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Session 1: 12 Oct 2023, Thurs, 0900 - 1030hrs
Opening Ceremony & Symposium 1: Transforming for a Healthier Population (Hall 1)

Topic 1 : Welcome Address

(0900 – 0905hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Philip Choo , Group Chief Executive Officer, National Healthcare Group; Senior Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 2 : Keynote Address

(0905 – 0920hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Masagos Zulkifli , Minister for Social and Family Development and Second Minister for Health

Topic 3 : Plenary Address: Enriched Environments, Architecture And Precision Medicine – Converging Pathways For Health-Promoting Design

(0930 - 0950hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Michael Nilsson , Director, Centre for Rehab Innovations; Global Innovation Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia

Environmental enrichment (EE) is an important concept with strong links to architectural development and innovation. The key effective elements of EE are physical activity, social interaction and mental or cognitive stimulation and their interactions. EE exerts a wide range of physiological effects and alters the expression of genes regulating multiple neural mechanisms such as brain plasticity and epigenetic profile. In both animal and human settings, EE has also been proven to mitigate stress and promote overall well-being.

Architectural embodiments of enrichment principles encompass, for example, multimodal stimulation, biophilic design (affiliation with natural systems and processes), and the harnessing of natural light. By creating spaces that engage the senses, promote well-being, and encourage active lifestyles, architecture becomes an integrated part in novel health concepts, aimed at enhancing recovery processes and preserving health. Other interesting opportunities emerge at the nexus of architecture and precision medicine. Leveraging genomic insights and technological integration, architecture holds promise to deliver personalised healing spaces aligning with the individual’s requirements and preferences.

By embracing these principles and at the same time stimulate further interdisciplinary collaborations, architectural design can contribute to holistic health, equitable well-being and precision interventions aligned with individual needs. As this paradigm unfolds, it holds potential to generate returns on investment by curbing healthcare costs, enhancing productivity and nurturing societal cohesion, representing a blend of personal enrichment and communal benefits.

This presentation will outline aspects of the intricate interplay between these principles and neural plasticity, unveiling how architectural interventions might stimulate cortical reorganisation and drive motivation, and their potential implications for health preservation and modern rehabilitation.

  • The concept of environmental enrichment is linked to improved health and recovery in different settings.
  • Elements of multimodal stimulation embedded in architectural design can reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and stimulate an active lifestyle.
  • Tailored healing spaces, technology integration and personal enrichment further emphasise the role of architecture in individualised well-being.

Topic 4 : Panel Discussion: The Built Environment & Health

(0950 - 1020hrs)
Moderator :
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine
Panellist :
A/Prof Angelique Chan , Executive Director, Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore
A/Prof Ding Yew Yoong , Senior Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital Executive Director, Geriatric Education & Research Institute
A/Prof Ng Yee Sien , Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital
Prof Michael Nilsson , Director, Centre for Rehab Innovations; Global Innovation Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia
Dr Tan Weng Mooi , Director/ Lead, (Integrated Health Programme), MOH Office of Healthcare Transformation
Mr Wong Kai Wen , Senior Planner, Strategic Research Department, Urban Redevelopment Authority
Session 2: 12 Oct 2023, Thurs, 1100 – 1230hrs
Track 1A: Advances in Health Behavioural Studies (Hall 1)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

A panel of active academics and clinicians sharing ideas and research findings on recent health behavioural studies in Singapore. Employing methodologies based on behavioural intervention, including ‘nudging’ and other forms of interaction with patients, panellists will share their experiences and insights into the design, implementation and evaluation of behavioural interventions in health care.

Track Lead :
Prof K K Luke , Professor, School of Humanities; President’s Chair in Linguistics, Nanyang Technological University

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 1A)

(1100 – 1105hrs)
Speaker :
Prof K K Luke , Professor, School of Humanities; President’s Chair in Linguistics, Nanyang Technological University

Topic 2 : Hed-START – A Positive Psychological Intervention for Patients New on Dialysis

(1105 – 1120hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Konstadina Griva , Associate Professor, Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, LKCMedicine;
  • There is call for programs of support for patients on dialysis as initiation onto treatment entails intense psychosocial demands and high rates of depression
  • HED-Start is a low-intensity, positive life skills intervention co-developed with patients and evaluated in randomised controlled trial
  • HED-Start achieved good rates of retention and yielded reduced symptoms, improved quality, self-management skills and benefit finding and c may be a promising strategy to support adjustment to Kidney Replacement Therapy

Topic 3 : Behavioural Interventions for Cancer Screening in Singapore

(1120 – 1135hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Goh Kim Huat , Professor of Information Systems, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University

Topic 4 : “I Cannot Afford to Fall Sick”: Qualitative Inquiry into The Experiences of Diabetes Management Among Women in Singapore

(1135 - 1150hrs)
Speaker :
Ms Nurliyana Binte Daros , ICC Specialist, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core Office; Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core Office, Nanyang Technological University
  • Experiences and complexities of diabetes management
  • Coping strategies for diabetes management among low-income women
  • Consideration of structural factors in the efforts to facilitate effective diabetes management through both institutionalised diabetic care and self-management practices

Topic 5 : Health Behaviour Interventions and Implementation Science – Best Friends?

(1150 - 1205hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Tina Chen , Deputy Director, Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
  • What implementation science is
  • How health behaviour interventions and implementation science relate to and complement each other
  • A few considerations around combining health behaviour interventions and implementation science”

Topic 6 : Panel Discussion (TRACK 1A)

(1205 - 1230hrs)
Moderator :
Prof K K Luke , Professor, School of Humanities; President’s Chair in Linguistics, Nanyang Technological University
Asst Prof Jack Tong , Assistant Professor, Division of Information Technology and Operations Management, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University
Panellist :
A/Prof Konstadina Griva , Associate Professor, Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine, LKCMedicine;
Prof Goh Kim Huat , Professor of Information Systems, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University
Ms Nurliyana Binte Daros , ICC Specialist, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core Office; Lecturer, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core Office, Nanyang Technological University
Dr Tina Chen , Deputy Director, Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Science Interventions (BISI), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Track 1B: Primary Care Forum: Breaking Barriers: Tackling Health Inequalities through Primary Health Care (Garnet 212 – 213)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

This year, the Primary Care Forum will focus on changes in recent healthcare related technology, and how it is affecting healthcare. In line with the multiple drivers in Healthier SG, we will also highlight how primary care can contribute to the needs of patients who may be less commonly encountered now, and how we would need to expand our perspectives in order to care for patients of the near future.

Track Lead :
Dr Jason Chan Meng Huey , Consultant, Family Physician, Family Medicine Development,National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Chairperson :
Dr Darren Seah , Senior Consultant, Family Physician; Director, Family Medicine Development; Regional Director (Central Health), National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 1B)

(1100 – 1105hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Darren Seah , Senior Consultant, Family Physician; Director, Family Medicine Development; Regional Director (Central Health), National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Topic 2 : Stories Of Our Patients in Family Practice

(1105 – 1125hrs)
Speaker :
Asst Prof Lee Eng Sing , Senior Consultant, Family Physician, Principal Clinician Researcher Deputy Director, Clinical Research Unit National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
  • Receiving patients’ stories help to build rapport and empathy
  • Using Narratives as an education tool
  • Pitfalls of narrative medicine

Topic 3 : A Life Course Approach to Understanding Health Inequalities: Why and How Do Intermediary and Contextual Factors Matter?

