Screening for Life with Your Family Doctor
Care Continuum
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To increase the activation of residents for screening for life (SFL) with GP clinics and to anchor preventive care. Enhanced preventive care and stronger GP-patient bonds demonstrate potential for scalable impact.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Care Continuum, Preventive Care, Health Promotion, Public Awareness, Population Health, Physical Health
About this Content
Aims
To increase the activation of residents for screening for life (SFL) with GP clinics and to anchor preventive care.
Background
Address the gap of unscreened eligible residents for SFL and promote GP-patient preventive care relationships.
Methods
Engaged GPs, introduced lifestyle interventions via Community Health Teams (CHT), and facilitated easy sign-ups for SFL.
Results
Achieved 43% attendance rate among signed-up residents and enhanced follow-ups. Established ongoing relationships between residents and GPs.
Conclusion
Enhanced preventive care and stronger GP-patient bonds demonstrate potential for scalable impact.
Lessons Learnt
Limited GP clinic options posed challenges; automation and expanded engagement recommended.
Additional Information
Featured at Central Health Action & Learning Kampung (CHALK) Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
Screening, Preventive Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Health Promotion Board, Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | General Practice, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Melvyn Tan |
Project Member(s) | Ong Guan Hong |
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Project Attachment
C_80_AMK_Family_Clinic_CHALK_2022_Screening_for_Life_with_Your_Family_Doctor_Copy.pdf