SingHealth Nursing Conference 2025 programme

CONFERENCE DAY 1 \| 3 JULY 2025
7.30 am	Registration
8.50 – 8.55am	Opening Ceremony (The NAK Auditorium)
8.55 – 9.05am	Welcome Address Adj Assoc Prof Tracy Carol Ayre, Group Chief Nurse, SingHealth, Singapore
9.05 – 9.15am	Opening Address by Guest of Honour Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, Singapore
9.15 – 9.55am	Keynote Address 1 Nurses Making A Difference as One: A Global Perspective Ms Paulin Koh, Chief Nursing Officer, Ministry of Health, Singapore
9.55 –10.20am	Tea Break
10.20 - 10.45am	Plenary 1 Transforming Nursing Care and Service in West China Prof Jiang Yan Director of Nursing Department / Director of Evidence-based Nursing Center West China Hospital Sichuan University, China				The NAK Auditorium
10.45 – 11.10am	Plenary 2 Transforming Nursing in Duke University Health System Prof Terry McDonnell Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President, Duke University Health System Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs at the Duke University School of Nursing, and Watts College of Nursing, Board Chair, USA
11.10 – 11.35am	Plenary Lecture 3 Advancing Nursing in the 21st Century: Utilising Competency-based Training for Nurses – A Strategy for Enhancing Patient Safety and Reducing Adverse Events A/Prof Premarani Kannusamy,Chief Nurse, IHC Bali International Hospital, Indonesia
11.35am - 12.00pm	Panel Discussion Panellists: Ms Paulin Koh, Prof Jiang Yan, Prof Terry McDonnell, and A/Prof Premarani Moderator: Ms Ng Gaik Nai, Deputy Group Chief Nurse (Nursing Education & Professional Development), SingHealth and Chief Nurse, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
12.00 - 1.00pm	Lunch, Exhibitions and Poster Displays
1.00 – 1.40pm	Keynote Address 2 Planetary Health: Expanding the Healing Mission of Nursing in the 21st Century A/Prof Ramon Lorenzo Luis Rosa Guinto, Associate Professor, Global and Planetary Health, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Singapore				The NAK Auditorium
5 minutes Intermission
SYMPOSIUM 1: GLOBAL PRIORITIES
Topic	Symposium 1A: Healthcare Preparedness	Symposium 1B: Advancing Global Nursing	Symposium 1C: Healthcare Sustainability	Symposium 1D: Collaborating Networks 1	Symposium 1E: Building Resilience
Time/ Venue	TheNAK Auditorium	L1-S1 (Level 1)	L1-S3 (Level 1)	Procedural Skills Lab (Level 2)	L2-S3 (Level 2)
1.45 – 2.05pm	Building Systems for Outbreak Resilience – Lessons from Three Pandemics Prof Michael Pronyk Director, Centre for Outbreak Preparedness & Co-Director, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Singapore	Global Rare Disease Network Ms Jasmine Goh Assistant Nurse Clinician, KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Singapore	Sustainability at the Healthcare Coal Face: Sharing Sustainability Initiatives from South Metropolitan Health Service, Australia Ms Anne Watts Nurse Unit Manager, Fiona Stanley Hospital, WA, Australia	DM and Value-Based Care Collaboration A/Prof Goh Su Yen Group Director, Innovation and Transformation, SingHealth & Senior Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore	Building a Resilient Nursing Workforce in Primaya Hospital Ms Dewi Sulistyowati Corporate Nurse Manager, Primaya Hospital Group, Indonesia
2.05 – 2.25pm	Crisis Preparedness in SingHealth: The SingHealth Disease Outbreak Planning, Oversight & Coordination Committee Clin Prof Ng Kee Chong CEO, Changi General Hospital, Singapore	Building Nurses’ Capabilities in Jaffna (BRAIN) Mrs Thanuja Jeyakumar Nursing Officer Grade-1, Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka Ms Ng Suan Gek Advanced Practice Nurse, National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore	Environmental Sustainability Journey in Sengkang General Hospital Ms Charity Wai Chief Operating Officer, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore	Nursing and Midwifery Research Priorities for a Western Australian Health Service: A Priority Setting Partnership Project Mrs Carrie Janerka Clinical Nurse Manager – Research South Metropolitan Health Service, Nursing and Midwifery Research Unit, Australia	Inclusive Humanitarian Action: No One is Left Behind Mr Sahari Ani Senior Director, Singapore Red Cross Youth & Dean, Singapore Red Cross Academy, Singapore