(1125 – 1145hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Johan Suen , Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, National University of Singapore
  • First, we explain the value of the life course approach in highlighting intermediary and contextual factors (e.g., gender, race, sexuality, age, social position, cultural norms, and social policies) that strongly influence the relationship between health and socioeconomic status.
  • Second, we draw from local and international research to discuss the effects of temporal, environmental, institutional, familial, and sociocultural characteristics on individuals’ resources, health attitudes, health behaviour, and health outcomes.
  • Third, we conclude by examining how life course analysis could inform meso-level interventions to alleviate health inequalities.

Topic 4 : Universal Health Coverage through Primary Health Care and Capitation Financing: Can We Do Better in Healthier SG

(1145 – 1205hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Phua Kai Hong , Adjunct Senior Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore; Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, Nazarbayev University
  • The goals of Primary Health Care through capitation financing are well-known to maintain good and health at the PHC level and to support gatekeeping through better referral systems. But these are often perceived as cost-containment instead of seeking value for money in healthcare. WHO has recommended the PHC approach employed by most countries to seek the most optimal type of financial incentives and to have better integration with the social and other sectors. This would involve targeting the right population segments at risk and paying the right PHC methods.
  • The “sandwich” classes are generally considered to include those who qualify for government subsidies in the polyclinics but rely on CHAS if they prefer their own General Practitioners in the private sector. There are different efficiency and equity concerns as health economics and financing issues will influence the traditional direct “out-of-pocket” payments versus financing, concerning their relative uses of other community resources at the PHC level.
  • The trade-offs between medical quality in treatment must be balanced with the resources available in Singapore. Ultimately, we will have to show the relative cost-effectiveness of these different programmes on health. How will these be resolved as we develop a Healthier Singapore?

Topic 5 : Q&A (Track 1B)

(1205 – 1230hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Darren Seah , Senior Consultant, Family Physician; Director, Family Medicine Development; Regional Director (Central Health), National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Asst Prof Lee Eng Sing , Senior Consultant, Family Physician, Principal Clinician Researcher Deputy Director, Clinical Research Unit National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Dr Johan Suen , Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, National University of Singapore
Dr Phua Kai Hong , Adjunct Senior Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore; Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, Nazarbayev University
Track 1C: Globetrotting – Lived Experiences in Population Health (Garnet 218 – 219)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

Singapore is moving towards a population health approach for our health sector – and there is strong focus on preventive care, acute care and aged care systems. Several countries have also adopted a population health approach for their health and social sector design. What is better? What has worked? What solutions and ideas do we want to adapt for our situation and who do we want to learn from? In this session, we will hear from senior leaders from three different countries with different health systems and hear their lived experiences and their interactions with the health system. From the lived experiences and journeys as a person or care-giver living in that country, we will learn about how health systems have made their own design choices based on their values and priorities. This session will inform the audience that Singapore stands at the cusp of a major health sector reform, and we have to collectively make informed choices on the health system we wish to design for the future.

Track Lead :
Asst Prof Clive Tan , Assistant Chief, Group Integrated Care, National Healthcare Group;Adjunct Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
Chairperson :
Asst Prof Clive Tan , Assistant Chief, Group Integrated Care, National Healthcare Group;Adjunct Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 1C)

(1100 – 1105hrs)
Speaker :
Asst Prof Clive Tan , Assistant Chief, Group Integrated Care, National Healthcare Group; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore

Topic 2 : Acute Care | Breast Cancer in a Pandemic: An Irish Story of Survival & Support

(1105 – 1120hrs)
Speaker :
H.E. Sarah McGrath , Ambassador of Ireland to Singapore
  • Diagnosed with breast cancer in in May 2020 at the age of 39, speaker was fortunate to undergo timely and person-centred care in the Irish healthcare system.
  • She was cared for by an integrated medical and surgical team that cared for her throughout her care journey
  • The person-centred approach of her medical team – particularly the breast cancer specialist nurses – was really important in her positive experience of and approach to treatment.
  • She also participate in a clinical trial on non-recurrence (Add Aspirin) and am a member of the Patient Consultants Committee of Cancer Trials Ireland.

Topic 3 : Aged Care | Lived Experience from Japan: Social Security & Health System for the Elderly in Japan

(1120 – 1135hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Takahashi Yoshiaki , Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore
  • Speaker will share his experience regarding systemic support for medical care to an elderly member of his family.
  • An overview of the ageing population situation and social security system in Japan will also be presented, together with an introduction to Japan’s public nursing-care system.

Topic 4 : End of Life Care | Embracing Final Moments: Lessons from the Dutch Palliative Care System

(1135 – 1150hrs)
Speaker :
Asst Prof Jasper Tromp , Assistant Professor, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health; Duke-NUS Medical School
  • Speaker will cover the design of the palliative care system in the Netherlands.
  • Palliative care in the Netherlands places a strong emphasis on staying at home and personal choice.
  • A personal story of a loved one’s final moments and her journey through the healthcare system.

Topic 5 : Q&A (Track 1C)

(1150 – 1230hrs)
Speaker :
H.E. Sarah McGrath , Ambassador of Ireland to Singapore
Mr Takahashi Yoshiaki , Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of Japan in Singapore
Asst Prof Jasper Tromp , Assistant Professor, NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health; Duke-NUS Medical School
Moderator :
Asst Prof Clive Tan , Assistant Chief, Group Integrated Care, National Healthcare Group; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
Track 1D: ACSI: Journey from Clinicians to Scientists and Innovators (Garnet 214 – 215)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

This track is dedicated to celebrating the Clinician Scientists (CSs) and Innovators’ (CIs) journeys, their achievements and recognising their challenges. There would be discussions on topics close to the CS/CI’s hearts such as the tangible & intangible rewards in navigating through the research/innovation journey, how Innovation could help to translate research findings into healthcare improvements and translating research in population health.

Aside from personal sharing by experienced CSs and CIs, NHG and LKCMedicine are also proud to share about the joint efforts in grooming our research and innovation talents, culminating in the recent establishment of the Academy of Clinician Scientists and Innovators. Here, we will present the plans and initiatives customised to support our next generation of research and innovation leaders in their personal development and preparation to push the envelope in current knowledge and clinical practice.

