Integrated Home Palliative Care Programme for Non Cancer Conditions (Programme IMPACT)
Care Continuum
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To improve the quality of life of terminally ill non-cancer patients and reduce unnecessary admissions to acute hospitals. Programme IMPACT improved care quality for non-cancer patients and reduced acute hospital utilization.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Palliative Care, Quality Of Life, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Home Care
About this Content
Aims
To improve the quality of life of terminally ill non-cancer patients and reduce unnecessary admissions to acute hospitals.
Background
With an ageing population, non-cancer end-stage organ failure patients require dedicated palliative care.
Methods
Multi-disciplinary team providing continuous care, caregiver training, psychosocial support, and advanced care planning.
Results
49.3% reduction in ED admissions, 35.2% reduction in hospital admissions, with 90% of non-cancer EOL cases managed by community providers.
Conclusion
Programme IMPACT improved care quality for non-cancer patients and reduced acute hospital utilization.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative partnerships and capability building with community providers enhance palliative care delivery.
Additional Information
Featured at Central Health Action & Learning Kampung (CHALK) Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
Home Palliative Care, Non-Cancer Patients, Multidisciplinary Team
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Dover Park Hospice |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Medical Social Workers, Palliative Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Wu Huei Yaw |
Project Member(s) | Ian Leong |
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