The S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Plan – A Clinical Framework for Long Term Care Planning with Families of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Care Continuum
Organisational Leadership
Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
31 December 2023
Develop a structured, clinical framework for Long Term Care Planning (LTCP) for PWIDs. The S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Plan offers a structured, evidence-based framework to enable effective LTCP discussions and planning.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Continuum, Organisational Leadership, Population Health, Change Management, System Change
About this Content
Aims
Develop a structured, clinical framework for Long Term Care Planning (LTCP) for PWIDs.
Background
LTCP lacked a formalized approach to address the lifelong needs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs).
Methods
Literature review, needs assessment with caregivers and professionals, and framework development.
Results
Framework trialed successfully: Social workers found it structured, holistic, and comprehensive.
Conclusion
The S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Plan offers a structured, evidence-based framework to enable effective LTCP discussions and planning.
Lessons Learnt
LTCP requires pacing to match family readiness and continuity across PWIDs' life stages for meaningful implementation.
Keywords
Long Term Care Planning, Intellectual Disabilities, Clinical Framework, Holistic Care
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care |
Organization(s) Involved | MINDS |
Platform(s) | Centre for Allied Health & Pharmacy Excellence |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Medical Social Workers, Psychology, Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Nur Ain Sudirman |
Project Member(s) | Hew Moon |
Connect with this contributor!
Nur Ain Sudirman - nurain.sudirman@minds.org.sg