Track Lead :
A/Prof Sunny Hei Wong , Associate Professor of Nutrition, Digestion and Metabolism, LKCMedicine; Programme Director of Microbiome Medicine, LKCMedicine; Assistant Dean, Academic Medicine, LKCMedicine; Scientist Module Lead, Gastrointestinal System, LKCMedicine
Asst Prof Yew Yik Weng , Deputy Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Assistant Professor, LKCMedicine

Topic 1 : Welcome Address and Introduction on the Academy of Clinician Scientists and Innovators

(1100 – 1115hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Leo Yee Sin , Senior Advisor, National Healthcare Group; Senior Consultant, Director-General of Health’s Office (DGHO), Ministry of Health
  • Overall landscape of research and innovation in Singapore and within NHG and LKCMedicine
  • Status of the joint NHG and LKCMedicine research and innovation efforts
  • Introduction on the ACSI

Topic 2 : Shaping Clinician Scientists for The Future

(1115 – 1135hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Roger Foo , Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Professor in Medicine, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; Director, NUHS Cardiovascular-Metabolic Disease Translational Research Programme; Assoc Chairman Medical Board, National University Hospital; Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, NUS Medicine and NUHCS; Assistant Dean (Research), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; Head, NUHS Clinician Scientist Academy Senior Consultant, National University Heart Centre, NUHS
  • The challenges and considerations involved in charting out what it takes to be a clinician scientist (CS)
  • An overview of NUHS CS Academy’s initiatives and their collaborative approach
  • Charting of the pathways for clinician innovators (CI)

Topic 3 : NRIA 2023 Award Presentation

(1135 – 1145hrs)

Topic 4 : Health Services Research: What is it and How it can Make an Impact

(1145 – 1155hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine
  • Understanding what Health Services Research is and the role it plays in the research landscape
  • Sharing how Health Services Research can make a tangible impact and inform clinical services and delivery through the story of CONNACT (Collaborative Model of Care between Orthopaedics and Allied Healthcare Professionals)

Topic 5 : Sustainable Healthcare through Research-Innovation-Enterprise

(1155 – 1210hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Tey Hong Liang , Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Clinical Director, Centre of Medtech and Innovation, National Healthcare Group; Associate Professor, Co-Director of Skin Research Programme, LKCMedicine
  • There is an urgent need to make our healthcare practice more sustainable long term.
  • We will illustrate such efforts in our Dermatological practice.
  • Through research-innovation-enterprise, we can tangibly bring about improvements in clinical outcomes in our patients and populations.

Topic 6 : Translating Research in Population Health

(1210 – 1220hrs)
Speaker :
Asst Prof Marie Loh Chiew Shia , Assistant Professor of Molecular Epidemiology, LKCMedicine; Scientist Course Lead, Scientific Enquiry and Evidence Based Medicine (SEEM), LKCMedicine
  • What is population health
  • Value of translating research in population health
  • Challenges to research translation in population health

Topic 7 : Q&A (Track 1D)

(1220 – 1230hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Leo Yee Sin , Senior Advisor, National Healthcare Group; Senior Consultant, Director-General of Health’s Office (DGHO), Ministry of Health
Prof Roger Foo , Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Professor in Medicine, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; Director, NUHS Cardiovascular-Metabolic Disease Translational Research Programme; Assoc Chairman Medical Board, National University Hospital; Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, NUS Medicine and NUHCS; Assistant Dean (Research), NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine; Head, NUHS Clinician Scientist Academy Senior Consultant, National University Heart Centre, NUHS
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine
A/Prof Tey Hong Liang , Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Clinical Director, Centre of Medtech and Innovation, National Healthcare Group; Associate Professor, Co-Director of Skin Research Programme, LKCMedicine
Asst Prof Marie Loh Chiew Shia , Assistant Professor of Molecular Epidemiology, LKCMedicine; Scientist Course Lead, Scientific Enquiry and Evidence Based Medicine (SEEM), LKCMedicine
Moderator :
A/Prof Sunny Hei Wong , Associate Professor of Nutrition, Digestion and Metabolism, LKCMedicine; Programme Director of Microbiome Medicine, LKCMedicine; Assistant Dean, Academic Medicine, LKCMedicine; Scientist Module Lead, Gastrointestinal System, LKCMedicine
Session 3: 12 Oct 2023, Thurs, 1400 – 1530hrs
Symposium 2: Transforming Health System for Health & Value (Hall 1)

Topic 1 : Plenary Address: From Model T to Tesla: Health System Transformation For Health and Value

(1400 – 1530hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Robert Fields , Executive Vice President; Chief Clinical Officer; Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston MA, USA

Models of healthcare delivery in many countries have not changed dramatically over the course of the last century. In addition, the development of new diagnostics and therapeutics has shaped consumer behaviour and policy to support a system of service delivery but not necessarily a system of “health and wellness” delivery. The ongoing stressors of more chronic disease, global pandemics, increases in cost and an overwhelmed workforce have driven systems around the world to rethink both the economic and operational models of healthcare in order to promote sustainability and outcomes. With that mindset, population health models of healthcare economics and delivery have shown the most promise to encourage true system transformation. In this session, we will discuss some of the variables that have contributed to the current state as well as some of the changes necessary to achieve more scalable, efficient and effective modalities of care.

  • Healthcare in today’s world is maximized to provide services but not delivery health.
  • As the cost of delivering services has gone up, systems are compelled to rethink models of care to focus on outcomes and cost.
  • Achieving transformational goals requires a rethinking of the economic incentives within healthcare and then a radical change in the delivery model to be successful.

Topic 2 : Panel Discussion: Value-Based Care Implementation in Singapore: Navigating Challenges for Optimal Health Outcomes

(1430 - 1530hrs)
Moderator :
A/Prof Jeremy Lim , Assistant Professor, Director (LIGHT), Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore
Panellist :
A/Prof John Abisheganaden , Senior Consultant, Department of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Dr Robert Fields , Executive Vice President; Chief Clinical Officer; Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston MA, USA
Prof Lee Chien Earn , Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer, Regional Health System, SingHealth
Ms Ai Ling Sim-Devadas , Deputy Director, Advocacy and Engagement, LKCMedicine, Nanyang Technological University
Adj A/Prof Keith Lim Hsiu Chin , Group Head, Medical and Quality, IHH Healthcare

In Singapore’s pursuit of a patient-centric healthcare system, the adoption of value-based care models has gained prominence. This panel discussion delves into the intricacies of implementing value-based care within Singapore’s healthcare landscape. This panel will be discussing the challenges faced in transitioning from fee-for-service to outcome-driven care, such the need for robust measurement tools and integrated data systems. The discourse will also touch on strategies employed to align incentives with patient well-being, and pragmatic approaches to achieve optimal health outcomes while ensuring the value-drive transformation of the healthcare system.

Session 4: 12 Oct 2023, Thurs, 1600 – 1730hrs
Track 2A: Communication in Healthcare: Voices and Perspectives (Hall 1)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

Effective Communication’ is a buzz term often reiterated in the healthcare ecosystem and within professional training settings. Indeed, improper communication between stakeholders can result not only in negative patient outcomes and increased healthcare costs through ineffectual care utilization, but also decreased patient and caregiver trust with health systems and care professionals. Clear understanding of information with little ambiguity should ideally be conveyed by all parties and seems to be the obvious overall intention. However, the key constituents for communication that is truly ‘effective’ remain stubbornly nebulous. Moreover, the prevalent issues of healthcare literacy, cultural competency, and language barriers feature prominently as challenges for communicative excellence.

