SUPER SENIOR Class –a new model of Community Rehabilitation
31 December 2024
Project Categories
Care Continuum
Platform
AIC Community Care Excellence Awards
Cluster
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
Improve Berg’s Balance Score (BBS) by at least 20%, prevent deterioration of Modified Barthel Index (MBI) by more than 5%. A new protocol was developed for everyday workflow.
Year Submitted: 2024
Published Date: 31 December 2024
Tags: Care Continuum, Outpatient Care, Rehabilitative Care
About this Content
Aims
Improve Berg’s Balance Score (BBS) by at least 20%, prevent deterioration of Modified Barthel Index (MBI) by more than 5%, and achieve at least 90% satisfaction and motivation after 16 sessions.
Background
Kwong Wai Shiu Care @ St George offers a Community Rehabilitation Programme for outpatient seniors, with traditional models leading to dropouts after step-down to Maintenance Rehabilitation.
Methods
Deming PDCA methodology was used. PLAN phase included identifying suitable seniors, planning program logistics, and designing engaging exercises. DO phase implemented the program with continuous rehabilitation assessment using MBI and BBS.
Results
All clients demonstrated progress in line with objectives. Client 1 improved BBS by 30.9% and MBI by 12.4%. Client 2 maintained MBI within the 5% limit. Client 3 improved BBS by 60% and MBI by 13.9%. 100% satisfaction and motivation were reported.
Conclusion
A new protocol was developed for everyday workflow. Future plans include recruiting more seniors, expanding program duration, and involving Occupational Therapy activities.
Lessons Learnt
Shared goals and social engagement helped seniors sustain participation, making rehabilitation enjoyable and motivating.
Keywords
Rehabilitation model, Recuperation, Fall Prevention, Berg’s Balance Score (BBS), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), Active Rehabilitation, Maintenance Rehabilitation, Senior Engagement, Health Ownership, Physiotherapy, Rapport building
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital |
Platform(s) | AIC Community Care Excellence Awards |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Alex Tham |
Project Member(s) | Su Htet Htet Aung |
Connect with this contributor!
Jonathan Pang Kia Wui - jonathan_pang@kwsh.org.sg
Project Attachment
40_KWSH_CCEA_2024_SUPER_SENIOR_Class_a_new_model_of_Community_Rehabilitation.pdf (opens in new tab)