Digitising the Process of Customised Offloading Insoles for Diabetic Patients with Active Plantar Foot Ulcers
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2019
Reduce turnaround time (TAT) for customised insoles from 3 weeks to 2 weeks to improve diabetic foot ulcer healing. Digitisation has become a standard practice, with plans for expansion through procurement of additional 3D scanners.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Access To Care, Turnaround Time, Productivity, Cost Saving, Manhour Saving, Digitalisation, Digitisation
About this Content
Aims
Reduce turnaround time (TAT) for customised insoles from 3 weeks to 2 weeks to improve diabetic foot ulcer healing.
Background
Manual fabrication of offloading insoles was labor-intensive, lengthy, and prone to errors, increasing risks for patients.
Methods
Digitised the process using iPad 3D-scanners and protocol-based prescriptions; worked with BioLab (Australia) to optimize workflows.
Results
Reduced TAT to 7 days; saved manpower, reduced material wastage, and improved outcomes for offloading plantar foot ulcers.
Conclusion
Digitisation has become a standard practice, with plans for expansion through procurement of additional 3D scanners.
Lessons Learnt
Digitisation enhances efficiency and standardisation, highlighting the importance of collaboration with industry partners.
Additional Information
Received 2019 NHG Quality Improvement Award - Innovation in Healthcare
Keywords
Process Redesign, Diabetic Foot Ulcers, 3D Scanning, Quality Improvement
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Podiatry, Endocrinology |
Project Lead(s) | Cheong Keet Yeng |
Project Member(s) | Leighton Cheng |
Connect with this contributor!
Cheong Keet Yeng - keet_yeng_cheong@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
314_TTSH_Digitising_the_Process_of_Customised_Offloading_Insoles_combine.pdf