Through a facilitated panel discussion, this session will explore the various communication narratives that exist, underpin and multi-directionally inform healthcare relationships. The track’s diverse panel of experts draw from their scholarly, clinical, educational, and personal lived caregiving experience for an honest and holistic consideration of the various voices present within healthcare. What might be the audible whispers that we strain to hear? How do we tailor our expert voices most efficaciously? How do we train the next generation of effective communicators? The session will conclude with the audience being given the opportunity to showcase their own unique voices through an interactive Q and A segment.

Track Lead :
Asst Prof Paul Victor Patinadan , Assistant Professor of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 2A)

(1600 – 1605hrs)
Speaker :
Asst Prof Paul Victor Patinadan , Assistant Professor of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University

Topic 2 : Panel Discussion: Communication in Healthcare: Voices and Perspectives

(1605 – 1730hrs)
Moderator :
Asst Prof Paul Victor Patinadan , Assistant Professor of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University
Panellist :
Dr Andy Hau Yan Ho , Head of Psychology, Associate Professor of Psychology and Medicine, School of Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University
Mr Rethinavel Shanmugam , Lecturer, Visual and Performing Arts, National Institute of Education
Ms Thurga Rajendran , Lecturer, School of Health Sciences, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Dr Celestine Lim , Associate Consultant, Department of Geriatric Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Asst Prof Michelle Chiang , Assistant Professor of English; Coordinator, Medical Humanities Research Cluster, Nanyang Technological University
Track 2B: Primary Care Forum: Beyond Boundaries: Precision Medicine, Wearable Devices, and AI Shaping the Future of Health (Garnet 212 – 213)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

This year, the Primary Care Forum will focus on changes in recent healthcare related technology, and how it is affecting healthcare. In line with the multiple drivers in Healthier SG, we will also highlight how primary care can contribute to the needs of patients who may be less commonly encountered now, and how we would need to expand our perspectives in order to care for patients of the near future.

Track Lead :
Dr Jason Chan Meng Huey , Consultant, Family Physician, Family Medicine Development,National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Chairperson :
Dr Jason Chan Meng Huey , Consultant, Family Physician, Family Medicine Development,National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 2B)

(1600 – 1605hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Jason Chan Meng Huey , Consultant, Family Physician, Family Medicine Development, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Topic 2 : Precise Advice- What’s Next in Precision Medicine

(1605 – 1625hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Tai E Shyong , Chief Medical Officer, National Precision Medicine Initiative; Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, National University Hospital
  • Understanding the role of genetics in health and disease
  • Application of genetics in healthcare
  • Use cases in primary care that we can consider in the near future

Topic 3 : Delivering Precision Public Health to Build a Healthier SG

(1625 – 1645hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Terence Ng , Director, Innovation Office, Health Promotion Board
  • The successful rollout of HealthierSG requires the increased use of personalised lifestyle interventions
  • Public health practitioners and health professionals today have access to a multitude of data, including wearables and clinical, which can be used to develop personalised interventions.
  • In this session, we will explore real-life applications of precision public health, and examine case studies on how data is used to deliver personalised interventions.

Topic 4 : “ChatGPT Will See You Now”- Potential Applications of AI

(1645 – 1705hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Kenneth Ban , Senior Lecturer, Dept of Biochemistry & Dept of Biomedical Informatics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
  • Overview of technology underlying large language models (LLMs)
  • Potential applications in primary care
  • Challenges faced in using LLMs for patient care

Topic 5 : Q&A (Track 2B)

(1705 – 1700hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Jason Chan Meng Huey , Consultant, Family Physician, Family Medicine Development, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Prof Tai E Shyong , Chief Medical Officer, National Precision Medicine Initiative; Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, National University Hospital
Mr Terence Ng , Director, Innovation Office, Health Promotion Board
Dr Kenneth Ban , Senior Lecturer, Dept of Biochemistry & Dept of Biomedical Informatics, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore
Track 2C: Mental Resilience (Garnet 218 – 219)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

Mental Health can be defined as the ability of an individual to perceive and understand his or her surroundings. It is a state of emotional, psychological, and social wellness. It affects the way we talk, feel and act. Thus, mental and physical health is co-dependent. The ability to cope with adverse conditions is resilience.

In order for resilience to be achieved, the role of protective factors enable the individual’s ability to respond positively to risks and reduce the effects of adversity.

Protective factors have commonly been identified across three levels of functioning: (i) individual (e.g. psychological, physical, neurobiological); (ii) social (e.g. social cohesion, parental support) and (iii) community/society (e.g. support systems, institutional and economic factors).

The session would be an open dialogue between the panellists and audience. Through this session’s plenary discussion, we share use cases of how building protective factors which wrap around the individual, creating supportive (social) networks in communities and how societal and economic factors, can affect mental health and well-being, linking back to how we develop promotion and prevention staging.

Our panellists represent perspectives of those with lived experiences, community partners with advocacy roles, employers in the workplace and practitioners who support those in recovery. They will discuss what it means to form a circle of care where the individual can work and live well in the community.

Track Lead :
Adj A/Prof Lee Cheng , Senior Consultant;Clinical Director, Office of Population Health, Institute of Mental Health

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 2C)

(1600 – 1605hrs)
Speaker :
Adj A/Prof Lee Cheng , Senior Consultant; Clinical Director, Office of Population Health, Institute of Mental Health

Topic 2 : Panel Discussion: Mental Resilience from Different Perspectives

(1605 – 1730hrs)
Moderator :
Adj A/Prof Lee Cheng , Senior Consultant; Clinical Director, Office of Population Health, Institute of Mental Health
Panellist :
Adj A/Prof Clare Yeo , Senior Principal Clinical Psychologist, Institute of Mental Health
Ms Faith Wong , Mental Health Advocate
Ms Rosemary Soong , Chief Human Resource Officer Institute of Mental Health
Mr Ram N Dubey , Volunteer Clinical Supervisor, Club HEAL
Track 2D: Decoding the New Generation of Healthcare Professionals (Garnet 214 – 215)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

Gen Z – the generation of people born after 1995 – is set to form about 1/3 of the workforce in the next decade. Much has been said about how generational differences can influence human behaviour and team dynamics – with attendant consequences on the effective functioning of healthcare teams, workplaces and healthcare systems.

 How can we understand, engage and inspire the new generation of healthcare professionals to ensure the future of safe, high-quality care? In an age where many workplace interactions are mediated via technology, how do we build relationships with our Gen Z colleagues and learners to help transform healthcare?

This interactive session, featuring a facilitated panel discussion with speakers drawn from education research and practice, will take a theoretically grounded yet pragmatic approach that will encompass:

  • Who: understanding the new generation of healthcare professionals: their needs, values and workplace behaviours
  • What: ways of engaging the new generation of healthcare professionals
  • How: building coaching and mentor

The session is targeted at healthcare professionals who work with, have supervisory relationships over, or teach / train younger colleagues. Equally, we welcome our Gen Z colleagues to join us, to contribute to the ongoing discourse on how we can forge a better understanding of “what makes us tick” and how our disparate experiences can be harnessed to build a better healthcare system for all.

