OT Life Home Therapy Kit
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2017
Provide patients opportunities for self-administered upper limb rehabilitation therapy. Home therapy kits empower patients for self-care, improving recovery outcomes for upper limb impairments.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Clinical Practice Improvement, Quality Improvement, Self Care, Home Care
About this Content
Aims
Provide patients opportunities for self-administered upper limb rehabilitation therapy.
Background
Occupational therapy patients need tools for independent, at-home therapy to improve recovery outcomes for upper limb impairments.
Methods
Developed 3 therapy kits for varying impairment levels using common daily items. Stratified manuals guide patients on activities.
Results
Patients engaged in daily therapy, increasing functional recovery potential with improved compliance post-discharge.
Conclusion
Home therapy kits empower patients for self-care, improving recovery outcomes for upper limb impairments.
Lessons Learnt
Simple, daily-use items and therapy manuals encourage patients to continue recovery activities independently at home.
Additional Information
Therapy manuals stratified into 3 levels for tailored patient support.
Keywords
Care Redesign, Occupational Therapy, Upper Limb Recovery, Home Therapy, Patient Empowerment
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 |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Zenne Tng |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Zenne Tng - kuan_chen_tng@ttsh.com.sg