mon
St Luke’s Hospital, Singapore
ACCEPTED RESEARCH PROPOSALS
RC01 Advancing Dementia Education Using VR Tools to Improve Care (ADVICe) in Polyclinics: A Pilot Randomised Control Trial
Cheung Yuen Yu Connie, SingHealth Polyclinics
Denise Lim Ke Xin, SingHealth Polyclinics
Dilasari Binte Mohamed Ismail, SingHealth Polyclinics
Nadiah Erniyanti Binte Maliki, SingHealth Polyclinics
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RC02 Salt Intake and Blood Pressure Control in Adults with Essential Hypertension
Lew Yee Peng, SingHealth Polyclinics
Poh Xiao Jun Stella, SingHealth Polyclinics
Sun Jingfeng, SingHealth Polyclinics
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RC03 Efficacy of Virtual Consultation among People Living with HIV in Primary Care Malaysia
Nawal Kamarul Bahrin, Kajang Community Clinic, Malaysia
Nur Nadiah Azman, Kajang Community Clinic, Malaysia
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RC04 Explore Factors Affecting Smoking Cessation Clinic Utilization and Solutioning - Qualitative Pilot Study
Laurane Lim Hui Shien, SingHealth Polyclinics
Ooi Swee Phaik, SingHealth Polyclinics
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RC05 Spirometry and Smoking Cessation in the Malaysian Primary Care: A Clustered Randomized Clinical Trial
Mohamed Zhafir Bin Zuraimi, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Ranjini Pushparaja, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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RC06 The Effectiveness of A Conversational AI in Reducing LDL Levels by Addressing Statin Misconceptions
Megaleswary Narthan, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
Prevena Subramaniam, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
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RC07 Determine the Effectiveness of Pharmacy’s Structured Asthma Medication Counselling Protocol in Improving Inhaler Adherence among Asthmatic Patients in Primary Care - A Mixed Methodology Pilot Study
Ian Tan Sheng Feng, SingHealth Polyclinics
Matthew Kho Xiang, SingHealth Polyclinics
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RC08 Developing A Gout Action Plan in Primary Care Setting in Singapore
Liew Siew Lee, SingHealth Polyclinics
Lim Shi Min Eunice, SingHealth Polyclinics
Wong Marn Yee Cindy, SingHealth Polyclinics
​RC10 Acceptability and Feasibility of Self-Sampling for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Screening among Singaporean Women (AFSS-HPV-STIs)
Chua Wei Hsin, SingHealth Polyclinics
Lindy Koh Ai Keng, SingHealth Polyclinics
Roslinda Bte Sadon, SingHealth Polyclinics
Yu Rubing, SingHealth Polyclinics
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RC15 Incorporating Personalized Artificial Intelligence Cognitive and Physical Training Program into Telehealth and Time Banking for Older Adults at Risk of Dementia in Trang District, Thailand
Jetsadakorn Thuancheep, Walailak University, Thailand
Natdanai Prachnakorn, Walailak University, Thailand
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RC16 Enhancing Family Physician-led Transitional Care for Elderly Patients after Hospital Discharge
Caren Andika Surbakti, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Diana Ng, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Yuanita Wijayanti, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
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RC17 Constructing Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Learning Platform for Electronic Health Record (EHR) Optimalization across Indonesian Rural Primary Healthcare : A Design-thinking Approach Study
Benedicta Cindy Delphinia, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Katherine Gowary Sugiarto, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Leonaldo Lukito Nagaria, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
Mursyidah Sholihati Fasriel, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia
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RC18 AI-Driven Risk-based Community Health Stratification: Transforming Precision Healthcare
Andi Sitti Nur Fatimah Madaeng, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
Khairul Miftah Sumardin, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
Khairil Mikdar, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
Muthiah Raihana Corana, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
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RC19 AI-assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Enhance Patient Openness and Mitigate Therapist Bias: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Citra Lorenza Idrus, University of Pattimura, Indonesia
Lilian Wongso, University of Pattimura, Indonesia
Surya Leonard Lieswan, University of Pattimura, Indonesia
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
1. All abstracts will be in English.
2. Submitted Research Championship (RC) abstracts must be original. The abstract will describe a study proposal, which has yet to commence. Abstracts relating to proposed systematic review or meta-analysis or current studies in progress in your institution will not be accepted.
3. The RC targets novice primary healthcare professionals or Family Medicine residents / trainees who have research questions and are keen to translate them into a research project / study.
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4. Participants with research experience may not qualify for the RC (e.g. track record of prior publication may be screened upon acceptance). Participants who are not the first or corresponding author and have at most one publication are eligible to join the RC.
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5. The novice researchers should form a team to participate in the RC. Each team should minimally consist of a team leader and another member. The team should comprise 2 or more members.
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6. The team leader's name and email address must be filled accurately. The contact details will be used for future correspondences.
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7. The abstract should include all the team members and their affiliated institutions.
8. The abstract should include the following sections:
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What is/are the problem(s) or gap(s) or issues which affect(s) patient care or health service delivery or healthcare professional well-being in primary care or family practices
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What is/are the research question(s)?
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What is the approach to address the research questions and to determine the outcomes?
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9. The word limit for the entire abstract is 250 words (excluding title).
10. Decision by the Scientific Committee on the abstract acceptance will be final.
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract Submission Deadline
28 MAR 2025
Registration Deadline
30 APR 2025
Workshop & Semi-Finals
19 JUN 2025
Finals
21 JUN 2025
AWARDS
Attractive prizes to be won for the top 4 teams!
ENQUIRY
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