2.25– 2.45pm	How to Conduct Organised Research from an Individual Perspective Prof Jiang Xiaolian Former Dean & Deputy Director, School of Nursing, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China	Building Capability in Maternal and Child Health in India Ms Jax Lam Ka Shun Assistant Nurse Clinician, KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Singapore	Building Sustainable & Smart Healthcare Infrastructure Mr Kevin Low Chief Operating Officer (Facilities & Infrastructure Development), SingHealth, Singapore	Leadership and Management Competencies of Nurse Managers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Northern and Central Vietnam Mrs Thuy Thi Bui Chief Nursing Officer, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, Vietnam	Resilience Among the Novice Nurses in Acute Care Setting: An Integrative Review Ms Petrina Lim Senior Staff Nurse, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
2.45– 2.55pm	Symposium 1A: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 1B: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 1C: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 1D: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 1E: Joint Q&A session
2.55– 3.30pm	Tea Break
3.30– 4.00pm	Plenary Lecture 4 Healthier SG – From Programme to Movement Prof Lee Chien Earn, Deputy Group CEO (Regional Health System) SingHealth, Singapore				The NAK Auditorium
4.00– 4.30pm	Plenary Lecture 5 Connecting Hospitals with the Community: Assam’s Experience Dr Normal Chandra Borah, Founder & Chairman, GNRC Hospitals, India				The NAK Auditorium
5 minutes Intermission
Symposium 2: Population Health
Topic	Symposium 2A: Ageing Well	Symposium 2B: Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health	Symposium 2C: Supporting Mental Wellness in the Community	Symposium 2D: Collaborating Networks 2	Symposium 2E: Preventive Health
Time/ Venue	The NAK Auditorium	L1-S1 (Level 1)	L1-S3 (Level 1)	Procedural Skills Lab (Level 2)	L2-S3 (Level 2)
4.35– 4.55pm	The Role of Nursing and Social Prescribing in Collaborative Practice A/Prof Lee Kheng Hock Deputy CEO (Education & Community Partnerships), SingHealth Community Hospitals, Singapore	Leveraging Technology to Improve the Health of Children and Adolescent Dr Elaine Chew Senior Consultant, KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Singapore	Global Mental Health: A Movement We All Share Dr Anne-Claire Stona Global Mental Health Lead, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute, Singapore	Transforming End-of-Life Experiences for the Terminally Ill: Fulfilling Wishes, Celebrating Lives Ms Carol Wee Executive Director, Ambulance Wish Singapore	Preventive Health As A Culture: Empowering Communities, Caregivers and Minds Ms Kristin Meritt Chief Nursing Officer, Duke Regional Hospital, USA
4.55– 5.15pm	Designing Spaces for Healthy and Sustainable Living A/Prof Chong Keng Hua Provost & Vice President (Academic), NAFA \| University of Arts Singapore	Transforming Maternal and Child Health – the Western Australian Experience Adj A/Prof Peta Fisher Area Director of Nursing and Midwifery, South Metropolitan Health Service, Australia	Supporting and Empowering Caregivers in Singapore Ms Karen Poh Head, Engagement and Empowerment, Caregivers Alliance Limited, Singapore	Needs Assessment of Best Practice on Nursing Preceptorship at the University of Sumatera Utara Assoc Prof Dr Rika Endah Nurhidayah Universitas Sumatera Utara, Indonesia	Exploring Health Behaviours and Self-Efficacy in the Nursing Workforce: A Descriptive Analysis Asst Prof Lim Siew Hoon Nurse Clinician, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
