Projects

An Integrated Maternal and Child Wellness Hub in a Primary Care Clinic

Project Categories

Care Continuum

Training ＆ Education

Platform

Singapore Healthcare Management Congress

Cluster

SingHealth

31 December 2022

Improve maternal and child health during the first 3 years through guidance, screening, and early intervention. Demonstrated the feasibility of mother-child dyad care in primary care settings, scaling to three more clinics in 2022.

Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022

Tags: Care Continuum, Training ＆ Education, Preventive Care, Patient Education, Chronic Care, Primary Care, Education Platform, Virtual Learning Platform

About this Content

Aims

Improve maternal and child health during the first 3 years through guidance, screening, and early intervention.

Background

Addressed developmental and nutritional concerns for mothers and children, leveraging well-child visits in primary care.

Methods

Implemented anticipatory guidance, lactation support, PND, and EDS screenings, along with education resources.

Results

Screened 5,561 mothers for PND and 8,624 children for developmental issues; introduced interventions for overweight children and lactation support.

Conclusion

Demonstrated the feasibility of mother-child dyad care in primary care settings, scaling to three more clinics in 2022.

Lessons Learnt

Integrated screening workflow improves access to care and early detection of health issues.

Additional Information

Received 3rd Prize at Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2022 (Operations Category).

Keywords

Maternal and Child Wellness, Primary Care

Innovators' Details

Healthcare Cluster(s)	SingHealth
Organization(s) Involved	KK Women and Children Hospital
Platform(s)	Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
Healthcare Professional Group(s)	Nursing, Medical
Applicable Specialty or Discipline	Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Neonatology, Paediatrics
Project Lead(s)	Julia Ong LH
Project Member(s)	Joanna Tan LL Moira Chia SY Nur Adila Guo Xiaoxuan Khoo Shi Min Lee Mei Yi Pratibha A Yeleswarapu P Helen Chen Elaine Chew CS Ratnaporn S Ng Lai Peng David Ng CC Chan Yoke Hwee

Connect with this contributor!

Julia Ong LH - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg

Project Attachment

C_727_KKH_SHP_SHM_2022_An_Integrated_Maternal_and_Child_Wellness_Hub.pdf