Jojo Qian Hui Nah , Sharna Si Ying Seah , Lian Leng Low , Kheng Hock Lee
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Abstract
In 2019, SingHealth Community Hospitals (SCH) introduced Social Prescribing (SP) program to support patients in transitioning back to the community after hospitalization, which involves personalized care plans developed by Wellbeing Coordinators (WBCs) to connect patients with relevant community resources. With the recent launch of the nation-wide ‘Healthier SG’ initiative, a population health strategy in Singapore aimed at enabling individuals to prevent and manage chronic diseases, it is important to provide an update on our program's recent developments. This includes creating a living asset map, updating outcome assessment tools, organizing training sessions to enhance the skills SP practitioners, and establishing the Singapore Community of Practice in Social Prescribing (SCOMP).
期刊介绍:
The Lancet Regional Health – Western Pacific, a gold open access journal, is an integral part of The Lancet's global initiative advocating for healthcare quality and access worldwide. It aims to advance clinical practice and health policy in the Western Pacific region, contributing to enhanced health outcomes. The journal publishes high-quality original research shedding light on clinical practice and health policy in the region. It also includes reviews, commentaries, and opinion pieces covering diverse regional health topics, such as infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, child and adolescent health, maternal and reproductive health, aging health, mental health, the health workforce and systems, and health policy.