5.15– 5.35pm	Virtual Shared Care: Enhancing Healthcare Access for Frail Residents in the Community Ms Nursa’adah Binte Jamil Senior Staff Nurse, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore	Building Stronger and Healthier Families with Family Nexus @ Our Tampines Hub Ms Joanne Yap Senior Nurse Manager, Changi General Hospital, Singapore	Experiences of Pregnant Women who had Undergone Art Therapy for Fear of Childbirth DuringPregnancy: A Descriptive Qualitative Study Ms Ang Mei Qi Senior Nurse Manager, KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Singapore	Nursing Integration and Development: Experiences from Bach Mai Hospital in International Collaboration and Advancing Patient Care Dr Nguyen Thi Huong Giang Deputy Head, Nursing Department, Bach Mai Hospital and Lecturer, Bach Mai Medical College, Vietnam	Dietary Habits and Obesity Among Omani Adults Attending Primary Healthcare Centres: A Case Control Study Mr Nasir Matani College of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
5.35– 5.45pm	Symposium 2A: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 2B: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 2C: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 2D: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 2E: Joint Q&A session
END OF DAY 1

`Time	CONFERENCE DAY 2 \| 4 July 2025
8.00 –8.30am	Registration
8.30 – 9.10am	Keynote Address 3 MOHT Future Primary Care’s Primary Technology Enhanced Care (PTEC) and how it is transforming public primary healthcare in Singapore Prof Gerald Koh, Head (Future Primary Care), Clinical Director, Ministry of Health Office of Healthcare Transformation(MOHT), Singapore				The NAK Auditorium
9.10 – 9.40am	Plenary Lecture 6 Transformative Nursing Leadership: Advancing Care through Innovation and Inspiration Prof Terry McDonnell, Chief Nursing Executive and Senior Vice President, Duke University Healthy System; Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs, School of Nursing, Duke University, USA
9.40 – 10.10am	Plenary Lecture 7 Human Side of Innovation: The SingHealth Nursing Story Ms Wong Sook Thow, Deputy Group Chief Nurse (Nursing Transformation), SingHealth and Chief Nurse, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore
10.10– 10.40am	Tea Break
SYMPOSIUM3 : INNOVATION AND CARE TRANSFORMATION
Topic	Symposium 3A: Care Transformation	Symposium 3B: Digital Nursing	Symposium 3C: Care Redesign I	Symposium 3D: Future Readiness I	Symposium 3E: Care Transformation II
Time/ Venue	The NAK Auditorium	L1-S1 (Level 1)	L1-S3 (Level 1)	Procedural Skills Lab (Level 2)	L2-S3 (Level 2)
10.40– 11.00am	Embracing Generative AI in Nursing: Transforming Healthcare Delivery Mr Mark Heng Director (Insights & Analytics), SingHealth, Singapore	Using Data to Improve Health Delivery: Promises, Pitfalls and Paradoxes A/Prof Lionel Cheng Chief Data and Digital Officer, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore	Empowering Nurses, Transforming Care: The Integrated Generalist-Led Model at Alexandra Hospital Asst Prof Margaret Lee Deputy CEO and Chief Culture Officer, Alexandra Hospital Singapore	Health Innovations in Global Health Dr Elson Yong Co-founder and CEO, CareCam, Singapore	Comparison of an Accelerated Deflation Protocol with Standard Practice for Radial Compression Device Following Cardiac Catheterisation Ms Narelle Read Fiona Stanley Hospital, WA Australia
11.00– 11.20am	Artificial Intelligence-Augmented Objective Assessment Frameworks in Pressure Injury Staging and Prognostic Prediction Dr Xu Ke Lecturer, Evidence-based Nursing Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China	Transforming Nursing: The Role of Computer Vision and Ambient Listening Dr Kay S Lytle Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Duke University Health System, USA	Beyond the Bedside: Revolutionising Inpatient Care at Home Ms Juweita Binte Arbain Senior Nurse Clinician, Population Health & Integrated Care Office, SingHealth, Singapore	Innovation Initiative in Nursing/Healthcare Education Prof Tracey Moroney OAM Head of School, Curtin Nursing, Curtin University, WA, Australia	Development and Validation of a Digital Platform for Comprehensive Management of Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Postoperative Adjuvant Therapy Ms Xu Jiehui Nurse Manager Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China
