Projects

Singapore Integrated Diabetic Retinopathy Programme (SiDRP)

Project Categories

Care Process & Redesign

Technology

Workforce Transformation

Platform

National Medical Excellence Awards

Cluster

National Healthcare Group

SingHealth

31 December 2019

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

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 Colin Tan Pauline Gan Winnie Koh Ryan Tay Jane Tan Pamela Teo Noor Rizianah Ibrahim Gavin Tan Kelvin Teo Lee Kai Yin Haslina Hamzah Raudhah Hanim Ho Xingxiu

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