Long-Term Indwelling Catheters: Can We Extend the Interval Between Changes?
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Increase the percentage of patients with IDC change intervals ≥60 days from 27% to 50%. Extended intervals reduced costs, enhanced patient satisfaction, and ensured sustainable outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Value Based Care, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Patient Reported Experience Measures, Functional Outcome, Productivity, Time Saving, Cost Saving, Manhour Saving, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
Increase the percentage of patients with IDC change intervals ≥60 days from 27% to 50%.
Background
Patients with indwelling catheters had short change intervals, leading to high resource use and costs.
Methods
Implemented reminders for doctors to extend intervals; improved patient education and catheter care.
Results
IDC change intervals ≥60 days increased to 74%; patient satisfaction and resource utilization improved.
Conclusion
Extended intervals reduced costs, enhanced patient satisfaction, and ensured sustainable outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Doctor awareness and patient education were key drivers for extending catheter change intervals.
Keywords
Indwelling Catheter, Patient Education, Catheter Care, Resource Optimization
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery, Urology |
Project Lead(s) | Liang Qing |
Project Member(s) | Loke Wei Tim |
Connect with this contributor!
Liang Qing - liang_qing@nuhs.edu.sg