Track Lead :
A/Prof Wong Teck Yee , Senior Consultant, Family Physician, Department of Continuing & Community Care, Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Education Director, Pre-Professional Education Office, National Healthcare Group; Academic Director, NHG College, National Healthcare GroupAssociate Professor, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Dr Winnie Teo , Deputy Director, Education Research, Group Education, National Healthcare Group

Topic 1 : Introduction: Decoding the New Generation

(1600 -1610hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Wong Teck Yee , Senior Consultant, Family Physician, Department of Continuing & Community Care, Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Education Director, Pre-Professional Education Office, National Healthcare Group; Academic Director, NHG College, National Healthcare Group Associate Professor, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
  • Understanding Gen Z – the new generation of healthcare professionals: their needs, values and workplace behaviors
  • Ways of engaging Gen Z in the workplace
  • Building coaching and mentoring relationships with Gen Z

Topic 2 : Who: Gen Z in the Workplace

(1610 - 1630hrs)
Speaker :
Ms Malar Palaiyan , Head, University Counselling Centre; Registered Counselling Psychologist, Nanyang Technological University
  • Understanding their values and aspirations

Topic 3 : What: Ways Of Engaging The New Generation

(1630 - 1650hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Preman Rajalingam , Director, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy (CTLP), Nanyang Technological University
  • New approaches for a changing demographic

Topic 4 : How: Building Relationships

(1650 - 1710hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Winnie Teo , Deputy Director, Education Research, Group Education, National Healthcare Group
  • Coaching and mentoring to build the new healthcare workforce

Topic 5 : Panel Q&A; Closing Remarks by Moderator

(1710 - 1730hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Wong Teck Yee , Senior Consultant, Family Physician, Department of Continuing & Community Care, Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Education Director, Pre-Professional Education Office, National Healthcare Group; Academic Director, NHG College, National Healthcare Group Associate Professor, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Ms Malar Palaiyan , Head, University Counselling Centre; Registered Counselling Psychologist, Nanyang Technological University
Dr Preman Rajalingam , Director, Centre for Teaching, Learning and Pedagogy (CTLP), Nanyang Technological University
Dr Winnie Teo , Deputy Director, Education Research, Group Education, National Healthcare Group
Session 5: 13 Oct 2023, Fri, 0930 - 1030hrs
Symposium 3: Behavioural Science For Population Health (Hall 1)

Topic 1 : Preface

(0930 – 0935hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Benjamin Seet , Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (Education and Research), National Healthcare Group

Topic 2 : Behavioural Insights for Population Health

(0935 – 0945hrs)
Speaker :
Prof K K Luke , Professor, School of Humanities; President’s Chair in Linguistics, Nanyang Technological University

Topic 3 : Understanding & Managing Health Behaviours & Practices In Primary Care

(0945 – 0955hrs)
Speaker :
Adj Asst Prof Sabrina Wong , Deputy Director, Clinical Services, Senior Consultant, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Topic 4 : Insights From Behavioural Health In Specialist Care

(0955 – 1005hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Ellie Choi , Associate Consultant, Division of Dermatology, National University Hospital Executive Committee, Society of Behavioural Health, Singapore

Topic 5 : Health Communication & its Role in Influencing Health Behaviours

(1005 – 1015hrs)
Speaker :
Prof May O Lwin , President’s Chair in Communication Studies Chair, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University

Topic 6 : What's Next?

(1015 - 1020hrs)
Speaker :
Prof Benjamin Seet , Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (Education and Research), National Healthcare Group

Topic 7 : Panel Discussion

(1020 – 1030hrs)
Panellist :
Prof Benjamin Seet , Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer (Education and Research), National Healthcare Group
Prof K K Luke , Professor, School of Humanities; President’s Chair in Linguistics, Nanyang Technological University
Adj Asst Prof Sabrina Wong , Deputy Director, Clinical Services, Senior Consultant, National Healthcare Group Polyclinics
Dr Ellie Choi , Associate Consultant, Division of Dermatology, National University Hospital Executive Committee, Society of Behavioural Health, Singapore
Prof May O Lwin , President’s Chair in Communication Studies Chair, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University
Session 6: 13 Oct 2023, Fri, 1100 - 1230hrs
Track 3A: Built Environment for Health (Hall 1)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

As a follow on to Symposium 3, we will be hearing different projects and ideas from a diverse group of speakers representing different viewpoints (academic, clinician, policymaker) on how the built environment can play a critical role to play in health outcomes.

Track Lead :
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine
Chairperson :
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 3A)

(1100 – 1105hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine

Topic 2 : Understanding the impact of life space on health among older Singaporeans

(1105 – 1120hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Ad Maulod , Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School
  • Negotiating mobility at older ages
  • Environmental impacts on mobility at older ages
  • Re-framing mobility at older age in Singapore

Topic 3 : Early Detection of Fall Risk and Mitigation Strategies

(1120 – 1135hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Navrag Singh , Head of Neuromuscular Biomechanics Group, PI Fall Risk Assessment Institute for Biomechanics Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich
  • Current tools account for fall risk in a retrospective manner, ie a fall might already have happened.
  • Balance and stability during walking captured via wearable sensors on the other hand allow for predicting the risk of falling
  • In combination with novel machine learning techniques that allow identification of features that predispose individuals to falling, we aim to target mitigation strategies at the level of the individual.

Topic 4 : The Elderly Activity and Life Space Envelopes (EASE) Project: Transdisciplinary Approach to Community Mobility in Seniors

(1135 – 1150hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Ng Yee Sien , Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital
  • Life Spaces is a novel transdisciplinary science that aligns with Active Aging and Population Health
  • Comprehensive approach to Community Mobility with Health, Social and Environmental Parameters
  • Explores the interactions between Health and the Built Environment

Topic 5 : Understanding the role of the Built Environment in Osteoarthritis and Falls: Opportunities for Early Intervention and Promotion of Physical Activity

(1150 – 1205hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine

Topic 6 : Perspectives from a Policymaker: Planning An Age-Friendly City

(1205 – 1220hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Wong Kai Wen , Senior Planner, Strategic Research Department, Urban Redevelopment Authority

Topic 7 : Q&A (Track 3A)

(1220 – 1230hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Tan Yijia Bryan , Consultant, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health; Clinician-Scientist, LKCMedicine
A/Prof Angelique Chan , Executive Director, Centre for Ageing Research and Education, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore
Dr Navrag Singh , Head of Neuromuscular Biomechanics Group, PI Fall Risk Assessment Institute for Biomechanics Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule (ETH) Zürich
A/Prof Ng Yee Sien , Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sengkang General Hospital
Mr Wong Kai Wen , Senior Planner, Strategic Research Department, Urban Redevelopment Authority
Track 3B: Care Delivery in New Era: Start Small, Start Now! (A Nurse-led Design Thinking Bootcamp) (GARNET 212 – 213)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

Transforming for the future of health is a journey that will require collective effort. In this endeavour, every improvement and innovation count towards this collective vision regardless of sophistication – from frugal point-of-care innovation to cutting edge technologies. In the plethora of trending technologies, how do we stay clear headed to make the right technological application instead of force fitting technology into your challenge? Understanding users of these innovations are pivotal to reap full benefits of your innovation in a sustainable way.

