Singapore Integrated Diabetic Retinopathy Programme (SiDRP)
31 December 2019
Project Categories
Care Process & Redesign
Technology
Workforce Transformation
Platform
National Medical Excellence Awards
Cluster
National Healthcare Group
SingHealth
Improve efficiency of DR reporting and standardize grading standards nationally. SiDRP provides scalable, efficient eye care; integrates technology and workforce transformation to enhance outcomes.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Workforce Transformation, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Access To Care, Waiting Time, Turnaround Time, Digital Health, Data Platform, Data Management, Digitalisation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Job Redesign, Upskilling
About this Content
Aims
Improve efficiency of DR reporting and standardize grading standards nationally.
Background
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision loss; improved screening is crucial for prevention.
Methods
Centralized DR image grading, developed a national IT platform, and implemented optometrist training.
Results
Increased patient attendance; DR sensitivity/specificity over 97%; 1.7M patient days saved through improved reporting and timely referrals.
Conclusion
SiDRP provides scalable, efficient eye care; integrates technology and workforce transformation to enhance outcomes.
Lessons Learnt
Effective communication and a flexible system to adapt to evolving eye care needs are critical for success.
Additional Information
Recipient of National Clinical Excellence Team Award 2019
Keywords
Care & Process Redesign, Automation, IT, Workforce Transformation, Primary Eye Care, Diabetic Retinopathy
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group, SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore National Eye Centre |
Platform(s) | National Medical Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Ophthalmology, Optometry/Optometrist, Endocrinology |
Project Lead(s) | Wong Hon Tym (NHGEI), Prof Wong Tien Yin (SNEC) |
Project Member(s) | Vernon Yong |
Connect with this contributor!
Winnie Koh - winnie_koh@ttsh.com.sg
Pamela Teo - pamela_lm_teo@ttsh.com.sg
Noor Rizianah Ibrahim - noor_rizianah_ibrahim@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
122_TTSH_N_Clinical_Excellence_Team_Award_2019_SiDRP_combine.pdf (opens in new tab)