NTFGH Spine Care in the Community (SpineCom) Programme
Care Continuum
Ministry of Health Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Implement a co-management care model for non-surgical orthopaedic conditions. SpineCom Programme has successfully optimized care and won an Outstanding Poster Award (2023).
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Outpatient Care, Specialist Outpatient Care, Primary Care
About this Content
Aims
Implement a co-management care model for non-surgical orthopaedic conditions.
Background
High demand for orthopaedic surgery visits; many non-surgical cases did not require specialist follow-ups.
Methods
Right-sited non-surgical cases to GPs, providing shared care and patient-centric care plans.
Results
833 patients recruited; 51% attended GP follow-ups; 1% required specialist referrals.
Conclusion
SpineCom Programme has successfully optimized care and won an Outstanding Poster Award (2023).
Lessons Learnt
Empowering GPs and improving patient access through co-management models were key to success.
Additional Information
Supported by JurongHealth Fund; facilitated better care continuity and GP capability enhancement.
Keywords
SpineCom Programme
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Ministry of Health Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Fareed Kagda, Lin Shuxun |
Project Member(s) | Shannon Leong |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms Shannon Leong - Shannon_Leong_Yu_Lyn@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_356_NTFGH_MOH_QI_NTFGH_Spine_Care_in_the_Community_SpineCoM_Programme.pdf