The Clinical Diabetes Educator Programme: A Novel Transdisciplinary Model for Diabetes Care
Training ＆ Education
Workforce Transformation
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
To reduce fragmentation of care by cross-training and elevating the capabilities of diabetes healthcare professionals. The CDE program demonstrated the effectiveness of transdisciplinary care in improving patient outcomes and is now expanding.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Workforce Transformation, Training ＆ Education, Job Redesign, Trans-Disciplinary, Multi-Disciplinary, Upskilling, Learning Culture, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education
About this Content
Aims
To reduce fragmentation of care by cross-training and elevating the capabilities of diabetes healthcare professionals.
Background
Diabetes care in Singapore faced fragmentation due to multiple healthcare providers with uncoordinated services.
Methods
Implemented a transdisciplinary model where diabetes educators (CDEs) were trained to provide integrated care, bridging gaps between various specialists.
Results
Achieved improved patient compliance, reduced defaulter rates, and increased therapeutic outcomes through a holistic care approach.
Conclusion
The CDE program demonstrated the effectiveness of transdisciplinary care in improving patient outcomes and is now expanding.
Lessons Learnt
Communication and clear role definitions were essential in ensuring smooth integration of new roles.
Additional Information
2022 National HIP Best Practice Medal – Workforce Transformation
Keywords
Diabetes Education, Care Redesign, Transdisciplinary Care, Workforce Training
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Medical Social Workers, Nutrition ＆ Dietetics, Pharmacology, Endocrinology, Podiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Seow Cherng Jye |
Project Member(s) | Hoi Wai Han |
Connect with this contributor!
Adj Asst Prof Seow Cherng Jye - cherng_jye_seow@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_436_TTSH_NHIP_2022_The_Clinical_Diabetes_Educator_Programme.pdf