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  • Goh SH, Goh CYK, Venkataraman N, Oh HC, Tiah L. An audit of computed tomography usage for abdominal pain in a Singapore emergency department. Singapore Medical Journal ():10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-340, October 03, 2023. https://doi.org/10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2021-340
  • Pung X, Hong DZ, Ho TY, Shen X, Tan PT, Yeo C, Tan VH. The utilization of atrial sensing dipole in single lead implantable cardioverter defibrillator for detection of new-onset atrial high-rate episodes or subclinical atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Arrhythmia. 2022 Jan 15; 38: 177– 186. https://doi.org/10.1002/joa3.12675
  • Tan VH, Loo G, Mon HT, Leon JD, Boey E, Soh R, Tan E, Gan HH, Lee JY, Jie Ting Teo L, Yeo C, Seow SC, Kojodjojo P. Acute and medium-term outcomes of His bundle pacing with or without an electrophysiology recording system using propensity score matching. Heart Rhythm 2022 Apr 18; S1547-5271(22)01897-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.04.011
  • Choo BP, Low JTE, Oh HC, Ong L, Loh JK, Png GK. Evaluation of a Mobile Wound Care Device for Assessment of Wounds: A Time Motion Study. J Wound Manag Res. 2022 Aug 30;18(3):170-7. https://doi.org/10.22467/jwmr.2022.01991
  • Choo BP, Mok Y, Oh HC, Patanaik A, Kishan K, Awasthi A, Biju S, Bhattacharjee S, Poh Y, Wong HS. Benchmarking performance of an automatic polysomnography scoring system in a population with suspected sleep disorders. Frontiers in Neurology. 2023 Feb 17;14:1123935.
  • Li JW, Wu CC, Lee JW, Liang R, Soon GS, Wang LM, Koh XH, Koh CJ, Da Chew W, Lin KW, Thian MY. Real-World Validation of a Computer-Aided Diagnosis System for Prediction of Polyp Histology in Colonoscopy: A Prospective Multicenter Study. The American Journal of Gastroentrology. 2022 May 12:10-4309.
  • Oh HC, Ng SC, Zeng ZZ. Developing and evaluating an automated bed assignment algorithm in a tertiary hospital: A case study in Singapore. Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management. 2023 Jun 1;18(2):148-63.
  • Gao Y, Soh NY, Liu N, Lim G, Ting D, Cheng LT, Wong KM, Liew C, Oh HC, Tan JR, Venkataraman N. Application of a deep learning algorithm in the detection of hip fractures. Iscience. 2023 Aug 18;26(8).
  • Tan JR, Gao Y, Raghuraman R, Ting D, Wong KM, Cheng LT-E,Oh HC, Goh SH, Yan YY (2024) Application of deep learning algorithms in classification and localization of implant cutout for the postoperative hip. Skeletal Radiol. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-024-04692-6
  • Tay SS, Zhang F, Visperas CA, Koh XH, Lau B, Neo JR. Robot-mediated impairment-oriented and task-specific training on upper limb post stroke: feasibility and preliminary effects on physical function and quality of life. Frontiers in Neurology. 2024 Oct 11;15:1415773.
  • Ng QX, Liang IEW, Lim YL, Ong RHS, Ong C, Venkatachalam, I, L TM. Piecing together the narrative of #LongCOVID: An unsupervised deep learning of 1,354,889 X (formerly Twitter) posts from 2020 to 2023. Front. Public Health 2024 Dec 16;12:1491087. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1491087
  • Li LW., Yi TH, Khaing NEE. Chronic pain healthcare workers’ challenges in pain management and receptiveness towards VR as an adjunct management tool: A qualitative study. BMC Digital Health 2, 26 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s44247-024-00073-0
  • Zhang F, Bang D, Visperas CA, Tun MH, Tay SS. Feasibility, user acceptance and outcomes of utilizing a cancer prehabilitation app for exercise: A pilot study. JMIR Formative Research. 2024 Nov 18;64427 (forthcoming/in press). doi: 10.2196/64427.
  • Nurjono M, Ho E, Lee JY, Petcu R, Sim CPC. Perceptions of community healthcare workers on the use of teledentistry for seniors in Singapore: A qualitative study. Digital Health. 2025 Jan 15;11:20552076241312562. 

  • Xu Y, Koh XH, Chua YT, Tan CG, Aloweni FA, Yap BE, Tan PC, Chua X, Lim YK, Oh HC, Teo SH. The impact of community nursing program on healthcare utilization: A program evaluation. Geriatric Nursing. 2022 May 22 1;46:69-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.04.024
  • Ng CCC, Kowalski S, Mu WL, Tan PT, Leong EYL, Goh PL, Mong RP, Lim HC. Evaluating smoking cessation service at an emergency department clinical observation unit. Am J Manag Care. 2022 Oct 1;28(10):e388-e391. https://doi.org/10.37765/ajmc.2022.89256  PMID: 36252179.
