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Senior Professional Officer

Jessica Wan Ru
Tan

Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), University of Sydney
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SIT Appointments

  • New Campus Development Committee Member

Education

  • Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy)
    University of Sydney ,

Professional Certification

  • Certificate in Animal-Assisted Interventions & Interactions Certificate (ongoing)
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  • Perceive, Recall, Plan and Perform (PRPP) Assessment Certification
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  • Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) Certification
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Professional Memberships

  • Allied Health Professional Council (AHPC): Full Registration
  • Singapore National Stroke Association (SNSA): Life Membership
  • Singapore Association of Occupational Therapist (SAOT): Ordinary Member

Industry Experience

  • Alexandra Hospital
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  • Nanyang Polytechnic
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  • Singapore General Hospital
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Technical Skills

  • Occupational Therapy In Acute and Subacute Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Geriatric Rehabilitation

Research Interests

  • Participation in Adults and Older Adults
  • Animal-Assisted Interventions
  • Rehabilitation technology
  • Adults with Neurological Conditions

Current Projects

  • National Occupational Therapy Conference 2024
    – Present

Past Projects

  • Therapeutic Horticultural Programme in Alexandra Hospital
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  • National Occupational Therapy Conference: Organising Committee Member
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  • Trainer for Agency of Integrated Care (AIC) Social and Therapeutic Horticulture Course
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  • Exploring the Impact of a Family-Oriented Intervention on Grieving Process: A Pilot Study
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  • Associate trainer for CUGE/ Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s Certificate in Therapeutic Horticulture
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    (2017, 2018,  2019, 2023 March and November)

  • Occupational engagement and meaning: experience of an altruistic group activity and its associated benefits in community dwell elderly
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  • Benefits of patient’s occupational participation in occupational therapy activity-based group therapy sessions in an acute psychiatric ward: a preliminary study
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  • To understand stressors faced and coping strategies used by Occupational Therapists under Conditional Registration
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  • National Occupational Therapy Conference: Chairperson of Organising Committee
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  • Exploring Life Narratives of Survivors of Acquired Brain Injury Using the Kawa Model
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  • Exploratory study on Recruitment and Retention of Volunteers in Disability Sport Programmes in Singapore
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  • Exploring Professional Confidence of Occupational Therapy Students on Clinical Fieldwork in Singapore
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  • Time Use and Role Satisfaction of Occupational Therapists in Singapore: A Pilot Study
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  • Perceptions of Occupational Therapy Students on the Learning Clinic Experience: A Qualitative Study
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  • The effects of rhythmic stimulation to improve upper limb function and mood of stroke patients in inpatient rehabilitation setting
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    (did not complete in 2013)

  • Rapid Improvement Event (RIE) project to improve work processes to ensure that hotpack used for heat treatment are of optimum therapeutic temperature
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  • Collaborated and implemented the multi-disciplinary clinical pathway for Acquired Brain Injury
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  • Quality Improvement Initiative to improve update of weightbearing status of all lower limb orthopedic cases in orthopedic ward
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  • Accessing Singapore: Discovering the facilitators and obstacles to accessibility
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  • Healthcare Transformation Team (AGILE) with Alexandra Hospital: One Care Team
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Teaching Modules

Occupational Therapy, BSc

  • OTY2009 - Professional Development and Handling Skills
  • OTY3908 - Clinical Practice Education 3a
  • OTY3908 - Clinical Practice Education 3a
  • OTY4103 - Occupational Therapy: Consolidating Theory, Process and Practice

Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)

  • OTY2909 - Clinical Practice Education 2
  • OTY1202 - Occupational Therapy Process and Skills
  • OTY1301 - Clinical Practice Education 1
  • OTY1304 - Neuroscience for Occupational Therapists
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