Redesigned physiotherapy management in prevention of osteoporosis fractures appears promising
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National University Health System
31 December 2020
Start a consolidated physiotherapy program to enhance strength, balance, and slow bone density loss in older adults with. Sustainable programs require upstream referral mechanisms, formal updates, and stakeholder feedback.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome
About this Content
Aims
Start a consolidated physiotherapy program to enhance strength, balance, and slow bone density loss in older adults with osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Background
Lack of standardized care for osteopenia patients before Apr 2018.
Methods
Standardized group exercises
Results
68 patients enrolled, 45 completed. T-score improved by 0.35 (lumbar) and 0.1 (femoral). Significant improvement in balance and strength.
Conclusion
Sustainable programs require upstream referral mechanisms, formal updates, and stakeholder feedback.
Lessons Learnt
Two groups were identified: beginners and advanced. Transparent results and perseverance addressed resistance to new programs.
Keywords
Care Redesign, Physiotherapy, Functional Outcome, Guided Physical Exercise, Bone Density
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Yiu Xin Yi |
Project Member(s) | Lim Kian Chong |
Connect with this contributor!
Yiu Xin Yi - Xin_yi_yiu@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
50_NTFGH_NHIP_2020_Redesigned_physiotherapy_management_combine.pdf