  • Nurjono M, Liaw K, Lee A, Vrijhoef HJM, Koh LH, Tan M, Ng FL, Oh HC. A Study Protocol of Realist Evaluation of Palliative Home Care Program for Non-Cancer Patients in Singapore. International Journal of Integrated Care, 2022 Oct 20; 22(4): 7, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.6497
  • Ong RHS, Nurjono M, Jumala J, Teo RCC, Png GK, Tan PC, Kee MN, Oh HC, Wee MK, Kan KLM, Farhana BRL, Lien CTC., Low SL. A community-based single fall prevention exercise intervention for older adults (STEADY FEET): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial. PloS one, 17(10), e0276385. 2022 Oct 20. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0276385
  • Rosario BH, Seah YEC, Barrera VC, Diravivam B, Low SL, Lien C, Wilkinson SP, Tun MH, Koh XY, Loi FC, Ang SHA. Emergency department falls interventions improve osteoporosis management in frail older adults. https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2022400.
  • Goh WX*, Ong RHS*, Rebello SA, Goh PSK, Ahmad EA, How CH, Tiruchittampalam M, Oh HC, Lim SHC. Patients’ perspectives on a programme to reduce emergency department use for low acuity conditions. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2024 July; 33. Doi:10.1177/20101058241268494 *joint first authorship
  • Ong RHS, Nurjono M, Oh HC, Lien CTC, Jumala J, Teo RCC, Gan P, Kan KLM, Rosle LF, Wee MK, Low SL. Factors influencing the implementation of a fall prevention exercise program for community-dwelling older adults: A qualitative study guided by the PRECEDE-PROCEED model. Clin Interv Aging. 2024 May 16;19:857-871. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S454043. PMID: 38770185; PMCID: PMC11104366.
  • Neo YL, Hassan N, Koh J, Alias R, Wang LY, Hussein Y, Wong YP. “How do I practise palliative care when I don’t know how?” Exploring the impact of epan, an online educational intervention on general nurses in Singapore: An evaluation study. Journal of Palliative Care. 2024 Jul 26:8258597241264454. doi: 10.1177/08258597241264454. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39056366.

  • Chionh CY, Poh CB, Roy DM, Koduri S, Chow BL, Tan PT, Tin AS, Kam JW, Lau CS, Hoo SP, Phua SK, Aw TC. Serum anion gap revisited: a verified reference interval for contemporary use. Intern Med J. 2022 Sep;52(9):1531-1537. https://doi.org/10.1111/imj.15396 Epub 2022 Jun 2. PMID: 34028972.
  • Ee SC, Rosario BH, Mok ZH, Tun MH, Razali SS, Tan BH. Warfarin versus direct oral anticoagulants in South Asian octogenarians: a retrospective review. Blood Coagulation & Fibrinolysis. 2023 Jul 1;34(5):319-26.
  • Mok Y, Foong JW, Wong HS, Soh A, Tan SH, Tan PC, Choo BP, Wong KK. High flow nasal oxygen versus usual care in improving pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients after an exacerbation-a pilot randomized controlled trial. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2023 Sep 22;32:20101058231204705.
  • Tan YY, Ang KXM, Tun MH, Loh SYJ. Intermittent tourniquet compared to throughout tourniquet use during Total Knee Arthroplasty in patients with Body Mass Index of 30 or more: A retrospective cohort study. J Orthop. 2024 Mar 11;54:46-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.03.007. PMID: 38524364; PMCID: PMC10958693. 
  • Tan YY, Wan JJY, Rajendram T, Ow L, Tun MH, Teo HLT. Single position lateral lumbar interbody fusion with navigated percutaneous pedicle screw fixation: Technique modification with resultant resource usage optimisation. J Spine Surg. 2024 Sep 23; 10(3):479-487 
  • Tan YY, Jiang L, Chew Z, Yang Z, Rajaram R, Tun MH, Prasanna KV, Chen LTJ, Soh RCC, Kumar SD. Surgically managed traumatic spinal cord injury in Singapore: A descriptive study across two level one trauma centres. Spinal Cord Ser Cases. 2024 Nov 9;10(1):74. doi: 10.1038/s41394-024-00686-7. PMID: 39521759; PMCID: PMC11550378. 
  • Balasundaram B, Tun MH, Dhesi J, Widjaya M, Ong AM, Li F, Chan CT, Tan E, Yap HL, Kwok SN, Tang CT. An educational improvement study on improving delirium learning through a novel delirium infographic in a public hospital setting . Delirium Communications. doi: 10.56392/001c.127919
  • Shi H, Chee CC, Seng AP, Koh XH, Teoh WC, Mahmood RD. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the evaluation of complex cystic and solid breast masses—A feasibility study. Journal of Breast Imaging. 2024 Mar 1;6(2):149-56.
