THE NEW ME: Recovery Journey through A Vocational Rehabilitation Programme
Care Continuum
AIC Community Care Excellence Awards
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
To improve mental well-being through vocational training and therapy for St. Vocational rehabilitation fosters purposeful engagement and better mental health outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Chronic Care, Self Care, Population Health, Mental Health, Access To Care, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Social Care, Nursing Home Care
About this Content
Aims
To improve mental well-being through vocational training and therapy for St. Andrew's Nursing Home residents.
Background
Chronic mental health issues impede self-esteem and occupational engagement.
Methods
Developed progress levels, therapy, and internal/external job placements.
Results
Increased worker residents from 22 to 64, with improved mental health for 42 out of 59. Occupational hours increased by 447%.
Conclusion
Vocational rehabilitation fosters purposeful engagement and better mental health outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Structured vocational programs empower residents, enhancing mental health and self-esteem.
Additional Information
CCEA 2022 Gold Award
Keywords
Patient Activation, Vocational Rehabilitation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | St. Andrew Nursing Home |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy, Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Michael Canada |
Project Member(s) | Malathi Hariharan |
Connect with this contributor!
Michael Canada - michael_canada@sach.org.sg
Project Attachment
C_56_SANH_CCEA_2022_THE_NEW_ME_Recovery_Journey_through_A_Vocational_Rehabilitation_Programme.pdf