Trans-disciplinary Practice between Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in Acute Setting
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Workforce Transformation
National Healthcare Innovation and Productivity Medals
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2021
Integrate physiotherapy and occupational therapy assessments, train staff in transdisciplinary competencies for patients. Transdisciplinary practice improved efficiency and collaboration, reducing duplication and enhancing patient care.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Workforce Transformation, Training ＆ Education, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Job Redesign, Trans-Disciplinary, Assessment, Workplace Based Assessment, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Cost Saving, Time Saving
About this Content
Aims
Integrate physiotherapy and occupational therapy assessments, train staff in transdisciplinary competencies for patients with generic care needs.
Background
Bundled PT/OT referrals often duplicated tasks, leading to inefficiencies in time and cost.
Methods
Created transdisciplinary workflows, assessment tools, and training curricula; employed PDSA cycles to refine interventions.
Results
Reduced therapy sessions per case by 2.1; enhanced care efficiency and early discharge rates.
Conclusion
Transdisciplinary practice improved efficiency and collaboration, reducing duplication and enhancing patient care.
Lessons Learnt
Building trust, communication, and cross-training among professionals are essential for successful care redesign.
Keywords
Transdisciplinary Care, Workforce Transformation, Allied Health
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, Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy |
Project Lead(s) | Choo Ying Ying Roselyn, Huang Hui Xin |
Project Member(s) | Tang Li Wen |
Connect with this contributor!
Ms. Choo Ying Ying Roselyn - roselyn_yy_choo@ttsh.com.sg
Ms. Huang Hui Xin - hui_xin_huang@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
C381_TTSH_NHIP_2021_Transdisciplinary_Practice_b_w_Physiotherapy_OT_in_Acute_Setting.pdf