Increasing the Rate of Osteoporosis Workup Ordered for Patients with Distal Radius Fractures
Care Process & Redesign
Workforce Transformation
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To increase the rate of osteoporosis workups in distal radius fracture patients aged >50 years from a median of 3.5% to 80%. Improved patient care through timely osteoporosis workups reduces downstream complications like hip fractures.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Workforce Transformation, Risk Management, Preventive Approach, Informal Workforce Transformation, Patient
About this Content
Aims
To increase the rate of osteoporosis workups in distal radius fracture patients aged >50 years from a median of 3.5% to 80%.
Background
Low rates of osteoporosis evaluation for patients with distal radius fractures presented a missed opportunity for preventive care.
Methods
PDSA cycles, simplified workflows, education sessions for staff, and visual reminders in clinics.
Results
Increased osteoporosis workup rates from 3.5% to 67%.
Conclusion
Improved patient care through timely osteoporosis workups reduces downstream complications like hip fractures.
Lessons Learnt
Simplified workflows and staff education drive improvements in osteoporosis care.
Additional Information
Awarded NHG Quality Day 2022 Merit Award.
Keywords
Osteoporosis Workup, Bone Mineral Density (BMD)
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, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, Surgery, Diagnostic Radiography |
Project Lead(s) | Mala Satkunanantham |
Project Member(s) | NO Fadzleen Johari |
Connect with this contributor!
Dr Mala Satkunanantham - satkunanantham_mala@ttsh.com.sg