Acute Stroke Unit (ASU) Rehab Group Therapy
Care Process & Redesign
Workforce Transformation
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Improve therapist productivity and efficiency in the rehabilitation of neurological patients in ASU. Group therapy improved therapist efficiency and enhanced patient outcomes without additional costs.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workforce Transformation, Rehabilitative Care, Quality Improvement, Productivity, Patient Satisfaction, Job Redesign, Multi-Disciplinary
About this Content
Aims
Improve therapist productivity and efficiency in the rehabilitation of neurological patients in ASU.
Background
ASU group therapy was underutilized, despite its potential to improve outcomes for stroke patients.
Methods
Developed group therapy protocols, established inclusion/exclusion criteria, and implemented multidisciplinary sessions.
Results
Increased rehabilitation sessions by 24.5%, improved patient satisfaction, and reduced therapy duplication.
Conclusion
Group therapy improved therapist efficiency and enhanced patient outcomes without additional costs.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative efforts between staff groups ensure patient-centered, safe, and efficient care delivery.
Keywords
Group Therapy, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Patient Satisfaction
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Annuradhaa Ravi |
Project Member(s) | Dylan Teoh Yung Tye |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms. Annuradhaa Ravi - ravi.annuradhaa@ktph.com.sg
Project Attachment
C382_KTPH_NHIP_2021_Acute_Stroke_Unit_ASU_Rehab_Group_Therapy.pdf