Supporting Population Mental Health Wellness through Case Managed Aftercare Care Service
Care Continuum
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To support population mental health through aftercare services integrating community and hospital-based efforts. Case-managed aftercare improves mental health outcomes and reduces hospital dependency significantly.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Population Health, Mental Health
About this Content
Aims
To support population mental health through aftercare services integrating community and hospital-based efforts.
Background
Mental health services required better linkage between hospitals and community care.
Methods
Case management framework including home visits, telephonic follow-ups, and outpatient linkages.
Results
Emergency visits reduced by 80%, and appointment default rates dropped by 90%, improving continuity of care.
Conclusion
Case-managed aftercare improves mental health outcomes and reduces hospital dependency significantly.
Lessons Learnt
Community partnerships are key for effective aftercare in mental health management.
Additional Information
CAPE 2023 Presentation
Keywords
Mental Health, Aftercare, Case Management
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Institute of Mental Health |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Psychology, Psychiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Junyuan Tey |
Project Member(s) | Montfort Care |
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Junyuan Tey - jun_yuan_tey@imh.com.sg