11.20– 11.40am	Transforming Nursing Care: Driving Excellence Through Process Improvement Dr Margarita De La Fuente Assistant Vice President (Practice, Quality, Education and Magnet), Duke University Health System, USA	Application of Digital Motion Sensing Game-Based on Electronic Biofeedback in the Rehabilitation of Urinary Incontinence after Radical Prostatectomy Ms Zhu Hanjing Research Nurse, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China	Personalised Management of Inhalation Therapy A/Prof Wu Ying Head Nurse (Ward 1), Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Department, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China	Virtual Reality in Education Dr Rosalind Siah Senior Lecture, NUS Nursing, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore	Wearable Devices for Vital Sign Monitoring in Hematology and Oncology Patients: An Integrative Review of Implementation Barriers and Detection Performance Ms Reina Cheong Staff Nurse, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
11.40am– 12.00pm	Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Hypernatremia in Neurocritical Patients based on Explainable Machine Learning Mr Qian Yuyi ICU specialist nurse, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China	Digital Transformation in Healthcare & Nursing Science A/Prof Ryan Shaw Chief Nurse Innovation Officer, Duke University School of Nursing, USA	From Complexity to Competency: Strengthening High-Level Isolation Nursing for Global Preparedness Ms Lim Voon Ping Senior Nurse Clinician, National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore	Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality Training in Nasogastric Tube Insertion for Nursing Students: A Randomised Controlled Study Dr Li Simin Head Nurse, Department of Rehabilitation, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China	Beyond the Final Drop: Transforming Infusion Safety from Multiple Touches to Single Touch Ms Georgia Marangon Education Coordinator – Emergency Department, Nursing Workforce Unity, Ambulatory and Cancer Services, Austin Health, Australia
12.00 – 12.10pm	Symposium 3A: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 3B: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 3C: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 3D: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 3E: Joint Q&A session
12.10– 1.40pm	Lunch (sponsored by Bbraun)
12.10– 1.40pm	Lunch talk by B. Braun The NAK Auditorium, 12.30 – 12.50pm				Poster Judging Competition L2-S2, 12.40 – 1.40pm
1.40– 2.20pm	Keynote Address 4 Heart to Practice: Co-Creating a Grounded Empathy Framework for Nursing in Singapore A/Prof Justina Tan, Vice President, Strategic Partnership and Engagement, Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore				The NAK Auditorium
2.20– 2.50pm	Plenary Lecture 8 APN Development & Governance in Singapore A/Prof Zhou Wentao, Deputy Head (Postgraduate Programmes) and Programme Director (Master of Nursing), NUS Nursing, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore				The NAK Auditorium
SYMPOSIUM 4: FUTURE-READY NURSING
Topic	Symposium 4A: Advanced Nursing Practice	Symposium 4B: Wellness	Symposium 4C: Advances in Nursing Education	Symposium 4D: Future Readiness II	Symposium 4E: Care Transformation III
Time/ Venue	The NAK Auditorium	L1-S1 (Level 1)	L1-S3 (Level 1)	Procedural Skills Lab (Level 2)	L2-S3 (Level 2)
