Introducing Group Communication and Swallowing Therapy in an inpatient rehabilitation setting - a pilot study
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2020
Evaluate feasibility of group therapy as a service delivery model alongside individual therapy. Group therapy is feasible and will complement individual therapy at JCH.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Rehabilitative Care, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement
About this Content
Aims
Evaluate feasibility of group therapy as a service delivery model alongside individual therapy.
Background
No group therapy services were available at JCH/NTFGH, limiting functional communication practice.
Methods
Established group therapy workflow, conducted 16 sessions, and gathered patient/ST feedback.
Results
91% of patients preferred group therapy or had no preference; 83% of sessions met therapy objectives.
Conclusion
Group therapy is feasible and will complement individual therapy at JCH.
Lessons Learnt
Group therapy provided functional practice, improved participation, and optimized resource utilization.
Keywords
Group Therapy, Communication, Swallowing Therapy, Rehabilitation, Feasibility Study
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Jurong Community Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Speech Therapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Chang Huey Fang |
Project Member(s) | Pamela Oh |
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Chang Huey Fang - huey_fang_chang@nuhs.edu.sg