The health design thinking workshop aims to introduce you the principles and methodologies of design thinking in the context of healthcare. Participants will learn the importance of designing solution through a human-centred approach with empathy. They are encouraged to think creatively and explore solutions beyond conventional boundaries to foster creative confidence. Participants will experience the process of conducting user research, identify user needs, generate ideas and prototype their solution to a design challenge.

In addition, the workshop will also emphasize the importance of collaboration and teamwork in developing impactful healthcare solutions. We envision this platform to offer opportunities for networking, knowledge exchange and future collaborations among participants through creative confidence gained in the workshop.

Track Lead :
Mr Nat Liew Hai Meng , Nurse Manager, Nursing Services, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 1 : CARE DELIVERY IN NEW ERA: START SMALL, START NOW! (A NURSE-LED DESIGN THINKING BOOTCAMP)

(1100 – 1225hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Nat Liew Hai Meng , Nurse Manager, Nursing Services, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Mr Christopher Soh , Deputy Director, Nursing Services Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Mr James Tan Wan Kun , Nurse Manager, Nursing Innovation, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Joanna Lee Beck Hiang , Senior Nurse Educator, Nursing Services, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Belinda Peh Lin Bei , Executive Assistant, Nursing Innovation Bunch, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Tan Wan Yun , Executive, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Mr Darren Lim , Deputy Director, Nursing, Institute of Mental Health
Ms Jancirani Annamalai , Assisstant Director Nursing, Department of Nursing Administration, Institute of Mental Health
Mr Vicdario Neo , Assistant Nurse Clinician, Nursing Informatics & Innovation, Woodlands Health
Ms Timie Chan Lai Teng , Staff Nurse, Woodlands Health
Ms Cherie Koh Sin Teng , Senior Nurse Manager, Inpatient Wards, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Asst Prof Mark Teo Shan Chian , Assistant Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology
Mr Zheng Renjie , Associate Faculty, Singapore Institute of Technology; Associate Partner, CDG Architects
  • Starting an Innovation Initiative with Creative Confidence
  • Introduction to Design Challenge and ‘Discovering’ the Problem
    • The need for empathy and the value of perspective
  • Define
    • Synthesizing insights and defining user needs
  • Ideate
    • Learning to flip challenges into opportunities – “How Might We”
    • Brainstorm
    • Choose
  • Prototype
    • Visualise and sell your idea through low-fidelity prototyping
  • Test
    • Test your ideas with users
    • Refine! Iterate!

Topic 2 : Conclusion

(1225 – 1230hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Nat Liew Hai Meng , Nurse Manager, Nursing Services, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Track 3C: Beyond 50 Years of Rehabilitation Care Excellence (GARNET 218 – 219)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

With the national move towards improving population health, value-based care and community enabling, as TTSH celebrates jubilee 50th Year of Rehabilitation Centre services this year, we hope to evolve our services and integrate rehabilitation needs from hospital to community through forming strong partnerships and aligning practices to bring quality rehabilitation to all affected individuals. We also hope to build an ecosystem of innovation where clinicians, therapists and researchers could collaborate in design and co-development of enabling technologies, testbed and validate novel devices and eventually evolve care of providing cost effective rehabilitation technologies through care continuum. Through these with continual investment in research and education will we achieve rehabilitation excellence in tertiary care, academic health and relevant to current population health needs.

Hence, this track will focus on the following:

  • Every Moment Rehabilitation Moment Care Philosophy & Enablers: why this is necessary, philosophy for rehabilitation professionals and patients/caregivers to enable rehabilitation moments anytime, anywhere and by anyone and how innovative programs aided by enabling technologies are designed and developed to fulfil this
  • Rehab Excellence by Community Partners
  • Rehab Research/Innovation Partnerships with Academia/Industry
  • Panel discussion on “Achieving Rehabilitation Excellence in a Population Health Focus Post Pandemic World”
Track Lead :
Ms Doreen Yeo , Chairperson, Allied Health Division, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Adj A/Prof Loh Yong Joo , Head; Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Chairperson :
Ms Doreen Yeo , Chairperson, Allied Health Division, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Adj A/Prof Loh Yong Joo , Head; Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 3C)

(1100 – 1105hrs)
Speaker :
Ms Doreen Yeo , Chairperson, Allied Health Division, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 2 : Every Moment Rehabilitation Moment (EMRM) Care Philosophy

(1105 – 1120hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Lim Pang Hung , Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 3 : Rehab Excellence in the Community

(1120 – 1135hrs)
Speaker :
Ms Kelly Hee , Principal Physiotherapist, St Luke's Eldercare
  • Defining Rehab Excellence in the Community
  • Updates of community rehab clinical frameworks
  • Updates of rehab services and programs in the community

Topic 4 : Enhancing Care through Telerehabilitation: Bridging the Gap

(1135 – 1150hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Ong Poo Lee , Consultant Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
  • Challenges of telerehabilitation services
  • Experience of telerehabilitation and upcoming projects

Topic 5 : Developing Rehabilitation Research & Innovation Partnerships with Academia and Industry

(1150 – 1205hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Karen Chua Sui Geok , Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Chief Clinician, Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore

Topic 6 : Panel Discussion

(1205 – 1230hrs)
Panellist :
Ms Doreen Yeo , Chairperson, Allied Health Division, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Mr Lim Pang Hung , Senior Principal Physiotherapist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Kelly Hee , Principal Physiotherapist, St Luke's Eldercare
Dr Ong Poo Lee , Consultant Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
A/Prof Karen Chua Sui Geok , Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Chief Clinician, Rehabilitation Research Institute of Singapore
Prof Michael Nilsson , Director, Centre for Rehab Innovations; Global Innovation Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Newcastle, Australia
Track 3D: Community Nutritional Screening (GARNET 215)

In local context, there is limited data on the nutritional status of our community dwellers and minimal nutritional screening done in the community. Malnutrition is a serious problem among elderly as it is known to be closely associated with higher mortality and morbidity rates, physical decline, fatigue, reduced quality of life and increased healthcare cost.

NutriCaRe (improving Nutrition and hydration, enhancing Care and Recovery) workflow was introduced by community nurse and dietitian to identify residents in the community who are malnourished or at risk of malnutrition and commence early appropriate nutritional interventions. Thereby, preventing complications of malnutrition as well as to improve their health status and sense of well-being.

This workshop aims to equip participants with basic knowledge to identify malnutrition risks through nutrition screening and being aware of some strategies to improve nutritional intake.
In this workshop, learners will have opportunities to apply their learnt knowledge to various case scenarios and role play.

The workshop also intends to highlight the importance of collaboration, coordination and teamwork, to get everyone on board to this ‘Mission Possible Project’ and walk together towards Healthier SG.