2.55– 3.15pm	Introduction to CAR-T Dr Kimberly Wyman Nurse Practitioner, Duke University Health System, USA	Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing – The SingHealth Journey A/Prof Phua Ghee Chee Group Director, Staff Wellness, SingHealth, Singapore	Challenges of Implementing IPE and IPC in SingHealth A/Prof Kevin Tan Senior Consultant and Head (Office of Neurological Education), National Neuroscience Institute, Singapore	Effective Strategies for Engaging Nursing Students of the Future Mr Joseph Pang Year 3 Nursing Student, Co-Chairperson, SingHealth Nursing Students’ Council, Singapore	Practice readiness of New Graduate Nurses in Isolation Ward Units: An Exploration of Barriers and Facilitators Ms Ding Xiu Hui Nurse Clinician, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
3.15– 3.35pm	Collaborative Prescribing: Optimising APN and Physician Collaboration in Cardiology Ms Him Ai Ling Senior Nurse Clinician (Advanced Practice) Nurse, Changi General Hospital, Singapore	Staff Wellness Initiatives / Practice in West China Hospital A/Prof Huang Xia Head Nurse, Mental Health Centre, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China	West China Hospital's Practice in Adult Nursing Curriculum Innovation & Faculty Development Prof Gu Bo Deputy Head Nurse (Unit 9), West China Hospital, Sichuan University, China	The Impact of Large Language Models on the Learning Experiences and Learning Outcomes of Nursing Students Ms Natalie Yeh Nursing Student, NUS Nursing, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore	Digital Self-Monitoring of Intake and Output Among Individuals with End-Stage Kidney Disease: Awareness, Usability, Acceptance, Attitudes and Key Engagement Factors Ms Felice Leong Fangie Senior Staff Nurse, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
3.35– 3.55pm	The APN Model of Care: Insights from the National University Hospital in Singapore Ms Celine Yeo Nurse Clinician / Advanced Practice Nurse, National University Hospital, Singapore	Exploring Ms Celine Yeothe Attributes that Impact Wellbeing of Healthcare Workers in Long-Term Care Sector: A Social-Ecological Approach A/Prof Yau Sui Yu Hong Kong Metropolitan University, School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Hong Kong, China	Interprofessional Education in Action: A Large-Scale First-Year Workshop Case Study Prof Jacqueline Bloomfield Director (International Programmes) and Faculty Academic Lead (Interprofessional Education), Susan Wakil School of Nursing & Midwifery, Sydney Nursing School, The University of Sydney, Australia	Experience as an ANS Scholar Ms Shinn Thant Khin ANS Scholar and Nursing Student, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore	The Efficacy of a Violence Management Training Programme on Nurses’ Confidence at Changi General Hospital: A Secondary Quantitative Analysis Ms Wang Yumiao Senior Nurse Manager, Changi General Hospital, Singapore
3.55– 4.05pm	Symposium 4A: Joint Q&A session	Q Symposium 4B: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 4C: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 4D: Joint Q&A session	Symposium 4E: Joint Q&A session
4.05– 4.35pm	Tea Break
4.35– 5.15pm	Keynote Address 5 Preparing Future-Ready Nurses for an Evolving Healthcare Landscape Prof Anne Derouin, Vice Dean Academy & Student Affairs and Director, Pediatric Behavioural Health Specialty Program, Duke University School of Nursing, USA				The NAK Auditorium
5.15– 5.35pm	Poster Award Presentation and Closing Address				The NAK Auditorium
END OF DAY 2 PROGRAMME

CONFERENCE DAY 3 \| SATURDAY, 5 JULY 2025
POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS (for Pre-Registered Participants only)
8.15 – 9.00am	Registration and Breakfast
Time/ Venue	L1-S1 (Level 1)	L1-S3 (Level 1)	Procedural Skills Lab + L2-S3 (Level 2)	Hospital Tour (for invited delegates only)
9.00am – 1.00pm	EPA Workshop by SGH APN Development Committee	Dementia Workshop by NNI Nursing	Wound Care by SHS Nursing Wound Council
End of Programme

Programme updated as of 26 February 2025. Please note that the programme is subjected to changes.

Programme Schedule

CONFERENCE DAY 1 | 3 JULY 2025

CONFERENCE DAY 2 | 4 July 2025

CONFERENCE DAY 3 | SATURDAY, 5 JULY 2025