Conceptualisation and Implementation of the Geriatric Services Hub (GSH): A Community-Based Frailty Management Model across Five Sites
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
National Healthcare Group
National University Health System
31 December 2021
To explore contextual factors influencing the planning and implementation of Geriatric Services Hub (GSH) programs. The GSH model effectively addressed frailty management by leveraging local strengths and partnerships; ongoing evolution required.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Continuum, Population Health, Preventive Care, Community Health
About this Content
Aims
To explore contextual factors influencing the planning and implementation of Geriatric Services Hub (GSH) programs.
Background
The GSH aimed to manage frailty in community-dwelling elderly using a multidisciplinary, community-based approach.
Methods
Conducted interviews with 14 program leaders across five sites; used Framework Analysis to identify influencing factors.
Results
Identified critical factors for success: harmonized screening tools, public awareness, collaborative partnerships, and digital data-sharing platforms.
Conclusion
The GSH model effectively addressed frailty management by leveraging local strengths and partnerships; ongoing evolution required.
Lessons Learnt
Sustainable care models depend on clear communication, capacity building, and collaboration with community and healthcare partners.
Additional Information
Awarded Singapore Young Investigator Award (Health Services Research) - Silver Award, SHBC 2021.
Keywords
Frailty Care, Multidisciplinary, Community-Based Model
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Geriatric Education & Research Institute, Health Services & Outcomes Research, National University of Singapore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Woan Shin |
Project Member(s) | Ha Ngoc Huong Lien |
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Ha Ngoc Huong Lien (Lynette) - lien.ha.nh@geri.com.sg