By Niamh Ryan - Reading time 1 min
Make-A-Wish International shares wish-impact research at Singapore Allied Health Conference
Make-A-Wish International has shared findings from its Global Theory of Change research with healthcare professionals at the Singapore Allied Health Conference.
Apple Lee, Regional Director, Affiliate Development and Support, APAC at Make-A-Wish International, presented the research as part of a wider conversation about how support beyond clinical treatment can contribute to well-being for people living with serious or life-limiting illnesses.
The research examines the experiences of wish children and their parents or guardians to better understand the impact of the Wish Journey. Among its many findings, 92% of wish children said their wish experience improved their well-being, while 90% said it helped them look forward and broaden their horizons.
The conference explored a range of approaches to supporting well-being beyond treatment, from design thinking and museum-based programs to therapeutic horticulture. Apple highlighted how the Wish Journey fits within this wider conversation, working alongside medical care to support children and families emotionally as well as physically.
“Healthcare isn’t just about treating illness. It’s about helping people live well, feel connected and find hope. That’s what we want for every wish child and their family,” said Apple.
About the Global Theory of Change research
Make-A-Wish International developed its Global Theory of Change to evaluate and demonstrate the impact of the Wish Journey for children with critical illnesses and their families. The research identified outcomes including improved well-being, joy and happiness, a greater sense of normalcy, stronger family bonds, respite from medical treatments and greater optimism for the future.