Optimization of Nutrition for Surgical Head & Neck Cancer Patients
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To ensure 100% of head and neck cancer patients identified at nutritional risk receive preoperative nutrition support within. Optimized preoperative nutrition protocols improved recovery and reduced complications.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Patient Reported Outcome Measures
About this Content
Aims
To ensure 100% of head and neck cancer patients identified at nutritional risk receive preoperative nutrition support within 1 week.
Background
Malnourished patients face longer recovery times, requiring improved nutrition protocols.
Methods
Developed protocols for preoperative nutrition support and integrated them into ERAS frameworks.
Results
Achieved 100% compliance for at-risk patients receiving nutrition support preoperatively.
Conclusion
Optimized preoperative nutrition protocols improved recovery and reduced complications.
Lessons Learnt
Protocol-based approaches reduce malnutrition risks and enhance recovery outcomes.
Additional Information
NHG Quality Day 2022: Merit Award.
Keywords
Nutrition Support, Head & Neck Cancer, Preoperative Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nutrition ＆ Dietetics, Otolaryngology |
Project Lead(s) | Teresa Ng Hui Xian |
Project Member(s) | Agnes Chew Si Qi |
Connect with this contributor!
Teresa Ng Hui Xian - teresa_hx_ng@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_528_TTSH_Quality_Day_2022_Optimization_of_Nutrition_for_Surgical_Head_Neck_Cancer_Patients.pdf