I-SCREEN- Integrating Stroke Care tRansition through strokE triagE screeNing pathway
Care Continuum
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Improve transitions from acute care to rehabilitation settings for stroke patients. Implementation improved functional outcomes; scalable to other public healthcare institutions.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Inpatient Care
About this Content
Aims
Improve transitions from acute care to rehabilitation settings for stroke patients.
Background
Fragmented stroke rehabilitation practices caused care delays and inconsistent outcomes.
Methods
Standardized triage pathways, virtual stroke reviews, and transfer templates.
Results
Reduced acute LOS from 10.47 to 8.17 days; JCH acceptance rate improved from 47% to 87%.
Conclusion
Implementation improved functional outcomes; scalable to other public healthcare institutions.
Lessons Learnt
Standardized pathways enhance communication and care quality.
Keywords
Stroke, Rehabilitation, Triage, Acute Care Transition
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Jurong Community Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy, Neurology |
Project Lead(s) | Tay Kai Wen Elvina |
Project Member(s) | Chua Chi Siong |
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Dr. Tay Kai Wen Elvina - elvina_tay@nuhs.edu.sg