Research Grants & Past Awarded Projects
SAOT Research Grant
SAOT offers the Research Grant to ordinary members annually, to encourage occupational therapists in Singapore to implement research, with the goal of improving our practice and profession. Funding is up to a maximum of SGD2500 per project (on a reimbursement basis), and a maximum of two projects may be funded each year. The eventual number of applications awarded and the value of the award will depend on the quality of the applications.
Budding researchers who may require guidance regarding the research process may tap on our SAOT Research Mentors.
Calls for applications will be made regularly. Alternatively, get in touch with us at saot@live.com to enquire more.
Please refer to the following documents for more information:
Projects we have supported
Effectiveness of telerehabilitation in vocational rehabilitation: a randomised control trial
By Choo Hui Ying Cherie, Institute of Mental Health Singapore
Duration: 1 June 2021 – 30 May 2023
Related publication(s): https://notc.com.sg/2022/
Impact of powered mobility training on users’ safety, functional independence and quality of life
By Nur Hafizah Mohd Amin, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2020 – 30 May 2022 (extension granted till 31 December 2023 in view of pandemic restrictions)
Predictability of touch screen ‘DriveSafe DriveAware’ on the actual driving performance of Singapore drivers’ with medical condition
By Lim Hui Hui, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2019 – 30 November 2021
Related publication(s): https://notc.com.sg/2022/
Occupations of community dwelling older adults in Singapore: An exploratory study
By Koh Wei Qi, Singapore General Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2018 – 30 May 2020
Related publication(s): Koh, W. Q., Chia, Y. L., Ng, W. X., Lim, F. Y. Q., & Cheung, T. W. C. (2021). Patterns of occupational engagement among community-dwelling older adults in Singapore: An exploratory mixed method study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy. https://doi.org/10.1177/03080226211008048
Factors influencing the use of standardized outcome measures of dexterity: A qualitative interpretive description on the perspectives of Occupational Therapists in Singapore
By Joshua Yong, Sengkang General Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2018 – 30 May 2020
Related publication(s): https://notc.com.sg/2019/
Clinical results for acute triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injury and conservative management
By Christina Tai, National University Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2017 – 30 May 2019
Related publication(s): https://notc.com.sg/2019/
Piloting the adapted Stepping On after Stroke program in community rehabilitation settings in Singapore: A feasibility study
By Tim Xu, Singapore Institute of Technology
Duration: 1 June 2016 – 30 May 2018
Related publication(s): Xu, T., Clemson, L., O’Loughlin, K., Lannin, N., Dean, C. M., & Koh, G. (2021). Stepping on after stroke falls-prevention programme for community stroke survivors in Singapore: a feasibility study. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 84(6), 366-375.
Development of a novel objective assessment of unilateral spatial neglect post-stroke, A Test of Unilateral spatial Neglect (ATTUNE): A pilot normative study
By Yetta Chan, Singapore General Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2016 – 30 May 2018
Related publication(s): https://notc.com.sg/2018/
An exploratory study on the use of an occupation-focused approach in hand therapy practice
By Joanna Ngiam, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2015 – 30 May 2017
Related publication(s): https://notc.com.sg/2017/
Validation of Patient Activation Measure (PAM 13) among adults with cardiac conditions in Singapore
By Ngooi Bi Xia, National University Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2015 – 30 May 2017
Related publication(s): Ngooi, B. X., Packer, T. L., Kephart, G., Warner, G., Koh, K. W. L., Wong, R. C. C., & Lim, S. P. (2017). Validation of the Patient Activation Measure (PAM-13) among adults with cardiac conditions in Singapore. Quality of Life Research, 26(4), 1071-1080.
Exploring the biomechanical demands of a mopping task in Singapore: A pilot study
By Yang Zixian, Singapore General Hospital
Duration: 1 June 2015 – 30 May 2017
Related publication(s): https://notc.com.sg/2017/