Asst/Prof Chan Ee Yuee is a Deputy Director of Nursing and Head of Nursing Implementation, Translation and Research Office, at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and an Adjunct Assis/Professor at Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies, National University of Singapore. She holds a MSc (Health Research Methodology), Masters in Nursing and PhD in Health Sciences. She launched Project Carer Matters, Singapore’s first nurse-led hospital-to-home framework of care to support patient-caregiver dyads at home. Supported by MOH’s National Innovation Challenge, she is currently leading Project Carer Matters 2, which aims to strengthen the caregiving ecosystem. Her interests are in translational research, ageing and caregiver research, health activation, and healthcare digitalisation.
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Assistant Director of Nursing Nursing Research Unit Tan Tock Seng Hospital & Central Health
In Singapore’s ageing society, informal caregivers often face challenges, including burnout and the risk of depression. A program called "Project Carer Matters 2" has been introduced to counter this tendency. It focuses on equipping caregivers with skills, providing emotional support and integrating technology for home care monitoring. The initiative addresses gaps in caregiving resources, builds...
READ MORECarer Matters offers a caregiver-centric approach to meet the unique and dynamic needs of caregivers of older persons during their adjustment from hospital to home, promoting both their well-being and ability to thrive at home. Key Points Family caregivers bear the brunt of responsibilities to deliver long-term care for their loved ones, a key factor that facilitates ageing-in-place in...
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