Increasing the Provision Rate of Written Asthma Action Plan in Asthma Patients on Preventer Inhalers in Yishun Polyclinic
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
To increase the provision rate of Written Asthma Action Plan (WAAP) in asthma patients from 40% to 100%. Structured processes improve asthma management and reduce unscheduled healthcare visits.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Risk Management, Preventive Care, Learning Culture
About this Content
Aims
To increase the provision rate of Written Asthma Action Plan (WAAP) in asthma patients from 40% to 100%.
Background
WAAP reduces asthma exacerbations and improves patient self-management.
Methods
Conducted awareness talks, introduced reminders, and used PDSA cycles to monitor progress.
Results
Achieved an 80% WAAP provision rate, improving patient asthma control.
Conclusion
Structured processes improve asthma management and reduce unscheduled healthcare visits.
Lessons Learnt
Awareness campaigns and electronic reminders are effective in enhancing service uptake.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2021 Junior Medical Doctors Award.
Keywords
WAAP, Asthma Control, Preventive Care
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) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Pulmonology |
Project Lead(s) | Wu Jingkai Lawrence |
Project Member(s) | Goh Poh Suan |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Wu Jingkai Lawrence - Lawrence_JK_Wu@nhgp.com.sg