Improving Exercise Compliance of Patients at Centre for Geriatric Medicine Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
24 December 2025
To improve partial compliance of home exercises for patients attending Physiotherapy in TTSH Centre for Geriatric Medicine. Improving exercise compliance is achievable with tailored interventions and multi-disciplinary efforts.
Year Submitted: 2025
Published Date: 24 December 2025
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Adherence Rate, Cost Saving, Quality Improvement, Productivity, Value Based Care
About this Content
Aims
To improve partial compliance of home exercises for patients attending Physiotherapy in TTSH Centre for Geriatric Medicine from a baseline of 32.5% to 70% in 6 months.
Background
Low exercise compliance among CGRM patients, with only 32.5% being more than 50% compliant. Home exercises are the main mode of intervention, and efficacy relies on patient compliance.
Methods
Interventions include exercise planners with video narration, compliance toolkits, group sessions, and educational videos. Strategies are tailored to patient needs and involve multi-disciplinary teams.
Results
Exercise compliance improved, with cost savings of $1545.60 per month and $18547.20 annually. Compliance percentages varied over time, indicating some success.
Conclusion
Improving exercise compliance is achievable with tailored interventions and multi-disciplinary efforts. Continued focus on education and tool familiarity is essential.
Lessons Learnt
Behavior change is complex and multi-factorial. Interventions must be feasible and tailored. Familiarity with tools and continual education are crucial.
Keywords
Improving Exercise Compliance of Patients at Centre for Geriatric Medicine
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 |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Jiang Haiting |
Project Member(s) | Bao Minfang |
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