Rehabilitation Care
About Rehabilitation Care
Rehabilitation has long been a core strength for SLH, which combines its strengths in gym-based, robotics and conventional therapy with a “high tech, high touch” approach to help patients regain independence and reintegrate into society.
What is Rehab Care?
Rehabilitation care supports individuals in improving their physical, mental, or cognitive abilities that may have been affected by injury, surgery, illness, or age-related decline so that they can restore functional ability and carry out activities of daily living such as walking, feeding and toileting.
Many conditions may require rehabilitation care, including stroke, neurological conditions, musculoskeletal conditions, cancer, cardiopulmonary conditions and geriatric conditions. By focusing on holistic recovery, rehabilitation helps individuals regain function and improve their quality of life.
Types of rehabilitation services offered at St Luke's Hospital
By uniquely integrating traditional rehabilitation such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy with music therapy and art therapy, we address not only the physical but also the social and emotional needs of patients.
Our rehabilitation care services are available through inpatient, Day Rehabilitation Centre (DRC), and home care services, ensuring that patients receive the comprehensive support they need. On September 13, 2024, we announced the launch of iReX, Singapore’s first integrated rehabilitation and exercise programme in a community hospital setting, combining evidence-based therapies with structured exercise to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life.
Speech therapists provide personalised care for individuals facing challenges with language, speech, voice and swallowing. Specialised endoscopy procedures (FEES – flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) may also be done on site for patients with swallowing difficulties where necessary.
Art therapy is an integrative psychotherapeutic intervention that promotes mental well-being through the creative process within a therapeutic relationship. Benefits of using Art Therapy may include: Improved behavioural and emotional regulation, increased hope, motivation, empowerment and more
Our Holistic Rehabilitation Services
At St Luke’s Hospital, patient care is holistic, coordinated and individualised. There is also continuity of care from inpatient, to outpatient and even in the community.
Medical Care
Our dedicated medical team, with post-graduate training in family and geriatric medicine, is augmented by visiting specialists to care holistically for our patients with complex clinical needs.
Nursing Care
In addition to general nursing, the dedicated wards for wound, dementia and palliative care are supported by a nursing team trained to manage specific needs. Our nurses also provide holistic care to support patients and their families.
Rehabilitation Care
Rehabilitation in St Luke’s Hospital uses “high-tech and high-touch” recovery strategies and care plans catered to each individual’s needs. Our rehabilitation team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, music therapists and art therapist to meet the needs of patients.
Dietetic Services
Our dieticians assess the nutritional status of patients and recommend appropriate dietary treatment. They provide nutrition counselling to inpatients, outpatients and their caregivers, as well as advice on hospital kitchen services.
Day Rehabilitation Centre
After discharge, clients may continue to receive rehabilitation at our Day Rehabilitation Centre. Our rehabilitation team is made up of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and music therapists where person-centered care is provided. Therefore, our rehabilitation goals are developed together with the patients.
Home Care
For clients who are home-bound, our home care services bring healthcare to you, through Home Medical, Home Nursing and Home Therapy services.
Western SilverCare (locally known as “Jin Jia Ho! Bagus!”)
A community frailty and screening programme initiated by St Luke’s Hospital which reaches out to residents staying in Bukit Batok aged 60 and above to help them stay physically, mentally and socially healthy.
Community Mental Wellness Service
In collaboration with NUH Department of Psychological Medicine, we run a community mental wellness service for persons aged 25 and above, to manage conditions such as anxiety and mood disorders, and promote mental well-being in the community. The clinic includes psychologist service.
Medical Social Services
Our medical social workers provide psychosocial care to our patients and their families, addressing the psychological, emotional, economic and physical impact of illnesses. These may involve counselling, care arrangement, discharge planning, financial assistance and crisis intervention.
Pastoral Care Services
The answers to some struggles are beyond the reach of medicine and physical therapy. A listening ear with emotional and spiritual support help to lift the spirits of patients and their families.
Admissions & Appointments
Inpatient Admissions:
referral@stluke.org.sg or 6895 3290
Day Rehabilitation Centre:
drc@stluke.org.sg or 6895 3205
Home care:
hcs@stluke.org.sg or 6895 3204
