Challenge X 2025: The Patient-Led National Design Challenge Team 4
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
CHI INNOVATE
National Healthcare Group
4 December 2025
Medication mismanagement among the elderly is a critical safety issue, not just a matter of literacy. The Kiap n Tear Calendar is designed to transform a stressful, error-prone routine into a simplified daily ritual.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 04 December 2025
Tags: Care Continuum, Population Health, Physical Health, Mental Health, Preventive Care, Patient Education, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Design Thinking
About this Content
Aims
Medication mismanagement among the elderly is a critical safety issue, not just a matter of literacy.
When seniors are prescribed medication to help with their health conditions, they may struggle to comprehend the various instructions due to unfamiliar terms and also reduced capacity to absorb information if they are distracted by fears or concerns.
Due to forgetfulness, confusion, and unclear clinical instructions, 1 in 3 elderly individuals are at risk of taking the wrong medication at home, leading to missed doses, overdoses, and potential hospital re-admissions.
This isn't just an issue of convenience. It's about preventing serious health complications through clearer, safer medication management.
Lessons Learnt
The Kiap n Tear Calendar is designed to transform a stressful, error-prone routine into a simplified daily ritual. By using strong visual cues, the design captures attention and provides a daily nudge to remind elderly users to take their medication, helping in particular those who may struggle with memory, vision, or understanding complex instructions.
Keywords
patient-led, design challenge
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Centre for Healthcare Innovation, NHG Health, DesignSingapore Council |
Platform(s) | CHI INNOVATE |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Ancillary Care, Healthcare Administration, Medical, Nursing, Others, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pharmacology, Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Pui Lok |
Project Member(s) | Wang Run |
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noor azlinah odenan - noor.ab.odenan@nhghealth.com.sg