Early Implementation of a New Community-Based Frailty Programme in Singapore: A Qualitative Study On Perspectives of Implementers
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
National University Health System
31 December 2022
To explore implementation experiences of Geriatric Services Hub (GSH) teams and community partners through qualitative. Expanding programme reach is critical for addressing gaps in community frailty management and optimising care pathways.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Applied/Translational Research, Chronic Care, Primary Care, Preventive Care, Community Health, Qualitative Research
About this Content
Aims
To explore implementation experiences of Geriatric Services Hub (GSH) teams and community partners through qualitative inquiry.
Background
GSH aims to improve frailty care in community settings.
Methods
54 implementers engaged via focus groups and hybrid coding for qualitative framework analysis.
Results
Identified key themes: operational challenges, patient factors, and partnership development for effective care delivery.
Conclusion
Expanding programme reach is critical for addressing gaps in community frailty management and optimising care pathways.
Lessons Learnt
Recommendations include a shared digital platform for coordination and scaling interventions to broader patient groups.
Additional Information
Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2022: Best Poster Award
Keywords
Frailty Care, Multidisciplinary Approach, Care Coordination
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, National University Health System |
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, Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Woan Shin |
Project Member(s) | Teng Poh Hoon June |
Connect with this contributor!
June Teng - teng.june.ph@geri.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_49_GERI_SHBC_2022_Early_implementation_of_a_new_community_based_frailty_programme_in_SG.pdf