Beyond Hospital to Community: Well and Active Living after Knee-Replacement IN Community (WALKINC): A Community-based Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Programme
Care Continuum
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To ensure seamless transition from acute to community care, maintaining high rehabilitation standards through a co-learning. Community-based TKR rehabilitation models improve quality of life and resource utilization.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Rehabilitative Care
About this Content
Aims
To ensure seamless transition from acute to community care, maintaining high rehabilitation standards through a co-learning framework and harmonized program.
Background
Rehabilitation for TKR patients is better suited for community settings rather than acute hospitals, enhancing cost-effectiveness and resource use.
Methods
A shared care model co-developed with community partners including structured co-learning, referral pathways, and harmonized rehabilitation programs.
Results
56 TKR patients referred to community centers. Plans include expanding partnerships and co-developing advanced rehabilitation programs.
Conclusion
Community-based TKR rehabilitation models improve quality of life and resource utilization.
Lessons Learnt
Community-based models ensure continuity of care, emphasizing the role of partnerships in successful rehabilitation.
Additional Information
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung (CHALK) Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
Knee-Replacement, Rehabilitation, Community-based Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, General Medicine, Rehabilitation Therapy, Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Wong JY |
Project Member(s) | Neoh EC |
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