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Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
To improve physical activity (PA) participation in post-MI patients through an additional Virtual Education (VE) session. Virtual education enhanced PA outcomes post-MI, demonstrating scalability and value for CRP programs.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome, Rehabilitative Care
About this Content
Aims
To improve physical activity (PA) participation in post-MI patients through an additional Virtual Education (VE) session. Target: PA > 764 METmin/week.
Background
Physical activity post-myocardial infarction (MI) reduces cardiovascular mortality. However, conventional CRP sessions had limited individualized education, leading to suboptimal outcomes.
Methods
Conducted 4 PDSA cycles to test virtual education sessions. Adjusted format to 1-on-1, added exercise demonstrations, and implemented follow-ups. PA was measured using Sp2PAQ.
Results
Patients who attended VE showed PA improvement: 872.2 METmin/week vs 358.2 METmin/week in conventional CRP. VE duration stabilized at 30 minutes for first and follow-up sessions.
Conclusion
Virtual education enhanced PA outcomes post-MI, demonstrating scalability and value for CRP programs.
Lessons Learnt
Timely stakeholder feedback and patient-centric adjustments optimized VE. Patient-led sessions encouraged engagement and improved outcomes.
Additional Information
Further evaluation of VE’s long-term impact and behavioral changes is planned.
Keywords
Cardiac Rehabilitation, Virtual Education, Physical Activity, PDSA Cycles, Post-MI Care, Patient Engagement, Functional Outcome, NTFGH
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Koh Hui An |
Project Member(s) | Tristan Liaw |
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Koh Hui An - hui_an_koh@nuhs.edu.sg