A Feasibility Study on Growth Factors for Home Care Services in Singapore Home Care Services for Ageing in Singapore Singapore is undergoing a population ageing trend with an accelerating ageing population by the year 2030, a quarter of the nation will be 65 years or older (Ministry of Health Singapore, 2024). This has mounted pressure for sustainable long-term care that enables older persons to age […]
Exploring the Effects of Tourniquet-Free Total Knee Arthroplasty on Patient Outcomes Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) exists as the worldwide leader in joint disorders because it both reduces life quality and increases the disabilities from musculoskeletal problems (Lo et al., 2019). The prevalence of knee OA reaches 300 million cases worldwide because it generates substantial disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) especially among senior citizens (Leong, Pua & […]
Nurse Driven Procedure for Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) continue to pose serious difficulties in healthcare facilities since they create discomfort for patients together with higher morbidity rates and longer hospital stays that increase medical expenses. These infections derive from excessive and unneeded indwelling urinary catheter usage and therefore represent a major category of healthcare-associated infections worldwide. Many clinical facilities […]
Nursing Care for Older People in Singapore The aging population presents a growing challenge for healthcare systems worldwide, necessitating positive and person-centred nursing care approaches that support older individuals in maintaining their independence, health, and quality of life (McCormack & McCance, 2017). In Singapore, where a significant proportion of older adults live alone or rely on minimal family support, holistic and integrated care models are […]
Obesity: A rising public health issue amont Singaporeans Obesity is a global menace that has gradually engulfed the lives of millions across the world. In Singapore, obesity has emerged as a public health concern and multiple demographics are impacted by obesity in Singapore. The National Population Health Survey of 2019/2020 reveals that there is a crude prevalence of obesity among the residents of Singapore who […]
