Pivoting to Telepractice during COVID-19: The Clinicians’ Perspective
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Determine factors impacting telepractice adoption among speech therapists during the Circuit Breaker period. Telepractice is effective for delivering speech therapy and can complement face-to-face care with proper implementation.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Technology, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Digital Health, Telehealth, Tele-Consultation, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
Determine factors impacting telepractice adoption among speech therapists during the Circuit Breaker period.
Background
Telepractice adoption was accelerated due to COVID-19 restrictions, requiring adaptation in clinical workflows.
Methods
Surveys pre/post-Circuit Breaker assessed barriers and facilitators; interventions included workflow redesign, training, and technological upgrades.
Results
Clinicians increased telepractice use; barriers shifted from logistical issues to patient-related challenges by the end of the Circuit Breaker.
Conclusion
Telepractice is effective for delivering speech therapy and can complement face-to-face care with proper implementation.
Lessons Learnt
Clinician education, resource provision, and evaluating patient factors are essential for sustaining telepractice adoption.
Additional Information
Merit award at SHBC 2021 in "COVID-19: Our Response to a New Challenge" category. Recognized for care process redesign and digital health innovation.
Keywords
Telepractice, COVID-19, Speech Therapy, Digital Health
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Speech Therapy, Epidemiology |
Project Lead(s) | Tang Mei Ai Florence |
Project Member(s) | Chua Huiling |
Connect with this contributor!
Tang Mei Ai Florence - florence_ma_tang@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C397_TTSH_SHBC_2021_Pivoting_to_Telepractice_during_COVID_19_The_Clinicians_Perspective.pdf