  • Tan CK, Suzuki S, Ang TL, Koh XH, Wang LM, Aniwan S, Chiu HM, Laohavichitra K, Chirapongsathorn S, Yamamura T, Kuo CY. Sessile serrated lesion prevalence and factors associated with their detection: a post-hoc analysis of a multinational randomized controlled trial from Asia. Endoscopy. 2024 Sep;56(9):684-693. doi: 10.1055/a-2324-6262. Epub 2024 Jun 10. PMID: 38857619.
  • Chua KW, Huang X, Koh XH, Soh JF, Barrera VC, Anaikatti P, Jing D, Moh S, Yeo M, Yuen HW, Low D. Randomized controlled trial assessing vitamin D's role in reducing BPPV recurrence in older adults. Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. 2024 Aug 28. doi: 10.1002/ohn.954. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 39194424.Aug 28.
  • Mak YH, Chua F, Koh XH, Tan VH, Lee ZH, Lam A, Tong KL, Yeo C, Chow W, Loh WJ. Lipid-lowering therapies, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol goal attainment rates, and mortality in patients with ischaemic heart disease: A two-year observational study. Singapore Med J. 2025 Mar 1;66(3):154-162. doi: 10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2024-172
  • Yeo C, Koh XH, Chow W, Dacay LM, Aw TC, Loh WJ. Lipoprotein(a) may be falsely lowered when troponin T is elevated in patients with ischaemic heart disease during acute admissions. Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2025;4:e10.

  • Pande SD, Roy D, Khine AA, Win MM, Lolong L, Shan NT, Tan PT, Tu TM. Acute kidney injury without need for dialysis, incidence, its impact on long-term stroke survival and progression to chronic kidney disease. BMJ Open. 2022 May 25;12(5):e050743. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050743 PMID: 35613807; PMCID: PMC9134210.
  • Choo BP, Goh GBB, Chia SY, Oh HC, Tan NC, Tan JYL, Ang TL, Bee YM, Wong YJ. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Screening in High-Risk Population: A Cost-Effectiveness and Price-Threshold Analysis. Ann Acad Med Singapore 2022 Nov 25; 51: 686-94. https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2022284
  • Lim CS, Sim HS, How CH, Png C, Peh A, Oh HC, Ong RHS. Prevalence of poor sleep quality and its association with smartphone use in Singapore. Sleep, 2024 Apr; 47 (Supplement_1):A174-4.
  • Loh WJ, Soh HS, Tun MH, Tan PT, Lau CS, Tavintharan S, et al. Elevated remnant cholesterol and non-HDL cholesterol concentrations from real-world laboratory results: a cross-sectional study in Southeast Asians. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2024 Feb 7;11:1328618. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2024.1328618. PMID: 38385128; PMCID: PMC10879277. 
  • Koh J, Oh HC, Seah Z, Lim S. “Risk factors for hospital admissions among emergency department attendees: From triage to admission. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2025 Feb 25;26(3):513-522.

  • Khaing NEE, Lim CS, Soon SP, Oh HC. Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress and coronavirus anxiety among hospital essential services workers in Singapore. Ann Acad Med Singap 2022 May 27;51:283-91. https://doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.202219
  • Goh SN, Fan G, Cheng S, Khaing NEE. COVID 19 Pandemic:  Impact of Changes Experienced on Social Workers’ Professional Quality of Life in Singapore. Social Work in Health Care  2022 May 31 :1-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/00981389.2022.2092582
  • Koh VTJ, Ong RHS, Chow WL, Tiah L, Oh HC, Yow WQ, Sharma S, Yap JCH. Understanding Patients' Health Seeking Behaviour For Non-Emergency Conditions: A Qualitative Study. Singapore Medical Journal():10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2020-494. https://doi.org/10.4103/singaporemedj.SMJ-2020-494
  • Ooi JW, Ng SY, Khor CC, Chong MC, Tay CH, Koh XH, Tan TJ. Service evaluation of radiographer-led vetting and protocoling of Computed Tomography (CT) scan requests in a Singapore public healthcare institution. Radiography. 2022 Nov 9 1;29(1):139-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2022.10.011
  • Tay SS, Visperas CA, Tan MM, Chew TL, Koh XH. Factors Predicting Return to Work Following Inpatient Stroke Rehabilitation: A Retrospective Follow-Up Study. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. 2022 Dec 24:100253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arrct.2022.100253
  • Tay SS, Visperas CA, Zaw EM, Tan MM, Samsudin F, Koh XH. Functional outcomes of COVID-19 patients who underwent acute inpatient rehabilitation and the exploration of the benefits of adjunct robotic therapy and the effects of frailty. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2023 Dec 29;32:20101058221150078.
