“One example is Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, which uses a care technique called Humanitude™, where healthcare workers are trained to focus on aspects like gaze, speech and touch. They sit the patients upright when addressing them, and when escorting patients, they guide gently by placing a hand on the back instead of reaching for the patients’ arms. This can help patients with dementia to remain calm and co-operative, while maintaining their dignity.”
Source: Ministry of Health Singapore
Speech by Mr Ong Ye Kung, Minister for Health, at the MOH-NHG Staff Engagement Session on Supporting Healthcare Workers, on 17 March 2023, at Ng Teng Fong Centre for Health Innovation.
