Diet Rehab programme by Dietitian

In the commentary, Ms Kua Pei San, Senior Dietitian, OCH, talked about how she found her ikigai (life purpose) in her career, which allows her to combine her interest and skills in cooking, social interaction and helping patients get better. She shared about the innovative "Diet Rehab" programme that she leads at OCH with her Occupational Therapist colleagues. There are three phases to the programme, including a simulated supermarket experience in the wards as well as hands-on cooking classes in the hospital’s rehabilitation kitchen.

Feedback from participants have been positive and she shared an example of patient Mrs T, who gained confidence in cooking healthier meals for her grandchildren and enjoyed the social interaction during the activities. As a Senior Dietitian at SCH, Pei San also gets to be involved in research work with SCH Research & Translational Innovation Office to develop better nutrition assessment methods for the elderly. Despite challenges faced by healthcare professionals, Pei San continues to find fulfilment and satisfaction in her work.