THKNH Dementia Care Framework
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2023
To provide person-centered dementia care by addressing isolation, boredom, loneliness, and despair. The framework improved resident engagement, satisfaction, and care outcomes, setting a model for similar eldercare initiatives.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Value Based Care, Functional Outcome
About this Content
Aims
To provide person-centered dementia care by addressing isolation, boredom, loneliness, and despair.
Background
Dementia stages lead to progressive decline; addressing stress thresholds is crucial to improve care quality and outcomes.
Methods
Built a care framework using the Progressively Lowered Stress Threshold model (PLST) and conducted targeted interventions.
Results
Maintained cognitive, social, and leisure activity status for 50 residents with dementia; improvement in BADL observed.
Conclusion
The framework improved resident engagement, satisfaction, and care outcomes, setting a model for similar eldercare initiatives.
Lessons Learnt
Empirical evidence supports the effectiveness of tailored interventions in dementia care frameworks.
Keywords
Dementia Care, PLST, Eldercare
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Ang Mo Kio Thye Hua Kwan Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Geriatric Medicine |
Project Lead(s) | Sri Pavani SK |
Project Member(s) | Villegas Mary Joy Doroteo |
Connect with this contributor!
Angie Koh - angiekoh@thknh.org.sg