Transforming Healthcare from Facilities to Frontier Technologies
24 - 27 June, 2025
| One Farrer Hotel, Singapore
Allied Health (Theatre)
Developing Allied Health Professionals to Provide Patient-Centric Holistic Care
Allied health professionals play a vital role in the healthcare system working alongside doctors and nurses to provide quality healthcare. However, in Asia, the demand for allied health professionals is rapidly increasing due to factors such as an ageing population and the growing prevalence of chronic diseases. Additionally, the allied health workforce is also becoming increasingly diverse and specialized, where the number of allied health professions in Asia has doubled in the last 30 years, with new professions emerging to meet the growing and complex healthcare needs of the community, which requires additional knowledge and skillsets. Happening for the second consecutive year as part of Asia Healthcare Week, Allied Health 2025 will bring together Allied Healthcare leaders along with Nursing, Clinical Operations and Patient Services leaders to explore best practices and projects for supporting these professionals in providing patient-centric holistic care for patients across the region.
1:10 pm - 1:20 pm
Welcome & Housekeeping Address
1:20 pm - 1:50 pm
Assistive Technology for People with Special Needs
Manju Mohta -
Head Of Assistive Technology Hub, Senior Principal Occupational Therapist,
Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore ( CPAS)
- Exploring how assistive technology can empower individuals with special needs to achieve early independence and improve daily functions
- Discussing outcomes and challenges faced in adoption of technology
- Sharing our success stories and lessons learnt
Manju Mohta
Head Of Assistive Technology Hub, Senior Principal Occupational TherapistCerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore ( CPAS)
1:50 pm - 2:20 pm
Ensuring Quality and Safety in Allied Health Practices in Asia
Hanny Cahyadi -
Ancillary Manager,
National Hospital Surabaya, Indonesia
- Best practices in quality improvement in allied health practices
- Advancing patient-centered care through quality and safety initiatives
- Leveraging digital health systems and apps for efficient healthcare delivery
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Networking Break
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
Smarter Practice, Better Care: Real-World AI Applications in Streamlining Allied Health Operations
Sharad Govil -
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Audiologist,
Amazing Hearing Group, Singapore
Featuring Insights from Private Audiology Practice
- Using automation to replace non-clinical tasks to improve operational efficiency
- Tracking patient touchpoints with technology to forward plan for workforce needs
- Discuss key challenges and solutions in the implementation process
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
Empowering Therapy Assistants: Unlocking Workforce Potential in Allied Health
Tilda Teo -
Head, Community Therapy Services,
St. Andrew's Community Hospital
- Exploring successful recruitment strategies to develop competent therapy assistants in lieu of the growing demand for allied health services
- Establishing comprehensive training programs, including induction, practical skills development, job redesign and ongoing mentorship
- Implementing career pathways and development programs to upskill assistants and foster a sense of purpose towards the community
3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Fireside Chat: Empowering Caregivers: Collaborative Decision-Making in Therapy and Care
Minakshi Pandey -
Director, Allied Health,
Ang Mo Kio-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital
Dr Jasper W.K. Tong - Chief Allied Health Professional, KK Women's and Children's Hospital
- Examining the critical role caregivers play in supporting allied health professionals during treatment and recovery processes
- Strategies to integrate caregiver input into therapy plans, ensuring alignment with patient needs and professional expertise
- Addressing issues like training gaps, caregiver burnout, and communication barriers within multidisciplinary allied health teams
- Showcasing technologies like telehealth platforms and educational resources that enhance caregiver involvement in allied health settings
