Optimal Care Index (OCI): A novel healthcare index showing holistic outcomes improvement for Acute Cholecystitis by an Acute Surgical Care Model
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
To evaluate the impact of an Acute Surgical Care Model (ASCM) using the Optimal Care Index (OCI), a novel index. ASCM with OCI delivers better surgical and holistic outcomes, paving the way for similar healthcare models.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Product Development, Product Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Quality Improvement, Job Effectiveness, Productivity, Cost Saving, Value Based Care, Patient Satisfaction
About this Content
Aims
To evaluate the impact of an Acute Surgical Care Model (ASCM) using the Optimal Care Index (OCI), a novel index incorporating patient’s function, cost, and experience into traditional clinical models.
Background
Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical emergency where early laparoscopic cholecystectomy improves outcomes but faces logistical challenges.
Methods
Compared outcomes before and after ASCM implementation.
Results
Improved OCI, reduced complications, and better patient satisfaction. OCI scores rose from 0.0046 to 0.0076.
Conclusion
ASCM with OCI delivers better surgical and holistic outcomes, paving the way for similar healthcare models.
Lessons Learnt
Structured care models enhance clinical outcomes, cost efficiency, and patient satisfaction.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2021: Merit Award
Keywords
Acute Cholecystitis, OCI, Laparoscopic Surgery
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Khoo Teck Puat Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Chia Luck Khng Clement |
Project Member(s) | Lee Jin Keat Daniel |
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Dr Chia Luck Khng Clement - chia.clement.lk@ktph.com.sg