Evaluation of Therapists’ Perceptions on Transdisciplinary Therapy in an Acute Inpatient Setting.
31 December 2021
Project Categories
Training ＆ Education
Workforce Transformation
Platform
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
Cluster
National Healthcare Group
Evaluate therapists' perceptions on Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Essentials (AIRES) transdisciplinary care model. Transdisciplinary training programs improve inter-professional collaboration, enhancing acute inpatient care.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Workforce Transformation, Training ＆ Education, Job Redesign, Trans-Disciplinary, Professional Development, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate therapists' perceptions on Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Essentials (AIRES) transdisciplinary care model.
Background
Transdisciplinary care improves patient care, reduces workload duplication, and enhances collaboration among professionals.
Methods
Mixed methods: Inter-professional Collaborative Competency Attainment Scale (ICCAS) and thematic analysis from focus group discussions.
Results
Significant improvements in ICCAS scores across communication, collaboration, and patient-centered care constructs. Positive themes identified: enhanced communication, holistic care delivery, reduced workload duplication.
Conclusion
Transdisciplinary training programs improve inter-professional collaboration, enhancing acute inpatient care.
Lessons Learnt
Engagement during focus groups is essential to identify areas of improvement in the program and prepare therapists better for transdisciplinary care.
Additional Information
Merit award (Health Professions Education Research Investigator Award) at SHBC 2021. Recognized for innovative care and workforce transformation.
Keywords
Transdisciplinary Care, Collaborative Practice, Rehabilitation Essentials
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Quek Mei Sing |
Project Member(s) | Tang Li Wen |
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Quek Mei Sing - mei_sing_quek@ttsh.com.sg