Comparative Review of the Advance Care Planning (ACP) Programme in TTSH on Training, Practice and Implementation
Care Continuum
Technology
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2018
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Advance Care Planning (ACP) program in improving training, practice, and implementation. The program significantly improved ACP completion rates and staff knowledge, contributing to better end-of-life care for residents.
Year Submitted: 2018
Published Date: 31 December 2018
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Care Continuum, Technology, Workplace Based Assessment, Learning Management, National Registry, Outpatient Care, Digital Platforms
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Advance Care Planning (ACP) program in improving training, practice, and implementation between 2012-2017.
Background
Nursing home residents increasingly require palliative care, and there was a need to improve ACP processes for NH staff.
Methods
Retrospective study comparing ACP training and implementation between two time periods (2012-2015 and 2016-2017). Key interventions included ACP advocacy, implementation of ACP e-learning, and mentoring of nurses.
Results
Increased ACP completion by 60%, with improved training, and a 10-fold increase in staff participation in training.
Conclusion
The program significantly improved ACP completion rates and staff knowledge, contributing to better end-of-life care for residents.
Lessons Learnt
The integration of ACP discussions into routine care and continued engagement with healthcare professionals are vital to success.
Additional Information
Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2021 Best Poster Award (Health Professions Education – Bronze Award)
Keywords
Advance Care Planning, Palliative Care, Training, ACP Advocacy, End-of-Life Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Cardiology, General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Patient Service Associate |
Project Lead(s) | Roland Chong |
Project Member(s) | Hayley Chau |
Connect with this contributor!
Roland Chong - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_420_TTSH_SHM_2018_Comparative_Review_of_the_Advance_Care_Planning_ACP_Prog.pdf