NTUC Health Nursing Home Return to Continence Programme
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2020
Reduce over-reliance on diapers, restore bladder function, and improve resident dignity and independence. UI can be managed clinically; programme improved dignity, independence, and QoL for residents.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Continuum, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Nursing Home Care, Patient Education, Quality Improvement, Patient Satisfaction, Mental Health, Safe Care, International Patient Safety Goals
About this Content
Aims
Reduce over-reliance on diapers, restore bladder function, and improve resident dignity and independence.
Background
High use of diapers reduced QoL
Methods
Developed a 22-week structured programme
Results
90% of targeted residents (37 out of 41) weaned off diapers, improving independence and dignity.
Conclusion
UI can be managed clinically; programme improved dignity, independence, and QoL for residents.
Lessons Learnt
Effective communication, leadership support, and person-centred care enabled success.
Keywords
Care Redesign, Quality Improvement, Urinary Incontinence, Nursing Home, Multi-Disciplinary Team
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | NTUC Health |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Urology, Infectious Diseases |
Project Lead(s) | Pang LingXia |
Project Member(s) | Teo Ai Lian |
Connect with this contributor!
Pang LingXia - lingxia.pang@ntuchealth.sg
Project Attachment
5_NTUC_Health_NHIP_2020_NTUC_Health_NH_Return_to_Continence_Prog_combine.pdf