Improve Percentage of Patients Achieving Desired Functional Outcomes when Receiving Home Exercise Programme at the Centre of Geriatric Medicine
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To improve percentage of patients with desired functional outcomes from 59% to 100% for Home Exercise Programme (HEP). Interventions for functional improvement reduce healthcare burden and enhance patient recovery.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome
About this Content
Aims
To improve percentage of patients with desired functional outcomes from 59% to 100% for Home Exercise Programme (HEP) patients.
Background
Geriatric patients are at high risk of functional decline, increasing healthcare costs.
Methods
PDSA cycles for patient education, telehealth services, and physiotherapist alignment.
Results
Increased percentage achieving functional outcomes from 59% to 75%, avoiding $735,240 annually in inpatient costs.
Conclusion
Interventions for functional improvement reduce healthcare burden and enhance patient recovery.
Lessons Learnt
Effective communication and telehealth adoption were key for achieving results.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2022: Service Redesign & Delivery Merit Award
Keywords
Geriatric Rehabilitation, Functional Decline
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Geriatric Medicine, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Rae Quek Li Qin |
Project Member(s) | Ong Eng Hui |
Connect with this contributor!
Rae Quek Li Qin - li_qin_quek@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_519_TTSH_Quality_Day_2022_Improve_Percentage_of_Patients_Achieving_Desired_Functional_Outcomes.pdf