Examining health resilience of community-dwelling individuals through the lens of healthcare and social care professionals: A preliminary qualitative analysis
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Explore elements of health resilience and the roles of healthcare and social care professionals in health adversity journeys. Resilience interventions tailored to individuals improve outcomes and support provided by care professionals is crucial.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Continuum, Applied/Translational Research, Preventive Care, Community Health, Population Health, Qualitative Research
About this Content
Aims
Explore elements of health resilience and the roles of healthcare and social care professionals in health adversity journeys.
Background
Health resilience is crucial for positive outcomes, yet understudied locally; role of care professionals is critical.
Methods
Qualitative phenomenological study with focus groups; guided by resilience framework; interviews analyzed thematically.
Results
Identified 12 themes under intrapersonal, interpersonal, and systemic categories; language barriers noted in multicultural settings.
Conclusion
Resilience interventions tailored to individuals improve outcomes and support provided by care professionals is crucial.
Lessons Learnt
Health resilience involves fixed and modifiable factors; empowering care professionals enhances individual resilience.
Additional Information
Merit Award (Singapore Young Investigator Award, Health Services Research) at SHBC 2021.
Keywords
Health Resilience, Resilience Framework, Health Adversity
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Health Services & Outcomes Research, Nanyang Technological University, Yishun Health, Woodlands Health Campus, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine NTU Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Research, Medical Social Workers |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Woan Shin, Ge Lixia |
Project Member(s) | Yip Wan Fen |
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Yip Wan Fen - wan_fen_yip@nhg.com.sg