Qualitative Exploration of Patients’ Experiences with the Geriatric Services Hub: A Multi-Site Frailty Management Model in Singapore
Applied/Translational Research
Care Continuum
Singapore Health Biomedical Congress
National Healthcare Group
National University Health System
31 December 2022
To find out the lived experience of older adults receiving care from GSH across four implementation sites. Sustaining and scaling the GSH programme aligns with national efforts to support older adults with frailty.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Applied/Translational Research, Preventive Care, Community Health, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Home Care
About this Content
Aims
To find out the lived experience of older adults receiving care from GSH across four implementation sites.
Background
Frailty is expected to increase significantly in an aging Singaporean population. Community-based frailty care is critical.
Methods
Purposive sampling, in-depth interviews, and thematic analysis
Results
Highlighted enablers and constraints for GSH. Participants appreciated convenience but faced challenges in long-term physical activity adherence.
Conclusion
Sustaining and scaling the GSH programme aligns with national efforts to support older adults with frailty.
Lessons Learnt
Improving public education and incorporating social elements into frailty management interventions are necessary.
Additional Information
Singapore Health & Biomedical Congress (SHBC) 2022: Singapore Young Investigator Award (Oral category) – Merit Award
Keywords
Frailty Care, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Multidisciplinary Team Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Geriatric Education & Research Institute, National University of Singapore, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Health Services & Outcomes Research |
Platform(s) | Singapore Health Biomedical Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Tan Woan Shin |
Project Member(s) | Ha Ngoc Huong Lien |
Connect with this contributor!
Ha Ngoc Huong Lien (Lynette) - lien.ha.nh@geri.com.sg
June Teng Poh Hoon - teng.june.ph@geri.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_50_GERI_SHBC_2022_Qualitative_exploration_of_patients_experiences_with_the_GSH.pdf