Improving Asthma Control Test (ACT) Capture Rate in Yishun Polyclinic Teamlet E
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
To improve ACT capture rates from 47.6% to 80% for asthma patients in Yishun Polyclinic Teamlet E. Structured interventions improve chronic disease outcomes in primary care settings.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Patient Reported Outcome Measures
About this Content
Aims
To improve ACT capture rates from 47.6% to 80% for asthma patients in Yishun Polyclinic Teamlet E.
Background
Asthma control is vital for reducing morbidity and optimizing treatment.
Methods
Educated patients, implemented workflows for face-to-face and teleconsultation visits, used ACT scoring during chronic visits.
Results
Achieved an 80% ACT capture rate, improving patient asthma management.
Conclusion
Structured interventions improve chronic disease outcomes in primary care settings.
Lessons Learnt
Education and clear workflows drive patient adherence to chronic disease management tools.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2021 Award
Keywords
Asthma Control Test, Patient Outcomes
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | National Healthcare Group Polyclinics |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Pharmacology, Healthcare Administrators, Pulmonology |
Project Lead(s) | Chen Tongyuan |
Project Member(s) | Tai Zu Huang |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Chen Tongyuan - Tongyuan_CHEN@nhgp.com.sg