An interdisciplinary approach to Improving quality of life of the residents in the community
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Improve the average EQ-5D-3L index score of residents by 10% (from 0.76 to 0.84) within 1–1.5 years. Interdisciplinary care and targeted engagement effectively improved residents’ well-being.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Value Based Care, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Population Health, Mental Health, Physical Health, Quality Of Life
About this Content
Aims
Improve the average EQ-5D-3L index score of residents by 10% (from 0.76 to 0.84) within 1–1.5 years.
Background
Residents’ EQ-5D-3L index scores were below the national average (0.76 vs 0.95), indicating poorer quality of life.
Methods
Implemented BioPsychoSocial screening tools, structured quarterly engagements, interdisciplinary group meetings, and video calls during COVID-19.
Results
Index score improved to 0.83 (9% improvement), nearing the target of 10%.
Conclusion
Interdisciplinary care and targeted engagement effectively improved residents’ well-being.
Lessons Learnt
Quality of life goes beyond physical health; psychological and social health must also be prioritized.
Keywords
Quality of Life, EQ-5D-3L, Community Care, BioPsychoSocial Screening
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 | Healthcare Administrators, Psychology |
Project Lead(s) | Chee Jia Yi |
Project Member(s) | Lee Hee Hoon |
Connect with this contributor!
Chee Jia Yi - jia_yi_chee@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_209_NTFGH_QM_2021_An_Interdisciplinary_Approach_to_Improving_QOL_of_Residents.pdf