[POP Collect 2025] An Enhanced Care Model that also Serves Person with Intellectual Disability (PwID)
5 June 2025
Project Categories
Care Continuum
Technology
Platform
POP Collect
Cluster
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
To integrate comprehensive care services for seniors and persons with intellectual disabilities (PwID) to enable them to. The enhanced care model shows promise in providing comprehensive community-based options for PwIDs, fostering an inclusive community.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 05 June 2025
Tags: Community Engagement, Rehabilitative Care, Social Care, Social Welfare, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Population Health, Mental Health, Care Continuum, Technology, Telehealth, Tele-Monitoring, Tele-Consultation
About this Content
Aims
To integrate comprehensive care services for seniors and persons with intellectual disabilities (PwID) to enable them to live and age in their own community.
Background
The St Hilda’s Community Services Centre (SHCSC) model of care integrates various services to provide 360 care for seniors. The enhanced model aims to include the underserved ID health sector.
Methods
SHCSC collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies, healthcare providers, and non-profit organizations, to provide comprehensive services for PwIDs and families.
Results
SHCSC has successfully outreached to the Jalan Batu estate, enabling residents to participate in community programs and services. Mr. L, a PwID, receives active rehab and other support services.
Conclusion
The enhanced care model shows promise in providing comprehensive community-based options for PwIDs, fostering an inclusive community.
Lessons Learnt
Strengthening support structures via technological innovation and collaboration with the wider community is vital for deeper integration of PwIDs within society.
Keywords
PwID, Community Nursing, Telehealth, Remote Monitoring, Integration
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | St Hilda's Community Services Centre, Happee Hearts Movement, Special Needs Trust Company |
Platform(s) | POP Collect |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Community Care, Nursing, Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Maureen Sit |
Project Member(s) | Et al. |
Connect with this contributor!
Maureen Sit - maureen@sthildascsc.org.sg