Pilot Implementation of an Infographic Style Patient Education Resource in the Musculoskeletal Podiatry Clinic
Care Continuum
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2021
Implement infographic-style education resources for plantar fasciopathy and improve adherence to exercises by 20%. Infographic-style education materials effectively enhanced patient compliance and outcomes, with plans for cluster-wide rollout.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Care Continuum, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Preventive Care, Patient Education
About this Content
Aims
Implement infographic-style education resources for plantar fasciopathy and improve adherence to exercises by 20%.
Background
Traditional prose-style materials were ineffective, with 70% of patients performing exercises below the recommended frequency.
Methods
Created infographic materials with video links, conducted patient and podiatrist feedback sessions, and ran cluster-wide focus groups.
Results
Adherence to exercises increased by 25%; improved patient satisfaction and engagement with educational materials.
Conclusion
Infographic-style education materials effectively enhanced patient compliance and outcomes, with plans for cluster-wide rollout.
Lessons Learnt
Engaging stakeholders and integrating patient feedback into material design are critical for success.
Keywords
Infographic, Patient Education, Musculoskeletal Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, Jurong Community Hospital, National University Polyclinics, National University Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Podiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Sheena Tan |
Project Member(s) | Stella Chai |
Connect with this contributor!
Sheena Tan - sheena_tan@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C192_NTFGH_JCH_QM_2021_Pilot_Implementation_of_an_Infographic_Style_Patient_Education_Resource.pdf