Outpatient Group Programme to Facilitate Early Discharge from Physiotherapy In Patients With Knee Pain
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2023
Reduce rehabilitation time for knee pain patients by 30%, enabling earlier discharge from outpatient physiotherapy. The knee class model demonstrated time and cost efficiencies, enabling scalability to other outpatient programs.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Productivity, Time Saving
About this Content
Aims
Reduce rehabilitation time for knee pain patients by 30%, enabling earlier discharge from outpatient physiotherapy.
Background
Knee pain patients constituted 25% of the clinic's daily load, with an average rehabilitation time of 184 days, delaying availability of slots for other patients.
Methods
Introduced a knee class with patient education materials, regular sessions, and modified exercises based on feedback.
Results
Reduced average rehabilitation time by 32.1% to 125 days, with similar clinical outcomes; patient feedback highlighted improved understanding and self-management.
Conclusion
The knee class model demonstrated time and cost efficiencies, enabling scalability to other outpatient programs.
Lessons Learnt
Group sessions with tailored education materials effectively shortened rehabilitation times while maintaining clinical quality.
Keywords
Outpatient, Physiotherapy, Knee Pain, Rehabilitation, Early Discharge
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Tiang Poh Gek |
Project Member(s) | Ng Xian Fei |
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Tiang Poh Gek - poh_gek_tiang@nuhs.edu.sg