Public hospital in western Seoul becomes blueprint for global health care
Seoul Seobuk Hospital, a public health care hub in western Seoul's Eunpyeong District, transformed its wards into training grounds for international health officials this month, offering visiting delegations from Denmark and Kenya a firsthand look at Korea’s approaches to dementia care, tuberculosis control and palliative care. The hospital hosted Danish elder care policy experts on Sept. 10,…
Seoul Seobuk Hospital, situated in western Seoul's Eunpyeong District, has become a model for global healthcare practices by opening its wards to international health officials. This month, the hospital welcomed delegations from Denmark and Kenya to observe their approaches to dementia care, tuberculosis control, and palliative care.
On September 10, Danish elder care policy experts visited Seobuk Hospital to explore its dementia ward, which includes admission procedures, caregiver-support rooms, nonpharmacological treatment programs, and connections between discharged patients and community services. The Danish delegation was led by Dr. Jacob Høj Jørgensen, a notable figure in Danish elder care policy, alongside other officials.
The delegation proceeded to tour the hospital on September 17, with 17 Kenyan Ministry of Health officials observing the hospital's methods. During their visit, the Kenyans were shown around the dementia ward, the Snoezelen multisensory room, patient rooms, and program spaces, witnessing firsthand the music-based care program in action.
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