Achieving Comparable BMD Results for Patients’ Mobility in NHG Primary Healthcare
Care Process & Redesign
Ministry of Health Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To enable patient mobility across multiple Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) facilities with cross-calibrated DXA scanners. Cross-calibration enables patient mobility, accurate diagnosis, and improved operational efficiency.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Product Development, Commercialisation, Minimal Viable Product
About this Content
Aims
To enable patient mobility across multiple Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) facilities with cross-calibrated DXA scanners.
Background
Different calibration prevented comparable BMD results across machines.
Methods
Implemented cross-calibration using spine phantom and established 0.5% precision tolerance.
Results
200 hours saved annually; accurate comparisons across NHGD DXA scanners achieved.
Conclusion
Cross-calibration enables patient mobility, accurate diagnosis, and improved operational efficiency.
Lessons Learnt
Multidisciplinary collaboration and innovative methods optimize healthcare delivery.
Additional Information
MOH National QI Conference 2023 Outstanding Poster Award
Keywords
Bone Mineral Densitometry, Cross-Calibration
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Healthcare Group Diagnostics |
Platform(s) | Ministry of Health Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Diagnostic Radiography |
Project Lead(s) | Mrs Iris Lim |
Project Member(s) | Teng Kai Qi |
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Mrs Iris Lim - Sing_Yue_LIM@diagnostics.nhg.com.sg