A Multimodal and Multisensory Library for Patients In Critical Care
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Introduce multimodal sensory rehabilitation to enhance psychosocial outcomes in critical care patients. A scalable model for other wards to enhance psychosocial care.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome
About this Content
Aims
Introduce multimodal sensory rehabilitation to enhance psychosocial outcomes in critical care patients.
Background
Psychosocial needs of critical care patients were overlooked, especially during COVID-19.
Methods
Introduced Snoezelen sensory tools, Oculus VR, and Tobii Dynavox for individualized therapy.
Results
Psychosocial factors improved: positive affect in sessions increased from 10.5% to 87.5%; reduced OT non-goal-directed time.
Conclusion
A scalable model for other wards to enhance psychosocial care.
Lessons Learnt
Multimodal tools reduce emotional distress, improve productivity, and enhance collaboration.
Keywords
Critical Care, Multimodal Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Wong Su Ren |
Project Member(s) | Christie Chua |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms. Chen Xuanyu - xuanyu_chen@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_328_NUH_NHIP_2023_A_multimodal_and_multisensory_library_for_patients_in_critical_care.pdf