Elder-Friendly Board
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2022
To implement an elder-friendly environment providing community sense, inspiration, and improved communication among. Boards significantly improve the quality of life for elderly residents while saving time and fostering motivation among patients and.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Rehabilitative Care
About this Content
Aims
To implement an elder-friendly environment providing community sense, inspiration, and improved communication among residents.
Background
Address challenges of dementia patients in wards, such as confusion, low mood, and motivation issues.
Methods
Plan-Do-Check-Act approach with pre-and post-intervention qualitative surveys using a Likert scale.
Results
Elder-friendly boards enhanced engagement, reduced patient confusion, and promoted reminiscence and communication.
Conclusion
Boards significantly improve the quality of life for elderly residents while saving time and fostering motivation among patients and caregivers.
Lessons Learnt
Cost-effective implementation fosters community and ensures active participation from residents.
Additional Information
Featured at CHALK Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
Elder-Friendly Board
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Geriatric Medicine, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Ho Wee Ling |
Project Member(s) | Alqueza Dela Torre |
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