Track Lead :
Ms Wang Ling , Assistant Nurse Clinician, Community Health, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 1 : Be part of Mission Possible Project: Improving Nutrition & Hydration, Enhancing Care & Recovery (NutriCaRe) in Community Dwelling Elderly

(1100 – 1230hrs)
Speaker :
Ms Wang Ling , Assistant Nurse Clinician, Community Health, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Ng Woei Kian , Assistant Director, Nursing Service (Community Health), Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Chng Pey Ling , Senior Dietitian, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Yim Shi Ying , Dietitian, Nutrition and Dietetics, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Session 7: 13 Oct 2023, Fri, 1400 - 1530hrs
Symposium 4: Harnessing Technology For Health (Hall 1)
Track Lead :
A/Prof Tey Hong Liang , Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Clinical Director, Centre of Medtech and Innovation, National Healthcare Group; Associate Professor, Co-Director of Skin Research Programme, LKCMedicine

Topic 1 : Plenary Address: Harnessing Technology for Health

(1400 - 1430hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Eric Loh , Chief Executive Officer, Trendlines Medical Singapore

Healthcare is unaffordable or otherwise unavailable for many – from the poorest countries to the richest country – the problems that this presents for society are legion. Part of the solution is technology – we saw it in the discovery of penicillin by Fleming nearly 100 years ago and we see it today as we work to successfully – and safely – harness AI. Healthcare never stands alone. Successful healthcare delivery requires private/public partnerships that bring together government, industry, healthcare provides and institutions and, critically the voice of patients. Change is happening now and the pace of change must accelerate for all of us to serve more of our nations’ citizens and to serve them better.

• Medtech – real problems and great opportunities
• Medtech trends – data acquisition to AI and “looking for trouble”
• Medtech trends – industry infrastructure changes / evolving business models

Topic 2 : Panel Discussion: Harnessing Technology for Health

(1430 - 1530hrs)
Moderator :
A/Prof Tey Hong Liang , Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Clinical Director, Centre of Medtech and Innovation, National Healthcare Group; Associate Professor, Co-Director of Skin Research Programme, LKCMedicine
Panellist :
Mr Eric Loh , Chief Executive Officer, Trendlines Medical Singapore
Adj A/Prof Loh Yong Joo , Head; Senior Consultant, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Mr Soh Leng Wan , Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Manufacturing & Engineering, Enterprise Singapore
Dr Pauline Erica Tay , Director, National Health Innovation Centre Singapore

The panel discussion will discuss various topics relating to the harnessing of technology in healthcare. Through insightful discussion and real-world case studies, the panellists will share their experience, challenges, and success stories in leveraging technology to address the evolving needs of patients, clinicians and healthcare. The panel will delve into various topics including the role of telemedicine and remote patient monitoring in expanding healthcare access to population health and the potential of artificial intelligence and machine learning in accelerating diagnosis and treatment decisions and the impact of wearable devices on preventive care and personalised medicine.

Discussion will evolve around how can technology be harnessed to empower individuals in managing their own health. These panellists will share some examples of technological innovations that have transformed population health outcomes. The panellist will discuss and highlight key challenges in harnessing technology for health empowerment, and how can they be addressed. They will share about potential risks and limitations associated with relying heavily on technology in healthcare. Lastly, they will give an overview of how governments and policymakers can support the integration of technology into healthcare systems.

Session 8: 13 Oct 2023, Fri, 1600 - 1730hrs
Track 4A: Digital Health For Patient Care (Hall 1)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

This 90-minute panel will discuss key trends in the use of digital health technologies in Singapore as well as globally and explore how health professionals can leverage these technologies to improve patient care and population health. The panel will feature 4 experts who will share their experiences working with digital health technologies in various upstream and downstream medical care settings, followed by a Q&A session.

Topics covered may include gamification in health technologies (Theng Yin Leng, NTU), digital/mobile rehabilitation robotics (Nicole Wenderoth, Singapore ETH Zurich Centre), telehealth and community care (Gan Teng Fong, FullHealth), and interactive environment design focusing on disability and neurodiversity (Rachel Chen, NTU).

Track Lead :
Asst Prof Edmund Lee , Assistant Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information,Assistant Director, Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube),Nanyang Technological University
Chairperson :
Asst Prof Edmund Lee , Assistant Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information,Assistant Director, Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube),Nanyang Technological University

Topic 1 : Welcome Address (Track 4A)

(1600 – 1605hrs)
Speaker :
Asst Prof Edmund Lee , Assistant Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Assistant Director, Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube), Nanyang Technological University

Topic 2 : Panel Discussion: Digital Health for Patient Care

(1605 – 1730hrs)
Moderator :
Asst Prof Edmund Lee , Assistant Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Assistant Director, Centre for Information Integrity and the Internet (IN-cube), Nanyang Technological University
Panellist :
Prof Nicole Wenderoth , Director of the Neural Control of Movement Lab, ETH Zürich, Director of the Future Health Technologies Programme, CREATE, Singapore
Asst Prof Rachel Chen , Assistant Professor, School of Humanities Nanyang Technological University
Prof Theng Yin Leng , Professor, Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information; Executive Director, Ageing Research Institute for Society and Education (ARISE); Co-Director, Centre for Health and Sustainable Cities (CHESS)
Mr Gan Teng Fong , Co-Founder; Chief Executive Officer, FullHealth
Track 4B: Revolutionising Healthcare: Exploring Medtech, Biotech innovations for a Healthier Future (GARNET 212 – 213)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

This innovation-focused track brings together experts, leaders and industry pioneers from both healthcare and technology sectors to explore the latest advancements, trends, and breakthroughs in the field of Medtech and Biotech. Through the track, attendees will gain valuable insights into the innovation and enterprise ecosystem within healthcare. Attendees will also hear from innovators working on cutting edge technologies which are revolutionising patient care, diagnosis, treatment, and healthcare delivery.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive panel discussions. They will gain insights on emerging trends such in medtech, biotech and digital technology. This track will emphasise on the importance of collaboration between clinicians, scientists and industry experts in the end-to-end creation of medtech and biotech solutions.

Track Lead :
A/Prof Tey Hong Liang , Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Clinical Director, Centre of Medtech and Innovation, National Healthcare Group; Associate Professor, Co-Director of Skin Research Programme, LKCMedicine
Chairperson :
A/Prof Tey Hong Liang , Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Clinical Director, Centre of Medtech and Innovation, National Healthcare Group; Associate Professor, Co-Director of Skin Research Programme, LKCMedicine

Topic 1 : Welcome Message and Introduction to Centre for Medical Technologies and Innovations

(1600 - 1610hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Tey Hong Liang , Head of Research Division and Senior Consultant, National Skin Centre; Clinical Director, Centre of Medtech and Innovation, National Healthcare Group; Associate Professor, Co-Director of Skin Research Programme, LKCMedicine

Topic 2 : Introduction to co11ab@Novena and How it Supports Start-ups in the Healthcare Ecosystem

(1610 - 1620hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Ervinna Pang , Director, co11ab, Nanyang Technological University
  • About co11ab@Novena
  • Facilities & resources offered by co11ab to support Biotech, Medtech and Digital Health startups
  • co11ab’s members and partners

Topic 3 : Unveiling the World’s First RNA-Based Scar Prevention Microneedle Patch

(1620 - 1635hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Chan Wen Kiat , Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder, RNAscence Biotech Pte Ltd
  • What is the root cause of scarring
  • Introducing Active Scar Care
  • Appreciating the outcome of the clinical collaboration with NSC

Topic 4 : REHAB ANYTIME ANYWHERE

(1635 - 1650hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Asif Hussain , Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Articares Pte Ltd

Topic 5 : Crystalsight - machine vision gaze tracking AI for longitudinal macular degeneration monitoring enabling precision medicine

(1650 - 1700hrs)
Speaker :
Mr Mark Wong , Chief Executive Officer, Occutrack Medical Solutions
  • Treatment is a regular anti-VEGF injection into the eye,Occutrack’s AI improves monitoring of drug efficacy and durability, leading to improved vision outcomes and longer vision performance – enhancing a US$11 billion market today.
  • Improved visual outcomes: Occutrack’s AI enables precise administration of treatment at wet-AMD disease onset, resulting in increased treatment duration.
  • Improved compliance: reduced burden and non-interactive usability resulted in increased treatment adherence.

