Improving senior’s Advanced Care Planning (ACP) uptake in the community
Care Continuum
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To create opportunities for Advanced Care Planning (ACP) conversations among older adults. ACP improves decision-making and care planning for seniors in the community.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Social Care
About this Content
Aims
To create opportunities for Advanced Care Planning (ACP) conversations among older adults.
Background
Older adults face higher risks of hospitalization and cognitive impairment; ACP allows better care planning.
Methods
Outreach to seniors in rental flats; conducted geriatric assessments; provided ACP education and documentation support.
Results
Conducted 35 ACP sessions; increased engagement with vulnerable seniors.
Conclusion
ACP improves decision-making and care planning for seniors in the community.
Lessons Learnt
Building relationships during ACP sessions is key to fostering trust and understanding.
Additional Information
Featured at CHALK 2022 Poster Showcase.
Keywords
Advanced Care Planning, Vulnerable Seniors
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital,Care Community Services Society |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Medical Social Workers, Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Kirsten Ong |
Project Member(s) | Caslin Ong |
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Project Attachment
C_67_CCSS_CHALK_2022_Improving_senior_s_Advanced_Care_Planning_ACP_uptake_in_the_community_yh.pdf