Collaborative Model of Care between Orthopaedics and Allied Healthcare Professionals for Knee Osteoarthritis (CONNACT)
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To develop and implement a multidisciplinary model of care to improve clinical and economic outcomes for knee osteoarthritis. CONNACT model offers sustainable, evidence-based care pathways integrating hospital and community resources.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome, Productivity, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
To develop and implement a multidisciplinary model of care to improve clinical and economic outcomes for knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Background
Knee OA is a leading cause of disability globally; the traditional care model lacked coordination and optimisation.
Methods
Multidisciplinary team collaboration, RCT studies, and stakeholder engagement.
Results
Improved clinical outcomes for OA patients with 92% reporting symptom improvement. Economic savings of $1,964 per patient achieved.
Conclusion
CONNACT model offers sustainable, evidence-based care pathways integrating hospital and community resources.
Lessons Learnt
Hospital-community partnerships and patient-centric approaches are key for success in managing chronic OA effectively.
Keywords
Collaborative Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Woodlands Health, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, St Luke ElderCare |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Bryan Tan Yijia |
Project Member(s) | Lee Keng Thiam |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Bryan Tan - bryan_tan@wh.com.sg