Examining the feasibility of telewound consultation service in Singapore
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To examine the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the first telewound consultation service in Singapore. Wound teleconsultation is feasible, improves continuity of care, and reduces costs for both patients and the healthcare system.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Access To Care, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction, Digital Health, Telehealth, Tele-Consultation
About this Content
Aims
To examine the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of the first telewound consultation service in Singapore.
Background
Telemedicine can address the limited access to wound care specialists in primary care settings.
Methods
Used SilhouetteCentral™ and SilhouetteStar™ digital wound systems for remote wound consultations.
Results
Telewound consultations reduced median clinic costs by 63% compared to conventional care, while patient satisfaction remained high.
Conclusion
Wound teleconsultation is feasible, improves continuity of care, and reduces costs for both patients and the healthcare system.
Lessons Learnt
Telemedicine enhances access to care and reduces costs but requires further research on uptake barriers.
Additional Information
Shortlisted at SHM 2021 (Patient Experience Category).
Keywords
Telewound, Cost Analysis, Remote Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital, SingHealth Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Ong Choo Eng |
Project Member(s) | Chang Yee Yee |
Connect with this contributor!
Ong Choo Eng - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_548_SGH_SHM_2021_Examining_the_feasibility_of_telewound_consultation_service_in_Singapore.pdf