Examining the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Circuit Training in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Evaluate the effectiveness of circuit training on balance, gait speed, endurance, and energy expenditure in TBI patients. Circuit training is effective and feasible for TBI patients, offering significant functional outcome improvements.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Productivity, Time Saving, Cost Saving, Manhour Saving, Functional Outcome
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate the effectiveness of circuit training on balance, gait speed, endurance, and energy expenditure in TBI patients.
Background
TBI patients often face behavioral and cognitive challenges, making traditional rehabilitation methods less effective.
Methods
Retrospective chart review of 12 TBI inpatients undergoing circuit training, assessing multiple outcome measures.
Results
Significant improvements in balance, gait speed, endurance, and energy expenditure with clinically meaningful results.
Conclusion
Circuit training is effective and feasible for TBI patients, offering significant functional outcome improvements.
Lessons Learnt
Care redesign and sustained practice ensure improved therapy efficacy and cost savings.
Additional Information
Merit award (SHBC Best Poster Award - Allied Health) at SHBC 2021.
Keywords
Traumatic Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, Circuit Training
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, Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Amelia Ho Chiu Yi |
Project Member(s) | Ruth Ong Choo Li |
Connect with this contributor!
Amelia Ho Chiu Yi - amelia_cy_ho@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C391_TTSH_SHBC_2021_Examining_Feasibility_n_Effectiveness_of_Circuit_training_in_Patients_w_TBI.pdf