Nursing Symposium
Beyond Prescriptions: Integration of Health, Social and Environmental Dimensions

Date: 22 Sep 2023, Friday | Time: 1405 - 1535 | Track Type: Symposium | Venue: The NAK Auditorium, Academia 

Social prescribing comprises health, social and environmental dimensions to improve patient’s social, mental and physical well-being outside the hospital setting. This will help people to lead a heathier lifestyle and benefit from stronger community support. Hence, in this symposium, we aim to engage the torch bearers of experts in research of population health to enlighten us with the latest evidence and strategies in using social prescribing to effectively identify and support patients who face social risk factors that may affect their health outcomes. It will also showcase promising programmes, latest evidence and innovation that will provide you with insights on effective strategies and goals.

TOPIC 1:

Enhancing Person Environment Fit and Social Health – An Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Model for People Living with Dementia

Speaker: Prof Yun-Hee Jeon

TOPIC 2:

Ensuring Seamless Care Transitions for Older Adults : The Nursing Perspective on Integration and Continuity of Complex Care for Older Adults from Acute Setting to Community

 Speaker: Adj Assoc Prof Png Gek Kheng

TOPIC 3:

Community-based e-Health Program for Older Adults with Chronic Diseases: An Innovative Program Development and Pilot Evaluation

Speaker: Asst Prof Vivien Wu Xi

TOPIC 4:

Future of Silver Economy 2025

Speaker: Ms Janice Chia Hui Chen