  • Khaing NEE, Quah C, Png GK, Wong J, Tee A, Oh HC. Association between proximity to COVID-19 and the quality of life of healthcare workers. Plos one. 2023 Mar 23;18(3):e0283424.Ho E, Oh HC, Lim CS, Soon SP, Khaing NEE. Psychological stressors and needs among essential workers at a Singapore hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2023 Jul 26;32:20101058231192784.
  • Ooi JW, Tun MH, Tsai KT. Cost-effectiveness analysis of phone reminders for outpatient magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) appointments in Singapore. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. 2023 Dec 1;54(4):627-31.
  • Balasundaram B, Loh SY, Rosario BH, Tun MH, Ooi CH, Li F, Bishara D. Embedding a Quality Framework for medication safety standards in delirium and dementia: A Singapore Study in a geriatric psychiatry liaison service. Delirium Communications. 2023 Nov 16.
  • Chen CY, Rosario BH, Leong SLQ, Tun MH. Associations of length of stay with frailty status and COVID-19 disease severity among older adults at a community treatment facility in Singapore. Asian J Gerontol Geriatr 2023;18(2) https://doi.org/10.12809/ajgg-2022-578-oa
  • Tee A, Choo BP, Gokhale RS, Wang X, Mansor M, Oh HC, Jones D. Findings from a decade of experience following implementation of a Rapid Response System into an Asian hospital. Resuscitation Plus. 2023 Dec 1;16:100461.
  • Leong S, Ong RH, Ng M, Ang SA, Lim SH. Transitional care strategies at emergency department for elderly patients: A multicentre study in Singapore. Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore. 2023 Apr 1;52(4):182-9.
  • Lim EL, Ong RH, Thor J, Allgurin M, Gäre BA, Thumboo J. An Evaluation of the Relationship between Training of Health Practitioners in a Person-Centred Care Model and their Person-Centred Attitudes. International Journal of Integrated Care. 2023 Oct;23(4).
  • Ooi JWL, Ong RHS, Oh HC. Exploring factors influencing outpatient radiology attendance based on Health Belief Model (HBM): A qualitative study. Radiography (Lond). 2024 Mar;30(2):504-511. doi: 10.1016/j.radi.2024.01.003. Epub 2024 Jan 18. PMID: 38241980.
  • Yeo JA, Tan MB, Ong ET, Wong A, Koh XH, Gobindram A. Reducing costs and carbon footprint for preoperative oral paracetamol: implementation of a standardised pathway. British Journal of Anaesthesia. 2024 Dec; 133(6):1410-1412
  • Ku, J, Sim YX, Wong G, Ong RHS, Lee CE. A person-centred and relationship-based model of care in Singapore: The Local Area Coordination Empowerment (LACE) pilot program for individuals with heart failure at National Heart Centre Singapore. NEJM Catalyst 2025 6(3).
  • Erdt M, Yusof S, Chai L, Md Salleh S, Liu Z, Sarim H, Lim G, Lim H, Suhaimi N, Yulong L, Guo Y, Ng A, Ong S, Choo PB, Lee S, Weiliang H, Oh HC, Wolters M, Chen N, Krishnaswamy P. Characterization of telecare conversations on lifestyle management and their relation to health care utilization for patients with heart failure: Mixed methods study.  J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e46983
  • Ng JW, Nurjono M, Kee MNM, Oh HC, See QY . Navigating COVID-19 surges: A case study of a hospital-at-home implementation. International Journal of Integrated Care. 2024 Dec 19;24(4):15.
  • Ke Y, Cheung YB, Bakitas M, Odom JN, Lum E, Tan DSW, Tan TJY, Finkelstein E, Oh HC, Zhou S, Yang GM. ENABLE-SG (Educate, Nurture, Advise, Before Life Ends for Singapore) as a proactive palliative care model: protocol for a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomized wait-list controlled trial. BMC Palliative Care 2024; 23:29. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-024-01353-2
  • Koo GPY, Seah PZ, Tun MH, Tham S, Lim SHC. Emergency department service utilisation of older patients with urgent conditions: a cross-sectional observational study. Int J Emerg Med. 2024 Sep 9;17(1):119. doi: 10.1186/s12245-024-00674-6. PMID: 39251897; PMCID: PMC11385131.
  • Tay SS, Goh TKE, Tun MH, Neo EJR, Lee OKA. An integrated subacute stroke ward within a community hospital increases rehabilitation efficiency and reduces healthcare expenditure. Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare. 2024;33. doi:10.1177/20101058241310620