A National University Hospital-led programme in Singapore is exploring how technology can deliver personalised preventive healthcare to children from lower-income families, with early results from a tele-dentistry project showing stronger follow-through on recommended care.
Pursuing tech-enabled preventive healthcare for lower-income families
A National University Hospital-led collaboration in Singapore is exploring digital tools to provide personalised health support for children from lower-income families. A National University Hospital-led programme in Singapore is exploring how technology can deliver personalised preventive healthcare to children from lower-income families, with early results from a tele-dentistry project showing stronger follow-through on recommended care. The approach is being developed through HEADS-UPP (Health and Development Support in Preschool Partnerships), a programme that combines screening, care coordination, targeted education, and referrals for children from lower-income families who may face barriers to timely care. NUH delivers the programme in partnership with non-profit…
Source: Healthcare IT News