Physiotherapy Collaboration with Emergency Department (ED) to Manage Low Back Pain patients
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2016
To improve the percentage of low back pain patients in ED achieving a PSFS walking score of ≥7/10 one week after discharge. Multi-disciplinary collaboration improves clinical outcomes for low back pain patients in ED, fostering teamwork and better management.
Year Submitted: 2016
Published Date: 31 December 2016
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Discharge Planning
About this Content
Aims
To improve the percentage of low back pain patients in ED achieving a PSFS walking score of ≥7/10 one week after discharge from 25% to 75% within 6 months.
Background
Preliminary data showed only 25% of patients in ED achieving PSFS walking score ≥7/10 after discharge. The project identified care gaps and aimed to address them using a multi-disciplinary approach.
Methods
Utilized CPIP methodology, root cause analysis, PDSA cycles, and multi-disciplinary collaboration with ED doctors and nurses.
Results
Significant improvement in PSFS scores from baseline 25% to a range of 66%-100%. Positive feedback from patients and staff highlighted better patient management and clinical knowledge sharing.
Conclusion
Multi-disciplinary collaboration improves clinical outcomes for low back pain patients in ED, fostering teamwork and better management practices.
Lessons Learnt
Acute pain patients require supportive care and education to overcome psychosocial factors and generate favorable outcomes. Continuous learning and teamwork are critical for success.
Additional Information
TTSH Quality Improvement Competition 2017 Merit Award
Keywords
Clinical Improvement, Care Redesign, Quality Improvement, Low Back Pain, Physiotherapy, Emergency Department, Multi-Disciplinary 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, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Emergency Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Ringo Yee |
Project Member(s) |
Connect with this contributor!
Mr. Ringo Yee - ringo_yw_yee@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
13_TTSH_AHSP_PT_Collaboration_w_ED_discharge_planning_combine.pdf