Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) for patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) at Emergency Department (ED) – Early Access to Physiotherapy to help facilitate discharge
Care Process & Redesign
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2017
To provide early on-site vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) for patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. Providing early access to physiotherapy can improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on outpatient services, with potential.
Year Submitted: 2017
Published Date: 31 December 2017
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Clinical Practice Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Access To Care, Waiting Time, Turnaround Time, Value Based Care, Utilisation, Patient Reported Outcome Measures, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Right-Siting, Outpatient Care, Specialist Outpatient Care
About this Content
Aims
To provide early on-site vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) for patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in the emergency department
Background
Patients with BPPV face delays in treatment, which can lead to prolonged recovery and functional impairments. This project sought to provide early access to physiotherapy for better outcomes.
Methods
On-site VRT was introduced in the emergency department (ED) to provide early access to physiotherapy, reducing waiting times and improving treatment outcomes
Results
Successful BPPV resolution rates were higher in the ED-VRT group (80.3%) compared to the OP-VRT group (60%); patients required fewer treatment sessions and had shorter treatment duration
Conclusion
Providing early access to physiotherapy can improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden on outpatient services, with potential applications for other acute conditions
Lessons Learnt
Providing early intervention through on-site VRT improved patient outcomes and resource utilization in the ED
Keywords
Clinical Improvement, Vestibular Rehabilitation, ED, BPPV, Early Intervention
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Rehabilitation Therapy, Emergency Medicine, Physiotherapy |
Project Lead(s) | Tee Lee Huan |
Project Member(s) |
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Tee Lee Huan - Lee_huan_tee@ttsh.com.sg