Topic 6 : Panel Discussion and Q&A

(1700 – 1730hrs)
Moderator :
Dr Ervinna Pang , Director, co11ab, Nanyang Technological University
Panellist :
Mr Chan Wen Kiat , Chief Executive Officer; Co-Founder, RNAscence Biotech Pte Ltd
Dr Asif Hussain , Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Articares Pte Ltd
Mr Mark Wong , Chief Executive Officer, Occutrack Medical Solutions
Track 4C: Precision Medicine – Precision Diabetes & Metabolic Health (GARNET 218 – 219)

TRACK SYNOPSIS

Diabetes mellitus (DM), characterized by elevated blood glucose, is a heterogeneous condition. Majority of people with DM has type 2 DM (T2D). However, T2D has many faces (i.e. sub-phenotypes). Using classifiers that capture the key biology of T2D (age-onset, BMI, HBA1c, insulin resistance and β-cell reserve), we generated 3 major sub-phenotypes of T2D among Asian with recently diagnosed diabetes. The 3 major subtypes are: Severe insulin resistant diabetes (SIRD), Mild obesity diabetes (MOD) and Mild age-related diabetes (MARD).

These 3 subtypes of T2D showed distinctive clinical features, genetic-susceptibility burden and lipidomics profile, suggesting disparate underlying patho-biology. Importantly, they also showed differential long-term cardio-renal trajectories, thereby suggesting the need for differential intervention strategis, customized to their underlying disparate biology i.e., precision intervention. Therefore, intensive weight management may be recommended to induce diabetes remission among MOD; intensive cardio-renal risk reduction for those with SIRD and multi-domain interventions to ameliorate sarcopenia among those with MARD. Furthermore, sub-phenotyping T2D will also facilitate the precision adoption of horizontal care-capabilities, such as psycho-social-behavioural interventions, diabetes-education, digital-health, artificial intelligence, biomarkers-discovery etc. Thus, the content of these powerful horizontal-capabilities can henceforth be crafted to better align with the key therapeutic aims of the respective sub-phenotypes, that is, diabetes remission for MOD, cardio-renal protection for SIRD and sarcopenia-prevention for MARD.

However, all models are wrong, some are useful. The panellists will share their views on the strength and weaknesses of sub-phenotyping T2D for precision care.

Track Lead :
A/Prof Lim Su Chi , Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre,Admiralty Medical Centre,Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Dr Cheng San Chye , Health Outcome & Medical Education Research (HOMER), Group Research, National Healthcare Group
Chairperson :
A/Prof Lim Su Chi , Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre,Admiralty Medical Centre,Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Topic 1 : Welcome Message (Track 4C)

(1605 – 1630hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Lim Su Chi , Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre, Admiralty Medical Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Dr Cheng San Chye , Health Outcome & Medical Education Research (HOMER), Group Research, National Healthcare Group

Topic 2 : Sub-phenotyping Type 2 Diabetes For Precision Diabetes Care

(1605 – 1630hrs)
Speaker :
A/Prof Lim Su Chi , Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre, Admiralty Medical Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
  • Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is complex; however, it can be sub-phenotyped into 3 clinically actionable subgroups
  • Subtyping T2D may inform precision intervention strategies, targeting their differential needs
  • T2D subtypes will also guide the precision integration of horizontal capabilities such as psycho-social-behavioral interventions, diabetes education, digital health and biomarkers discovery.

Topic 3 : Precision Integration Of Psycho-Social-Behavioural Management For Type 2 Diabetes

(1630 - 1645hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Cheng San Chye , Health Outcome & Medical Education Research (HOMER), Group Research, National Healthcare Group
  • Having awareness of: Broad domains of psychosocial factors
  • Some gaps and takeaways in psychosocial and health behaviour research
  • An upcoming research project as an example of integrating psychosocial behavioural research and perspectives into the management of type 2 diabetes as a means for precision self-management interventions to bring about lifestyle-focused weight management

Topic 4 : Panel Discussion: All Models Are Wrong. Some Are Useful – Discussion On Sub-Phenotyping Type 2 Diabetes For Precision Care

(1645 - 1730hrs)
Panellist :
Adj A/Prof Daniel Chew , ACMB, Medical Manpower Development, Senior Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Chair, Diabetes and Metabolic Steering Committee, NHG
A/Prof Sum Chee Fang , Senior Consultant, Diabetes Centre, Admiralty Medical Centre, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital,
Prof Tai E Shyong , Chief Medical Officer, National Precision Medicine Initiative; Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, National University Hospital
Prof Thomas Coffman , Dean, Duke-NUS Medical School; James R. Clapp Professor of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine; Director, Duke Cardiovascular Research Centre
Track 4D: Venous Leg Ulcer – A Prospective Effort (GARNET 215)

Venous leg ulceration (VLU) is closely related to chronic venous insufficiency, and it affects up to 3 in 1000 people. Prevalence increases with age to about 20 in 1000 people over the age of 80 years. Compression bandage remained the gold standard for management of VLU. In Singapore, majority of multi-layer compression bandages are performed by specialist wound nurses in a hospital outpatient setting. Depending on the condition of VLUs, the treatment plans could demand burdensome weekly reviews which in turn increases transport costs, extensive time off from work etc.

A recent survey of VLUs in Tan Tock Seng Hospital found that about 80% of patients with VLUs would benefit from management at community facilities. Besides proximity to homes, it would increase self-care compliance, thereby improving healing outcomes and reducing overall costs.

This workshop discusses how capability in nursing VLU care in the community can benefit VLU patients. It adopts co-learning and skills demonstration to deepen understanding. Participants will have opportunities to interact with nursing VLU experts. We anticipate much interest from community partners and are expecting stronger connections to explore better accessibility and outcomes for the VLU patient population.

Topic 1 : Chronic Venous Insufficiency

(1600 – 1630hrs)
Speaker :
Dr Zhang Li , Resident Physician, Department of General Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 2 : The Application of Compression Therapy

(1630 - 1640hrs)
Speaker :
Ms Karine Goh , Senior Nurse Clinician, Nurse Specialty (Wound & Stoma Care), Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Topic 3 : Workshop on Compression Bandage

(1640 - 1730hrs)
Speaker :
Ms Karine Goh , Senior Nurse Clinician, Nurse Specialty (Wound & Stoma Care), Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Mr Mohamed Maliki Bin Mohamed Nasir , Assistant Nurse Clinician, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Lai Peiting , Nurse Clinician, Stoma and Wound Specialist, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Ms Adeline Sim , Senior Staff Nurse, Nursing Services, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
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