Hong Kong Med J 2024;30(Suppl 5):S30-2
Home care programme for post-discharge older adults: abridged secondary publication
ELY Wong1, MC Lau2, CM Wu3, F Fong3, R Wong4, HM Ma5, CK Chim6, V Tam7, BHK Yip1
1 Centre for Health Systems and Policy Research, JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
2 Shatin Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
3 Health Resource Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
4 Yale Global Health Leadership Institute, Yale University, United States
5 Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
6 Department of Community Outreach Service Team, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
7 Medical Social Work Department, Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China
 
 
  1. A home care programme was established to enhance self-care continuity, chronic disease management, emotional well-being, and quality of life for post-discharge older adults in Hong Kong.
  2. The WINTER Health Ambassador Toolkit were developed by health, social, and academic experts. Training workshops were provided to volunteers.
  3. Both health ambassadors and care recipients gained a better understanding of healthy lifestyles, especially during cold seasons.
  4. The programme has potential for reducing the numbers of emergency room visits and hospitalised days of care recipients.