Hospital-at-home care in Singapore: distilling policy and implementation strategies essential to support scale-up using Policy Labs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Mobile Inpatient Care at Home (MIC@Home) initiative was implemented as a promising solution to address challenges brought about by rising demand for hospital services due to an aging population. This initiative leveraged technology and remote care delivery.

Aim

To explore key strategies for the effective expansion of MIC@Home in Singapore.

Methods

This study examined local qualitative insights reported in the literature and explored the implementation and policy implications through the Policy Labs method. Thirty-two clinicians, administrators, and policymakers participated in the study. Data were collected through facilitated discussions in three Policy Lab sessions. The findings were analyzed and key strategies were identified to prioritize plans for

SUBMITTER: Goh SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12558002 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature